LIFTING A SUNKEN SIDEWALK TO CREATE A SAFER WALKING SURFACE It does not take much concrete settlement to create a noticeable trip hazard. When one sidewalk slab sinks below the next, the raised edge can become a problem for homeowners, visitors, delivery drivers, and anyone walking across the property. That

RESTORING A SETTLED PATIO WITHOUT TEARING OUT THE CONCRETE A back patio should provide a comfortable, usable space for relaxing, entertaining, and spending time outdoors. When sections of the concrete begin to sink, however, the patio can quickly develop uneven areas that affect both safety and drainage. That was the

RESTORING SETTLED CONCRETE FOR A SMOOTHER GARAGE ENTRANCE The area where a driveway meets the garage takes a lot of daily wear. Vehicle traffic, water movement, changing soil conditions, and Illinois weather can all contribute to settlement over time. At this Lemont home, sections of the driveway and garage approach

LEVELING TWO PROBLEM AREAS WITHOUT REPLACING THE CONCRETE Concrete settlement does not always happen in just one spot around a home. The same soil movement, moisture, and erosion that affect a walkway can also cause problems where the driveway meets the garage. That was the situation at this Northbrook property.