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Mudjacking & Concrete Leveling in New Berlin, WI
New Berlin sits at the headwaters of several creeks, and water that cannot drain away ends up under driveways, steps and patios. Raise-Rite lifts settled concrete back into place, usually in a few hours and for a fraction of what replacement costs.
Reviewed by the Raise-Rite team, updated October 2026
A settled step before (top) and after (bottom) lifting.
Common Concrete Problems We Fix in New Berlin
New Berlin grew fast after it became a city in 1959, and a lot of homes here sit on lots that were graded and backfilled during that boom. These are the problems we see most, and most of them can be lifted instead of replaced.
Driveways that drop at the garage
Backfill next to the garage keeps settling for years. The slab follows it down and leaves a lip that catches tires, shovels and water.
Steps tipping away from the door
Stoops sit on fill against the foundation. When water washes it out, the steps lean away from the house and leave a gap.
Patios that pond after storms
A patio that has settled toward the house holds water after every storm. Lifting restores a pitch that drains to the yard.
Walks and slabs with hollow spots
Water running under a slab can wash out soil and leave voids. We fill them and lift the slab so it is solid again.
Before & After
Real Raise-Rite jobs from around the area. The slabs stay in place; only the soil underneath gets fixed.
BeforeAfter
Sunken front walk lifted back up to the porch step.
BeforeAfter
Walkway panel lifted level with the rest of the walk.
We are a family business in our second generation, and lifting concrete is all we do. That means the right method for the soil, holes placed where they will hold, and a clean site when we leave.
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 team. Family-owned and in our second generation.
How Foam Concrete Lifting Works
Most New Berlin driveways, steps and patios take a few hours, and you can use them the same day.
Drill small holes
We drill a few small holes through the sunken slab at points chosen to lift it evenly.
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.
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 New Berlin
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, what caused it and what it will take to fix it.
The city lists Calhoun Creek, Deer Creek, Poplar Creek, Tess Corners Creek, Underwood Creek and the Root River among its floodplain streams, and it sits at the headwaters of those watersheds. The subcontinental divide even runs through the east side of town. The city notes that most storm flooding here comes from local drainage, which is the same water that ends up under slabs.
Across eastern Waukesha County, many soils are high in clay and drain poorly, which can leave a perched water table close to the surface in wet seasons. Wet clay loses strength, dry clay shrinks, and freeze and thaw moves it every winter. Add settling backfill around foundations and downspouts that empty next to the slab, and concrete drops.
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
Water standing on a patio or driveway a day after rain
Services for New Berlin Homes and Businesses
From driveways and garage floors in established subdivisions to patios, pool decks and commercial walks, these are the jobs we do most in New Berlin.
Wondering about price? Our guide to the cost of mudjacking explains what drives it.
New Berlin Concrete Leveling FAQ
Why does so much concrete settle in New Berlin?
Much of eastern Waukesha County has clay-rich soil that drains slowly and can hold water close to the surface. New Berlin also sits at the headwaters of several creeks, so storm water moves across and under yards. Add the backfill around foundations from the building boom of the 1960s and later, and slabs settle.
My patio slopes toward the house. Can you fix that?
Yes. We lift the low side of the patio so it pitches away from the foundation again, and fill the voids underneath so it stays put. Fixing the pitch also keeps water from running back toward the basement.
Can you fill voids under a slab without lifting it?
Yes. If a slab is still level but sounds hollow or rocks when you step on it, we can fill the empty space underneath to support it before it cracks or drops. Our void filling page explains how it works.
Will mudjacking or foam damage my lawn?
No. Our equipment stays on the truck and we run hoses to the slab, so there are no ruts or torn-up grass like a tear-out job. The only marks left are a few small patched holes in the concrete.
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?
Foam reaches most of its strength within minutes, so you can usually walk on the slab right away and drive on it the same day. Mudjacking takes a little longer. We tell you exactly when it is ready before we leave.
Do you work in the area around New Berlin?
Yes. We work across Waukesha County, including Brookfield, Muskego, Waukesha and Elm Grove, plus Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Sheboygan Counties.
Nearby Service Areas
We also lift concrete in these communities near New Berlin.
