Before & After Photos

Between Ken’s home and garage, there is a sidewalk that has shifted and sank over the years. He was concerned about how it could be lifted without causing damage to the foundation of the garage and home. He reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems, since in the past they had helped him with his bowing wall and leaking basement issues. Ken was offered the PolyLevel solution, which is similar to the application of mudjacking. Small 3/8^th inch holes are drilled into the concrete so PolyLevel can be injected. Once the solution is injected, the voids are filled and the PolyLevel expands to lift and level the concrete. The lightweight material also does not put extra stress against the foundations, making ideal for the sidewalk. Ken now has a leveled sidewalk in between his garage and home.

This Vinton, IA homeowner was at his wits end trying to snowblow his uneven sidewalk. Each winter the snow blower snagged on uneven slabs, making an already daunting task less desirable. We stepped in with a solution that would make his winters more enjoyable, our trusted PolyLevel system and NexusPro Joint Sealant. The PolyLevel system brought the settled slabs back to their original position while the NexusPro Joint Sealant sealed all cracks and joints to ensure it was protected from the elements. Check out the after photo and see how we transformed this sidewalk for this Vinton, IA homeowner. If you are in need of sidewalk repair, we can help you too, contact us today!

Homeowner Heather contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems after learning that we offer concrete lifting and leveling services. She wanted to learn more about how these service work. PolyLevel is a foam that is injected under a concrete slab the foam then expands and hards lifting the slab back to where it was previously. PolyLeveling is a great way to lift an level driveway, sidewalks and garage floors along with patios. 

Richard was concerned about his concrete steps to the front porch, for the stairs had sunken, causing the step from the stairs to the porch to become very large. MidAmerica Basement Systems offered their injection technology to lift and level the sunken stairs. PolyLevel was injected into the steps, filling the void and lifting the concrete. PolyLevel uses a lightweight material that doesn’t exert extra pressure to the failing soil, and provides a permanent solution to leveling concrete. After PolyLevel was injected, the 3inch drop was no longer an issue.

Brian and Jackie were having concerns about how they wanted to lift and level their sunken driveway. The transition between the driveway and the garage had become more than a 3-inch difference, but didn’t know who they wanted to do the work. They were given many different options and pricing, but all seem way to expensive. They were ready to give up until the met with Cole from MidAmerica Basement Systems. He offered a solution of PolyLevel that wasn’t only cheaper, but a more permanent and effective result. PolyLevel not only lifts to concrete to the desired height, but offers a material that is completely waterproof so it will not wash away like typical mudjacking slurry. PolyLevel is also environmental friendly so it will never rot and decay over time. Briand Jackie no longer have a sinking driveway, and the transition between the garage and driveway is back to smooth.