Fix That Sinking Patio Without Replacing It
A sinking patio can ruin the look of your backyard — and make it tough to enjoy your space. Whether it’s pulling away from your house, tilting toward your yard, or full of trip hazards, we can help. Raise-Rite uses polyurethane foam to lift and level patios quickly, without tearing anything out. Most jobs take just a few hours, and you can get back to enjoying your yard the same day.
Why Do Patios Sink?
Most patios are poured on compacted soil or backfill — but over time, that base can shift. Water runoff, erosion, or poor compaction during construction can cause the soil to settle unevenly. This leads to slabs cracking, sinking, or pulling away from steps or your foundation. The longer it goes untreated, the worse it gets.
If your patio isn’t the only issue, we can also lift driveways, garage floors, walkways, steps, porches, slabs, interior floors, and pool decks. You can also view all residential concrete leveling services.
Why Home Owners Trust 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 Patio Leveling?
Sunken patios aren’t just annoying — they’re often a sign of bigger problems beneath the surface. Look for:
Patio slabs pulling away from your home or steps
Pooling water where it used to drain away
Cracks running across or between slabs
Unlevel joints creating trip hazards
Chairs, tables, or grills that don’t sit flat
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 — our process works on stamped concrete and decorative finishes. We take care to preserve the look while restoring the level. Learn more here.
Definitely. Patio leveling can correct slope issues and stop water from running toward your foundation.
Ideally yes, to allow access for drilling and lifting. We’ll let you know what to expect before we start the process.
Yes. We level concrete steps as well, and can handle both in one visit if needed.
Yes — polyurethane foam lifts the slab gently and evenly. We’ve leveled patios all over Illinois for 50+ years with zero damage to homes.
Immediately! You can reset furniture and enjoy your space right away.
Yes — we back all residential work with a 5-year warranty.
Still have questions? Check out our full FAQ page for more answers.
We Keep It Simple
Fixing your patio doesn’t need to be a messy, expensive project. We’ll level it fast with clean results, so you can get back to relaxing outside without worry. No stress. No tear-out. Just a safe, beautiful patio again.
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.
