Schaumburg Sidewalk Leveling
It rarely takes more than a quarter-inch of offset for a sidewalk panel to become a tripping hazard. In Schaumburg, IL, a lot of the original concrete sidewalks poured during the 1960s and 70s building boom are now fifty or sixty years old, 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 stretch of walk.
We lift and level the panels that have settled instead of replacing the whole stretch of walk.
Why sidewalk panels settle in Schaumburg
Sidewalks poured quickly during a rapid building period didn’t always get a fully compacted base underneath, and decades of clay soil movement have caught up with a lot of that original concrete. Parkway trees planted around the same time add another factor as their root systems mature.
Choosing between foam and mudjacking
Foam is our usual choice for sidewalk panels since they’re thinner than a driveway slab. Mudjacking can make more sense across a longer run of settled walk where cost per square foot matters more. We’ll look at your sidewalk before recommending either.
Our sidewalk lifting process
How to tell a sidewalk panel needs leveling
• 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 panel that’s tilted rather than just dropped straight down
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 panel that’s tilted rather than just dropped straight down
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!
If part of your sidewalk has settled enough to catch a shoe or a bike tire, reach out and we’ll take a look. The assessment is free and there’s no obligation attached to it.
We also lift and level sidewalks throughout the surrounding area, including Hoffman Estates and Palatine.
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 Hoffman Estates and Palatine.
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
Is it normal for a sidewalk this old to need leveling?
Yes. A lot of Schaumburg’s original concrete dates to the same building period, and settling after fifty or more years is common rather than unusual.
Do you fix sidewalks that are technically owned by the village?
We work on the concrete on your property and, in some cases, the public walk in front of it, but check with the village first regarding any portion that falls under municipal responsibility.
Will the repair match the surrounding concrete?
We patch the injection holes to blend reasonably well with the existing panel. It won’t be invisible up close, but it isn’t something most people notice once it’s done.
Yes. A lot of Schaumburg’s original concrete dates to the same building period, and settling after fifty or more years is common rather than unusual.
How long does a typical sidewalk lift take?
Most single-panel repairs take an hour or two, including drilling, injecting the foam, and patching.