Mount Prospect Sidewalk Leveling
Most sidewalk repair calls start the same way: one panel drops just enough to catch a foot, a stroller wheel, or a bike tire. In Mount Prospect, IL, a postwar rail suburb where a lot of the original sidewalk concrete predates today’s sub-base standards, and both are common reasons we get called out to lift a walkway before someone catches a toe on it.
We lift and level the panels that have settled instead of replacing the whole walkway.
We lift and level the panels that have settled instead of replacing the whole walkway.
Why sidewalk panels settle in Mount Prospect
Sidewalks poured decades ago often had less base preparation than current practice, and clay soil movement over that many years has left plenty of panels slightly out of level, particularly near mature parkway trees.
Foam or mudjacking: making the call
Foam works well for individual sidewalk panels. For a longer stretch that’s settled across multiple sections, mudjacking can be more cost-effective. We’ll look at your specific walkway before recommending either.
What the repair process looks like
Signs it's time to level a panel
• A raised or sunken edge where two panels meet
• A panel that rocks or wobbles underfoot
• Standing water on the walkway after rain
• A visible gap between the sidewalk and the curb or driveway apron
• A step between the sidewalk and a driveway apron poured at a different time
A quarter-inch offset might not seem like much, but it’s usually enough to catch a shoe, a bike tire, or a walker.
• A panel that rocks or wobbles underfoot
• Standing water on the walkway after rain
• A visible gap between the sidewalk and the curb or driveway apron
• A step between the sidewalk and a driveway apron poured at a different time
A quarter-inch offset might not seem like much, but it’s usually enough to catch a shoe, a bike tire, or a walker.
Call today for a FREE Estimate!
A settled sidewalk panel rarely fixes itself, so if you’ve spotted one, let’s take a look together. The assessment is free and there’s no obligation attached to it.
We also lift and level sidewalks 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 sidewalks 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 sidewalk was poured separately from my driveway apron. Does that matter?
It can. Sections poured at different times sometimes settle at different rates, which is why you’ll often see a step specifically where the two meet.
Will lifting the sidewalk also fix that step?
In most cases, yes. We lift the sidewalk panel to match the adjoining surface as closely as possible.
How long does a typical panel lift take?
Usually an hour or two, including drilling, injecting the foam, and patching the holes.
It can. Sections poured at different times sometimes settle at different rates, which is why you’ll often see a step specifically where the two meet.
Do you serve the older neighborhoods near the Metra line specifically?
Yes, we regularly work on both the older sections near downtown and the newer construction farther from it.