Cracks in the Driveway
Driveway RepairIt’s that time of year again! It’s time to get back outside! When you do you’ll notice the flowers are in bloom, the grass is thicker and greener; the trees have flowering buds that are turning to leaves. Spring is springing indeed! When…
Concrete Foam Lifting
Polyurethane Concrete RaisingConcrete lifting foam is used to level, raise or lift concrete. It is a procedure that works to correct uneven concrete by affecting the soil beneath it. Since the early 1900’s slab jacking or mud jacking has been utilized as a means to repair…
Weather and Housing Heats Up
Concrete RepairSummer is a time to relax. Take a much-needed vacation, spend some time with the family eating BBQ and making s’mores around a campfire. It is a time to slow down a little bit due to the heat and humidity of the weather. Summer is also a time…
Home Construction Costs are up
Mud Jacking with FoamHomeowners selling a house in the Kansas City market are finding the process moving quickly. Home buyers have to move fast these days to get the house they want. They also have to be prepared for a bidding war depending on the neighborhood.…
Concrete Raising Systems Receives Award
Concrete Raising SystemsKen Praiswater and Jason Roland, the owners of Concrete Raising Systems in Kansas City, are the recipients of the Gold Level Contractor Award for their work in 2015. High standards of workmanship, customer service, and satisfaction that are…
Valentine’s Day at the KC Remodel and Garden Show
Mud Jacking with FoamIt may not sound very romantic to some, but to others, The KC Remodel and Garden show at the American Royal is the perfect way to spend Valentine’s day! The KC Remodel and Garden show boast over 244 exhibitors and if you are looking to update,…
Concrete Raising Systems Good Business Practices
Concrete Raising SystemsHappy New Year from Concrete Raising Company. As we look in the rear view mirror at the last year, we are pretty pleased with what we have accomplished this last year. Business is good because of what we believe are a few important reasons.
We…
Home Repairs, Remodeling and Interest Rates
Concrete RepairAccording to the Residential Remodeling Index, year-over-year remodeling growth is still on the rise. The third quarter of 2015 saw a 1.3% increase from the quarter before and an almost 5% increase over 2014. There may be several factors for…
How not doing business is sometimes the best business
Driveway Repair"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest." — Mark Twain
It is Spring and people are looking around their homes and discovering that it is time to get their concrete fixed before it is too late. When it’s too…
A Small Business Looks Back and Ahead
Concrete Raising SystemsLooking back on the last 2 years, I have to say that I’m pretty happy with the way things are going with the business. Ken and I are creating value for our customers and delivering a great product in a market that is, by nature, competitive.…