Buffalo Grove Sidewalk Leveling
Once a sidewalk panel starts to settle, the ones next to it usually aren’t far behind. In Buffalo Grove, IL, a village that straddles Cook and Lake counties, with sidewalks built out mostly from the 1960s through the 80s, 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 rather than replacing the whole stretch of concrete.
We lift and level the settled panels rather than replacing the whole stretch of concrete.
Why sidewalk panels settle in Buffalo Grove
Clay soil throughout this part of the north and northwest suburbs shifts with the seasons, and after enough freeze-thaw cycles it can leave a sidewalk panel that was originally poured level slightly out of place, especially where a tree root or a drainage issue is involved.
Foam injection versus mudjacking
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 sidewalk before recommending either.
The process behind the lift
How to spot a sidewalk that's shifted
• 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
• A panel that’s tilted at one corner more than the other
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
• A panel that’s tilted at one corner more than the other
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!
Whether it’s one panel or a few, a settled sidewalk is worth having assessed sooner rather than later. The assessment is free and there’s no obligation attached to it.
We also lift and level sidewalks throughout the surrounding area, including Wheeling and Mundelein.
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 Wheeling and Mundelein.
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
Does it matter which county side of Buffalo Grove I'm on?
Not for the repair itself. Soil conditions and concrete ages are similar on both the Cook County and Lake County sides of the village.
Can you fix a sidewalk panel that's cracked as well as sunken?
Yes, as long as the concrete is still structurally sound. We lift the panel and seal the crack in the same visit.
How soon can I walk on the sidewalk after the repair?
Typically the same day, once the foam has reached its usable strength, which takes about fifteen minutes.
Not for the repair itself. Soil conditions and concrete ages are similar on both the Cook County and Lake County sides of the village.
Will the repair hold up through the winter?
Yes, the cured foam isn’t affected by normal freeze-thaw cycles. Addressing any drainage issue nearby helps it hold even longer.