Before & After Photos

In Bradford, Illinois, a homeowner faced a dangerous hazard from uneven, sinking concrete around their property. Unsealed joints had allowed surface water to wash away the soil beneath the slabs, creating empty voids and causing the heavy concrete to settle unevenly.

To resolve the hazard without tearing up the concrete, System Design Specialist Rob Chismark developed a targeted repair plan using PolyLevel® Concrete Leveling and NexusPro® Joint Sealant through MidAmerica Basement Systems.

Foreman Justin Maddox and crew member Devin S. executed the restoration. The team drilled dime-sized holes into the sunken slabs and injected high-density PolyLevel foam. As the foam expanded, it filled the empty voids underneath, compacted the loose soil, and lifted the concrete back to its original, level position.

Once the slabs were aligned, Justin and Devin S. applied NexusPro Joint Sealant across all open seams and cracks. This durable, waterproof seal prevents future rainwater from washing away the subgrade soil. The crew then patched the small injection holes, leaving behind a smooth, safe, and fresh-looking concrete surface that protects the homeowner and their guests.

Jim has had a couple of different companies come and level his driveway, all having the same result, unsolved problem. He had heard of the new injection technology offered by MidAmerica Basement Systems and was ready to try the system before resorting to new poured concrete. Due to the previous mudjacking attempts from other companies, the soil under the concrete kept compressing from the heavy weight of the slurry. PolyLevel is a lightweight polyurethane product that lifts and levels concrete, without the stress that slurry places on the soil. PolyLevel has not only restored Jim’s driveway, but provided him a more permanent solution to his initial problem.

Marty was starting to notice large stress cracks in his driveway. When he contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems about his issue, it was explained to him that it was due to small voids under the concrete. The weight of the concrete itself began sinking into the voids causing the concrete to crack. Dan, design specialist, offered Marty a concrete protection plan that uses a NexusPro Crack Repair and Joint Sealant. The sealant allows for a flexible, durable bond, keeping the cracks from becoming larger and sealing the ground off from water intrusion. Majority of voids come from water washouts, and providing a permanent seal from future washouts. NexusPro sealants also make concrete cracks unnoticeable as if there are no cracks at all.

Sunken sidewalks can cause turn a home’s curb appeal to an unsightly look. Injected PolyLevel from MidAmerica Basement Systems can help lift and stabilize the sunken slabs. For Aaron, his sidewalk had dropped about 3 inches from the concrete stoop. After PolyLevel was injected, the slab was lifted back to its original position, eliminating the excessive gap. To prevent future voids from forming, a NexusPro Joint Sealant was placed along the crack. It prevents water from seeping in between the slabs and washing out the ground underneath. Aaron’s curb appeal is now back to beautiful with leveled concrete slabs.

In the first photo, you see a familiar foe. This East Peoria home was slowly losing its struggle against foundation settlement, resulting in visible stress, shifting walls, and a loss of structural integrity. Without intervention, the damage—and the homeowner's stress—was only going to sink deeper.

Notice the difference? That’s the "magic" of a customer-first approach. To restore this home, our team didn't just apply a bandage; we engineered a permanent fix:

• Helical Piers: Driven deep into stable soil to provide a rock-solid foundation.
• PolyLevel® Injection: A smart, surgical solution to lift and level the concrete with literal levity.

The result is a home that looks upright, proper, and—most importantly—permanent. We didn't just restore the house's value; we restored the homeowner's comfort. It’s like the settlement never even happened.