UNEVEN SIDEWALK IN BOLINGBROOK: TRIP HAZARD REMOVAL CASE STUDY
SIDEWALK LIFTING & TRIP HAZARD REPAIR IN BOLINGBROOK, IL
Uneven sidewalks create more than just an eyesore—they create a real safety issue for homeowners, visitors, and pedestrians.
At this Bolingbrook property, several sidewalk panels had shifted unevenly over time, creating a dangerous trip hazard near the front of the home.
The homeowner wanted the issue fixed before someone got seriously hurt.
The Challenge
The sidewalk panels had settled at different heights, creating sharp edges and uneven walking surfaces.
The homeowner noticed:
— Guests stumbling while walking up to the house
— Water collecting near the settled panels
— Worsening movement after winter weather
— Cracks beginning to spread along the joints
Like many sidewalk problems, the root issue was below the surface.
Water infiltration and soil erosion had weakened the support underneath the concrete, allowing slabs to settle unevenly.
The homeowner wanted a repair option that would:
— Remove the trip hazard
— Restore a smooth walking surface
— Stabilize the sidewalk underneath
— Avoid replacing multiple slabs
The Raise-Rite Solution
Instead of removing the sidewalk, we recommended polyurethane concrete lifting.
This allowed us to:
— Raise the settled sidewalk sections
— Eliminate dangerous height differences
— Fill voids beneath the slabs
— Restore long-term support underneath the concrete
The repair was completed quickly with minimal disruption to the property.
The Fix (3-Step Process)
Step 1: Drill
Small holes were drilled into the affected sidewalk panels.
Step 2: Pump
Polyurethane foam was injected beneath the concrete to fill empty spaces and carefully lift the slabs back into place.
Step 3: Patch
The drill holes were sealed with a clean patch that blends naturally into the sidewalk surface.
The Results
The sidewalk is now:
— Smooth and level
— Safer for pedestrians and visitors
— Stabilized underneath
— Better protected against future movement
The homeowner no longer has to worry about someone tripping or falling on the uneven concrete.
And because the slabs were lifted instead of replaced, the repair was completed faster and more affordably.
WHY SIDEWALKS SETTLE IN BOLINGBROOK, IL
Sidewalk settlement commonly happens due to:
— Water erosion beneath slabs
— Freeze-thaw cycles
— Soil movement and compaction
— Poor drainage around walkways
Over time, concrete loses support and begins shifting unevenly.
Concrete lifting restores support beneath the slab while removing dangerous trip hazards above the surface.
RAISE-RITE CONCRETE LIFTING IN BOLINGBROOK, IL
Raise-Rite has completed over 100,000 concrete repair projects across Illinois since 1974.
We specialize in:
— Sidewalk and walkway lifting
— Driveway leveling
— Front step repair
— Patio and porch lifting
— Trip hazard removal
If your sidewalk has become uneven or unsafe, Raise-Rite can help restore it quickly and safely.
