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.
Award-Winning Service
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Today I had the pleasure of working with Mia Fiore from Foundation Recovery Systems, and I cannot speak highly enough of her…
Today I had the pleasure of working with Mia Fiore from Foundation Recovery Systems, and I cannot speak highly enough of her professionalism and approach. When Mia came out to inspect my property and provide an estimate for foundation repair, she was incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and friendly throughout the entire process. Her patience and understanding made what could have been a stressful experience much easier to navigate. There was a scheduling mix-up on my part, and I unintentionally booked Mia’s appointment at the exact same time as a competitor who was already on site. When Mia arrived, instead of making the situation uncomfortable for me or either party, she handled it with remarkable grace and professionalism. She kindly offered to come back a little later to allow the competitor to finish his inspection and presentation, which I truly appreciated. Mia’s professionalism, combined with her warm and approachable personality, made a lasting impression. Because of her outstanding conduct and expertise, I had no hesitation in choosing Foundation Recovery Systems for my foundation repair needs. I highly recommend Mia Fiore to anyone seeking reliable and courteous service in this field.
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We recently had the pleasure of working with Mike from Foundation Recovery Systems for a bid on concrete stabilization work at our home….
We recently had the pleasure of working with Mike from Foundation Recovery Systems for a bid on concrete stabilization work at our home. From the moment he walked in, it was clear that he was a true professional. He took the time to explain everything in layman terms, ensuring we understood every step of the process. Mike's approach was incredibly thorough and he patiently answered all our questions, making sure we felt comfortable and informed throughout the entire discussion. Unlike our experience with another company, Mike never made us feel rushed. He was genuinely interested in addressing our concerns and took the time to ensure we were confident in the plan. His friendly demeanor and expert knowledge left a lasting impression on us. Thanks to Mike’s exceptional service, we felt confident in our decision to choose Foundation Recovery Systems, signing with them the same day. We are also notifying our HOA that we highly recommend Mike and his team for their outstanding customer service and professionalism since other homes in our neighborhood are experiencing the same foundation issues.
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Took time to explain the process. Very personable
Took time to explain the process. Very personable
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Michael Williams, Tyler Bennett and Kanen Carlson did an excellent job on our project. They even saved our tree in the flower bed! Thanks…
Michael Williams, Tyler Bennett and Kanen Carlson did an excellent job on our project. They even saved our tree in the flower bed! Thanks guys for the great work!
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Timber came over to evaluate my situation. He was professional and direct. He showed me all the options to pay for the services needed. In…
Timber came over to evaluate my situation. He was professional and direct. He showed me all the options to pay for the services needed. In the end Foundation Recovery Systems have a new customer.
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Elliot was very knowledgeable in the description and evaluation of our foundational repairs! Very prompt!
Elliot was very knowledgeable in the description and evaluation of our foundational repairs! Very prompt!
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Davis was prompt and friendly during my yearly inspection..he listened to me and answered all my questions with professionalism and…
Davis was prompt and friendly during my yearly inspection..he listened to me and answered all my questions with professionalism and kindness. I felt like there was no question he wouldn't answer and I didn't worry if I worded my questions wrongly, he knew what I was talking about. He didn't push extra services on me and he used his time well. I feel safer about my foundation after his work . Highly recommended. Thank you, Davis!
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This was such a seamless experience – the crew was so polite and FAST! They estimated by noon they would be done but they started at 8:30…
This was such a seamless experience – the crew was so polite and FAST! They estimated by noon they would be done but they started at 8:30 and were done by 10:30! Very prompt, so polite, answer all questions you have, and they were just great! Really glad to have gotten work done by the team of Austin Nickerson, Tanner Spurlock, and Alex Zike. Much appreciated!!
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Eli with Foundation Recovery Systems came out to give us an estimate on our Early 1900’s Farmhouse foundation recovery. He was incredibly…
Eli with Foundation Recovery Systems came out to give us an estimate on our Early 1900’s Farmhouse foundation recovery. He was incredibly professional, thorough at explaining the foundation support system, water solutions, the process and warranty/insurance. We were pleased with his knowledge and understanding of our questions. Looking forward to having them solve our foundation issues and prevent further damage.
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The crew from Moberly did a water proofing and steel beam reinforcement to our place in Bourbon Mo. They were awesome. Contacted me daily …
The crew from Moberly did a water proofing and steel beam reinforcement to our place in Bourbon Mo. They were awesome. Contacted me daily when they were arriving. Got the job done in the time frame they stated and cleaned up after the job Chad my point person was excellent at communicating with me when I had questions. Highly recommend this team for any basement or foundation work.
