Before & After Photos

In Little Chute, WI, a homeowner faced a considerable issue: a sunken sidewalk caused an unsafe, uneven surface, leading to a tripping hazard for grandma. The before photo highlights the problematic step. After our Sure-Dry team assessed the situation, we implemented our proven systems — PolyLevel® and NexusPro®. As the after photo illustrates, PolyLevel effectively stabilized, lifted, and leveled the sidewalk, while NexusPro Joint Sealant ensured long-term protection by sealing cracks and joints. These trusted, innovative solutions restored safety and peace of mind to the home's entrance walkway.

Before
The homeowner in Little Chute, WI had a small two-car concrete driveway with settled and uneven slabs, creating visible trip hazards and improper drainage toward the garage. Cracks between panels allowed water to penetrate beneath the concrete, increasing the risk of further settlement during freeze-thaw cycles common in Wisconsin. The uneven surface detracted from curb appeal and raised concerns about long-term concrete failure.

After
Sure-Dry stabilized and leveled the driveway using PolyLevel® to lift and realign the settled concrete slabs, restoring a smooth and even surface. Once proper elevation was achieved, cracks and joints were sealed with NexusPro® to prevent water infiltration and protect the base material below. The process corrected the uneven panels without the need for concrete replacement and improved both safety and drainage performance.
The homeowner now has a level, durable driveway with improved appearance and long-term protection against further settlement.

Before

A homeowner in Little Chute, WI had a concrete driveway with severely cracked slabs and noticeable signs of settlement. The cracking had progressed well beyond small surface imperfections, leaving the driveway uneven and creating openings where water could easily reach the soils beneath the concrete.

In Wisconsin, badly cracked concrete can become a cycle of continued deterioration. Rain and melting snow enter through open cracks, contributing to erosion and void formation beneath the slabs. When moisture freezes and thaws, movement in the supporting soils can make existing cracks and settlement even worse.

Although the slabs were heavily cracked, much of the existing concrete could still be stabilized and repaired rather than immediately tearing out and replacing the entire driveway.

After

Sure-Dry repaired the driveway using PolyLevel®. Lightweight polyurethane foam was injected beneath the affected slabs, where it expanded to fill underlying voids, stabilize the concrete and provide controlled lifting to improve uneven areas.

Compared with traditional mudjacking, PolyLevel requires much smaller injection holes, adds significantly less weight to already-compromised soils and cures quickly with minimal downtime.

Once the slabs were stabilized, NexusPro® was applied to the appropriate cracks and joints. Sealing these openings is especially important on a driveway with extensive cracking because it helps limit water from continuing to reach and erode the supporting soils beneath the concrete.

The existing cracks don't simply disappear when concrete is lifted, but stabilizing the slabs and protecting the vulnerable openings can dramatically improve the driveway's condition and help extend the useful life of the existing concrete.

This Little Chute homeowner now has a more stable, more even and better-protected driveway without the disruption of completely removing and replacing the existing slabs.

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Before

A homeowner in Little Chute, WI was dealing with a concrete sidewalk that had settled and become uneven. The changing elevations between slabs affected the appearance of the walkway and created raised edges that could become trip hazards for family members and visitors.

Concrete settlement is common throughout Wisconsin as moisture and changing soil conditions create voids beneath sidewalks. Open joints and cracks allow even more rain and melting snow to reach the supporting soils, while repeated freeze-thaw cycles can contribute to additional movement.

Rather than removing and replacing otherwise serviceable concrete, the homeowner wanted to stabilize and restore the existing sidewalk.

After

Sure-Dry repaired the sidewalk using PolyLevel®. Small injection holes were drilled through the concrete, allowing lightweight polyurethane foam to expand beneath the slabs. The material fills underlying voids, restores support and provides controlled lifting to improve uneven areas of the walkway.

Compared with traditional mudjacking, PolyLevel requires smaller injection holes, adds significantly less weight beneath already-settled concrete and cures quickly with minimal disruption.

Once the slabs were stabilized and leveled, NexusPro® was applied to the appropriate joints and cracks. The flexible sealant helps prevent water from entering beneath the sidewalk where it could contribute to soil erosion, void formation and future settlement.

With the concrete lifted, stabilized and vulnerable openings sealed, this Little Chute homeowner now has a smoother, safer and better-protected sidewalk that's better prepared for Wisconsin's changing weather conditions.

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