As leading concrete repair contractors in the Chicago area, we are often asked, “Why does concrete crack in the first place?” Our clients want to know how to prevent their driveways, sidewalks, patios, and garage floors from needing future concrete crack repairs. The bad news is that all concret…Read More
Concrete can be damaged by a number of factors. Underground erosion, shifting soil, and natural disaster events like earthquakes or floods can all create the right conditions for concrete to sink. Because of its rigidity, when concrete sinks in one place, it rises in another, creating uneven pressur…Read More
Trying to find someone you can trust to help you take care or repair your home or anything on your property can be difficult. While checking with your friends and family members to see who they have used in the past is a great place to start, it might not paint the whole picture. Online reviews have…Read More
Winter is on its way, which means that the temperatures are going to start dropping fast. While concrete is an incredibly strong material that can tolerate a lot of abuse, it isn’t impervious to the cold and the effects of winter. At B&B Concrete Lifting in Chicago, we understand how and why t…Read More
With the bitter cold winters that we have to deal with here in Chicago, it makes sense that you would want to have landscaping that you can enjoy as much as possible while the weather is warm and comfortable. While a lush lawn and full flower boxes are wonderful to look at, they may be causing probl…Read More
Selling your home can feel like a process that never ends. Once you tackle one problem another arises. If you are working on repairing or replacing items or parts of your home to net you the largest possible return on investment, repairing your concrete is a great place to start. With help from the …Read More
While we could (and probably will) have more snowy days and nights before spring really settles in on the Chicago area, it’s never too early to start looking around your home to see what kind of work needs to be done to make sure that your property is safe and looks good. While many of us are look…Read More
Your driveway puts up with a lot of punishment throughout the year. Not only do your drive your vehicles on it every day, you have to clear snow and ice off of it during the winter, and you might use it when you play basketball. While some of these activities are more damaging than others, over time…Read More
Maybe you live in a neighborhood without a lot of foot traffic or maybe you aren’t too concerned with the way your sidewalk looks because you don’t spend a lot of time out front. Whatever the reason you have for letting your sidewalk start to sink, you should take care of it sooner rather than l…Read More
If you own an apartment building, or you’re responsible for the maintenance of the grounds and the building, you probably have dozens of things to attend to everyday. While many of them are the standard, day-to-day concerns, some larger projects can go for a long time before you get to them becaus…Read More
