September 2026 · Concrete Leveling · Chicago, IL
When Joanne K. contacted Perma-Seal about the concrete at her Chicago home, portions of her driveway and sidewalk had settled and needed to be brought back into alignment. There were also open cracks and joints throughout the concrete. Instead of treating these as separate issues, our team could correct the uneven slabs and then protect the concrete once it was back where it belonged.
Mike met with Joanne to evaluate the concrete, explain the available repair options, and answer her questions before the work began. Tyler and Elias then completed the project, carefully leveling the settled sections of the driveway and sidewalk to create a smoother, more even surface.
Once the concrete was leveled, the crew sealed the cracks and joints. Open joints and cracks allow rainwater and melting snow to reach the soil beneath the slabs, where changing moisture conditions can contribute to future settlement and deterioration. Sealing those openings helps protect the concrete and the areas beneath it after the leveling work is complete.
For Joanne, the finished work mattered, but so did how the project was handled. She specifically mentioned that Tyler and Elias arrived on time, kept the work area neat, and treated her driveway as if it were their own. She also appreciated that Mike stayed connected to the project from the initial estimate through completion.
“Great job guys! Perma-Seal should be proud of these dedicated employees. Mike stayed connected to our job from start to finish. Thanks to all 3 guys for doing our job as they would do their own driveway. Happy customer!”
For Chicago homeowners dealing with settled concrete, lifting the slab can solve the immediate problem, but protecting the concrete afterward matters too. On Joanne’s project, leveling restored the driveway and sidewalk while sealing the cracks and joints helped protect the concrete she already had.
