FOUNDATION REPAIR & CONCRETE LIFTING IN SOUTH HOLLAND, IL
CRACKS, SETTLING,
UNEVEN FLOORS
WE’RE HERE TO HELP PROTECT YOUR HOME
Don't let a sinking driveway or cracked basement devalue your home. For over 40 years, the local experts at Ken-Rich Concrete Lifting have provided honest, professional service for foundation stabilization and slab leveling. As a family-owned company, we use a strict no-pressure approach to help you find the right solution.
WHY CHICAGOLAND HOMEOWNERS
TRUST KEN-RICH
With top ratings on Google and over 40 years of local service, Ken-Rich Concrete Lifting provides the peace of mind your home deserves.
Your home deserves structural repairs backed by true experts. Co-founder Bill Sr co-invented the helical pier bracket, setting a global standard for foundation stabilization.
Rest easy knowing your home is in the hands of a local family business that has protected homeowners in Chicago and NWI since the 1980s. We treat your house with the care we would show our own.
Your foundation repairs are engineered to withstand Chicagoland clay, freeze-thaw cycles, and the unique conditions of the Calumet Lake Plain. We design solutions for your neighborhood's soil conditions so your repair lasts a lifetime.
Discover exactly what your property needs with a free inspection and clear pricing. You will receive an honest assessment focused on restoring your safety and structural integrity; nothing more, nothing less, and absolutely no pressure.
IS YOUR HOME TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING?
It starts small. A door that suddenly sticks when it rains, a hairline crack in the basement drywall, or a slight dip in the driveway. It’s easy to shrug off as normal settling, but you may wonder if a bigger issue is developing under your feet.
Soil settlement isn’t random; it’s environmental. In our region, expansive clay soils expand when wet and shrink during dry spells, causing uneven settling. Freezing and thawing cycles shift the ground beneath us, while hidden plumbing leaks or tree roots can dry out or soften the soil and affect your home’s foundation. Left unchecked, these minor movements can lead to major structural failures and allow water to intrude through cracks in the basement.
You don't have to guess or stress about your home's safety; we are here to help. Protecting your foundation starts with recognizing early signs before they become emergencies. Check the warning signs below to see if your home meets these patterns, and don't hesitate to reach out to us for an honest assessment.
DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
SOUND FAMILIAR?
If your home is showing any of these symptoms, it’s time for an honest assessment.
Diagonal, stair-step, or horizontal cracks are a red flag.
Frames that shift make doors and windows hard to open or close.
Driveways, sidewalks, and patios that dip or lift are a trip hazard.
Floors that feel springy or slope toward one side signal settling.
Moisture intrusion follows foundation cracks and gaps.
Separation between walls and ceilings means structural movement.
HOW WE PROTECT
YOUR HOME & PROPERTY
You don’t have to face structural worries alone. Whether you are dealing with a settling foundation, cracked basement walls, or uneven concrete, we provide permanent repairs tailored to your home’s unique needs.
Foundation Repair & Underpinning
PERMANENTLY STABILIZE YOUR HOME’S STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
When a foundation shifts, it affects your entire property. We don’t just patch the symptoms; we install steel systems to bypass unstable soil and secure your home.
Specific Problems We Solve:
If your home is settled due to poor soil, we hydraulically drive steel push piers or screw helical piers deep into load-bearing soil to secure, stabilize, or lift your structure back to safety.
Stop hydrostatic pressure from pushing your basement walls inward. We install specialized reinforcing systems to stabilize bowing, cracked, or shifting concrete block and poured walls.
Building something new on unstable clay? We install high-capacity galvanized helical piering systems to establish a rock-solid platform before you pour, helping to prevent future problems and saving you massive repair bills later.
Concrete Lifting & Leveling
RESTORE SUNKEN CONCRETE SURFACES FOR A FRACTION OF REPLACEMENT COSTS
Don’t spend thousands of dollars breaking up and repouring unlevel concrete. We strengthen the underlying soil base and raise your existing slabs back to level safely and quickly.
Our Specialized Lifting Methods:
A reliable, cost-effective method where we inject a slurry-like mixture beneath the concrete slab to fill voids and lift it back into place.
A modern, lightweight, and fast method. We inject high-density polyurethane foam through tiny, penny-sized holes. It expands rapidly to raise and support the slab.
A solution for deep soil problems. We inject polyurethane foam deep underground to stabilize weak soils, block water seepage, and support heavy roadways or large concrete slabs.
Egress Window Well Installation
BRING SAFETY, NATURAL LIGHT, AND VALUE TO YOUR BASEMENT
A dark basement shouldn't feel like a wasted or unsafe space. We design and install code-compliant egress window wells that protect your family and improve your basement's comfort.
- Why it matters to you: Gives your family a certified, secure emergency escape route, brings natural light into basement bedrooms, and is engineered to help keep heavy rains and soil moisture from leaking into your home.
- Your peace of mind: Our custom-sealed egress wells are built to help keep your basement dry.
Commercial Snow Removal & Management
KEEP YOUR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CLEAR, SAFE, AND OPEN ALL WINTER
Chicagoland winters don't wait, and neither should your business. We offer proactive commercial snow plowing, sidewalk clearing, and salt de-icing for properties of all sizes.
- Why it matters to you: Help reduce slip-and-fall liabilities on walkways, keep your facilities accessible to staff, residents, or customers, and enjoy hassle-free winter maintenance.
- Your peace of mind: We adapt to your operations. Whether you require on-call dispatching or two standing appointments for consistent winter property management, we help keep your business moving.
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READY TO STOP GUESSING ABOUT YOUR HOME'S SAFETY?
Protecting your property shouldn't be stressful. A free inspection and estimate take very little of your time. We will tell you exactly what is happening beneath your foundation, how we can fix it, and what it costs.
No high-pressure sales. No obligation. Just clear answers from local family experts.
Get your free estimate today!