Bartlett Sidewalk Leveling
A settled sidewalk panel is one of the more common calls we get, usually after someone notices a lip that wasn’t there before. In Bartlett, IL, a village at the meeting point of three counties, with parts of town close to Poplar Creek, and both are common reasons we get called out to lift a walkway before someone catches a toe on it.
We lift and level the settled panels instead of replacing the whole stretch of concrete.
We lift and level the settled panels instead of replacing the whole stretch of concrete.
Why sidewalk panels settle in Bartlett
Clay soil throughout this part of the collar counties shifts seasonally, and on lots closer to Poplar Creek or another low-lying area, drainage adds another factor: water that doesn’t have anywhere to go can sit against a sidewalk panel and wash soil out from underneath it.
Deciding between two lifting methods
Foam is usually the right call for an individual sidewalk panel. For a longer run of settled walk, mudjacking can be more economical. We’ll look at your specific sidewalk first.
The lifting process, explained
Signs a panel has become a trip hazard
• A raised or sunken edge where two panels meet
• A panel that rocks or wobbles underfoot
• Standing water on the walkway after rain
• A visible gap between the sidewalk and the curb or driveway apron
• Standing water against a panel after rain, especially near a low part of the yard
A quarter-inch offset might not seem like much, but it’s usually enough to catch a shoe, a bike tire, or a walker.
• A panel that rocks or wobbles underfoot
• Standing water on the walkway after rain
• A visible gap between the sidewalk and the curb or driveway apron
• Standing water against a panel after rain, especially near a low part of the yard
A quarter-inch offset might not seem like much, but it’s usually enough to catch a shoe, a bike tire, or a walker.
Call today for a FREE Estimate!
A panel that’s dropped even a little is worth checking before it becomes a real hazard. The assessment is free and there’s no obligation attached to it.
We also lift and level sidewalks throughout the surrounding area, including Streamwood and Elgin.
Call us at (815) 264-2200 or request a free estimate online. Acme Concrete Raising & Repair · 824 S Main Street, Ste 105, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
We also lift and level sidewalks throughout the surrounding area, including Streamwood and Elgin.
Call us at (815) 264-2200 or request a free estimate online. Acme Concrete Raising & Repair · 824 S Main Street, Ste 105, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
Frequently Asked Questions
My lot is close to Poplar Creek. Does that change the repair?
It changes what we look for. We pay closer attention to drainage patterns on lots near the creek, since standing water is more likely to be part of what caused the settling.
Can you lift a sidewalk panel with a floor drain or catch basin nearby?
Yes, we work around existing drainage features by planning the injection pattern accordingly.
How soon can I schedule an assessment?
Usually within a short window of reaching out. Call or request an estimate online and we’ll find a time that works.
It changes what we look for. We pay closer attention to drainage patterns on lots near the creek, since standing water is more likely to be part of what caused the settling.
Will the repair hold up if the area floods occasionally?
The cured foam itself isn’t damaged by occasional water exposure. If flooding is a recurring issue, we’ll talk through what’s causing it so the lift isn’t undone by the same conditions.