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. 

Notice in the "before" photo, the cracked and uneven driveway created hazards for the homeowner in Atkins, IA. Our skilled team at MidAmerica Basement Systems expertly addressed these concerns using the PolyLevel® system and NexusPro® Joint Sealant.

The "after" photo demonstrates how our innovative solutions regained surface stability. PolyLevel® lifted and leveled the plates, eradicating potential tripping risks. Complementarily, our precision work with NexusPro® sealed the joints to prevent future damage. By utilizing such advanced methods, we assured safe, sturdy pavement for years. With our solutions, improved safety and enduring results are non-negotiable.

This project was designed by System Design Specialist Ryan Nolen, and executed by Foreman Ricky Sigala and crew member Jaylen.

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.