Concrete Leveling and Raising | Milwaukee & Waukesha

MILWAUKEE’S CONCRETE LEVELING EXPERTS

Concrete Leveling and Raising FAQs

What services do you offer?

In short, we lift concrete! Level Headed Mudjackers fixes your home’s concrete sinking and buckling problems before it’s too late. With flooding being prevalent in Southeast Wisconsin, we identify your home’s needs and distinguish your problem zones. Instead of paying to rip out your existing concrete, we can reinforce your slabs to make sure that you never have to worry about seepage again.

What is concrete lifting and leveling?

Concrete raising and leveling is your solution to fixing uneven, sinking, or sagging concrete without having to remove the existing slab. For instance, if your driveway slabs an uneven, unsightly tripping hazard, concrete leveling is the process by which we fix and level the slabs so they are flush and properly graded.

What kinds of concrete slabs do you raise and repair?

We offer concrete raising and releveling services for nearly all of your problem areas. This includes sidewalks, driveways, garages, steps, patios, porches, interior garage floors and more. We are your concrete lifting solution for residential and commercial properties in Milwaukee.

What is your service area?

We primarily serve Milwaukee County, but also service Waukesha and other surrounding areas such as Wauwatosa, West Allis, Brookfield, Elm Grove, New Berlin, Greenfield, Greendale, Brown Deer, Mequon, Menomonee Falls, Germantown, etc.

How does fixing uneven concrete work?

Watch a video here to see how our concrete leveling services work!

Why do you need your concrete leveled?

Concrete doesn’t always stay put, and the grade around your household is more important than you think. With Midwestern rain and soil conditions, the level of your walks and slabs surrounding your home or business can be key to keeping your foundation dry and dependable. Whether it’s a gap within your porch or a small slant toward your home, sinking concrete repair can be the key to fixing your pavement.

What can happen if you delay leveling your pavement?

Rain, rot and mold are all very real problems. The health of your home and your family and dependent upon the health of your foundation. Uneven concrete repair of your exterior is the easiest way to ensure that moisture doesn’t enter your home. Using an accredited concrete leveling contractor not only keeps your concrete level, but it can also ease your mind.

How much does concrete lifting and leveling cost?

Depending on a number of variables, the cost of concrete lifting can range from a couple of hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. The size and scope of the repairs that need to be done will determine the cost, but we’re happy to stop out and provide a free estimate. Click here for to request your free estimate and we’ll show you how to fix and level uneven concrete.

What causes concrete settling?

Washout, drying, shrinking and poorly compacted soils are some of the reasons that concrete can settle and crack, leaving you with an uneven surface. Water is often a key player in these problems, with one often overlooked cause being underground plumbing leaks. If you have under-slab piping, slow leaks can cause soil to wash away, leaving a void below your slab. Soil displacement due to rain or snow melt can lead to bumpy sidewalks, buckling driveways or even a cracked foundation. Our concrete repair service can prevent long term damage to your home.

Why fix your concrete instead of replace?

Time, money, labor and cleanup are all factors that are drastically increased when you replace concrete slabs instead of repairing. Concrete lifting and leveling companies cost far less than tearing out and replacing concrete. Labor alone can take up to 8 hours for workers replacing concrete. Fixing a crooked slab can be done in a few hours with no cleanup needed, and can be walked on within minutes of the repairs being completed.

Do I need to be home during this process?

You only need to be home if your cracked or uneven concrete is in the interior of your home or garage. Outdoor surfaces such as patios, sidewalks or driveways can be done at any time with your permission.