What’s the difference between mudjacking and foam jacking?

Mudjacking and foam jacking differ significantly in both materials and methods. Mudjacking uses a cement-based slurry to fill voids beneath a slab, while foam jacking uses expanding polyurethane foam delivered under high pressure to achieve superior structural support. This material distinction enhances load-bearing strength and overall stability in your repair.

How long does mudjacking take to dry?

Mudjacking takes between one and three days to dry completely. During this time, it's important to avoid putting weight on the slab until it's fully cured. The drying time depends on the project size and environmental conditions. In contrast, polyurethane foam used in foam jacking can cure in as little as one hour.

Is mudjacking a permanent fix for sinking concrete?

No, mudjacking is not a permanent fix for sinking concrete. While it effectively lifts the slab and can last five to 10 years, it doesn't address underlying soil issues that may cause future sinking. For a more permanent solution, you might consider foam jacking or complete slab replacement, which can address deeper structural problems.

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ProLift Concrete Raising, LLC

ProLift Concrete Raising, LLC

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

14 local quotes requested

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at ProLift Concrete Raising, LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"They were very professional and did a beautiful job highly recommended"

William h on July 2021

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at ProLift Concrete Raising, LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"They were very professional and did a beautiful job highly recommended"

William h on July 2021

Perma-Seal Basement Systems

412 Rockwell Ct

4.43(

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Perma-Seal Basement Systems

412 Rockwell Ct

4.43(

1,401

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Customers say: Super punctual

1791 local quotes requested

46 years of experience

Perma-Seal specializes in protecting the value of your home backed by 45 years of serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas. Our basement waterproofing stops leaks and flooding, our foundation repairs fix settling and bowed walls, and our crawl space solutions control humidity and improve air quality. Our concrete lifting and leveling service offers a reliable, quick, and highly effective way to repair your sunken, cracked driveway, patio, pool deck, or sidewalk for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Additionally, we provide yard drainage solutions, sewer and plumbing services, and home comfort solutions such as air sealing, and insulation to ensure your home remains in top condition. What sets us apart? Our commitment to superior customer service and our solid warranty. Any product or work covered by our warranty is serviced free of charge for the entire warranty period. Choose Perma-Seal for reliable, quality solutions to keep your home safe and comfortable.

"We have had a disastrous and extremely frustrating experience with PermaSeal. PermaSeal installed a drain tile system at our house. Months later we realized that they broke a pipe that they installed which resulted in the drain tile system pouring water into our ejector pit and flooding our septic system. There was a huge hole in the pipe, and it was grossly negligent that it was installed this way. This problem flooded our back yard with sewage and caused several thousand dollars worth of damage/costs. When we realized what was happening, they sent out a tech who found the broken pipe and completed the repair. However, when we asked that they reimburse us for the costs we have had to incur or give us a partial refund to cover them they have completely dropped the ball. We have called the manager we were told was handling the situation multiple times only to hear that he’s waiting to hear from another manager who’s handling the case. They won’t give us any contact info for that manager and say that they will reach out. It has been a month since we notified them of the problem, and all they can tell us is that “they’ve passed our case on and we’ll hear from someone.” When you are a potential customer, their communication is excellent and timely. However, once they have your money, it seems they couldn’t care less about if the job was done right or addressing problems. We paid PermaSeal an enormous amount of money for the drain tile system, and thousands more for damage/costs that they caused. We shouldn’t have to wait weeks for a phone call."

Liz K on August 2025

Perma-Seal specializes in protecting the value of your home backed by 45 years of serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas. Our basement waterproofing stops leaks and flooding, our foundation repairs fix settling and bowed walls, and our crawl space solutions control humidity and improve air quality. Our concrete lifting and leveling service offers a reliable, quick, and highly effective way to repair your sunken, cracked driveway, patio, pool deck, or sidewalk for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Additionally, we provide yard drainage solutions, sewer and plumbing services, and home comfort solutions such as air sealing, and insulation to ensure your home remains in top condition. What sets us apart? Our commitment to superior customer service and our solid warranty. Any product or work covered by our warranty is serviced free of charge for the entire warranty period. Choose Perma-Seal for reliable, quality solutions to keep your home safe and comfortable.

