Sheboygan County, WI

Mudjacking & Concrete Leveling in Cedar Grove, WI

Cedar Grove sits on heavy, clay-rich glacial ground a few miles in from Lake Michigan, and that soil is hard on concrete. Raise-Rite lifts sunken driveways, walks, steps and patios back into place in a few hours, for far less than tearing them out.

  • Family-owned, second generation
  • 50+ years lifting concrete
  • 100,000+ jobs completed
  • 5-year warranty
  • Reviewed by the Raise-Rite team, updated October 2026
Concrete steps in Cedar Grove before and after lifting, with the settled step raised back into line
A settled step before (top) and after (bottom) lifting.

Common Concrete Problems We Fix in Cedar Grove

Dutch settlers founded Cedar Grove in 1847, and the village roughly doubled in size between 1950 and 2010. That mix of older homes near the center and newer ones on the edges means we see every kind of settling here.

Sidewalks with trip edges

Village walks have to be cleared of snow within 24 hours, and a raised edge catches shovels and feet. We lift the low slab back into line.

Driveways and garage aprons

Driveways on newer lots often settle where they meet the garage, leaving a lip that holds water and ice.

Front steps and stoops

Steps sit on fill against the foundation. When it settles, they tip away from the door and water runs in behind them.

Patios tipping toward the house

A patio that drops toward the foundation sends rain at the basement. We lift it back to a pitch that drains away.


Before & After

Real Raise-Rite jobs from around the area. The slabs stay in place; only the soil underneath gets fixed.

BeforeFront walk sunken below the porch step, leaving a tall trip edge, before lifting
AfterSame front walk lifted back up close to the porch step after lifting
Sunken front walk lifted back up to the porch step.
BeforeSunken sidewalk panel with a trip edge before lifting
AfterSame sidewalk panel lifted level after mudjacking
Walkway panel lifted level with the rest of the walk.

See more in our project photos.


Why Cedar Grove Homeowners Choose Raise-Rite

We are a family business in our second generation, and lifting concrete is all we do. We drive up the lakeshore to Cedar Grove regularly, and we will tell you plainly whether a slab can be lifted or needs replacing.

  • Over 50 years of experience and more than 100,000 jobs completed
  • Polyurethane foam and traditional mudjacking, so we can match the method to the slab
  • Free estimates, in person or from photos you upload
  • 5-year warranty on all concrete lifting
  • A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
The Raise-Rite family team in front of their concrete lifting trucks, serving Cedar Grove, WI
The Raise-Rite team. Family-owned and in our second generation.

How Foam Concrete Lifting Works

Most Cedar Grove driveways, walks and steps take a few hours, and you can use them the same day.

  1. Drill small holes

    We drill a few small holes through the sunken slab at points chosen to lift it evenly.

  2. Inject high-density foam

    Polyurethane foam expands under the slab, fills the voids and raises the concrete back to level while we watch it rise.

  3. Patch and use the same day

    We patch the holes, clean up and you can usually walk on it right away. Want the details? Read about our process or compare foam vs. mudjacking.


Get a Free Estimate in Cedar Grove

Send a few photos for a virtual estimate, or let us stop by and measure while you are at work. We will show you where the soil gave way and what it will take to lift the slab back into place.

Prefer to talk? (262) 297-9850

How Your Free Estimate Works

  1. Send photos or book a visit. Add a few pictures to the form, or we stop by and measure. You do not need to be home.
  2. Get a clear price. We tell you which slabs can be lifted, what it costs and whether anything should be replaced instead.
  3. Pick a day. Most jobs take a few hours, and with foam you can use the concrete the same day.

Lifting vs. Replacing

LiftingReplacing
Time on siteA few hoursSeveral days
Ready to useSame day with foamAbout a week to cure
Your yardNo tear-outDemolition and haul-away
CostA fraction of new concreteFull replacement price

Every lift is backed by our 5-year warranty.


Why Concrete Sinks in Cedar Grove

The state geological survey maps the eastern half of southern Sheboygan County as Ozaukee till, a reddish clay-rich glacial deposit that gets thicker toward Lake Michigan. Clayey soil is common in this part of the county, and the old lake plains nearby are low, flat and poorly drained.

Most of the village drains to the Black River watershed. Clay that stays wet loses strength, and clay that dries out shrinks. Lakeshore freeze and thaw moves it again every winter, and slabs on top of it settle and crack.

Signs it is time to call

  • A trip edge of half an inch or more on a sidewalk or driveway
  • Water pooling against the house or garage after rain
  • Steps or a stoop pulling away from the foundation
  • Gaps under the edge of a slab you can slide a finger into
  • Ice that keeps forming in the same low spot on a walk or driveway

Services for Cedar Grove Homes and Businesses

From driveways and garage floors to sidewalks, stoops, patios and pool decks, plus slabs at farms and businesses, these are the jobs we do most in and around Cedar Grove.

Wondering about price? Our guide to the cost of mudjacking explains what drives it.


Cedar Grove Concrete Leveling FAQ

How fast do Cedar Grove sidewalks have to be shoveled?

Village rules require sidewalks to be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours after a snowfall, and snow cannot be shoveled into the street. An uneven slab makes that harder and catches shovels and blowers, so lifting it back into line helps.

Why does concrete settle so much around Cedar Grove?

The ground here is mostly clay-rich glacial till that drains slowly. Wet clay softens, dry clay shrinks, and lakeshore freeze and thaw moves it every winter. Downspouts that empty beside a slab make it worse.

Is it worth lifting an older driveway instead of replacing it?

If the slab is still in one piece, usually yes. Lifting costs a fraction of replacement, there is no tear-out, and you can drive on foam-lifted concrete the same day. If it is badly broken up, we will tell you.

Can you lift steps that pulled away from the house?

Yes, if the steps are solid. We lift them back toward the foundation and fill the void underneath so they stop tipping. If the steps are crumbling, we will tell you when replacement makes more sense.

Is foam lifting or mudjacking better for my concrete?

Both raise concrete by pumping material underneath it. Polyurethane foam is light, needs smaller holes and cures in minutes, so it suits most driveways, walks and garage floors on clay soil. Traditional mudjacking still makes sense on some larger slabs. We look at the slab and the soil and tell you which one we would use and why.

How soon can I use the slab after it is lifted?

With foam, you can usually walk on it right away and drive on it the same day. Mudjacking takes a little longer to set. We tell you exactly when it is ready before we leave.

Do you serve the area around Cedar Grove?

Yes. We work in Oostburg, Sheboygan, Belgium and Port Washington, plus the rest of Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Washington, Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties.


Nearby Service Areas

We also lift concrete in these communities near Cedar Grove.

Ready to fix that sinking slab? Call Raise-Rite for a free estimate.