Concrete Repair: Foam Jacking is better than Mudjacking

Concrete Raising Systems is a local Kansas City owned company in business to provide residential and commercial customers with a better alternative to concrete repair and traditional mud jacking. Concrete Raising Systems uses a state-of-the-art Polyurethane foam injection material as opposed to the traditional mud jacking which uses dirt, water and cement mixture to raise concrete slabs.

Jason and Ken own Concrete Raising Systems and they are the experts doing the work. Pictured below is Jason, foam jacking a driveway!

Small jobs are not a problem!  We have one of the lowest minimums in Kansas City!

Using Concrete Raising System is a cost effective, eco-friendly, time-saving alternative to traditional mud jacking. When you choose Foam Jacking, you won’t have to raise your concrete again!

Why does concrete sink?

Concrete sinks as the soil underneath a slab, either compacts (the water in the ground has evaporated to the point that it has shrunken) or a void or pocket has been created due to erosion from running water (from a downspout or a natural sloping of the ground toward your cement) or rainwater, causing a concrete slab to sink, settle or become uneven.

The weather in Kansas City region has been fairly dry since 2008. When a region experiences less rain or moisture, the water in the soil evaporates which dries the soil causing the cement slabs to sink into the ground in an uneven way.

Winter snow and ice can be especially problematic for concrete in our area. Make sure when the ground thaws each Spring you check your driveway and sidewalks for gaps between the concrete slabs. If you think you may have an issue with sinking concrete, call us. The sooner you call us the more cost effective our visit can be!

Contact the Polyurethane foam mud jacking experts at Concrete Raising Systems today! All we do is concrete repair in Kansas City!

What is Mudjacking?

I am really pleased with the work Concrete Raising Systems has done. I have a three car garage and my driveway had sunken 4-5” and it is now as level as it could be. Having them fix my driveway was a lot cheaper than tearing it out and replacing it.  I’ve known Ken for over 25 years . He is honest and he always does what he says he is going to do. I definitely would recommend them. -John Kearns, Kearney, MO Homeowner

Concrete Repair with Foam Jacking

Foam jacking is a two part process where polyurethane foam is injected through holes in the concrete approximately 5/8” in diameter. The concrete is effectively raised with the expansion of the foam. The foam jacking material will expand in the weak soil first to consolidate and cause the dirt to become denser and fill all voids below the concrete. It expands in all directions, sometimes as much as 7 feet, so fewer holes are needed to raise the concrete. The foam is set in 30 minutes. Our foam jacking method will not retain moisture so it is not subject to erosion once it is set. Polyurethane foam jacking does not settle due to its lightweight nature. Foam weighs 3-8 pounds per cubic foot. The small holes are patched.

Why choose us?

• We guarantee our work for 2 years. If your sunken concrete is over 10 years old and we raise your sidewalk or driveway and within 2 years it drops more than 1/4” – we will raise it again for free!
• Thirty percent of our jobs in Kansas City are repairing the concrete where traditional mud jacking failed. Which means, you paid twice to have the job done right!
• We are good for the environment. Our polyurethane foam jacking product is made from recycled materials that were made in the U.S.!
• Have you been told you need to replace your concrete? Our foam jacking quotes are 50-70% less than the cost of replacing your concrete! Why replace your good concrete when you can raise your concrete with an eco-friendly product from a local Kansas City company? No reason we can think of!

That’s all we do. We lift concrete in Kansas City.  We specialize in foam concrete repair for your driveway, sidewalk, patio, pool deck or garage floor.

Benefits of Foam Jacking Concrete Repair

• Weighs Less:  Polyurethane foam weighs less per cubic foot than mud jacking. Won’t settle more!
• Less Cost. 50 – 70% less than concrete replacement costs.
• Less Invasive. We don’t tear up your lawn and you won’t need to reseed. No heavy equipment needed.
• Less Mess. There is no water/mud mess to clean up
• Less Time: We get the job done in hours and not days or weeks! Foam jacking is less noisy and takes fewer people to accomplish (less labor costs).
• Waterproof: resists erosion! No more settling!
• We can work in smaller spaces. We can work on sidewalks between buildings and driveways that are next to one another in a condo, duplex o apartment complex
• Eco-Friendly: Our product is high-tech and U.S. made from recycled materials!

When should you call us?

You can call us anytime! We can use our high-tech foam jacking  method to repair your concrete until the ground freezes and as soon as it thaws! On average, we can give you an estimate within 4-7 business days. We won’t stand you up and we won’t take a deposit. (You won’t believe the stories we’ve heard about unfinished work and lost money. Unbelievable!) We have an impeccable reputation and we plan on keeping it that way.

Call (816) 419-8306 or contact us and request a bid from Concrete Raising Systems today!

We only do one thing

Concrete Repair. That’s all we do. We lift uneven or sunken concrete slabs for driveways, sidewalks, steps, patios, porches or garages with foam jacking!