Raising a Stamped Patio in Algonquin
Acme Raises Stamped Concrete Patios Stamped concrete is a wonderful investment that looks great and adds exceptional value to any home. Even stamped concrete, however, is subject to settling if the area is prone to drainage issues or was poorly compacted during construction. The good news is that Acme Concrete can
Raising a Dropped, Uneven Sidewalk in Carol Stream
Providing Permanent Solutions to Sunken Sidewalks Dangerous step height, tripping hazards and concrete that looks weak or run down, are all common in the Chicago area. This beautiful Carol Stream home had everything going for it except one thing – settled concrete. Like many people, these homeowners believed their only option
Saving Settled Concrete in Crystal Lake
Restoring Proper Step Height, Pitch and Grade Aside from providing quick, quality service, our aim is to educate people about how we can save settled, sunken concrete. Too often people assume removal and replacement is their only option. This just isn’t true! We successfully provide customer after customer long-lasting solutions
Sidewalk and Patio Lifting in Dundee, IL
Correcting Drainage Issues in Dundee, IL No one wants to risk having water enter their home. This is especially true for homeowners having finished basements. This project in Dundee is a great example of how we can help correct improper drainage and guard against water entering your basement. During heavy rain
Another Schaumburg Patio Saved
Raise Settled Concrete. Don’t Replace It! This Schaumburg patio was once a foundation for a four seasons room. Due to settling of the patio and on-going maintenance issues of the structure itself, the homeowner decided to remove the four seasons room. They considered possibly replacing the concrete patio. After learning about how we raise
Lift and Support Sycamore Patio
Lift and Support Patio Section in Sycamore, IL This patio experienced settling that did not create any drainage issues but did result in a dangerous tripping hazard. Problems like this are solved quickly and easily with our polyurethane concrete raising system. As you can see in the photo, one of the great
Raising a Settled Sidewalk in Bartlett
Acme Concrete Repairs Settled Concrete in Bartlett, IL Settled sidewalks running parallel to a residence or building typically end up incorrectly pitching toward the building. People often wonder why the sidewalk’s edge closest to their home settles more. Drainage issues are typically the number one culprit. When it rains,
Washout Can Cause Settled Concrete
Washed Out Backfill Causes Crystal Lake Sidewalk to Sink Many times, washout is caused by improper drainage from gutters not discharging water far enough away from a home or business. There are also times where washout is caused by human error – better known as a mistake. In this particular situation, a water
Concrete Lifting Foam Strength
How does Concrete Lifting Foam Compare to Mudjacking? Sometimes we receive questions or comments (mostly originating from mudjacking companies) regarding the polyurethane foam used for raising concrete. Some people asked how polyurethane foam compares to mudjacking. If a mudjacking contractor tells you polyurethane is “not strong enough”, too weak, or
Crystal Lake Sidewalk and Stoop Lifting
In our business, we are able to provide instant gratification for our customers. There is nothing better than being able to produce a drastic improvement for someone, and then see how happy it makes them! This customer is a family of four. They, like so many others, thought the only way to correct their
