Protect Your Property and Your Congregation
Sunken sidewalks, entry slabs, or interior floors can create real hazards around churches. At Raise-Rite, we help religious organizations lift and level concrete with minimal disruption to services or visitors. Using fast-expanding polyurethane foam, we restore safety and structure to your church property — affordably and without demolition.
Why Does Concrete Sink Around Churches?
Churches and other religious properties often have aging concrete, high foot traffic, and large parking areas exposed to years of weather. Over time, soil beneath sidewalks, steps, patios, or floors can settle or wash out — especially near gutters, downspouts, and foundations. When that happens, slabs begin to tilt, crack, or separate, creating trip risks and water problems.
In addition to church properties, we repair concrete at schools, senior centers, strip malls, restaurants, and municipal buildings. See 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 Signs Your property Needs Concrete Leveling?
Churches are meant to be welcoming and safe — watch for:
Trip hazards on sidewalks or front steps
Slabs pulling away from the building or entry
Cracks forming in basements or fellowship hall floors
Water pooling where it didn’t used to
Slanted or shaky wheelchair ramps
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
Still have questions? Check out our full FAQ page for more answers.
No — we schedule around your events and can complete most jobs in one day with minimal disruption.
Yes — foam lifting is non-invasive and gentle. We work around historic structures and foundations regularly.
Yes — we level sidewalks, entry pads, patios, and interior floors, including those under tile or carpet.
Yes, Concrete lifting is faster, cleaner, and significantly more affordable for church budgets than concrete replacement.
Immediately! Foam cures quickly, and we clean up before we leave. We’re usually in and out in just a few hours for most jobs.
Yes — our standard 5-year commercial warranty applies to all church projects.
We Keep It Simple
Churches deserve concrete that’s safe, stable, and welcoming. With Raise-Rite, you get expert service from a family-owned company with over 100,000 successful jobs — and a reputation built on trust, quality, and care.
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.
