Mount Prospect Driveway Lifting
Most driveway settling starts small: a slight dip near the garage that gets a little more noticeable every year. Mount Prospect, IL is a postwar rail suburb where garages were sometimes added onto homes a few years after the original construction, 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 and level the driveway slab you have instead of replacing it, which keeps the job quick and affordable.
We lift and level the driveway slab you have instead of replacing it, which keeps the job quick and affordable.
Why driveways settle in Mount Prospect
When a garage was added to a home after the fact, the driveway apron connecting to it was sometimes poured separately as well, which means it can settle at a different rate than the rest of the drive over the decades since.
Foam or mudjacking: making the call
Foam is generally the right choice for this kind of localized settling. Mudjacking can be more economical for a longer driveway. We’ll check your slab and the seam in question before recommending either.
What the repair process looks like
Signs it's time to lift your driveway
• 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
• A visible seam where the driveway meets an added garage apron
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
• A visible seam where the driveway meets an added garage apron
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 started sloping the wrong way or cracking along a joint, reach out and we’ll assess it. The assessment is free and there’s no obligation attached to it.
We also lift and level driveways throughout the surrounding area, including Arlington Heights and Schaumburg.
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 Arlington Heights and Schaumburg.
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
My driveway and garage apron seem to be sinking at different rates. Is that normal?
It’s common, especially if the garage was added to the home after original construction and the two slabs were never tied together.
Can you lift both the driveway and the garage apron in the same visit?
Yes, that’s a frequent combination job for us in Mount Prospect given how the neighborhoods here were built.
How soon can I park in the driveway after the work?
Typically the same day, once the foam has reached its usable strength.
It’s common, especially if the garage was added to the home after original construction and the two slabs were never tied together.
Will this fix a crack that runs along the seam?
We can seal the crack as part of the work once the slab is lifted and the gap is reduced.