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Before opting for our expert services, Markesan homeowners faced compliance issues with uneven sidewalk slabs, as depicted in the photo. The noticeable lifting could create safety concerns along with municipal complications. To address this, we employed our specialized solution. Utilizing the PolyLevel Injection Foam System, our team skillfully lifted the sinking slabs with precision, aligning them carefully. Post-repair, NexusPro Joint Sealant was applied to securely seal cracks and joints, thwarting water intrusion that might destabilize the revised foundation. Now, as visible after our treatment, their sidewalk is level, secure, with protected fissures.
Before: A homeowner in Mercer, WI contacted Sure-Dry after noticing the concrete walkway and front steps leading to the home had become uneven and settled over time. The shifting concrete created tripping hazards near the entrance and allowed water to collect along portions of the walkway during rain and snowmelt. Like many homes throughout Iron County and Northern Wisconsin, repeated freeze-thaw cycles and shifting soils beneath the slabs had caused the concrete to sink and separate. The homeowner was searching for a concrete lifting company and concrete leveling contractor that could restore the existing concrete without the expense and disruption of replacement.
Traditional mudjacking, also referred to as slab jacking, can place additional weight on already unstable soils and often requires larger drill holes throughout the slab surface. The homeowner wanted a long-lasting concrete step repair solution that would improve safety, drainage, and curb appeal around the front entrance.
After: Sure-Dry inspected the concrete walkway and front steps and identified multiple settlement areas beneath the affected slabs. To restore the surfaces, the crew installed PolyLevel High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam beneath the settled sections to carefully lift and level the concrete back into position. Unlike traditional mudjacking methods, PolyLevel High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam is lightweight, cures quickly, and helps reduce additional stress on weakened soils beneath the slab. Once the lifting process was completed, the joints and cracks were sealed using NexusPro Concrete Joint Sealant to help prevent future water intrusion and soil washout beneath the walkway and steps.
The completed repair restored a safer and more stable walking surface while helping protect the concrete against continued settlement common throughout Mercer and Northern Wisconsin.
Before:
A homeowner in Amherst Junction, WI reached out to Sure-Dry after noticing their garage floor had begun to settle and develop uneven sections. The sinking concrete created visible cracks and gaps at the joints, allowing water and road salt to seep beneath the slab. During heavy rain and snowmelt, standing water accumulated near the garage entrance, increasing the risk of further deterioration. The homeowner wanted to restore the surface without the cost and disruption of replacing the entire floor.
After:
Sure-Dry’s concrete repair team leveled the garage slab using the PolyLevel® system. This advanced polyurethane injection method filled voids beneath the concrete and gently lifted the sunken areas back to their original elevation. Once leveling was complete, NexusPro® joint and crack sealant was applied to protect against water intrusion and seasonal expansion. The result was a smooth, even garage floor with sealed joints and improved drainage.
The homeowner was pleased to have a safe, durable, and maintenance-free solution that enhanced both the appearance and integrity of the space.
Before: A homeowner in Tomahawk, WI had a driveway that had become badly cracked, broken, and heavily sunken over the years. Several slabs had dropped enough that driving into the garage had become rough and uneven, and parts of the driveway were holding standing water after rain and snowmelt. Large cracks and shifting sections of concrete had also started separating farther apart each season, making the driveway look worn down and neglected.
Like many homes throughout Lincoln County and Northern Wisconsin, years of freeze-thaw weather and moisture working underneath the slabs had slowly caused the supporting soils to settle and wash out. The homeowner wanted to avoid the expense and disruption of completely replacing the driveway and started looking into concrete lifting and concrete leveling instead.
After: Sure-Dry used PolyLevel High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam to lift and stabilize the badly settled driveway slabs back closer to level. By injecting the foam beneath the concrete, the crew was able to fill the empty spaces underneath and carefully raise several heavily sunken areas without tearing out the existing driveway. Compared to traditional mudjacking methods, PolyLevel High-Density Concrete Lifting Foam is lightweight, cures quickly, and helps avoid adding extra stress to already shifting soils beneath the concrete.
After the lifting work was completed, the cracks and open joints were sealed using NexusPro Concrete Joint Sealant to help keep water from getting back underneath the slabs. By the end of the project, the driveway looked much straighter and cleaner, vehicle transitions were smoother, and the severe uneven areas that had become a safety and drainage issue were greatly improved.
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