Cudahy Concrete Leveling FAQ
I got a sidewalk notice from the City of Cudahy. What are my options?
The city runs a Sidewalk Replacement Program, with staff inspecting walks, notifying owners and billing replacements by special assessment. If your slabs are sunken but still in one piece, ask the city whether lifting them back into line meets the requirement, then call us for a price before the deadline on your notice.
Why does concrete settle so much near the lake?
Cudahy's soil is mostly silt and clay over glacial till, and the lakeshore bluffs are clay with groundwater seeping through them. Clay that stays wet loses strength, and freeze and thaw moves it every winter.
Can you lift a sidewalk slab with a trip edge?
Usually, yes. If the slab is in one piece, we lift the low side until it meets the next slab and fill the void underneath. If a tree root has pushed a slab up, we cannot lower it, but we can often lift the neighbors to meet it.
Will lifting fix water running toward my house?
Often, yes. When a patio or walk settles toward the foundation, lifting it back to a proper pitch sends water away from the house again. We point out any downspouts that are part of the problem, too.
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 Cudahy?
Yes. We work in South Milwaukee, St. Francis, Oak Creek and Milwaukee, plus the rest of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington and Sheboygan Counties.
