Slab Jacking & Concrete Lifting in Bloomington, IL

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Scritchlow Concrete Lifting and Slab Jacking provides professional slab jacking, concrete lifting, mud jacking, void filling, and related concrete repair services throughout Bloomington, Illinois.

Uneven driveways, sidewalks, patios, garage floors, and other concrete slabs can develop when soil settles, erodes, washes out, or loses support beneath the concrete. We evaluate the slab and surrounding site conditions before recommending lifting, filling, repair, drainage improvements, or replacement.

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Concrete Lifting Services in Bloomington, IL

Settled concrete does not always need to be removed and replaced. When the existing slab remains structurally suitable, concrete lifting or slab jacking may help restore elevation and improve support beneath the surface.

Scritchlow evaluates settlement, cracking, underlying voids, soil conditions, drainage, and surrounding elevations before recommending an appropriate repair method.

Common Bloomington projects include:

  • Sunken driveways
  • Uneven sidewalks and walkways
  • Garage floors
  • Patios and outdoor concrete
  • Concrete steps and entrances
  • Commercial sidewalks and pedestrian areas
  • Voids beneath concrete slabs

Common Concrete Problems in Bloomington, Illinois

Concrete settlement in Bloomington can develop for several reasons. Changes in soil moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, drainage problems, erosion, poorly compacted fill, and water movement beneath or around a slab can all reduce support over time.

Once support beneath the concrete changes, sections of a driveway, sidewalk, patio, or garage floor may begin to sink or become uneven.

  • Concrete slabs settling toward joints or edges
  • Uneven sidewalk sections creating trip hazards
  • Driveways dropping near garages or sidewalks
  • Voids forming beneath slabs
  • Water collecting near settled concrete
  • Cracks developing as slabs move independently
  • Concrete settling around entrances and steps
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How Slab Jacking Works in Bloomington

Slab jacking is one method used to lift and support settled concrete. Small access holes are created in the slab, and lifting material is introduced beneath the concrete to fill unsupported areas and carefully raise the slab toward the desired elevation.

Close-up of drill holes and dust on concrete, showing the first step of the slab lifting process.

Step 1: Drilling

Scritchlow Concrete Lifting and Slab Jacking drill 1-5/8″ holes in strategic locations on each piece of concrete to be lifted. The locations, spacing and quantity are all determined based on your individual site conditions. This custom approach ensures accurate and controlled lifts that result in a more accurate finished product.

Illustration showing the first step of slab jacking, drilling holes into sunken concrete
Polyurethane foam being injected beneath a sunken concrete step to lift and level it.

Step 2: Lifting

Scritchlow Concrete Lifting and Slab Jacking use specialized pumping equipment that enables us to control both the speed of the lift, as well as the pressure involved. This ability enables us to have extremely accurate control of each piece of concrete, ensuring a finished product you can be proud of.

Illustration of mudjacking step showing material being pumped beneath sunken concrete
Close-up of a wet concrete surface with patched drill holes after slab lifting has been completed.

Step 3: Patching

Scritchlow Concrete Lifting and Slab Jacking use a special reinforced poly mortar to patch our holes. This special blend is actually water resistant. This helps to ensure the hole plugs do not “pop” in our winter climate.

Diagram of final mudjacking step showing surface holes being patched

Why Concrete Slabs Settle in Bloomington, IL

How do you know your concrete has settled … other than it has sunken?

Bloomington experiences winter like few others do. There’s an old saying if you don’t like the weather, wait 20 minutes. When your ground starts to move, it will cause a lot of problems with your concrete. Slab jacking and mud jacking are the simple, cost effective fix. Most Bloomington homeowners know to look for cracks in their concrete once settled, but those are not the only signs of concrete settlement trouble you can see. Look for settled dirt or a “sinking” effect on surrounding landscape beds. Separations between adjoining slabs are another indicator of movement. Gaps between stairs, bricks, siding, and caulking are also some of the common signs you will soon need to raise your concrete. While sunken patios, driveways, sidewalks, stairs and floors are obvious, being able to identify your troubled concrete ahead of time can save you hundreds of dollars in repairs. If you see any of these signs, give us a call for a free concrete inspection.

Our 2-Year Slab Jacking Warranty

Scritchlow Concrete Lifting and Slab Jacking provides a 2-year warranty on qualifying slab jacking work in Bloomington.

Warranty coverage and eligibility depend on the project, existing concrete conditions, drainage, soil movement, and other site-specific factors. Our team will explain the applicable warranty terms before work begins so you understand what is covered.

Proper drainage and correcting underlying site conditions can also play an important role in helping repaired concrete perform as intended.

If you own a property in Bloomington and are dealing with uneven concrete, sinking sidewalks, settled driveways, patios, or garage floors, Scritchlow can evaluate the slab and surrounding site conditions and explain the available repair options.

Depending on the condition of the concrete, the appropriate solution may involve concrete lifting, slab jacking, void filling, drainage improvements, joint repair, or replacement.

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Why Bloomington Property Owners Choose Scritchlow

  • Local concrete lifting and slab jacking experience
  • Evaluation of settlement, drainage, soil, and void conditions
  • Multiple repair and replacement options
  • Residential and commercial concrete capabilities
  • Concrete lifting, drainage, and site-work experience
  • Free property evaluations
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Bloomington Concrete Lifting FAQs

Get answers to common questions about standing water, drainage problems, erosion, runoff, concrete settlement, and water management solutions.

Concrete can settle when soil beneath the slab loses support because of soil movement, erosion, water washout, poor compaction, drainage problems, or seasonal ground changes.

If the existing driveway slab remains structurally suitable, concrete lifting or slab jacking may be an option. Severely deteriorated concrete may require replacement instead.

Slab jacking may help restore elevation when a sidewalk slab has settled but remains suitable for lifting. A site evaluation is needed to determine the cause and appropriate repair.

The decision depends on cracking, deterioration, settlement, soil support, drainage, accessibility, and the overall condition of the slab.

Yes. Water movement, poor drainage, and erosion can reduce support beneath or around concrete and contribute to settlement. In some cases, drainage improvements may be recommended along with concrete repair.