Concrete Lifting in Spencerville, OH
Spencerville was laid out in 1844, when the Miami and Erie Canal reached this spot (Wikipedia). Fewer than four in ten of the village’s homes were built after 1960 (Spencer Township and Spencerville Comprehensive Plan), so most of the concrete in town has been through a lot of winters. Old sidewalks, porches and driveways settle, tilt and pull apart over the decades.
Restoration Concrete raises that concrete back to level with mudjacking. We pump a cement-based slurry through small holes in the slab. It fills the empty spaces underneath and lifts the slab back up. Compared with tearing out and pouring new, mudjacking usually saves about 70%.
If you got a sidewalk inspection notice
This is the big one in Spencerville. The village code has a sidewalk inspection section. The Village Administrator, or someone the village authorizes, inspects sidewalks, and repairs have to be finished by August 31 of the year after the inspection. Property owners can ask for a one-time, one-year extension (Spencerville Code § 94.26).
If your notice is about a raised or sunken panel, lifting may solve it without new concrete. We raise the low panel to meet the ones beside it and take out the trip edge. Check the village’s sidewalk inspection guidelines for what they’ll accept, or call the village office at 116 S. Broadway St. The number listed by the village clerk is 419-647-4171 (Village of Spencerville). Then send us photos.
The village Street Department maintains about 14.5 miles of streets, 3 miles of alleys and five bridges (Village of Spencerville). Streets and alleys are theirs. The walk in front of your house is a different story, so read your notice closely.
What’s going on under the concrete
The land around Spencerville is flat, wet farm country. The township’s comprehensive plan shows that about 91% of the soils belong to the Pewamo and Pewamo-Blount groups. These soils are somewhat poorly to very poorly drained and prone to ponding. About 22% of the township is hydric soil, meaning ground that stays wet (Comprehensive Plan).
Blount soils have a subsoil that is 35 to 48% clay in places. They also have a perched water table that sits just 6 inches to 2 feet down in a normal year (USDA NRCS). Water can’t drain through that clay quickly, so it sits right under your slabs.
Add the weather. The area averages about 35.8 inches of rain and 19.2 inches of snow a year, and the average winter temperature is 27.9°F (Comprehensive Plan). That means a lot of days right around freezing. Water under a slab freezes and pushes up, then thaws and softens the clay. Over time a hollow forms, and the slab sinks into it.
The plan also notes localized flooding and seasonal ponding, with the main floodplain along Jennings Creek (Comprehensive Plan). If your yard holds water after a storm, the soil under your patio or walk is probably getting washed out too.
Spencerville jobs we’re a good fit for
| Problem | What we do |
|---|---|
| Sidewalk panel flagged at inspection | Lift it level with the panels beside it |
| Porch tilted back toward the house | Raise it so water runs away from the foundation |
| Driveway apron dropped at the garage | Lift it back up to the garage floor |
| Patio holding puddles | Raise it and restore the slope |
| Steps pulled away from the door | Lift and close the gap |
| Church or business entry walk | See our commercial page |
We can caulk joints and cracks after the lift, and we offer concrete sealing too.
Customer review
“Mark did a great job leveling up our neighborhood sidewalk to avoid a tripping hazard. Would highly recommend.”
— Steven W., Google review
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Your questions
How fast can you get it done before the August 31 deadline?
Most homes take a day or less once we’re scheduled. Don’t wait until August. Summer fills up fast, so call in spring if you can.
Can old concrete be lifted?
Usually, yes. Older slabs are often thick and solid, which lifts well. If a slab is crumbling or broken into many pieces, we’ll tell you replacement makes more sense.
What’s in the slurry?
It’s a cement-based mix. Once it cures under the slab, it gives the concrete a solid base to sit on.
Do you have a warranty?
Yes, a 5-year written warranty.
More towns near Spencerville
- St. Marys, OH: a short drive south.
- Celina, OH: to the southwest.
- Van Wert, OH: to the northwest.
- Paulding, OH: farther north on the same flat farm ground.
Talk to us about your concrete
Call or text Mark at 260-557-4726, or email info@restconcrete.com. Estimates are free, with honest advice and 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
