Concrete Lifting
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Get Your Free EstimateCommon Concrete Problems
Concrete is everywhere around your home—from your driveway and patio, to your pool deck and sidewalk. When a concrete slab cracks and sinks due to soil compaction or wash-out, it becomes an eyesore and a tripping hazard.
Cracked Driveway
A cracked driveway doesn't only reduce your home's appeal— it's also a safety concern. FRS has a proven solution.
Cracked Concrete
A crack in your exterior concrete is more than a flaw; it’s a safety risk. Let Foundation Recovery Systems create a safer home.
Sinking Concrete Slab
Sinking concrete signals a deeper problem. Foundation Recovery Systems offers effective concrete lifting solutions.
Sinking Concrete Steps
Sinking concrete steps not only affects your home's aesthetics but also poses real safety risks. Learn how FRS can help.
Are uneven or cracked concrete slabs causing problems in your home’s patio, driveway, or sidewalk? Damaged concrete can ruin the appearance of your beautiful Midwestern home, and traditional solutions like mud jacking or complete replacement can be costly and time-consuming. But there’s a better option: PolyRenewal™ concrete lifting from Foundation Recovery Systems.
Causes of Concrete Damage
Here's why your concrete slab is cracked, sunken, and uneven:
As a homeowner, you should be concerned about the concrete slabs on your street. During colder months, street slabs contract, and when warm weather returns, they expand. However, debris-filled joints can cause “street creep,” which exerts pressure on your home and can cause foundation and concrete issues. But cracked and sunken concrete can be lifted and leveled with the right technology and know-how.
Moisture is concrete’s enemy. It seeps into pores, expands during freeze-thaw cycles, and weakens concrete. This results in pitted, flaky slabs. Untreated concrete is also susceptible to staining due to its porous nature.
Compacted soil around building sites can be unstable, resulting in voids forming and concrete slabs settling over time.
Drought and dry conditions can exacerbate this issue, causing the soil to shrink and create even larger voids. When the rains return, water can seep into these spaces and further weaken the soil, leading to significant settling and potentially dangerous structural issues.
Soil washout can weaken and wash away soil, leading to cracking and sinking slabs that affect your home’s stability. It also deteriorates soil quality, causing erosion to worsen exponentially over time and impacting your yard and property.
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KD and Jake were great! I can’t believe the difference in our driveway and porch. I would highly recommend these guys for any type of…
KD and Jake were great! I can’t believe the difference in our driveway and porch. I would highly recommend these guys for any type of foundation work that you have.
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Landon K . was very professional and did a thorough job.
Landon K . was very professional and did a thorough job.
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Our experience with this company was amazing, the 2 guys that came to our house were outstanding Mike & Nick!! Would definitely recommend…
Our experience with this company was amazing, the 2 guys that came to our house were outstanding Mike & Nick!! Would definitely recommend this company and these 2 employees to anyone
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It's been a major job repairing my failing foundation walls, and I'm very grateful for the 3 teams from Foundation Recovery Systems who…
It's been a major job repairing my failing foundation walls, and I'm very grateful for the 3 teams from Foundation Recovery Systems who stuck with it and got it done! Nicholas Bartone & crew who started the job and made sure I had the system that would be the best fix (and wouldn't break the bank!). Richard Baird & crew who built and drilled and jacked until it was all level and supported again. And Jeremiah & Jake who filled all the new structures with rock-hard foam so nothing moves (and left the place cleaner than it was to start with!). It's a huge relief to have this project done, and although it took longer than expected due to freezing weather and a change in project scope, I would still highly recommend working with this company. Great communication through all stages, no high pressure sales, and detailed explanation about the process throughout.
