Restoring Safer Access From the Parking Lot to the Front Door
An office entrance should provide employees, customers, and visitors with a safe, smooth path into the building.
At this Raytown office property, sections of the concrete sidewalk had settled around the main entrance and along the south walkway.
The settlement created uneven walking surfaces and low areas where rainwater could collect. Instead of flowing away from the entrance, water remained on portions of the sidewalk after wet weather.
The property owner wanted to:
- Lift the settled sidewalk sections
- Improve drainage around the entrance
- Reduce uneven transitions
- Create safer access to the building
- Avoid removing and replacing the existing concrete
Because the slabs were still in usable condition, Get Jacked was able to lift and support the existing sidewalks using polyurethane foam.
The Challenge
The concrete leading from the parking area to the main office entrance had settled unevenly.
Additional settlement was also visible along the south walkway.
The low sections created several concerns:
- Water collecting near the main entrance
- Uneven transitions between sidewalk panels
- Possible trip hazards for employees and visitors
- Slippery walking conditions after rain
- Water remaining on the concrete
- Continued movement beneath unsupported slabs
- Disruption and cost associated with replacement
Drainage was an important part of this project.
Concrete around an office building should direct surface water away from entrances and other vulnerable areas. When sidewalk panels sink, their slope can change. Water may begin collecting in low spots instead of moving toward the intended drainage area.
The goal was to lift the affected sidewalks and improve the concrete’s pitch as much as existing conditions would allow.
The work needed to address both the visible settlement and the loss of support beneath the slabs.
The Get Jacked Solution
After evaluating the main entrance and south walkway, the Get Jacked team determined that the existing concrete could be lifted and stabilized.
Polyurethane concrete lifting allowed the crew to work beneath the sidewalks without removing the slabs or closing the entrance for an extended period.
The repair was designed to:
- Lift settled sections near the main entrance
- Raise affected panels along the south walkway
- Improve transitions between adjoining slabs
- Reduce low spots where water collected
- Improve the direction of surface drainage
- Fill empty spaces beneath the concrete
- Restore support below the sidewalks
- Preserve the existing slabs
Small access holes were drilled into carefully selected areas of the sidewalk. High-density polyurethane foam was then injected beneath the concrete.
As the foam expanded, it filled the unsupported spaces and gradually raised the affected panels. The crew monitored the slab movement to improve elevation and drainage without placing unnecessary stress on the concrete.
The work was completed on a best-achievable basis because existing elevations, surrounding surfaces, slab condition, and fixed building entrances can affect how much the concrete can safely be adjusted.
The Fix: Our 3-Step Process
Step 1: Drill
Small access holes were carefully drilled into the affected sidewalk sections near the main entrance and along the south side of the building.
The placement of each hole allowed the crew to reach the empty spaces beneath the slabs and control how the concrete moved during lifting.
Step 2: Pump
High-density polyurethane foam was injected beneath the settled sidewalk panels.
As the material expanded, it filled voids, restored support, and gradually raised the concrete.
The crew carefully monitored the lift to improve the transitions between slabs and create better pitch for surface water.
Special attention was given to the low areas where water had been collecting. The goal was to improve drainage while keeping the walkway properly aligned with the entrance, parking area, and surrounding concrete.
Step 3: Patch
After the sidewalk sections were lifted and stabilized, the small access holes were patched with a durable concrete finish.
The repaired areas were cleaned and prepared for normal use.
Because polyurethane foam cures quickly, the office entrance did not require the long closure associated with concrete removal and replacement.
The Results
The completed project improved the main office entrance and the south walkway.
The repaired sidewalks were:
- Better aligned between adjoining panels
- More evenly supported from below
- Smoother and safer to walk across
- Less likely to hold water in the repaired low areas
- Better positioned to direct surface water
- Ready for use without an extended curing period
Employees, customers, and visitors now have a smoother path from the parking area to the office entrance.
The property owner avoided the demolition, hauling, pouring, and extended downtime involved with replacing multiple sidewalk sections.
Most importantly, the repair addressed the problem beneath the concrete. Polyurethane foam filled the unsupported areas while allowing the crew to improve the elevation and pitch of the existing slabs.
The result was a safer, more functional office entrance with improved drainage and minimal interruption to daily operations.
Why Office Entrance Sidewalks Settle in Raytown, MO
Office sidewalks can settle when the soil or base material beneath the concrete no longer provides even support.
Common causes of sidewalk settlement around Raytown include:
- Water erosion beneath the slabs
- Poor drainage around the building
- Downspouts releasing water near sidewalks
- Poorly compacted soil
- Voids developing beneath the concrete
- Changing soil moisture levels
- Heavy rainfall followed by dry conditions
- Freeze-thaw cycles during Missouri winters
- Long-term soil movement
Office entrances can be especially vulnerable because water may run from roofs, parking areas, landscaping, and nearby paved surfaces toward the walkway.
Once water reaches the soil beneath the concrete, it can wash away supporting material. The slab may then sink, tilt, or move away from the entrance.
Even a small change in elevation can affect drainage. Water may collect on the sidewalk instead of flowing toward the lawn, parking lot, or drainage system.
Polyurethane concrete lifting helps correct the visible settlement while filling the voids responsible for the loss of support.
Get Jacked Concrete Lifting in Raytown, MO
Get Jacked Concrete Lifting helps Raytown property owners repair sunken and uneven concrete without the cost and disruption of full replacement.
Our polyurethane foam lifting services can be used for:
- Walkways and sidewalks
- Office entrances
- Concrete paths from parking areas
- Driveways and parking areas
- Steps and entryways
- Patios and outdoor areas
- Concrete slabs
- Void filling
When the concrete is still in suitable condition, lifting can improve safety, drainage, and accessibility while keeping the existing slabs in place.
If your office sidewalk is sinking, holding water, or creating uneven transitions, Get Jacked can inspect the area and explain what can be safely lifted and stabilized.
Learn more about our concrete lifting services in Raytown, MO, or call 816-846-0006 for 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.
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We provide residential concrete lifting services throughout the following areas:
- Blue Springs, MO
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- Independence, MO
- Raytown, MO
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- Kearney, MO
- Smithville, MO
- Oak Grove, MO
- Odessa, MO
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- Jackson County, 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!
