Before & After Photos

Concrete steps repaired in Cedar Rapids, IA 

Notice in the before photo how the concrete steps in Cedar Rapids, IA had settled and begun to pull away from the home. This shifting is not just an eyesore, it raises safety concerns for homeowners. We stepped in with our PolyLevel system, injecting high-strength polyurethane foam under the slab for precise leveling. Now, you'll see impressive alignment as the concrete sits snugly against the home again. To secure and enhance durability, NexusPro was used to seal the joints, guarding against water damage. It's solutions like these that we've been perfecting through 35 years of experience. 

Tired of watching your guests play hopscotch on your sidewalk? A Cedar Rapids homeowner recently traded their "obstacle course" for a perfectly level entrance. Using PolyLevel to lift sunken slabs and NexusPro to seal those stubborn cracks, we restored both the look and safety of their walkway. No more tripping hazards—just a smooth, reliable path that’s built to last.

In Cedar Rapids, IA, a homeowner faced daily frustration and vehicle damage from a car bottoming out on their driveway—a direct result of uneven, settled concrete panels. Open gaps and unsealed control joints allowed rainwater to wash away the underlying subgrade soil, creating subterranean voids that caused the heavy slabs to sink and tilt.

System Design Specialist Chris Hebbel evaluated the driveway, diagnosing active soil erosion as the root cause of the differential settlement. Chris developed a targeted, non-invasive lifting and sealing strategy, which was executed on site by Foreman Justin Maddox Jr. and crew member Brantly.

The team first used the PolyLevel® geopolymer injection system, drilling discrete ports to inject expanding polyurethane foam directly into the voids beneath the sunken panels. The foam expanded rapidly, compacting the loose subgrade and lifting the concrete slabs back to a flush, level elevation. To prevent future soil washout, Justin and Brantly prepped and sealed all open cracks and joints using NexusPro® joint sealant, establishing a durable, flexible barrier against water infiltration and freeze-thaw cycles.

Keith N. has many rental properties in the Cedar Rapids area. He is always putting his tenants’ safety first. A few of his townhomes’ sidewalks were posing hazardous walkways for them. He made a call to MidAmerica Basement Systems to have PolyLevel injected. PolyLevel is a mudjacking technique that injects a foam to level concrete slabs. Now Keith can rest assure his tenants will have a safe ground to walk on.