Concrete leveling in St. Cloud
Concrete help across the Granite City, from older blocks near downtown and the university to newer streets on the edges of town.
St. Cloud had 68,881 residents at the 2020 census. It's the Stearns County seat, but the city also reaches into Benton and Sherburne counties, and it grew up on both banks of the Mississippi with the Sauk River along its northern edge. The "Granite City" nickname comes from the quarries that have operated here since the 1880s.
Old walks and new aprons
Neighborhoods close to downtown and St. Cloud State University have decades-old sidewalks, steps that have shifted over many winters, and panels lifted by boulevard trees. Newer subdivisions see more sinking garage aprons, stoops and patios as the backfill around recent homes settles. Both kinds of jobs are common.
Right-of-way work
Installing a driveway approach, sidewalk, or curb and gutter in St. Cloud's right-of-way takes a city permit issued only to a licensed contractor; homeowners can't pull it. Questions go to the City Engineer at 320-255-7249. More on the sidewalk repair page.
Common St. Cloud jobs
- Lifting heaved and sunken sidewalk panels
- Raising garage aprons with a lip at the door
- Leveling front stoops and steps
- Resealing joints after the spring thaw
Common questions
Do contractors cover every part of St. Cloud?
Yes. Call with your address, east side or west side, and you'll be connected with a contractor that works your neighborhood.
Who answers questions about right-of-way permits?
The City of St. Cloud City Engineer, 320-255-7249, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services in St. Cloud
- Concrete leveling (mudjacking and foam)Raise sunken walks, driveways, garage aprons and patios back to level without tearing them out.
- Sidewalk repair and trip hazardsLift or replace heaved and sunken sidewalk panels, including the public walk along the street.
- Driveway and garage apron repairLevel dropped driveway slabs and garage aprons and get rid of the lip at the garage door.
- Steps, stoops and patiosLevel front steps and stoops that have tipped or dropped, and patios that drain toward the house.
- Joint sealing and crack repairSeal joints and cracks so meltwater and salt can't get under the slab and start the cycle over.
Nearby areas
Slab dropped over the winter? Walk turned into a trip hazard?
Call and a local concrete contractor will come look at it and quote the fix.