Problem: Sunken & Cracked Patio Causing Eyesore & Flooding in Naperville When this Naperville resident purchased his home a few years ago, he figured a new patio replacement project was on his list of expensive items he would need to eventually have to do. After getting quotes for around $7,000-$12,000 to...
Problem: Sunken, Cracked and Dirty Patio in Need of Help In this Featured Rescue the team at Concrete Hero was able to offer these lucky customers a complete patio makeover. New to the area and not knowing how to bring new life to their old patio, these smart homeowners went...
Efficiency is everything when performing your job, especially if it’s anything related to fixing something. With efficient fixes, you avoid any risks associated with the problem, as well as any other problems that might arise in the future. When it comes to concrete lifting and raising, you bet we are...
Our homes play an important role in our lives. More than a simple building, our homes are a place that we share with the people and animals we love. When we are home, we feel joy and comfort, surrounded by fixtures and items that evoke our personalities and interests. Unfortunately,...
Broken concrete poses a lot of problems to the structure of your home and also to you, your loved ones, and guests. Water can seep through the cracks and damage the foundation underneath, causing even more problems. And wherever moisture is present, mold will also grow. Not only do molds...
Patios are a wonderful addition to any outdoor living space. It doesn’t have to be big or expensive—regardless of the cost, you can use it for dining, recreation, and relaxation. Plus, you can beautify it with the right accessories and furniture. You can add a personal touch to your patio...
Polyjacking has been around for over two decades or so. The process is really simple, clean, and time-saving. With a cure time of only around 15 minutes, this makes a great solution for any concrete emergency. Polyurethane is also environmentally safe and will not shrink or breakdown overtime. Here are...
You can find concrete in bridges, roads, and dams. And you can even find it in your home! We bet your home has at least one concrete structure. Is it your patio? Your driveway? Your front step? Whatever it is, it needs some TLC. It could be cracked, dirty, or...
At The Concrete Hero, we always love featuring awesome events in the local area. This Saturday, we get to look forward to the Kane County Recycles Event. If you have any old electronics and documents, you can bring them over to 540 S. Randall in St. Charles to get them...
We are off to an excellent start to August. Here’s what we’ve been up to! Raising & Caulking Cracked Concrete and More in Algonquin If your concrete is cracked, does that mean you’re in trouble? Some fine cracks might look a little aesthetic, but cracks like the one pictured below...
East State Street in Geneva is leveling up! From a new streetscape to a new storm sewer system, the area is definitely leveling up. It just goes to show that Illinois is continuously changing for the better, so that residents can always have access to the best facilities. If you...
Recently, a pair of kittens were born at Naples Zoo. And they're not just any kitties—they're the rare, endangered clouded leopard kittens! The two clouded leopard kittens named Jean and Janet are currently doing well thanks to the hard work and efforts of the Naples Zoo team. If you have...
From July 13 to August 21, the Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles will be hosting the “50th Anniversary Show”. This event was made to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Batavia’s Water Street Studios and the 40th of St. Charles’ Fine Line Creative Arts Center. Artists and instructions from...
We use walkways and sidewalks everyday here in St. Charles, Illinois. They’re everywhere! These walks allow us to safely and easily access destinations such as our shops, businesses, schools, homes, and more. But we tend to overlook how essential they are in our daily lives. Have you ever looked down...
“The appearance of your garage doesn’t matter because it’s just for cars anyway.” If that’s what you believe, think again! Well, yes, the primary purpose of the garage is to provide a place for you to park your car. But it is still an extension of your home’s living space....
Summer brings a variety of fun activities, just like the annual Summer Games in Elgin to be held this June 29, 2019. The Summer Games has a lot of outdoor events for Elgin residents and the community of Marklund Wasmond Center, a residential facility for people with developmental disabilities. They...
Summertime can become a handful for us adults especially with the kids home since school is out. We can’t really expect them to stay indoors all the time when the sun is up and shining so bright! It’s pretty much expected that they’ll be running all around the porch and...
Let’s be honest here - we don’t ever really spare a thought about the concrete slabs we walk on daily. That is until we trip and almost fall on them. You might find yourself awake at 2 am wondering about concrete leveling or concrete raising and wondering if you could...
We’re expecting rainy weather for the week ahead here in Illinois. Weather officials even issued a flood warning for St. Charles! It’s the perfect chance for Illinoisians to stay indoors with a hot cup of cocoa. If you do plan on going out, make sure you bring an umbrella or...
We can shop for outfits, books, and gadgets on Facebook, eBay, and other online platforms. The entire Internet is like a marketplace on the web! But the world wide web isn’t the ideal place to look for a new home. Pictures aren’t enough because you really need to get a...
