McHenry Patio Lifting Services
Acme Concrete Raising & Repair Lifts Sunken Patios in McHenry, IL Patios are meant to be enjoyed, not to be an eyesore or trip hazard. This McHenry customer was concerned about grandchildren tripping on uneven edges and the improper drainage that resulted from the settled portions of this patio. Superior
Village of Lakewood Sidewalk Repair
A customer located within the Village of Lakewood called us about their sidewalk leading up to the front door. They wanted it raised, but were concerned it couldn’t be raised because it was separated by a large crack. To make things worse, the crack created a dangerous tripping hazard. Cracks
Crystal Lake Stoop and Sidewalk Raising Services
Acme Concrete Raising & Repair Fixes Settled Concrete in Crystal Lake, IL A homeowner located in the Coventry subdivision of Crystal Lake, called us for an estimate to raise a settled stoop, sidewalk and garage approach. They initiated their project by not only calling us but numerous concrete raising companies so that
Raising a Garage Approach that Dropped in Algonquin
We find that it is very common to see garage approaches settle. This can be due to poor backfill and compaction. Many times, however, the problem is either caused, or at least aggravated, by improper drainage. So often we see downspouts that do not get rainwater far enough away from
Lifting and Supporting a Sunken Patio in Palatine, IL
Another Happy Customer in Palatine Thanks to word of mouth, we were happy to get a call from the neighbor of a prior customer located in Palatine! Due to poor backfill and compaction during construction, this entire patio settled 5 inches over the course of several years. Backfill issues were
Leveling Tilted Concrete Steps in Palatine, IL
Acme Concrete Raises Settled Steps in Palatine All sorts of settled concrete can be raised, even steps! A homeowner in Palatine called us in to fix a Trip Hazard that developed between a set of concrete steps and adjoining sidewalk at the side entrance of the home. Although this customer
Fixing Improper Step Height in Sleepy Hollow
Acme Concrete Raising & Repair Corrects Step Height in Sleepy Hollow One of the many things we love about our business is that we provide our customers with instant gratification! You see, in most cases (although not always) concrete settles slowly over time. Sometimes it happens over the course of several
A Poor Sagging Sidewalk in Woodstock, IL
Sunken sidewalks can redirect water toward a home and create tripping hazards. This updated case study shows how Acme Concrete restored proper pitch to a Woodstock, IL front walk using modern polyurethane lifting—without mudjacking. Key Project Takeaways (Q&A) Q: What is the best way to fix a sagging concrete sidewalk
Lift Settled Stoop Woodstock
Intro Summary This article explains how Acme Concrete levels sunken front stoops in Woodstock, IL using controlled polyurethane injection. It focuses on causes like poor sub-base compaction and why precise lifting beats traditional mudjacking for accuracy. Key Takeaways (Q&A format) What is the best method for stoop leveling in Woodstock,
Correcting a Dangerous Step Height in Sleepy Hollow
This page explains how Acme Concrete corrected an unsafe, 12-inch step at a Sleepy Hollow, IL home by leveling a settled sidewalk with polyurethane injection, restoring a safe, code-compliant step height. It also covers common causes of sidewalk settling and simple prevention tips. Key Takeaways from this Project (Q&A format)