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Grant Taylor was excellent. The driveway repair was done exactly as we were promised. Grant did a great job of explaining everything. …
Grant Taylor was excellent. The driveway repair was done exactly as we were promised. Grant did a great job of explaining everything. Final product was excellent. They were able to raise our driveway two inches and repair the cracks. Dennis
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Great company to work with, Sales team- really know the products, low pressure sales. Install team- extremely professional, laid back easy…
Great company to work with, Sales team- really know the products, low pressure sales. Install team- extremely professional, laid back easy going. Layied down tarps to keep mud and dirt to minimal, moves most of the concrete through a small window in the basement. Reviews with me beging mid and end of install.
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Jessie and Camron did a fantastic job on our driveway. Showed up on time and finished quickly with quality work.
Jessie and Camron did a fantastic job on our driveway. Showed up on time and finished quickly with quality work.
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Nick Mata came out today to complete an inspection for us and was very thorough. He listened to our concerns, took multiple measurements…
Nick Mata came out today to complete an inspection for us and was very thorough. He listened to our concerns, took multiple measurements and photos and crawled under our house to determine what we needed to have done to our crawl space. He walked me through the existing issues and made sure I understood everything he was showing me. He then went over costs and what all was included in the price. He went over financing options and gave us all the options. He did a great job and was very professional.
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Foundation Recovery Systems exceeded expectations from start to finish. The team was extremely professional and took the time to explain…
Foundation Recovery Systems exceeded expectations from start to finish. The team was extremely professional and took the time to explain every step of the process in detail, which made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I had over six slabs in my driveway that needed polyjacking, along with a downspout that required attention and needed barried. They handled everything flawlessly and the results turned out phenomenal. A big shoutout to Jesse Barron (Foreman) and Cameron (Co-Foreman) for their leadership and attention to detail throughout the job. Also want to recognize and give a shout out to Ollie and Brady, who were in from Canada training they were hardworking, professional, and fit right in with the crew. You can tell this team takes pride in their work. Highly recommend Foundation Recovery Systems to anyone needing this kind of service.
Raymond Henderson, Fernando Velazquez, Donnell Douglas showed up to do our service call for the leveling of a beam. Kind, courteous and…
Raymond Henderson, Fernando Velazquez, Donnell Douglas showed up to do our service call for the leveling of a beam. Kind, courteous and thorough from the time they stepped out of the truck. Couldn’t have been happier with how they handled business when they were here. Thanks guys!
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KD and Jake were fantastic! Very professional and did an amazing job! They left the house clean and dust free after the job was done!…
KD and Jake were fantastic! Very professional and did an amazing job! They left the house clean and dust free after the job was done! Highly recommend them to all my friends!
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Zach Sanders performed an annual maintenance on previous work by FRS yesterday. He is an accomplished and highly competent technician and…
Zach Sanders performed an annual maintenance on previous work by FRS yesterday. He is an accomplished and highly competent technician and did an excellent job. All work ever done on our home by the FRS technicians has been first rate and we highly recommend contacting them whenever the need arises. You won’t be disappointed!
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Kevin Macdonald was my inspector and Tyler Sprague along with his crew for my crawlspace wood-work and encapsulation project. Every one did …
Kevin Macdonald was my inspector and Tyler Sprague along with his crew for my crawlspace wood-work and encapsulation project. Every one did a very good job .I was very happy with the good job .
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We had Justin from Foundation Systems come give us a quote for our pool deck. He was very personal, friendly, and thorough. He was very…
We had Justin from Foundation Systems come give us a quote for our pool deck. He was very personal, friendly, and thorough. He was very knowledgeable and professional.
Had FRS come out and encapsulate my crawlspace as well as do some foundation repair. The crew of Robert, Trevor, Joe, Conner and Konan…
Had FRS come out and encapsulate my crawlspace as well as do some foundation repair. The crew of Robert, Trevor, Joe, Conner and Konan came out and in 2 days did all the work and cleaned up after wards. Highly recommend for an easy process.
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Tyler Bennett, Luke McCormick, and Cameron Palmer —— great communication, professional, and high-quality work. Really appreciate the job…
Tyler Bennett, Luke McCormick, and Cameron Palmer —— great communication, professional, and high-quality work. Really appreciate the job they did.
