Mundelein Driveway Lifting
A driveway’s daily workload, cars, trucks, deliveries, makes it one of the first places a soil problem becomes visible. Mundelein, IL is a Lake County village with an older core and newer subdivisions filled in around it, 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 repair quick and affordable.
We lift and level the driveway slab you have instead of replacing it, which keeps the repair quick and affordable.
Why driveways settle in Mundelein
As with sidewalks here, clay soil movement is the main driver of driveway settling in Mundelein, whether the home is older and near the village center or newer construction farther out. Add regular vehicle weight, and settling tends to show up first near the garage apron.
Foam versus the mudjacking alternative
Foam is usually our first recommendation for a residential driveway. Mudjacking can be the better value for a larger slab. We’ll look at your specific driveway before recommending one.
How the repair gets done
How to recognize a settled 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 dip near the garage that’s grown more noticeable over the past year or two
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 dip near the garage that’s grown more noticeable over the past year or two
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!
A driveway that’s sunk even a little is worth a look before the wear gets more pronounced. The assessment is free and there’s no obligation attached to it.
We also lift and level driveways throughout the surrounding area, including Buffalo Grove and Wheeling.
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 Buffalo Grove and Wheeling.
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
How do I know if my driveway needs lifting or full replacement?
During the free assessment, we check whether the concrete is still structurally sound. If it is, lifting is typically the faster and more affordable option.
Is the process different for older driveways near the village center?
The process itself is the same. Older slabs may show more advanced settling, but the lifting method doesn’t change based on the age of the driveway.
How soon can I use the driveway after the work is done?
Usually the same day, once the foam reaches its usable strength.
During the free assessment, we check whether the concrete is still structurally sound. If it is, lifting is typically the faster and more affordable option.
Do you handle driveways in both older and newer parts of Mundelein?
Yes, we work on both older village-center driveways and newer subdivision concrete.