Before & After Photos

This New Baden, Illinois home's concrete walkway was cracked and sunken quite badly in several places. Aside from being ugly, the damaged walkway was a safety hazard. In order to lift and repair it, a Woods Basement Systems team injected PolyLevel, an expanding composite foam, underneath the sunken slabs. Because of PolyLevel's quick-drying properties, the walkway was set and safe to walk on in under 30 minutes!

Homeowners in Hamel, IL had a driveway that was cracking and settling, which was sinking in front of their door and was a tripping hazard.  Our team at Woods Basement Systems installed the PolyLevel system.  This system is a unique approach to repairing sinking concrete.  After drilling small holes into the concrete, a polymer foam is injected into the concrete slab to stabilize the surface.  Our team also sealed the cracks on the slabs for a finished look.  Once completed, the driveway was leveled and restored to the original height it was against the house.  The homeowners were happy with this simple solution to level their concrete driveway and with the peace of mind!

A concrete floor was sinking in Murphysboro, IL, causing a gap to form where it meets the walls. To solve this issue, the PolyLevel System was installed. This will stabilize, lift, and level the concrete slabs with high-strength polyurethane foam. This is a unique approach to repairing sinking concrete.  After drilling small holes into the concrete, a polymer foam is injected into the concrete slab to stabilize the surface. This installation technique allows the foam to expand as it cures, precisely lifting the slabs back up. This floor will remain stable for years to come!

Concrete settlement is a common problem that causes other problems like trip hazards, pooling water against foundations, and unsightly cracks in concrete.  This porch in Mascoutah, Illinois had settled more than 2 inches, demonstrated by the gap between the concrete slab and the brick border.

Woods Basement Systems installed PolyLEVEL—a structural grade polymer—under the concrete slab to raise the slab back to a level position, and the difference is clear.  PolyLEVEL is injected into the void beneathe concrete slabs, fills the void, and the polyurethane's expanding properties allow for an accurate lift.

Mudjacking settling concrete slabs can get very messy.  For example, large, unsightly holes must be drilled in the concrete prior to mudjacking.  The grout being installed can spew out of the holes in the slab as it's being installed. Ultimately, mudjacking adds weight to the underlying soil, can erode or wash out, and takes days to cure.

PolyLEVEL, on the other hand, requires minimal disruption and boasts an impressively quick cure time—a concrete slab can be driven on 15 minutes after installation! This patio in Mascoutah, Illinois was able to be repaired and used by the homeowners the very same day. The material is waterproof and will never wash out. As a high-capacity, expansive polymer, PolyLEVEL can lift even heavy loads such as stoops and slab foundations.