"We have had a disastrous and extremely frustrating experience with PermaSeal. PermaSeal installed a drain tile system at our house. Months later we realized that they broke a pipe that they installed which resulted in the drain tile system pouring water into our ejector pit and flooding our septic system. There was a huge hole in the pipe, and it was grossly negligent that it was installed this way. This problem flooded our back yard with sewage and caused several thousand dollars worth of damage/costs. When we realized what was happening, they sent out a tech who found the broken pipe and completed the repair. However, when we asked that they reimburse us for the costs we have had to incur or give us a partial refund to cover them they have completely dropped the ball. We have called the manager we were told was handling the situation multiple times only to hear that he’s waiting to hear from another manager who’s handling the case. They won’t give us any contact info for that manager and say that they will reach out. It has been a month since we notified them of the problem, and all they can tell us is that “they’ve passed our case on and we’ll hear from someone.” When you are a potential customer, their communication is excellent and timely. However, once they have your money, it seems they couldn’t care less about if the job was done right or addressing problems. We paid PermaSeal an enormous amount of money for the drain tile system, and thousands more for damage/costs that they caused. We shouldn’t have to wait weeks for a phone call."

Liz K on August 2025

DNB Concrete Raising

1904 Carrier Circle

4.96(

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DNB Concrete Raising

1904 Carrier Circle

4.96(

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

251 local quotes requested

We specialize in concrete raising. Our operators are highly skilled and experienced in raising concrete. We also offer caulking for cracks or to seal the gap between your house and concrete. We also offer power washing for your driveway, sidewalk, patio, and anything else you need cleaned.

"Outstanding work! Showed up at the time promised, very professional, did an exceptional job."

David B on September 2023

We specialize in concrete raising. Our operators are highly skilled and experienced in raising concrete. We also offer caulking for cracks or to seal the gap between your house and concrete. We also offer power washing for your driveway, sidewalk, patio, and anything else you need cleaned.

"Outstanding work! Showed up at the time promised, very professional, did an exceptional job."

David B on September 2023

Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc

956 S BARTLETT RD

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Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc

956 S BARTLETT RD

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

580 local quotes requested

Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc provides Hardscape & Landscaping Services. We have been serving the Illinois area for many years. Our team offers complete landscaping and hardscaping design, installation, and maintenance services for your home and business. Let our landscape and hardscape designer transform your outdoor space with a landscape design that fits your property and projects the image you want for your home or business.

"Great. Easy communication. Excellent work"

David M on May 2025

Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc provides Hardscape & Landscaping Services. We have been serving the Illinois area for many years. Our team offers complete landscaping and hardscaping design, installation, and maintenance services for your home and business. Let our landscape and hardscape designer transform your outdoor space with a landscape design that fits your property and projects the image you want for your home or business.

"Great. Easy communication. Excellent work"

David M on May 2025

BSC Landscaping, LLC

1113 Golf Ln

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BSC Landscaping, LLC

1113 Golf Ln

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Customers say: True professional

442 local quotes requested

32 years of experience

Is your yard your favorite place to be? Let the Super Service Award winning team at BSC Landscaping help make that happen! We believe in combining quality craftsmanship with reasonable pricing and backing it up with unparalleled responsiveness to our customers. We are confident that our professionalism, and commitment to quality will set us apart. Whether it’s residential or commercial, lawn maintenance or a custom landscape design…you will be glad you chose BSC Landscaping as your landscape service provider. Visit us at BSCLANDSCAPING.COM

"Brandon and his team truly transformed our property, providing us with the outdoor space we've always dreamed of. After meeting with 10+ contractors in the Burr Ridge area, we chose BSC Landscaping and could not be happier with him and his team. We bought our home primarily due to the lot which features mature trees, hills, and a creek passing through. These features required a team that could navigate the complexity of building with water runoff, preservation, and a balance between nature and hardscaping in mind. They absolutely nailed it! BSC installed a paver patio, replaced an old swail with a natural-looking boulder and cobblestone creek bed, cleared overgrown weeds, installed trees, and seeded large areas to expand our lawn to gain more space for kids to play. We just hired them again to redesign our front yard which includes a paver parking space and the installation of a property border featuring a range of plants and trees. We strongly recommend BSC Landscaping, LLC!"

Craig R on March 2025

Is your yard your favorite place to be? Let the Super Service Award winning team at BSC Landscaping help make that happen! We believe in combining quality craftsmanship with reasonable pricing and backing it up with unparalleled responsiveness to our customers. We are confident that our professionalism, and commitment to quality will set us apart. Whether it’s residential or commercial, lawn maintenance or a custom landscape design…you will be glad you chose BSC Landscaping as your landscape service provider. Visit us at BSCLANDSCAPING.COM

"Brandon and his team truly transformed our property, providing us with the outdoor space we've always dreamed of. After meeting with 10+ contractors in the Burr Ridge area, we chose BSC Landscaping and could not be happier with him and his team. We bought our home primarily due to the lot which features mature trees, hills, and a creek passing through. These features required a team that could navigate the complexity of building with water runoff, preservation, and a balance between nature and hardscaping in mind. They absolutely nailed it! BSC installed a paver patio, replaced an old swail with a natural-looking boulder and cobblestone creek bed, cleared overgrown weeds, installed trees, and seeded large areas to expand our lawn to gain more space for kids to play. We just hired them again to redesign our front yard which includes a paver parking space and the installation of a property border featuring a range of plants and trees. We strongly recommend BSC Landscaping, LLC!"