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If I could leave more stars I would, the experience my wife and I have had with Foundation Recovery Systems was great. The technician was…
If I could leave more stars I would, the experience my wife and I have had with Foundation Recovery Systems was great. The technician was polite and very respectful, but most importantly David was thorough and made a full walk through of our home and created 2d blue print to walk us through what needs to be taken care of. Hands down great guy and great company
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We do a lot of home renovations and our new friend Travis Drake has been very helpful and has addressed a lot of issues we have found in…
We do a lot of home renovations and our new friend Travis Drake has been very helpful and has addressed a lot of issues we have found in our homes. We have a lot of happy customers and his expertise has been a big factor.
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Trevor Atwell did a thorough job with the inspection. Did a walk through prior to, and a walk through afterwards. Also recommended…
Trevor Atwell did a thorough job with the inspection. Did a walk through prior to, and a walk through afterwards. Also recommended several other projects that Foundation Recovery could help me with.
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Pete was very polite and thorough in his assessment of our water issues. I appreciated his honest assessment of the potential remedies…
Pete was very polite and thorough in his assessment of our water issues. I appreciated his honest assessment of the potential remedies available.
Concrete Lifting Solutions
Improve your home's curb appeal and market value with our same-day concrete solutions. We don't offer temporary fixes but provide quick, clean, and permanent solutions you can trust. Browse our options below.
Driveway Repair
Trust Foundation Recovery Systems for expert driveway repair services.
Pool Deck Repair
Get a safe and level pool deck with Foundation Recovery Systems' concrete lifting system.
Concrete Step Repair
Unlevel concrete steps pose a severe safety risk. Foundation Recovery Systems' concrete lifting technique offers long-term repair.
Concrete Floor Repair
Get a safe and level concrete floor with Foundation Recovery Systems' concrete lifting system.
Why Concrete Lifting Is the Right Solution for Uneven Concrete
At Foundation Recovery Systems, we provide quick and effective concrete lifting solutions to restore your home’s paths and entryways. Our financing plans make our services easily affordable to fit your budget. Our proven track record of customer satisfaction in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Arkansas, and Illinois demonstrates our commitment to fixing damaged concrete correctly the first time.
We understand the inconvenience and concern when confronted with tripping hazards and unsightly cracks. Our certified experts in concrete lifting will meticulously examine your property to identify the root of your concerns.
We pride ourselves on offering a complimentary, no-obligation quote outlining our suggested solutions. Begin the concrete lifting restoration process today.
FAQs
If you find yourself concerned about the cost of pool deck repair, you may be tempted to try and take on repairs on your own. After all, there are plenty of other DIY solutions you can do around your home, so why not this one? DIY pool deck repair solutions, unfortunately, rarely work out in a homeowner’s favor. Instead, these endeavors can become costly and riddled with errors, meaning that you’re actually going to end up paying more if you try to DIY the fix.
Concerns About Costs
Most of the time, homeowners who try to lift their concrete on their own are concerned about the cost of professional repairs. If you’re already someone who enjoys DIY, you might know that certain DIY projects can save you lots of money — after all, making food at home is cheaper than eating out, so why wouldn’t concrete lifting follow the same idea? The problem is that concrete lifting isn’t at all like making food, and DIY work can actually cost a homeowner far more than professional help.
For starters, you’ll need to find the materials and tools you need to bring your concrete back up to its original height. If you don’t have any similar projects planned for the future, many of these tools may be of one-time use. Professionals already have many of the tools they need on hand to restore your pool deck. That means they can afford the hundreds of dollars in tools they need for pool deck lifting, whereas you probably can’t. Similarly, experts can reach out to industry peers for materials they might need, garnering industry discounts you wouldn’t be able to take advantage of.
