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 preferred solution thanks to its clean installation, precision, and long-lasting results. But just choosing polyurethane isn’t enough — the quality of the equipment, materials, and installation process makes all the difference. To get a repair that truly lasts, it’s important to work […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lifting Commercial Sidewalks in Bloomingdale
Our polyurethane lifting system has many obvious technical advantages over mud jacking. However, we have become the simple choice for managers of commercial properties for many other reasons. Speed, cleanliness, and compact equipment are a few of the reasons. Sites such as apartment buildings, condominiums, shopping centers and office complexes can have a lot of […]
Concrete Lifting in Hawthorn Woods
Raising settled concrete with polyurethane is almost always the quickest, most economical thing to do when you have concrete that has dropped. But what about stamped or stained concrete? The answer is the same – raising your dropped slabs with polyurethane is still the preferred choice. In fact – polyurethane concrete raising (or poly-jacking) is even more […]
Concrete Raising & Leveling Warranties
Concrete Raising Warranties in Chicago: Read the Fine Print (ACME = 10-Year Coverage) Homeowners often assume a “warranty” means long-term protection—until the exclusions show up. In the Chicago suburbs, it’s common to see concrete raising or “mudjacking” warranties that sound generous but collapse under the Terms & Conditions. Here’s how to compare warranties for polyurethane […]