Restoring the Lower Driveway and Three Settled Sidewalk Sections
Concrete settlement does not always affect only one slab.
At this Lee’s Summit property, the lower half of the driveway had settled out of position. Three sidewalk sections beside the driveway had also dropped unevenly.
The result was a larger repair area with several concerns: an uneven driving surface, raised joints, possible trip hazards, and concrete sections that no longer lined up correctly.
The homeowner wanted the affected sections raised and supported as close to their original position as conditions would allow—without tearing out and replacing the driveway and sidewalk.
The Challenge
The lower portion of the driveway had experienced noticeable settlement. This created uneven transitions between the concrete sections.
At the same time, three adjoining sidewalk panels had shifted and settled.
The homeowner was concerned about:
- Uneven driveway sections
- Rough transitions when entering or leaving the property
- Trip hazards along the sidewalk
- Continued movement beneath the concrete
- Water collecting in low areas
- The cost and disruption of replacement
Because the driveway and sidewalk were located next to each other, the repair needed to account for how the separate slabs aligned together.
The goal was to:
- Raise the lower half of the driveway toward its original elevation
- Restore support beneath the affected slabs
- Lift the three adjoining sidewalk sections
- Improve transitions between the driveway and walkway
- Preserve as much of the existing concrete as possible
The work would be completed on a best-achievable basis because the age, condition, cracking, and existing movement of the slabs can affect how far concrete can be safely lifted.
The Get Jacked Solution
After evaluating the driveway and sidewalk, the Get Jacked team determined that the affected concrete could be lifted and stabilized using polyurethane foam.
This approach allowed the crew to work beneath the existing slabs without removing them.
The repair was designed to:
- Lift the settled lower driveway sections
- Fill empty spaces beneath the concrete
- Restore support beneath weak areas
- Raise the three adjoining sidewalk panels
- Reduce uneven joints and trip hazards
- Improve the alignment between connected surfaces
High-density polyurethane foam was injected beneath the settled concrete. As the foam expanded, it filled unsupported areas and allowed the crew to gradually lift the slabs.
By repairing both areas during the same project, the team could improve the connection between the driveway and sidewalk while addressing the support problems beneath them.
The Fix: Our 3-Step Process
Step 1: Drill
Small access holes were carefully drilled into the driveway and sidewalk sections that needed lifting.
The location of each hole allowed the crew to reach the voids beneath multiple slabs while controlling how the concrete moved.
Step 2: Pump
High-density polyurethane foam was injected beneath the concrete.
As the foam expanded, it filled empty spaces, restored support, and gradually lifted the lower half of the driveway and the three sidewalk panels toward their original elevations.
The lifting process was carefully monitored to achieve the best practical alignment without placing unnecessary stress on the existing concrete.
Step 3: Patch
After the slabs were lifted and stabilized, the small access holes were patched with a durable concrete patch.
The repaired areas were then cleaned and prepared for normal use.
Unlike newly poured concrete, polyurethane foam cures quickly. This helps reduce downtime and allows many repaired surfaces to be used shortly after the work is completed.
The Results
The completed repair improved both the lower driveway and the adjoining walkway.
The repaired concrete was:
- Better aligned across the lower driveway
- More evenly supported from below
- Smoother at the transitions between slabs
- Safer along the three sidewalk sections
- Less vulnerable to movement caused by unsupported voids
The homeowner avoided the demolition, mess, expense, and extended downtime associated with removing and replacing several sections of concrete.
Most importantly, the project addressed the problem beneath the slabs. The foam filled empty spaces and restored support while raising the affected areas as close to their original positions as conditions allowed.
Why Driveways and Sidewalks Settle in Lee’s Summit, MO
A concrete slab depends on the soil and base material beneath it for support.
When that support becomes weak or washes away, empty spaces can develop beneath the concrete. The unsupported slab may then sink, tilt, or move away from the sections around it.
Common causes of settlement around Lee’s Summit include:
- Poorly compacted soil beneath the concrete
- Water runoff and soil erosion
- Changing soil moisture levels
- Heavy rain followed by dry conditions
- Freeze-thaw cycles during Missouri winters
- Voids developing beneath the slabs
- Long-term soil movement
- Downspouts releasing water near the driveway
Driveways and nearby sidewalks may settle at different rates because they are separate slabs with different loads and base conditions.
A driveway carries the weight of vehicles, while sidewalk panels are smaller and may be affected differently by drainage, tree roots, or shifting soil. This can cause uneven joints where the two surfaces meet.
Polyurethane concrete lifting fills voids beneath the affected slabs and restores support without requiring full replacement.
Get Jacked Concrete Lifting in Lee’s Summit, MO
Get Jacked Concrete Lifting helps homeowners repair settled and uneven concrete throughout Lee’s Summit and the surrounding Kansas City area.
Our polyurethane foam lifting services can be used for:
- Driveways
- Walkways and sidewalks
- Garage floors
- Patios and porches
- Steps and entryways
- Pool decks
- Concrete slabs
- Void filling
When the existing concrete is still usable, lifting it can avoid the cost, mess, and delay of tearing it out and pouring new slabs.
If your driveway and nearby sidewalk are sinking together, Get Jacked can inspect the affected areas and explain what can be safely lifted and stabilized.
Learn more about our concrete lifting services in Lee’s Summit, MO, or call 816-846-0006 to request a free, no-pressure estimate.
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If you’ve got sunken, cracked, or uneven concrete anywhere around your home, Get Jacked Concrete Lifting LLC can fix it. We proudly serve homeowners across a 40-mile radius of Blue Springs, Missouri, bringing fast and eco-friendly polyurethane concrete leveling to your driveway, sidewalk, patio, steps, garage, and more.
No concrete tear-out. No big mess. No long delays. Just solid, safe concrete—lifted and leveled in hours, not days.
Areas We Serve
We provide residential concrete lifting services throughout the following areas:
- Blue Springs, MO
- Kansas City, MO
- Lee’s Summit, MO
- Independence, MO
- Raytown, MO
- Grain Valley, MO
- Liberty, MO
- Kearney, MO
- Smithville, MO
- Oak Grove, MO
- Odessa, MO
- Pleasant Hill, MO
- Jackson County, MO
- Lafayette County, MO
- Clay County, MO
- Northland, MO
- Overland Park, KS
- Leawood, KS
- Olathe, KS
- Shawnee, KS
- Lenexa, KS
- Prairie Village, KS
- Merriam, KS
- Mission, KS
- Belton, MO
- Parkville, MO
- Gladstone, MO
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Get Jacked Concrete Lifting LLC is a family-owned concrete leveling company based in Blue Springs, MO. We help homeowners lift and level sunken concrete with clean, fast polyurethane foam lifting. From driveways and sidewalks to patios, steps, garage floors, and pool decks—our team gets the job done without the mess of replacement. Most surfaces are ready to use right away, and we back our work with a 5-year limited warranty. Skip the cost and hassle of tearing out concrete. Text or call 816-846-0006 today for your free quote!
