Solving the Top 3 Concrete Leveling Problems
Concrete leveling is a fast and cost-effective way to repair uneven concrete surfaces, but like any other repair job, it is not immune to problems. Acme Concrete Raising & Repair is an expert at leveling concrete and has worked hard to develop solutions to these problems. In this article, we
Concrete Raising and Leveling: A Complete Guide
Concrete leveling is the process of restoring the original position of sunken or uneven concrete surfaces. This method is used to restore the appearance and functionality of concrete structures such as porches, pool decks, driveways, walkways, and patios. In order to level concrete, a fluid mixture is injected beneath the
Top Reasons Why Mudjacking Fails
We learn as we go, as we do with many things in life. We do things the best we know how to do them until we learn a better way. Concrete raising is no exception. Over the last decade, the technology available to contractors has changed dramatically! For a very
St. Charles IL Concrete Raising and Leveling
Acme Concrete Raising & Repair, Chicagoland’s original Polyurethane Concrete Raising Specialists, was selected by the Kingswood Townhomes Association to raise and level their settled concrete. Acme lifted sunken slabs at over 40 unique locations throughout this St. Charles development.
Concrete Raising Injection Hole Patches
When you want to repair sunken concrete, an important thing to consider is how good, or possibly bad, your concrete might look after you hire a contractor to raise it. Acme Concrete’s Smart Lift System uses polyurethane foam injection to raise and repair residential, commercial, and municipality concrete structures without
POLYURETHANE: Engineered to Outperform Mudjacking
High-Density Polyurethane Foams Have Been Around A Long Time Contrary to many peoples beliefs, the method of raising sunken concrete with polyurethane is not a new technique. Regardless of the terminology used: “Polyjacking”, “Foamjacking”, or “Polyurethane Concrete Raising”, it’s been in use since the 1980’s. In fact, the method of raising
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
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
Raising a Sunken Stamped Concrete Patio
Stamped concrete is absolutely beautiful! What a shame it is when decorative work like this suffers from settling. What’s worse is that many times when slabs drop due to poor sub-base, they can end up cracking. We routinely come across patios that have not only sunk but are also broken. Settled, cracked concrete (stamped
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.
