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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Kendall is absolutely amazing. He is a huge asset to my real estate business and investment business. He takes the time to explain the…
Kendall is absolutely amazing. He is a huge asset to my real estate business and investment business. He takes the time to explain the cause of the problem and then the solution as apposed to just putting a bandaid on it and thoroughly walks through the scope of work. Highly recommend foundation recovery systems for all of your foundation needs!
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The team I was sent arrived at an early time to start the installation for pillars for my foundation. Camryn H., Skyler C., Elijah H., and…
The team I was sent arrived at an early time to start the installation for pillars for my foundation. Camryn H., Skyler C., Elijah H., and Brennon G. all got the project done in a clean, smooth, and well organized fashion. Highly recommend this group for anyone needing work done. Excellent work gentlemen!
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Leo & Johnny did an amazing job! Went above and beyond expectations. The attention to detail and expertise was top notch! Highly…
Leo & Johnny did an amazing job! Went above and beyond expectations. The attention to detail and expertise was top notch! Highly recommended!
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Jonathan came out and inspected our property, was very knowledgeable and professional. He was able to point out other issues that we just…
Jonathan came out and inspected our property, was very knowledgeable and professional. He was able to point out other issues that we just simply weren't aware of. We loved that he SHOWED us how he determined the extent of the problem rather than just spouting a bunch of numbers without proper context. We learned a lot about our home that day. He made us feel comfortable about addressing the issue, which was a relief because work like this on the home can be overwhelming and mentally exhausting. Turns out the solution was a simple fix, just four piers and that corner of the home was lifted back to level and now we can finally fix the drywall damaged by the foundation settling.
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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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Great job on our foundation, hard working guys got the job done on time. And without any issues. Will use them again if needed. Thanks
Great job on our foundation, hard working guys got the job done on time. And without any issues. Will use them again if needed. Thanks
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A wonderful experience from the time I called and spoke with the very helpful scheduler. Cody was prompt, professional and was very…
A wonderful experience from the time I called and spoke with the very helpful scheduler. Cody was prompt, professional and was very helpful in diagnosing the problem. He did a great job of communication throughout the process. Highly recommend
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FRS will stand by their warranty and it is transferrable. Had to get a different crew out to remedy the prior team’s errors…. Night. And….
FRS will stand by their warranty and it is transferrable. Had to get a different crew out to remedy the prior team’s errors…. Night. And. Day. I salute the new crew that came out to remedy the issues I had addressed to management. They sent out the pros. It is nice to feel like the money you spent on your home looks like the money you spent. Thank you, guys.
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Chad Dees was great to work with and he was able to help me find the perfect solution for me!
Chad Dees was great to work with and he was able to help me find the perfect solution for me!
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Just had my free inspection and quote from Camden, he was extremely thorough with his walk through and work up. He used industry leading…
Just had my free inspection and quote from Camden, he was extremely thorough with his walk through and work up. He used industry leading equipment to pinpoint the concerning locations of my house, and explained exactly how to resolve the issues. I feel confident foundation recovery systems would be capable of saving my forever home from further damages.
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Very helpful. Very carefully explained the process.
Very helpful. Very carefully explained the process.
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Team did a great job – and set my expectations up front. Told me concrete may move a bit away from foundation as it raised, but would fill …
Team did a great job – and set my expectations up front. Told me concrete may move a bit away from foundation as it raised, but would fill gap. Very satisfied with the results!
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Jason Carte was amazing and very professional and got to the point of what was needed. Highly recommend.
Jason Carte was amazing and very professional and got to the point of what was needed. Highly recommend.
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Tyler M. arrived on time for a free inspection of my basement foundation issue. He was kind, and professional and a good listener to my…
Tyler M. arrived on time for a free inspection of my basement foundation issue. He was kind, and professional and a good listener to my story about what happened in my basement and how it happened. Tyler M. explained the 3 options that I have to keep water from coming into my basement from storms. He also went out of his way to make some calls on my behalf to find other companies to help me resolve my other basement issues. I highly recommend Tyler M. He has very good problem solving skills. He wrote up the quote while still at my home and walked me through it. I don’t know yet which option I will pick, but I know Tyler M. will continue to be great to work with!
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Paul Winder explained every thing he did and why he did it. He was very thorough. He laid out all our options and told us what they would…
Paul Winder explained every thing he did and why he did it. He was very thorough. He laid out all our options and told us what they would do for us. He went above and beyond our expectations. I felt he was very trustworthy, honest and professional. Will definitely be dealing with him in the future.
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Alex Norris did a great job! He was very thorough. Went over all of the findings at our kitchen table. Was not super pushy and allowed us…
Alex Norris did a great job! He was very thorough. Went over all of the findings at our kitchen table. Was not super pushy and allowed us to actually think through this level of investment.
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Company rep, Landon, was prompt and explained his svc visit thoroughly. We were very pleased with his professionalism
Company rep, Landon, was prompt and explained his svc visit thoroughly. We were very pleased with his professionalism
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I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin Creed, who did our one year inspection, after getting the encapsulation system installed under my mom’s …
I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin Creed, who did our one year inspection, after getting the encapsulation system installed under my mom’s house last year. Kevin found some issues that needed to be fixed, fixed them, then went a step further and removed some rodents from under the house, and placed bug bombs and mouse traps for me. He was kind and explained everything thoroughly, which I greatly appreciated. Good job, Kevin!
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Hunter Holmes, inspector for Foundations Recovery Systems was very helpful. He was on time, excellent pre arrival communication. He was…
Hunter Holmes, inspector for Foundations Recovery Systems was very helpful. He was on time, excellent pre arrival communication. He was cordial while here, offering to wear white booties in the house over his shoes and very polite. Thorough! Spent time educating me and showing me all the options for helping me with my crawl space. Look forward to seeing good quality work! More to follow with the actual work, but the initial inspection and consultation gets 5 stars easily.
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Jordan, Bryce and Brandon were all very nice to work with. They answered all our questions, and did excellent work. On time and cleaned up…
Jordan, Bryce and Brandon were all very nice to work with. They answered all our questions, and did excellent work. On time and cleaned up afterwards.
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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