Mequon Concrete Leveling FAQ
Where should downspouts and sump pumps drain in Mequon?
The city's engineering brochure says sump pumps and downspouts must not connect to the sanitary sewer. It says to extend downspouts 6 to 10 feet from the house toward an approved drainage way, not a neighbor's yard, and to grade the first 6 feet away from the foundation. That also keeps water from washing out soil under your slabs.
Why does concrete settle so much in Mequon?
About a third of the city has wet, hydric soils, and much of the rest is clay-rich till. Wet clay softens, dry clay shrinks, and freeze and thaw moves it every winter.
Can you lift a large patio or pool deck?
Yes. We lift large slabs in sections and bring them back to an even, draining surface. Our equipment stays on the truck, so the yard stays intact.
Is it worth lifting a 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.
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 Mequon?
Yes. We work in Thiensville, Cedarburg, Germantown and River Hills, plus the rest of Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Sheboygan Counties.
