Streamwood Driveway Lifting
Between the weight of daily traffic and years of Illinois freeze-thaw cycles, driveways are among the first slabs to show settling. Streamwood, IL is a bedroom community built out mostly from the 1950s through the 70s, 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 tearing it out, which keeps costs down.
We lift and level the driveway slab you have instead of tearing it out, which keeps costs down.
Why driveways settle in Streamwood
Driveways from that building period share the same underlying issue as the sidewalks here: less sub-base compaction than modern standards, plus decades of clay soil movement and regular vehicle weight.
Foam injection compared to mudjacking
Foam is generally the better fit for a residential driveway. Mudjacking can be more cost-effective for a longer slab. We’ll check your driveway before recommending either.
How a settled driveway gets fixed
How to know if your driveway has settled
• 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 you can feel through your car’s suspension pulling into the garage
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 you can feel through your car’s suspension pulling into the garage
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 with a widening crack or a dip near the garage is usually an easier fix than it looks. The assessment is free and there’s no obligation attached to it.
We also lift and level driveways throughout the surrounding area, including Bartlett and Elgin.
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 Bartlett and Elgin.
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 this a common repair in Streamwood?
Yes, given how much of the village’s housing dates to the same building period, driveway settling is a fairly common call for us here.
How soon can I park on the driveway after the work?
Usually the same day, once the foam has cured to a usable strength.
Can you fix a crack running through the driveway as part of this?
Yes, we seal cracks as part of the work once the slab is lifted, as long as the concrete is still structurally sound.
Yes, given how much of the village’s housing dates to the same building period, driveway settling is a fairly common call for us here.
Will I need to clear anything out of the driveway beforehand?
Just move any vehicles so we have clear access to the slab.