5 Signs You Have a Concrete Problem | Metro Concrete Lifting NJ & NY

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore These Signs

Concrete problems often sneak up on homeowners. One day everything looks fine—and the next, your walkway is cracked, your patio is sloped, or your driveway has puddles where it shouldn’t.

At Metro Concrete Lifting, we’ve helped countless homeowners in New Jersey, Westchester, and the Lower Hudson Valley spot these early signs before they turn into expensive repairs. And trust us—you don’t want to wait.

1. Water Pooling Where It Never Used To

If you’re noticing puddles forming on your driveway, walkway, or patio—especially after a rainstorm—it’s a red flag. Water pooling means your concrete has shifted, sunken, or lost proper slope. Left alone, it can damage your concrete and even direct water toward your home’s foundation.

2. Slabs That Feel Uneven or “Wobbly”

Does part of your sidewalk feel like a speed bump? Is your garage floor no longer level? Uneven concrete isn’t just ugly—it’s a trip hazard. We’ve seen too many people ignore the warning signs until a guest takes a fall… or worse, a child gets hurt.

Close-up of uneven concrete cracks forming in residential NJ driveway

3. Cracks Are Growing or Spreading

Small cracks can be cosmetic. But when they start to widen, multiply, or run the length of the slab, it’s usually a sign that the ground beneath your concrete is shifting or settling unevenly. That’s a job for foam lifting—not a tube of caulk.

4. Insects or Weeds Coming Through the Cracks

If weeds are growing through your patio or driveway—or worse, ants are setting up camp—it means moisture and space are getting through your slab. These are often symptoms of deeper voids or sinking issues underneath the surface.

5. You Keep Putting Off Fixing It

This might be the most honest sign of all: you know something’s wrong, but you’re not sure what to do. Maybe you’re dreading the cost of replacement or imagining weeks of messy construction.

We get it. But here’s the good news—there’s a faster, cleaner, and more affordable solution.

We Don’t Rip It Out—We Lift It

At Metro Concrete Lifting, we use polyurethane foam injection to gently raise and level sunken concrete. It’s:

Non-invasive
Long-lasting
Fast-curing (ready in hours)
Much cheaper than full replacement

From Our Family to Yours

We’re a woman-owned, family-run local business that cares deeply about helping our neighbors protect their homes. We understand how frustrating and even embarrassing it can feel to have uneven or cracking concrete. But we want you to know—you’re not stuck. We can help.