Before & After Photos

Before

A homeowner in Plymouth, WI had noticed that their concrete driveway and the walkway along the front of the home had gradually settled over time. The movement wasn't severe, but some of the slabs were no longer sitting at their original elevation, creating uneven areas and signs that support beneath the concrete had changed.

Even relatively minor settlement can continue if the underlying cause isn't addressed. Wisconsin's rain, melting snow and repeated freeze-thaw cycles can contribute to soil movement and erosion beneath concrete. As small voids develop below the slabs, the concrete can slowly sink into the unsupported areas.

Rather than waiting for the settlement to become more noticeable or lead to larger problems, the homeowner chose to stabilize and improve the existing concrete.

After

Sure-Dry used PolyLevel® throughout both the driveway and front walkway. Small injection holes were drilled through the concrete, allowing lightweight polyurethane foam to expand beneath the affected slabs.

As PolyLevel expanded, it filled underlying voids, restored support and provided controlled lifting where needed to improve the elevation of the concrete.

Compared with traditional mudjacking, PolyLevel requires smaller injection holes, adds significantly less weight beneath the slabs and cures quickly with minimal disruption.

On the driveway, NexusPro® was applied to the appropriate joints and cracks after the concrete was stabilized. The flexible sealant helps limit water from entering beneath the driveway, where it could contribute to additional soil erosion and future settlement.

With PolyLevel supporting the driveway and walkway and NexusPro protecting vulnerable areas of the driveway, this Plymouth homeowner now has more even, stabilized concrete that's better prepared for Wisconsin's changing weather conditions.

For more concrete lifting and leveling projects in Plymouth, WI click here.

Before:
In Laona, a homeowner noticed uneven sections forming across their garage floor. Years of freeze-thaw cycles and soil settlement had caused the concrete to sink and separate at the control joints, creating gaps and uneven edges that made parking and cleaning difficult. Water also began pooling near the foundation, increasing the risk of further slab movement.

After:
Technicians injected PolyLevel® beneath the settled areas to lift and stabilize the concrete back to its proper height. Once level, NexusPro® sealant was applied to all joints and cracks to create a flexible, watertight barrier that resists seasonal expansion and contraction.

The garage floor is now smooth, level, and protected against future water infiltration and settlement.

Before:
At this home in Wrightstown, WI, the front sidewalk had sunk several inches over time, creating a large step up at the front porch. Not only was it difficult to walk on, but it had become a serious trip hazard for anyone coming to the front door.

Like many concrete surfaces in Wisconsin, shifting soils and years of freeze/thaw cycles had caused the slabs to settle unevenly. Water was also getting underneath the concrete through open joints, continuing to wash out the soil below and making the problem worse.

After:
Instead of tearing out and replacing the sidewalk, our team repaired it using PolyLevel® concrete lifting foam and NexusPro® joint sealant.

We carefully lifted the sunken sidewalk back into position using PolyLevel, a lightweight expanding foam that fills voids beneath the slab and stabilizes the soil underneath. Once everything was level again, we sealed the joints and cracks with NexusPro to help prevent future water intrusion and settlement.

Now the sidewalk is:
✔️Level with the front porch
✔️ Safe and easy to walk on
✔️ Protected from future washout and settling

The homeowner was able to restore the appearance and safety of their front entryway without the mess, cost, or downtime of replacing the concrete.

Click here to see more of our work in and around Wrightstown.

Before: A homeowner in Wrightstown, WI contacted Sure-Dry after noticing the concrete walkway leading to the front door had become uneven and settled over time. The shifting slabs created tripping hazards near the front entrance and allowed water to collect along portions of the walkway during rain and snowmelt. Like many homes throughout Brown County and Northeast Wisconsin, repeated freeze-thaw cycles and changing soil conditions beneath the slabs had caused the concrete to crack and sink. The homeowner was searching for a concrete lifting company and concrete leveling contractor that could restore the existing walkway without the expense and disruption of replacement.Traditional mudjacking, also referred to as slab jacking, can place additional weight on 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 walkway leading to the front door and identified several settlement areas beneath the concrete slabs. To restore the surface, 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.The completed repair restored a safer and more stable walking surface while helping protect the concrete against continued settlement common throughout Wrightstown and Northeast Wisconsin.

If you'd like to see more examples of our concrete lifting and concrete leveling work completed throughout Wrightstown and Northeast Wisconsin, please click here: View Our Wrightstown Area Projects

Getting concrete replaced is a lot of work and frustrating, considering you can't drive on the new concrete for quite some time. Wouldn't it be nice if there was something that could just lift the concrete back to its normal place and not have to worry about it sinking back in the future... well there is!

Its called PolyLevel and that's what these homeowners in Pulaski did. They too were looking for a solution that wouldn't make a huge mess and would be a short process. So they gave Sure-Dry a call to see what we had to offer them and they found the perfect answer, PolyLevel.

PolyLevel raises sinking concrete back to its normal place by drilling a tiny hole (the size of a penny) into the area of the concrete that's affected and applies polyurethane foam which is waterproof so you won't have to worry about it washing out. Plus it's super easy and only takes a couple minutes to install.

After our crew completes that simple process, we topped the project off with our NexusPro. NexusPro is like a very strong glue that covers up the cracks in the concrete slabs so water can't seep into the middle and wash the soil out from under it. 

Thanks to Sure-Dry these Pulaski homeowners found a solution for their home that fit their needs perfectly.