Fix Sunken Concrete & eliminate trip-hazards Without Disrupting Your Tenants
Uneven sidewalks, entryways, or dumpster pads at your retail center aren’t just an eyesore — they’re a liability. At Raise-Rite, we level concrete fast using clean polyurethane foam, so your tenants stay open and your customers stay safe. No saw-cutting. No loud machinery. Most repairs are done in just a few hours.
Why Does Concrete Sink Around Strip Malls?
Retail centers deal with heavy foot traffic, vehicle loads, poor drainage, and aging infrastructure. Over time, the soil beneath sidewalks, ramps, and slabs starts to shift. This leads to tripping hazards, water pooling near entrances, or sunken loading areas behind buildings. When ignored, it creates safety risks and expensive repair needs.
We also level concrete at restaurants, churches, hospitals, schools, and municipal buildings. View all commercial concrete leveling services for more.
Why Illinois Trusts Raise-Rite
- 50+ Years of Experience (Est. 1974)
- 100,000+ Projects Completed
- 5-Year Warranty
- Family-Owned & Operated (3 Generations)
- Fast, Same-Day Results
- Renewable Foam (40% recycled content)
- Virtual Estimates Available – Just snap, upload, and get a quote
We’re not a franchise. We’re your neighbors. And we care about doing the job right.
What Are the Signs You Need Concrete Leveling at a Strip Mall?
These issues are common — and fixable with foam leveling:
Trip hazards at sidewalk joints or entrances
Gaps forming between slabs and storefronts
Dumpster or loading zones sinking behind buildings
Drainage problems causing pooling near walkways
Slabs settling near drive-thrus or parking islands
Our Fix: Quick, Clean Concrete Leveling with Foam
Step 1) Injection holes are strategically drilled around the areas where the concrete is sunken and requires lifting.
Step 2) Once everything is prepped, and the hose and material are in place, the polyurethane foam is injected through the holes. It expands to fill the space underneath the concrete slab, using the slab itself to drive the foam into the crevices, thereby lifting the concrete back to its original position.
Step 3) Once the concrete is stabilized and lifted to the proper position, the injection holes are filled with new cement, allowing you to use your surface immediately.
Polyurethane concrete raising uses a foam material that is injected under the slab. When the components of the material are mixed, a reaction causes the material to expand. This expanded foam fill any voids beneath the slab and raises the concrete. This material will never lose density, is permanent and weighs only about 2 pounds per cubic foot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — we work around store hours, schedule in off-hours, and complete most jobs without disrupting tenants or customers.
Absolutely. Our foam is built for both foot and heavy vehicle traffic and cures quickly for same-day use.
Yes. Whether it’s one entrance or a full shopping strip, we can lift all affected areas in one visit.
Our foam provides long-term stabilization. It’s water-resistant and won’t shrink or settle over time.
Yes — leveling sidewalks and ramps helps eliminate trip hazards and slope issues to stay ADA-compliant.
Yes — all commercial concrete lifting comes with a 5-year warranty.
Still have questions? Check out our full FAQ page for more answers.
We Keep It Simple
Managing a retail property is already a full-time job. We help make it easier with fast, non-invasive concrete repairs that keep your property safe and presentable — without affecting your tenants or traffic flow. One call. One crew. One day. Done.
What Our Customers Have to Say
Why Choose Raise-Rite
Serving Illinois since 1974
Over 50 years of experience lifting and leveling concrete across Chicagoland and beyond.
100,000+ Jobs Completed
We’ve helped more families and businesses fix their concrete than anyone else in the state.
$20M+ Saved vs. Replacement
Our concrete lifting service has saved customers millions by avoiding tear-outs and full replacements.
5-Year Warranty
We stand behind every concrete leveling job with a real warranty — no fine print, just peace of mind.
Family-Owned & Operated
Three generations working together to deliver honest work and long-lasting results.
We Train the Industry
Contractors across the country come to us to learn — when you hire Raise-Rite, you get the team that sets the standard.
We Manufacture the Tools
We build the same polyurethane foam and equipment used by top pros across the industry.
Residential, Commercial & Municipal Work
From homes to highways, we handle projects of all sizes — safely and professionally.
Proudly Based in Carol Stream, IL
We’re a local team using American-made tools and doing the job right, every time.
