Level Sidewalks, Streets, and Public Spaces Without Costly Replacement
Trip hazards, sunken curbs, and failing sidewalks are more than just maintenance issues — they’re liability risks. Raise-Rite helps municipalities fix uneven concrete fast using polyurethane foam. Our method is clean, affordable, and requires no major excavation or long shutdowns. Trusted across Illinois since 1974.
Why Do Concrete Surfaces Settle?
From sidewalks to park paths to roadways, municipal concrete is constantly exposed to weather, moisture, and traffic. Over time, the soil underneath can erode or compress — especially near drainage systems or aging infrastructure. That leads to slabs tilting, cracking, or pulling apart, making areas unsafe for public use.
The Good News is We Can Fix it. Fast & Affordably.
In addition to municipal work, we also repair concrete at schools, hospitals, churches, highways, and bridge approaches. View all commercial concrete leveling 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?
Common public safety issues that signal slab settlement include:
Sidewalks with raised or sunken joints
Curbs pulling away from streets or ramps
Trip hazards around parks, buildings, or walkways
Drainage problems due to slab tilt
Uneven surfaces causing ADA compliance concerns
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 with your public works team to schedule jobs with minimal disruption to pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
Absolutely. Foam lifting is a fraction of the cost and requires far less time and equipment than tearing out and pouring new concrete.
Yes — we help municipalities stay ADA-compliant by leveling sidewalks, ramps, and public access points.
Yes — we’ve leveled street panels and highway slabs using this method. It’s durable and long-lasting. Check out this case study too – 1-294 in Chicago.
All municipal concrete lifting jobs include a 5-year commercial warranty.
Still have questions? Check out our full FAQ page for more answers.
We Keep It Simple
Public safety matters — and Raise-Rite helps you deliver it without the cost, time, or mess of replacement. For over 50 years, we’ve helped cities, counties, and public agencies across Illinois keep sidewalks level, parks safe, and roads moving.
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.