The Dangers of Errors
Most of the time, DIY mistakes aren’t that big of a deal. If you mess up a recipe, even to the point of complete disaster, you’ll just mess up a couple dollars’ worth of food and have to get takeout. Making a mistake while trying to lift your pool deck, however, can make the structure effectively unusable. For starters, you may end up leaving your pool deck more uneven than you found it, putting you and your family at risk of injuries. You may also put the other nearby concrete structures you have in place at structural risk.
Then there’s the question of your property’s value. If you fail to appropriately fix your pool deck, or if you make a mistake while trying to repair it, you can put your home’s market value at risk. You risk losing up to 30 percent of your home’s market value if you try to list it with a damaged pool deck or any other type of concrete failure on the property. That might not be a big problem now, but if you’re ever going to sell your home, you could end up taking a big hit on it. If you work with professionals, you’ll be far less likely to eventually sell a home that’s lost some of its value due to damaged concrete.
Yes. PolyRenewal™ is made from an environmentally friendly material that is waterproof and won’t degrade over time. This means it won’t leach harmful chemicals into the surrounding soil.
PolyRenewal™ cures very quickly. In fact, you can drive your car over a driveway slab just 15 minutes after it’s been lifted with PolyRenewal™ .
PolyRenewal™ is cost-effective because it offers a long-lasting solution that less expensive in the long run when compared to mudjacking and slab replacement.
Why You Need Concrete Lifting
Improves Accessibility
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports over 2 million annual fall injuries due to flooring. Lifting concrete eliminates tripping hazards and makes homes safer for visitors.
Prevents Pooling Water
Concrete lifting means no more puddles around your home. Uneven or cracked concrete is caused by soil that expands and contracts due to rainwater or snowmelt absorption. The soil fluctuation exerts pressure on the concrete and creates voids beneath it, making it sink or crack. These newly created voids lead to water pooling and soil movement below the concrete.
Improves Curb Appeal
Concrete lifting can do wonders for your home’s appearance and put your mind at ease about cracks and puddles. And when it comes to selling your home, it’s a definite plus since potential buyers won’t have to worry about future repairs. At Foundation Recovery Systems, our transferable warranties ensure that the guarantee extends to buyers when you sell your home.
Common Concrete Lifting Dos & Don’ts
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- Opt for PolyRenewal™ Injections
PolyRenewal™ injections are a modern, non-invasive solution to concrete cracks and unevenness. Completed in an afternoon, installers drill penny-sized holes and inject polyurethane foam to lift and level your driveway or sidewalk, making it safer for your family.
- Keep An Eye on Your Foundation
Concrete cracks can signal other issues like foundation cracks, basement leaks, and crawl space problems caused by soil issues. Our certified field inspectors inspect your entire home to locate the root cause of the problem and provide a comprehensive fix to prevent further structural issues.
- Ensure Your Yard Is Positively Graded
Yard grading is crucial for maintaining the health of your foundation and concrete. A negative yard grade, where rainwater drains towards your home, can cause pooling, soil expansion, and concrete and foundation issues. A positive grade, where water drains away from your home, can prevent these problems and preserve the health of your home.
Don’t:
- Fall for Slab Replacement
Slab replacement is a bandage solution that fails to address the root cause of the problem: lack of soil support. Without fixing soil voids, cracks will reappear in your driveway, sidewalk, or patio.
- Ignore Your Gutters
Gutters play a vital role in protecting the health and functionality of your home. Allowing water to pool around your foundation and concrete accelerates soil expansion, leading to cracks and flooding. Regular gutter cleaning ensures proper water drainage and prevents these issues.
- Waste Time on Mudjacking
Mudjacking is an outdated and invasive concrete leveling method that is invasive and adds weight to your concrete. Polyurethane injections are a better option, as they won’t require repeated procedures or add weight.
Providing Expert Concrete Lifting in Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and Kansas
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Top Cities We Serve
Disclaimer: “Concrete leveling” means the process by which cracked, uneven concrete is stabilized, and in many cases lifted, by means of PolyRenewal™ polyurethane foam. Foundation Recovery Systems does not guarantee that PolyRenewal™ can make your concrete perfectly level.
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