Wheeling Driveway Lifting
Driveways see more daily stress than almost any other concrete on a property, which is part of why settling shows up here so often. Wheeling, IL is a village with a busy commercial corridor and residential streets mixing older and newer concrete, and that combination of concrete age and daily vehicle weight is why so many driveways here end up with a dip, a step at the garage, or a crack that keeps spreading.
We lift and level the driveway slab you have instead of replacing it, which keeps the job quick and affordable.
We lift and level the driveway slab you have instead of replacing it, which keeps the job quick and affordable.
Why driveways settle in Wheeling
Clay soil movement is the usual starting point for driveway settling here as well. Older driveways may have less base preparation than modern practice, while newer ones more often settle due to a specific drainage issue or grading problem.
Foam or mudjacking for your driveway
Foam is generally our first choice for a residential driveway. Mudjacking can be the more economical option for a larger slab. We’ll look at your specific floor and recommend whichever method makes more sense.
How we bring the slab back to level
What an uneven driveway looks like
• A step or gap where the driveway meets the garage floor
• A crack that’s widened rather than stayed hairline
• One panel sitting noticeably lower than the one next to it
• Water pooling on the driveway instead of draining toward the street
• A step at the garage apron that’s developed gradually over several seasons
A driveway that’s settled near the garage is also worth checking against the garage floor itself, since the two often move together.
• A crack that’s widened rather than stayed hairline
• One panel sitting noticeably lower than the one next to it
• Water pooling on the driveway instead of draining toward the street
• A step at the garage apron that’s developed gradually over several seasons
A driveway that’s settled near the garage is also worth checking against the garage floor itself, since the two often move together.
Call today for a FREE Estimate!
Settling driveways tend to get more noticeable over time, so it’s worth having one assessed sooner rather than later. The assessment is free and there’s no obligation attached to it.
We also lift and level driveways throughout the surrounding area, including Buffalo Grove and Mundelein.
Call us at (815) 264-2200 or request a free estimate online. Acme Concrete Raising & Repair · 824 S Main Street, Ste 105, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
We also lift and level driveways throughout the surrounding area, including Buffalo Grove and Mundelein.
Call us at (815) 264-2200 or request a free estimate online. Acme Concrete Raising & Repair · 824 S Main Street, Ste 105, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the nearby commercial corridor affect my driveway's soil conditions?
Not typically. Residential lots here have soil conditions consistent with the rest of this part of Cook County.
How soon can I schedule a free assessment?
Usually within a short window of reaching out.
Will proximity to Chicago Executive Airport cause any issues with the repair?
No, it doesn’t affect the equipment or process we use.
Not typically. Residential lots here have soil conditions consistent with the rest of this part of Cook County.
Do I need a permit for this kind of driveway repair?
Typically not, since foam injection and mudjacking don’t involve new construction, but check with us if you have a specific concern about your property.