Menomonee Falls Concrete Leveling FAQ
Do I need a permit to repair a sidewalk in Menomonee Falls?
The village requires a permit for sidewalk repair work, but it lists repair by mudjacking or crack filling with no permit fee. The permit form also says the village can finish substandard or late work and add the cost to the tax roll, so get the permit and meet the deadline. Check with the village for current details before work starts.
Why does concrete settle so much in Menomonee Falls?
Clay-rich soil that drains slowly, areas of high groundwater, water from downspouts and sump lines, settling backfill around foundations and freeze and thaw every winter. Usually it is a combination of a few of those.
Where should my sump pump discharge?
Village requirements for foundation repairs say sump pumps must discharge to the front of the house and that the final grade must drain away from the foundation. If that discharge runs along a driveway or walk, it can wash soil out from under the slab. We point that out when we lift.
Can you lift concrete that has a crack in it?
Yes, in most cases. A slab broken into a few large pieces can usually be lifted back to level piece by piece. If the concrete is crumbling or badly broken, 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 my driveway after it is lifted?
With foam, usually the same day, often within an hour or two. Mudjacking takes a little longer to set. We tell you exactly when it is ready before we leave.
Do you serve the area around Menomonee Falls?
Yes. We work in Germantown, Lannon, Sussex, Brookfield and Wauwatosa, plus the rest of Waukesha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Sheboygan Counties.
