Concrete Leveling in Fremont, IN
Fremont sits in Steuben County about four miles east of the I-69 and Toll Road interchange, and Lake James is about four miles west of town (Wikipedia). Between the old downtown, the newer homes on the edge of town and the cottages around the lakes, there’s a lot of concrete here. When a piece of it drops, Restoration Concrete can raise it back to level.
We use mudjacking. We drill a few holes in the sunken slab and pump a cement-based slurry underneath. The slurry fills the hollow spots, then lifts the slab back into place. You keep your existing concrete, and you can use it right away.
Fremont ground is glacier ground
Steuben County has more natural lakes than any other county in Indiana, and the glaciers made every one of them (Indiana Connection). That history is under your driveway, too.
Indiana’s state geologist mapped the county back in 1891. He found the whole county lies in glacial moraines, with drift at least 300 feet thick. The moraine material is mostly clay mixed with gravel, with beds of sand and gravel above and below the clay. He also noted a large sand deposit running about three miles southeast from Fremont (Dryer, Report upon the Geology of Steuben County).
The lakes formed when buried blocks of glacier ice melted and left holes in the ground. The same report notes that kettles with clay bottoms hold water, while kettles in gravel drain dry (Dryer). In plain terms, the soil can change from tight clay to loose sand or gravel in the space of one lot. Clay holds water and heaves. Sand washes out when runoff gets under a slab. Either way, the concrete loses support and starts to settle.
Winters here are hard on concrete
Nearby Angola averages a January low of about 15°F and roughly 38 inches of snow a year (US Climate Data). Fremont gets the same lake-country winters.
Every thaw sends snowmelt into the joints and cracks. Every hard freeze turns that water to ice and pushes the slab. By spring, the soil underneath is soft and the slab sits a little lower than it did in the fall. A few winters of that and you’ve got a trip hazard at the front walk or a lip at the garage.
Who fixes what in Fremont
The Town of Fremont Street Department takes care of about 21 miles of town streets and the two state highways that run through town. You can reach them at (260) 495-5303, weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Town of Fremont).
Sidewalks are a little different. Under the town code, a homeowner who wants to repair a sidewalk needs a sidewalk permit and builds it to town specs. The town may split the cost with residential owners when funds allow, first come, first served, and it sets aside part of the sidewalk budget for walks damaged by tree removal (Fremont Town Code). Call the town before you do anything to a public walk. If lifting the panels you already have would work, ask whether that fits the program.
Driveways, patios, porches and steps on your own lot are up to you, and that’s most of what we lift.
What we level in and around Fremont
- Lake-home patios and steps. Patios and steps near the water sit on soft, wet ground and often drop toward the lake.
- Driveways and garage approaches. The approach panel is the usual first to go.
- Front walks and porches. A porch that pulls away from the house sends water back toward the foundation.
- Garage floors and shop slabs.
- Pool decks.
- Business and church walks. See our commercial concrete page.
We can also caulk joints and seal the concrete after the lift so less water gets underneath.
From one of our customers
“Restoration Concrete came out & lifted a couple of pieces of sidewalk, a front door step & a driveway slab corner that was 3 inches low at the edge of our retaining wall. They did an excellent job & highly recommend them!”
— Jarod B., Google review
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Fremont FAQ
My lake cottage only gets used in summer. Can you work while I’m away?
Often, yes. Send photos for a first look, and we’ll set up a time that works. We’ll let you know how it went when we’re done.
Is mudjacking strong enough for a driveway?
Yes. The slurry cures into a solid base under the slab. Cars can use the driveway as soon as the job is finished.
How much will I save compared to tearing it out?
Mudjacking usually costs about 70% less than replacing the concrete. You also skip the mess and the wait for new concrete to cure.
What if my concrete is badly cracked?
We’ll tell you honestly. If a slab is broken into too many pieces to lift, replacement may be the better choice.
Is there a warranty?
Yes. Our work comes with a 5-year written warranty.
Nearby towns we serve
- Angola, IN: the county seat, just down the road.
- Butler, IN: south toward DeKalb County.
- Auburn, IN: down I-69.
- Bryan, OH: east across the state line.
- LaGrange, IN: west in the next county.
Ready for a level slab?
Call or text Mark at 260-557-4726, or email info@restconcrete.com. Estimates are free and there’s no pressure.
About Us
Restoration Concrete LLC is a locally owned concrete lifting and leveling company serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding communities. We help homeowners and businesses fix uneven, sinking concrete that creates trip hazards, drainage problems, and safety concerns—without tearing out and replacing slabs.
Using proven mudjacking (slabjacking) methods, we raise and stabilize concrete for up to 70% less than replacement. Most projects take just a couple of hours, and surfaces are often ready for use immediately. From driveways and sidewalks to patios, garage floors, and warehouse slabs, we focus on fast, clean solutions that work. Contact us today to schedule your free quote and get your concrete safely level again.
Address: 10428 Thimlar Rd, Harlan, IN 46743
