Concrete Porch Repair & Step Repair in Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana

We fix cracked, uneven steps & porches in Chicago, Aurora & nearby

Sunken concrete steps separating from a home in Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana

It's not unusual for porches and steps to shift over time, leaving you with uneven surfaces that pose a tripping hazard to your family and guests. Luckily, Chicago Basement Systems is Illinois & Indiana's reliable provider of concrete leveling and repair services, offering tried and proven solutions for sinking concrete.

Do you have a sunken porch or uneven steps? Contact us today at 1-833-725-8400 or click below to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate for our concrete porch repair and concrete step repair services. We proudly serve Naperville, Chicago, Aurora, Shorewood, Mokena, Kankakee, Bolingbrook, Cedar Lake, Crown Point, Joliet, and surrounding Illinois & Indiana areas.

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Common Signs You Need Step or Porch Leveling

There are several ways you can tell if you need porch leveling. Some signs are more obvious than others, which is why you may need the help of a professional. When you call Chicago Basement Systems, our experts will complete a thorough inspection of your porch to identify issues with the slab or steps and recommend necessary repairs.

Signs of Sinking Steps & Uneven Porches

Uneven height of steps
Sunken entry slab
Gaps between the porch and your home
Separation of your porch from your home's siding or foundation
Porch leaning toward your home, away from the front door, or to a specific side

Sticking entry doors
Porch pulling away from steps
Pooling water on the concrete surface after rain
Visible voids underneath the edges of your concrete slab
Surface cracks spreading across your porch

If you've noticed any of the signs above, don't wait! Give us a call at 1-833-725-8400 or fill out our online form to schedule a porch and concrete step repair estimate today.

Porch & Step Leveling in Illinois & Indiana

Leveled and repaired concrete steps in Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana

Uneven porches and steps pose a tripping hazard to you and your guests. Concrete settlement shows up in several ways, including a mismatch in height of each step, pooling water, and cracks. Each of these results in dangerous conditions and reduced curb appeal.

Chicago Basement Systems can restore sinking, uneven porches and stairs with fast and effective concrete leveling services. Our team uses a structural polyurethane foam to lift the settled slab to the proper height, creating a smoother transition from step to step, between the ground and first step, and between your porch and home.

How does polyurethane foam porch leveling work?

Our concrete leveling solution offers an alternative to tearing up your existing porch and replacing it with a new one. Our experts insert the leveling material beneath the concrete slab through small access holes, which means that there will be minimal disruption to your porch and steps.

Porch and step inspection: Our professionals complete a thorough inspection, assessing the condition of the slab, drainage surrounding the porch, the amount of settlement that has occurred, and any additional factors that could have contributed to the concrete settlement.
Drill small access holes: We strategically drill holes to provide access to the voids underneath the concrete, reducing disturbance to your porch and steps.
Structural polyurethane foam injection: The team fills voids with expanding foam, providing structural support for your porch.
Concrete slab is carefully lifted: The porch and steps are lifted in stages until they reach the appropriate elevation to ensure a safe process and seamless result.
Patch the access holes: After our team completes leveling, we patch the access holes and clean up our work area.

Porch Leveling vs. Concrete Replacement

Replacing your concrete porch is an intensive process, requiring the contractor to tear out the existing concrete slab, remove debris, re-grade the base, and pour brand-new concrete. Concrete replacement is significantly more expensive due to the heavy equipment and labor required. It also takes much longer than concrete leveling, requiring several days to complete the project and additional days or weeks for the concrete to completely cure. Ultimately, only porches with extensive damage and structural failure require complete concrete replacement.

Concrete leveling, on the other hand, works by raising a sunken concrete slab back to proper elevation using polyurethane foam injections. It takes just a few hours, and the porch will be ready for use the very same day. Plus, it is a fraction of the price of complete replacement.

Advantages of Leveling Your Porch or Steps:

Quicker installation than complete replacement
Less disturbance to your property
Lower cost than replacement

Faster cure time than concrete replacement
Fixes uneven transitions, reducing trip hazards

Porch & Step Leveling FAQs

Why do porch steps sink?

Contractors vary in their opinions of the source of sinking porches and steps. While some contractors believe water underneath the base is the cause of sunken porches, others find that poor initial base compaction causes the structural failure.

Potential reasons your porch has sunk:

Poor soil compaction, including loose fill dirt and/or lack of compression
Water runoff and soil erosion, causing voids underneath concrete that lead to concrete failure
Expansion and contraction of concrete due to weather cycles

Environmental factors such as tree roots that stretch under your porch and exert pressure on the structure
Structural factors such as a lack of steel connections to the foundation

How do you repair a porch?

If you have a sunken porch or uneven steps, you have two main repair options: slab leveling or full replacement. At Chicago Basement Systems, we believe porch leveling is a better option for homeowners who want to quickly fix a sinking porch without breaking the bank. We use a structural polyurethane foam, which we inject through small access holes. We use this foam to lift your porch and/or steps to the appropriate elevation. Our process requires minimal disruption to your property and provides you with results in as little as a day.

Is it cheaper to level concrete or replace?

Concrete leveling is nearly always cheaper than full replacement, costing approximately 50-70% less. Concrete leveling is more afforable because it does not require demolition of existing porch or steps. Additionally, concrete leveling requires less labor and materials.

Can I DIY my porch repair?

You can DIY minor damage to your porch, including patching small cracks in your concrete. However, larger issues, such as uneven steps or large cracks, require the help of a professional. The specialists at Chicago Basement Systems can help you identify the source of your sunken or cracked concrete porch steps. From there, they can repair a sunken porch with minimal downtime and superior results.

Schedule a free porch and step leveling estimate in Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana!

If you've noticed gaps between your porch and foundation, pooling water, or cracks along your porch's concrete surface, don't panic! You don't have to replace your porch or steps. Chicago Basement Systems offers an alternative solution with porch leveling using a polyurethane foam. We offer free, no-obligation concrete leveling estimates in Naperville, Aurora, Chicago, and surrounding areas. Call us today to schedule yours!

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