Keep Airport Surfaces Safe and Operational
Sinking slabs on airport runways, taxiways, or hangar floors can’t be ignored. They pose a real safety risk to equipment, aircraft, and personnel. At Raise-Rite, we’ve been leveling large concrete slabs since 1974 — using polyurethane foam to lift and stabilize without disrupting daily operations. It’s fast, accurate, and strong enough for heavy aviation use.
Why Do Airport Runways and Hangar Floors Sink?
These surfaces are constantly exposed to water, freeze-thaw cycles, heavy loading, and vibration from aircraft movement. Over time, the underlying soil can erode, compress, or shift — causing voids under the slab. That leads to cracking, sinking, and uneven transitions that can affect aircraft safety and operational flow.
We also level factory and warehouse floors, loading docks, municipal slabs, and bridge approaches. View our full list of commercial services to learn 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?
Airport and aviation concrete can settle gradually — here’s what to look for:
Uneven taxiways or runway transitions
Cracks forming in hangar or tarmac surfaces
Doors not closing evenly on hangar bays
Water pooling near slab joints
Aircraft vibration or shifting during movement
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 use structural-grade foam rated for extremely heavy loads and constant stress, including aircraft traffic.
Yes — we coordinate with operations staff to work safely around flight schedules with minimal interruption.
Absolutely. We level both indoor and outdoor slabs with precision.
Raising settled slabs often corrects slope and drainage. We’ll assess the full site and recommend a complete fix.
Yes — most repairs are done in hours, not days or weeks, and don’t require closing down operations.
We provide a 5-year commercial warranty on all airport and hangar floor leveling.
Still have questions? Check out our full FAQ page for more answers.
We Keep It Simple
Airports and aviation facilities count on us because we solve serious slab problems without delays. With Raise-Rite, you get 50+ years of experience, cutting-edge foam tech, and results that last — with zero compromise on safety.
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.
