Crystal Lake Driveway Lifting
A driveway carries more weight, more often, than almost any other slab on a property, so it’s usually one of the first places settling shows up. Crystal Lake, IL is our home base, and we see everything here from older lake-area driveways to newer subdivision concrete, and that combination of concrete age and daily vehicle weight is why so many driveways here end up with a dip, a step at the garage, or a crack that keeps spreading.
We lift the slab you have instead of tearing it out, which keeps the job fast and the driveway usable the same day.
We lift the slab you have instead of tearing it out, which keeps the job fast and the driveway usable the same day.
Why driveways settle in Crystal Lake
Clay soil throughout McHenry County shifts with the seasons, and a driveway near the lake can also deal with wetter soil than one further inland. Add the daily weight of vehicles and a downspout or two draining toward the slab, and settling tends to show up first at the garage apron or along one edge.
Foam injection or mudjacking
Foam works well for most residential driveways because it’s light and cures fast. For a longer or wider driveway that’s settled across multiple panels, mudjacking can be the more cost-effective choice per square foot. We’ll assess your driveway before recommending one.
How we lift a driveway
Signs your driveway has settled
• A step or gap where the driveway meets the garage floor
• A crack that’s widened rather than stayed hairline
• One panel sitting noticeably lower than the one next to it
• Water pooling on the driveway instead of draining toward the street
• Deicing salt spalling or flaking the surface near a settled joint
A driveway that’s settled near the garage is also worth checking against the garage floor itself, since the two often move together.
• A crack that’s widened rather than stayed hairline
• One panel sitting noticeably lower than the one next to it
• Water pooling on the driveway instead of draining toward the street
• Deicing salt spalling or flaking the surface near a settled joint
A driveway that’s settled near the garage is also worth checking against the garage floor itself, since the two often move together.
Call today for a FREE Estimate!
If your driveway has a dip, a step at the garage, or a crack that keeps growing, we’ll come take a look. The assessment is free and there’s no obligation attached to it.
We also lift and level driveways throughout the surrounding area, including McHenry and Algonquin.
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 driveways throughout the surrounding area, including McHenry and Algonquin.
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 the weight of my car or truck affect how long the lift lasts?
Normal daily vehicle weight isn’t a problem for a properly lifted slab. What matters more is whether the underlying drainage issue that caused the settling gets addressed.
Can you lift a driveway with a big crack running through it?
Often, yes, as long as the concrete is still structurally intact. We’ll seal the crack as part of the work so it isn’t an ongoing entry point for water.
Will this fix the step where my driveway meets the garage floor?
In most cases. We can lift the driveway, the garage slab, or both, depending on which side has settled.
Normal daily vehicle weight isn’t a problem for a properly lifted slab. What matters more is whether the underlying drainage issue that caused the settling gets addressed.
How soon can I park on the driveway after the work?
Typically the same day, once the foam has reached its usable strength.