The Lift Report
Field guides to raising and stabilizing driveways, sidewalks, pool decks, steps, warehouse floors and more — plus the playbook for starting a lifting business.
Why driveway slabs drop at the garage door and the street, what a foam lift actually involves, and how to tell a liftable driveway from one that really does need replacing.
Read the guideWhat it really takes to start lifting concrete for a living: the rig, the foam, the training, the first customers and the mistakes worth…
Read articleA half-inch lip is all it takes to send someone to the ground. How walkway slabs settle, what the accessibility rules say about vertical…
Read articlePool decks sink for a reason: they sit on backfill around a big hole in the ground. How foam lifting restores them — stamped…
Read articleFor most driveways, walkways, patios, and garage floors, polyurethane concrete lifting is the better long-term fit. It adds very little weight under the slab,…
Read articleEntry steps and stoops pull away from the house and tip toward the yard. How to tell whether yours can be lifted, why hollow…
Read articleInterior slabs bring their own problems: radiant tubing, plumbing, forklifts and downtime. How lifting and slab stabilization work under a roof, and when the…
Read articleThe cheapest time to fix a sunken slab is before it sinks. How voids form under concrete, how to find them, and how polyurethane…
Read articleSettled approach slabs, rocking pavement panels and miles of cracked sidewalk. Why public works departments use polyurethane lifting, and how a city can run…
Read articleA lifting rig is a mobile foam plant. What each component does, what to look for when you spec one, and the questions to…
Read articleWhere It Starts I’ve worked with uneven slabs, sunken sidewalks, and cracked garage floors. Sometimes the problem shows up after a hard winter. Other…
Read articleConcrete plays a major role in construction. Driveways, sidewalks, and patios all depend on it. Over time, these surfaces can sink or crack. This…
Read articleConcrete lifting, also known as slab jacking or mudjacking, is a technique to raise sunken concrete surfaces. It restores level ground and prevents further…
Read articleMany people notice sunken concrete surfaces around their property. Driveways, sidewalks, and patios develop these issues over time. Understanding why concrete sinks and how…
Read articleConcrete areas like driveways and patios commonly experience problems such as sinking and unevenness caused by soil settling or erosion over time. Fashioned repair…
Read articleLeveling is a practical and efficient solution for repairing surfaces and damaged foundations, such as driveways and patios, that may sink or shift over…
Read articleThroughout time, I've learned to value the function of sealing in upholding surfaces' integrity and durability. Concrete may seem strong and impenetrable at a…
Read articleThrough my years of experience working with surfaces, I've noticed that the importance of caulking is frequently overlooked. Nevertheless, it is an element in…
Read articleThroughout my years in the leveling industry, I've encountered numerous inquiries from homeowners and contractors regarding the ins and outs of this procedure and…
Read articleConcrete lifting using polyurethane foam has become an effective method for repairing sunken or uneven concrete surfaces. This technique offers several advantages, including durability,…
Read articleConcrete is known for its durability and strength, making it a popular choice for various applications in construction. However, over time, even the most…
Read articleAs time passes, the concrete surfaces surrounding us inevitably begin to show signs of wear and tear. Cracked sidewalks, sunken driveways, and uneven foundations…
Read articleWhether it's a driveway, sidewalk, patio, or even a foundation, settling and sinking concrete is a common problem that many homeowners face. Not only…
Read articleConcrete slabs, including sidewalks, pool decks, and driveways, can be uneven due to various reasons, such as root invasiveness, drainage problems, and issues with…
Read articleConcrete is the 2nd most-used substance on Earth and is only outnumbered by water. While durable, it's not always in top condition for long. The…
Read articlePolyurethane concrete raising and mudjacking are two ways to lift and support weak or sunken concrete slabs by creating holes and also pumping material…
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