Fix Uneven Walkways, Patios, and Entryways Without Closing Your Doors
Sinking sidewalks or tilted patios don’t just hurt curb appeal — they can create trip hazards for customers and staff. At Raise-Rite, we level concrete fast using clean polyurethane foam that requires no tear-out and minimal disruption. Most restaurant repairs are done in a few hours — keeping your business open, safe, and looking great.
Why Does Concrete Sink Around Restaurants?
Restaurants see constant foot traffic, delivery vehicles, grease runoff, and water exposure — all of which break down the soil beneath your slabs. Over time, entry pads, sidewalks, patios, and dumpster zones begin to sink, crack, or pull away from the building. That creates uneven surfaces, water drainage problems, and liability concerns.
In addition to restaurants, we also level concrete at strip malls, hotels, churches, municipal properties, and interior floors. 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 the Signs You Need Concrete Leveling at a Restaurant?
These problems are more common than you think — and we fix them every day:
Uneven or sinking sidewalks outside your entrance
Patio tables that wobble or tilt
Cracks forming near foundation walls or walkways
Gaps or trip hazards along curbside pickup zones
Delivery areas or dumpster pads pulling away from the building
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.
Yes — we are happy to work around your schedule and can complete repairs early morning, mid-day, or after hours.
Absolutely. It’s non-toxic, low-odor, and fully cured within minutes.
Guests can walk on the concrete immediately! Most jobs are done within a few hours. There’s no extended drying time or cleanup needed.
Yes — we lift stamped and decorative patios all the time and preserve their look during the process.
Yes — we can lift slabs in high-traffic back-of-house zones and loading docks as well.
All commercial restaurant projects include a 5-year warranty.
We Keep It Simple
Restaurant owners don’t have time for messy repairs. Raise-Rite helps you fix trip hazards, improve appearance, and stay open — with fast, quiet service backed by over 100,000 jobs and 50 years of trusted results. No disruption. No excuses. Just clean, level concrete that works as hard as you do.
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.
