Concrete Lifting Services in East Dundee

Concrete settles for a handful of reasons: soil that was never compacted properly at the time of the original pour, water that slowly erodes the fill underneath, or ground that naturally shifts with wet and dry cycles through the seasons. Properties throughout East Dundee, where the area is a historic Kane County river town along the Fox River known for its antique shops and older building stock, run into these causes to varying degrees, so we start by identifying what’s actually happening under a given slab.

To lift a settled slab, we drill small holes and inject polyurethane foam beneath the concrete. As the foam expands, it fills the voids left by the eroded or compacted soil and lifts the slab back to its intended grade, curing quickly enough that there’s little downtime before the area sees use again. Because the foam is lightweight and sets quickly, the surface can typically handle foot and vehicle traffic again shortly after the job is finished. It’s a practical option for driveways, sidewalks, patios, and other flatwork around the property.