Concrete Raising in Mount Prospect, IL
Expert Concrete Patio Raising for Apartment Complexes in Mt. Prospect Acme Concrete Raising & Repair participated in a large renovation project in Mt. Prospect, IL. Acme was contracted by a major restoration company to perform concrete raising services for 13 multi-story apartment buildings. These buildings were receiving beautiful updates along with many ground improvements.
Concrete Leveling Methods: Polyurethane vs. Mudjacking vs. Replacement
If you have a sunken driveway, sidewalk, or patio, there are three main ways to fix it: polyurethane concrete raising, mudjacking, or full replacement. They differ a lot in cost, speed, weight, and durability. Here’s how each method works and when it makes sense. 1. Polyurethane concrete raising (polyjacking) Polyurethane
Mudjacking a Front Porch: How to Fix a Settled Porch Slab
A settled front porch is one of the most noticeable concrete problems on a house. When the porch slab drops, it tilts, pulls away from the foundation, throws off the steps, and can start directing water back toward the house. “Mudjacking a front porch” is the term most people search
How to Budget HOA Concrete Repairs in the Reserve Study
We work with a fair number of associations around Crystal Lake and the wider McHenry County area, and the concrete conversation almost always starts the same way. A board member has a bid to replace a run of sidewalk, the number is higher than anyone budgeted, and now they’re trying
Stamped Concrete Raising in Algonquin, IL
Stamped concrete gives an Algonquin patio or walkway a high-end look — until it settles and the decorative pattern goes crooked. Homeowners often assume a sunken stamped slab has to be torn out and re-poured, which means losing the color and pattern they paid for. In most cases, it can
Commercial Sidewalk Repair and Leveling
For a business, an uneven sidewalk is a liability, not just an eyesore. A raised or sunken slab at an entrance, walkway, or parking area is a trip-and-fall risk — and one that can turn into a claim. Acme Concrete Raising & Repair levels commercial sidewalks quickly, usually without closing
Types of Concrete Slab Cracks: Structural Crack Repair vs. Cosmetic Caulking
Not every crack in your concrete means the same thing, and the fix depends entirely on why it cracked. We see homeowners in Crystal Lake do one of two things, and both can be mistakes: caulk a crack that’s actually a sign of a slab settling, or tear out and
Concrete Leveling in Naperville, IL
Sunken concrete is a common problem for Naperville homeowners and property managers. The area’s clay-heavy soil expands and contracts with moisture and freeze-thaw cycles, and that movement pulls driveways, sidewalks, and commercial slabs down over time. Acme Concrete Raising & Repair levels sunken concrete across Naperville — usually in a
Garage Floor Lifting: How to Raise a Sunken Garage Slab
A garage floor that has sunk is more than a nuisance. A dropped slab can crack, let water pool inside, pull away from the foundation wall, and leave a lip at the door that catches tires and toes. Lifting the slab back to level fixes all of it — usually
Concrete Leveling vs. Replacement: Which Should You Choose?
When a driveway, sidewalk, or patio slab sinks, you have two real options: level the existing slab or tear it out and replace it. For most settled concrete, leveling wins on cost, time, and disruption — but not always. Here’s how to decide. Cost Concrete leveling typically costs a fraction