Craig R on March 2025

U.S. Waterproofing

81 Remington Rd

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U.S. Waterproofing

81 Remington Rd

4.30(

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Customers say: Super punctual

1056 local quotes requested

68 years of experience

Basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Family owned since 1957 with over 300,000 dry basements. Free consultations. Lifetime warranties available. Award winning company.

"Good work in general; our basement no longer sees water for over 3 years now, which is the most important thing. But there were some real issues: The biggest issue is that USW did not adhere to local electrical codes, and did not arrange for a final inspection of the project. So we didn't find out that it wasn't to code until years later, and now it's a big hassle and minor cost to fix and get the permits. Ask your local gov yourself what you need to do for permits and inspections; don't rely on USW! USW said they would seal any foundation cracks found along the way; they didn't do this until I bugged the warranty dept about it (but they did do it eventually). USW sent someone out for the "annual checkup"... over 2 years after the install. It's a good thing they (eventually) did, because they discovered the backup battery wasn't charging. Now I know to check this stuff better myself. Prices also vary wildly and are kind of negotiable (I'd give more detail but I'm out of space)"

Andrew D on October 2023

Basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Family owned since 1957 with over 300,000 dry basements. Free consultations. Lifetime warranties available. Award winning company.

"Good work in general; our basement no longer sees water for over 3 years now, which is the most important thing. But there were some real issues: The biggest issue is that USW did not adhere to local electrical codes, and did not arrange for a final inspection of the project. So we didn't find out that it wasn't to code until years later, and now it's a big hassle and minor cost to fix and get the permits. Ask your local gov yourself what you need to do for permits and inspections; don't rely on USW! USW said they would seal any foundation cracks found along the way; they didn't do this until I bugged the warranty dept about it (but they did do it eventually). USW sent someone out for the "annual checkup"... over 2 years after the install. It's a good thing they (eventually) did, because they discovered the backup battery wasn't charging. Now I know to check this stuff better myself. Prices also vary wildly and are kind of negotiable (I'd give more detail but I'm out of space)"

Andrew D on October 2023

Tmw Enterprises Paving & Maintenance

272 Brighton Rd

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Tmw Enterprises Paving & Maintenance

272 Brighton Rd

4.45(

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Customers say: Quality work

1082 local quotes requested

30 years of experience

TMW has been providing Asphalt Paving, Unilock Brick Paving, Concrete, Stamped Concrete, Unilock Retaining Walls and Natural Stone Work for over 25 YEARS. Visit our website www.tmwpaving.com to send a contact request message to schedule a Free Estimate for asphalt, concrete, and/or brick paver work and find out more about our company. Our goal is to provide good communication and quality work while teaching our customers proper maintenance and expectations for their asphalt, concrete, and brick paver projects. We look forward to hear from you. Ty M. Ward TMW Enterprises Paving & Maintenance www.tmwpaving.com

"TMW Enterprises & Beautiful Stones replaced our 20 years old asphalt driveway with an new 3-inch thick asphalt driveway (app. size 850 sqft). The work crew showed up on both days (day 1 - removal old driveway/installing gravel base; day 2: asphalt paving) super punctual at the agreed times. Professional and friendly crew members, very organized, clean work, no mess, and the final result (new driveway) looks great. The agreed total cost is very competitive and worth every dollar. Thank you TMW Enterprises Paving Maintenance, great job."

Theodor U on July 2025

TMW has been providing Asphalt Paving, Unilock Brick Paving, Concrete, Stamped Concrete, Unilock Retaining Walls and Natural Stone Work for over 25 YEARS. Visit our website www.tmwpaving.com to send a contact request message to schedule a Free Estimate for asphalt, concrete, and/or brick paver work and find out more about our company. Our goal is to provide good communication and quality work while teaching our customers proper maintenance and expectations for their asphalt, concrete, and brick paver projects. We look forward to hear from you. Ty M. Ward TMW Enterprises Paving & Maintenance www.tmwpaving.com

"TMW Enterprises & Beautiful Stones replaced our 20 years old asphalt driveway with an new 3-inch thick asphalt driveway (app. size 850 sqft). The work crew showed up on both days (day 1 - removal old driveway/installing gravel base; day 2: asphalt paving) super punctual at the agreed times. Professional and friendly crew members, very organized, clean work, no mess, and the final result (new driveway) looks great. The agreed total cost is very competitive and worth every dollar. Thank you TMW Enterprises Paving Maintenance, great job."

