Concrete Leveling in Sycamore, IL
Sunken and uneven concrete is a common problem for Sycamore homeowners. Soil movement and freeze-thaw cycles pull patios, driveways, and sidewalks out of level over time, leaving trip hazards and slabs that drain toward the house. Acme Concrete Raising & Repair levels and supports sunken concrete throughout Sycamore — usually in a single visit, with […]
Mudjacking Alternatives: Is Polyurethane Foam a Better Fix?
Mudjacking has raised sunken concrete for decades, but it’s no longer the only option — or usually the best one. The main alternative, polyurethane concrete raising, fixes the same problems with less weight, faster cure times, and better durability. Here’s how the alternatives compare. Polyurethane concrete raising (the main alternative) Polyurethane raising injects an expanding […]
Mudjacking Concrete Steps: Costs, Process, and a Better Alternative
“Mudjacking concrete steps” is a common search when a step slab has settled and pulled away from the porch. Mudjacking is one way to raise sunken steps — but it’s no longer the best one. Here’s how the process works, what it costs, and why most step-raising jobs today use polyurethane foam instead. How mudjacking […]
Concrete Leveling in Elgin, IL
Sunken concrete is a familiar problem for Elgin property owners. The area’s soil and freeze-thaw cycles pull driveways, sidewalks, and patios out of level over time, leaving trip hazards and slabs that drain the wrong way. Acme Concrete Raising & Repair levels sunken concrete throughout Elgin — usually in a single visit, with no demolition. […]
Commercial Sidewalk Repair and Leveling
For a business, an uneven sidewalk is a liability, not just an eyesore. A raised or sunken slab at an entrance, walkway, or parking area is a trip-and-fall risk — and one that can turn into a claim. Acme Concrete Raising & Repair levels commercial sidewalks quickly, usually without closing the area or tearing out […]
Concrete Leveling in Naperville, IL
Sunken concrete is a common problem for Naperville homeowners and property managers. The area’s clay-heavy soil expands and contracts with moisture and freeze-thaw cycles, and that movement pulls driveways, sidewalks, and commercial slabs down over time. Acme Concrete Raising & Repair levels sunken concrete across Naperville — usually in a single visit, without tearing anything […]
Polyjacking: What It Is and How Polyurethane Concrete Raising Works
Polyjacking — also called polyurethane concrete raising or foam jacking — is a method of lifting sunken concrete by injecting expanding polyurethane foam beneath the slab. It has largely replaced traditional mudjacking for driveways, sidewalks, patios, garage floors, and commercial slabs, because it’s lighter, faster, and more durable. Here’s how it works and when it’s […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]