Concrete Lifting for Sunken Porches, Steps & Stoops | ACME Concrete
Is your front porch or stoop sinking, sloping, or causing a trip hazard? You’re not alone—and you don’t need to replace the concrete to fix it. How We Lift Sunken Porches, Steps & Stoops with Polyurethane Injection 👉 Watch the video below to see ACME Concrete Raising & Repair in action, restoring safety and structure […]
Raise, Level & Stabilize Sidewalks for Better Safety
Have you ever walked down a sidewalk, eyes on your phone or deep in thought, only to trip unexpectedly on an uneven slab? Maybe you’ve noticed the sidewalk outside your home or business becoming progressively uneven, cracked, or sinking awkwardly. Sidewalks settle naturally over time, creating hazards that can lead to injuries and liabilities. Fortunately, […]
Polyurethane Concrete Raising Fix Sunken Concrete
Understanding Concrete Raising: A Quick Guide from Acme Concrete Raising & Repair At Acme Concrete Raising & Repair, we’re Chicagoland’s original and most experienced specialists in polyurethane concrete raising. If you’re facing issues like sunken sidewalks, uneven driveways, or patios that no longer drain properly, concrete raising might be exactly what you need. We recently […]
Polyurethane is a Smart Choice, But Not a Guarantee
When it comes to raising and leveling concrete, polyurethane injection has become the go-to solution. It’s far superior to old mudjacking techniques, offering a cleaner, more precise, and longer-lasting result. However, simply using polyurethane doesn’t guarantee success. Many factors determine whether a project is truly a high-value, long-term solution. As demonstrated in our latest video, […]
Concrete Raising Services for Commercial Real Estate
Maintaining the integrity and safety of concrete surfaces is a crucial aspect of property management, particularly for commercial real estate. At Acme Concrete Raising & Repair, we’ve honed our expertise in raising concrete with polyurethane foam, serving the Chicagoland area longer than anyone else. Our specialized crews, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, handle projects of all […]
Specialization in Concrete Lifting Achieves the Best Results
Concrete lifting is a specialized field that demands specific skills, tools, and experience in order to execute properly. Our recent project, involving the restoration of a badly sunken and cracked garage floor, exemplifies the superiority of a company focused on this technology over a company providing multiple services. As such, this blog post explores the […]
Leveling and Supporting Sunken Steps in Lake in the Hills, IL
Here is a great example of the capability of our polyurethane concrete raising system. These heavy concrete steps located in Lake in the Hills, IL had fallen to the point they were unsafe to use during wet or slippery conditions. At the lowest step, they had sunk into the ground approximately 6-inches. Only one 5/8-inch […]
Polyjacking Commercial Sidewalks
Poor sub-base and erosion are the common culprits when it comes to concrete sidewalks dropping from their original grade. When sidewalks settle, they typically do so slowly over several years time. In some situations where the entire structure drops evenly, it may not be very obvious – it can even be hard to tell it’s sinking. However, […]
Raising a Sunken Stamped Concrete Patio
Stamped concrete is absolutely beautiful! What a shame it is when decorative work like this suffers from settling. What’s worse is that many times when slabs drop due to poor sub-base, they can end up cracking. We routinely come across patios that have not only sunk but are also broken. Settled, cracked concrete (stamped or not) looks run down […]
Lifting a Dropped Porch in Schaumburg
Here is another great example of a concrete raising project utilizing polyurethane lifting foam. If you look closely in the photo, you can see the old patches from when this porch was previously mudjacked. It is also obvious by the photo how small the polyurethane injection holes are in comparison. Raising Dropped Concrete Helps Maintain […]
