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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Commercial Sidewalks and Concrete Raising
Trip Hazards Along Curbs? Acme Makes Getting them Fixed Easy! When sidewalks settle along curbs, a couple of problems can occur. First and foremost are the very real safety hazards associated with uneven surfaces. A sudden change in elevation exceeding 0.25″ is the very definition of a trip hazard and can result in serious bodily injury to […]
Lift and Level settled Algonquin Sidewalk
We raised this curved sidewalk for a customer located in Algonquin, IL. Although in very good structural condition, the sidewalk settled considerably. As a result, a dangerous trip hazard occurred due to excessive step height at the porch. It is not hard to see how dangerous this type of condition can be. This is especially […]
Sidewalk Leveling in Elgin IL
When this Elgin customer called us, they had recently purchased a new home. Along with the new home, the customer inherited a very unsafe sidewalk! The sidewalk led to the front door from another sidewalk leading to their driveway. In this particular case, half of the sidewalk running along the side of the home was […]
Raising Settled Commercial Concrete Walkways in Algonquin
Approximately 1500 sq ft of this popular storefront’s walkway was raised by Acme Concrete in Fall 2015. This was done with no service interruption for the busy Algonquin retailer who is visited by hundreds of people nearly every day. Aside from trip and fall hazards, the sunken walkway also created issues for snow removal […]