Theodor U on July 2025

ARROWHEAD BRICK PAVERS

2800 S Cannonball Trl

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131

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ARROWHEAD BRICK PAVERS

2800 S Cannonball Trl

4.72(

131

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

1247 local quotes requested

*Please note we do NOT offer repair services* *We install CUSTOM pergolas and pavilions we do NOT assemble store bought ones* * Please note we are not masonary Arrowhead Brick Pavers Inc. is an experienced company that takes great pride in our superior custom hardscape installations. Our experienced staff will help bring custom designs and quality installations to each and every customer. We install over 200,000 square feet of pavers every year and have over 35 years in hardscape installations. We are backed by Unilock and are considered one of their top residential installers as well as an authorized Weber dealer. All of our work is fully guaranteed. We are also a complaint free member of the Better Business Bureau with hundreds of satisfied customers. We sincerely look forward to working with you on your custom installation and bringing "outdoor living" to your home. *Please note we do NOT offer repair services*

"They did an excellent job!"

Nicole C on July 2024

*Please note we do NOT offer repair services* *We install CUSTOM pergolas and pavilions we do NOT assemble store bought ones* * Please note we are not masonary Arrowhead Brick Pavers Inc. is an experienced company that takes great pride in our superior custom hardscape installations. Our experienced staff will help bring custom designs and quality installations to each and every customer. We install over 200,000 square feet of pavers every year and have over 35 years in hardscape installations. We are backed by Unilock and are considered one of their top residential installers as well as an authorized Weber dealer. All of our work is fully guaranteed. We are also a complaint free member of the Better Business Bureau with hundreds of satisfied customers. We sincerely look forward to working with you on your custom installation and bringing "outdoor living" to your home. *Please note we do NOT offer repair services*

"They did an excellent job!"

Nicole C on July 2024

October Hardscaping LLC

5.00(

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October Hardscaping LLC

5.00(

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

581 local quotes requested

October Hardscaping LLC: McCullom Lake's trusted landscaper. We create stunning outdoor spaces with innovative design and meticulous care. We serve in Mccullom Lake, IL, McCullom Lake Village IL; Fox Lake Village IL; Wauconda Township IL; Island Lake Village IL; Johnsburg Village IL; and the surrounding areas. Hardscape Contractor, Landscaping Contractor, Retaining Wall Construction, Patio Construction Contractors, General Landscaping Service Hardscape Company, Landscaping Service, Retaining Wall Service, Patio Construction, General Landscaping Company For more information visit our website: landscapermccullomlakeil.com

"Amazing! Loved every one of them and even bought them lunch and made them coffee each day. Great workers with a great work ethic! Would hire them in an instant!"

Leslie C on September 2024

October Hardscaping LLC: McCullom Lake's trusted landscaper. We create stunning outdoor spaces with innovative design and meticulous care. We serve in Mccullom Lake, IL, McCullom Lake Village IL; Fox Lake Village IL; Wauconda Township IL; Island Lake Village IL; Johnsburg Village IL; and the surrounding areas. Hardscape Contractor, Landscaping Contractor, Retaining Wall Construction, Patio Construction Contractors, General Landscaping Service Hardscape Company, Landscaping Service, Retaining Wall Service, Patio Construction, General Landscaping Company For more information visit our website: landscapermccullomlakeil.com

"Amazing! Loved every one of them and even bought them lunch and made them coffee each day. Great workers with a great work ethic! Would hire them in an instant!"

Leslie C on September 2024

Hardrock Inc

200 W Higgins Rd

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Hardrock Inc

200 W Higgins Rd

5.00(

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

629 local quotes requested

Hardrock Design is a family owned and operated professional brick paving, landscape, concrete and construction company located in the northwest suburbs of Illinois. With over 25 years of experience serving the Chicagoland area and offering both residential and commercial business. Whether you're looking to replace, repair, or simply improve the appearance of your home or business we offer a variety of different options to meet your specific needs.

"They do a beautiful job. I was very, very pleased and I would recommend them to anyone!"

Araceli Z on March 2019

Hardrock Design is a family owned and operated professional brick paving, landscape, concrete and construction company located in the northwest suburbs of Illinois. With over 25 years of experience serving the Chicagoland area and offering both residential and commercial business. Whether you're looking to replace, repair, or simply improve the appearance of your home or business we offer a variety of different options to meet your specific needs.

"They do a beautiful job. I was very, very pleased and I would recommend them to anyone!"

Araceli Z on March 2019

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