Lifting and Supporting a Sunken Patio in Palatine, IL
Another Happy Customer in Palatine Thanks to word of mouth, we were happy to get a call from the neighbor of a prior customer located in Palatine! Due to poor backfill and compaction during construction, this entire patio settled 5 inches over the course of several years. Backfill issues were evident based on huge voids […]
Fixing Improper Step Height in Sleepy Hollow
Acme Concrete Raising & Repair Corrects Step Height in Sleepy Hollow One of the many things we love about our business is that we provide our customers with instant gratification! You see, in most cases (although not always) concrete settles slowly over time. Sometimes it happens over the course of several years. After all that time […]
A Poor Sagging Sidewalk in Woodstock, IL
Sunken sidewalks can redirect water toward a home and create tripping hazards. This updated case study shows how Acme Concrete restored proper pitch to a Woodstock, IL front walk using modern polyurethane lifting—without mudjacking. Key Project Takeaways (Q&A) Q: What is the best way to fix a sagging concrete sidewalk in Woodstock, IL without replacing […]
Lift Settled Stoop Woodstock
Intro Summary This article explains how Acme Concrete levels sunken front stoops in Woodstock, IL using controlled polyurethane injection. It focuses on causes like poor sub-base compaction and why precise lifting beats traditional mudjacking for accuracy. Key Takeaways (Q&A format) What is the best method for stoop leveling in Woodstock, IL?Stoop leveling in Woodstock, IL […]
Correcting a Dangerous Step Height in Sleepy Hollow
This page explains how Acme Concrete corrected an unsafe, 12-inch step at a Sleepy Hollow, IL home by leveling a settled sidewalk with polyurethane injection, restoring a safe, code-compliant step height. It also covers common causes of sidewalk settling and simple prevention tips. Key Takeaways from this Project (Q&A format) What is the best solution […]
Correcting a Step Height Code Violation in Crystal Lake, IL
This Crystal Lake case study shows how Acme Concrete corrected an improper step height using polyurethane lifting. It also teaches homeowners how to measure step height and spot trip hazards using simple tools and widely used residential thresholds. Key Takeaways (Q&A format) Q: What are the typical residential thresholds for step height and trip hazards […]
Concrete Driveway Raising – Crystal Lake
Acme Concrete Raising & Repair Lifts Sunken Driveways in Crystal Lake, IL Sunken driveway slabs in Crystal Lake, IL can create a harsh bump at the garage and redirect rainwater back toward the house. This project shows how Acme Concrete Raising & Repair restored a dropped driveway panel with polyurethane injection—and why adding strategic “support […]
Raising Stamped Concrete Slabs
A homeowner in Barrington, IL had stamped and stained concrete sidewalks and landings that began to sink due to erosion and animal activity under the slabs. This article explains how polyurethane injection restored the look, safety, and long-term stability of the decorative concrete. Key Takeaways (Q&A) What is the best way to raise stamped concrete […]