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Timber Shelton from Foundation Recovery Systems demonstrated an excellent degree of knowledge, professionalism, and compassion with…
Timber Shelton from Foundation Recovery Systems demonstrated an excellent degree of knowledge, professionalism, and compassion with detailing the work necessary for waterproofing my basement. After surveying my basement, Timber constructed a thorough plan for waterproofing my basement and invested considerable time into explaining the process for completing the project. Timber showed genuine patience with me by encouraging and addressing my questions and concerns. Timber provided extensive education on the causes and sources of water entering my basement. I am very grateful for the immense time, effort, and consideration that Timber willingly devoted to me and my home. Timber truly respects his position and the people that he encounters.
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Called to get a quote on floor sagging and foundation repair. They sent Jared Wyatt out with in a week to do the inspection. He was really…
Called to get a quote on floor sagging and foundation repair. They sent Jared Wyatt out with in a week to do the inspection. He was really thorough, friendly, and professional. He went around took pictures and measurements to get an understanding of the lay out and what we were needing done. Sat down with us and listened to our concerns and explained in detail what our options were, what they would be doing. Went over and explained all of their different payment options they offered and they different discounts as well. Would recommend if you’re having the same issues.
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Great company every step of the way! Michael Williams, Tyler Bennett and Blake Turner were very professional and courteous while they were…
Great company every step of the way! Michael Williams, Tyler Bennett and Blake Turner were very professional and courteous while they were doing the work. On time, and had great communication. Dustin Hodges was very helpful with the quote and the entire process leading up to the day of the work! Would definitely recommend them!
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We’ve used foundation repair system with repairs on 3/4 of our foundation walls.Just had Dalton Campbell out to inspect the system. and…
We’ve used foundation repair system with repairs on 3/4 of our foundation walls.Just had Dalton Campbell out to inspect the system. and we’ll be hiring them to repair the 4th.Every time we’ve used them they have been professional and completed high quality work. The walls they have repaired are stabilized and have remained stabilized.
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We had five piers installed last spring to stabilize our garage and family room. The only thing that we had to do was plant grass (they…
We had five piers installed last spring to stabilize our garage and family room. The only thing that we had to do was plant grass (they also planted grass seed before they left but I wanted to make sure it grew in thicker) and by summer ypu couldn't tell that anything had been done. They sent an inspector, Ryan Howard, back to our house today to make sure that the stabilization worked (it did). They will come back the next two years to check their work. We're very happy with the work they did and with their follow-up.
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The experience flowed well from inspection to completion, all staff respectful and professional. There was no delay starting the project,…
The experience flowed well from inspection to completion, all staff respectful and professional. There was no delay starting the project, in December, (no fair weather workers)! Brian’s inspection was thorough and his evaluation presented well. Dylan and the team worked efficiently, cleaned up after finishing timely, one day ahead of schedule, and kept us informed during the project.
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Corey B. was very professional, personable and did a great job of explaining the work that needed to be done.
Corey B. was very professional, personable and did a great job of explaining the work that needed to be done.
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Primarily dealt with Joshua Eaton, a little with Dawson but all were professional, Ty McCully, Austin Benton, Aaron Hernandez did a good…
Primarily dealt with Joshua Eaton, a little with Dawson but all were professional, Ty McCully, Austin Benton, Aaron Hernandez did a good job, were efficient and did a good clean up in my garage. Being as we just had a 12” snow fall I didn’t expect them to work but they did, leveled the garage, set up sump pump and “sister” joist a beam. They had a hard time breaking up frozen clumps of dirt, but stated if the ground doesn't settle well come spring they would return. All in all I would recommend Foundation Recovery Systems
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I’m extremely pleased with the quickness, responsiveness, and transparency from my Sales rep. But a big shoutout to Lucas and Hunter who…
I’m extremely pleased with the quickness, responsiveness, and transparency from my Sales rep. But a big shoutout to Lucas and Hunter who came in and waterproofed our basement that has been leaking for the last 5 years in less than a day. We fixed multiple issues we had thanks to great, creative, ideas and consulting from the whole team.
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My experience with Foundation Recovery Systems, Bruce James was excellent. He walked me through the process until I understood what was…
My experience with Foundation Recovery Systems, Bruce James was excellent. He walked me through the process until I understood what was going on. Bruce took his time, with surveying the issues. He walked me through the process and his recommendations. The thing I like about it was Bruce was he did not pushing anything on me to sign right away, he understood what I wanted and how I wanted to proceed. Thank you Bruce James.
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
Do:
- 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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3349 Southgate Ct SW,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 220-5034
14678 E 925 North Rd, Building 5
Bloomington, IL 61705
2401 SE Creekview Dr.
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 373-8491
7280 NW 87th Terrace, Suite C-210
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 774-1539
211 SE State Route 150
Lee's Summit, MO 64082
(816) 774-1539
1872 State Hwy M
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 202-8662
3020 N. Martin Ave.
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 612-8286
1625 Larkin Williams rd.
Fenton, MO 63026
(314) 207-9995