Streamwood Sidewalk Leveling
Sidewalks rarely fail all at once. Usually it’s a single panel that starts to drop, and the rest follow over time. In Streamwood, IL, a bedroom community built out mostly from the 1950s through the 70s, 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 settled panels instead of replacing the whole stretch of walk.
We lift and level the settled panels instead of replacing the whole stretch of walk.
Why sidewalk panels settle in Streamwood
A lot of the sidewalk concrete here dates to a period when sub-base compaction wasn’t held to today’s standards. Combined with several decades of clay soil movement, it’s common for a panel that was level at installation to have developed a noticeable edge by now.
Foam injection compared to mudjacking
Foam tends to be our first recommendation for individual sidewalk panels. Mudjacking can be more economical for a longer stretch. We’ll assess your specific sidewalk before recommending one.
How a settled panel gets fixed
How to know if your sidewalk has settled
• 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 edge sharp enough to catch a shoe or a bike tire
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 edge sharp enough to catch a shoe or a bike tire
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 your sidewalk has started catching toes or bike tires, we’re happy to 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 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 sidewalks 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 for homes in Streamwood specifically?
It’s a frequent one. A large share of the village’s concrete dates to the same building period, and a lot of it is reaching the age where settling is common.
How long before the sidewalk is usable again?
Usually the same day. The foam reaches a usable strength within about fifteen minutes.
Can you lift a panel that's cracked in addition to being sunken?
Yes, as long as the concrete is still structurally sound. We lift the panel and seal the crack in the same visit.
It’s a frequent one. A large share of the village’s concrete dates to the same building period, and a lot of it is reaching the age where settling is common.
Will the repair be noticeable?
The patched holes are visible up close but blend in reasonably well from a normal viewing distance.