Concrete leveling in Bismarck
Concrete help across North Dakota's capital, from older streets near downtown to newer neighborhoods on the north and south sides.
Bismarck has been North Dakota's capital since statehood in 1889 and is the seat of Burleigh County, with 73,622 residents at the 2020 census. The city grew outward from downtown and the historic Cathedral District, and much of its recent growth has been in north Bismarck. A lot of south-side building happened on Missouri River floodplain after Garrison Dam was finished in the 1950s.
Different ground, different problems
Older neighborhoods near downtown have aging sidewalks, tree-lifted panels and steps that have shifted over decades. Newer subdivisions see more sinking garage aprons, stoops and patios as backfill around new homes settles. South-side homes sit on river-bottom silt, sand and clay, while hillside and north-end homes sit on glacial deposits and clay-rich bedrock.
Sidewalk notices
If the city has notified you about a hazardous public sidewalk, you can hire your own licensed and bonded contractor or use the city's annual contract. See sidewalk repair for how it works.
Common Bismarck jobs
- Lifting heaved and sunken sidewalk panels
- Leveling garage aprons in newer subdivisions
- Raising stoops and front steps
- Sealing joints after spring thaw
Common questions
Do contractors serve all of Bismarck?
Yes. Call with your address and you'll be connected with a contractor that works in your neighborhood.
Who handles questions about a city sidewalk notice?
The City of Bismarck Engineering Department, 701-355-1505, at the City/County Building.
Services in Bismarck
- Concrete leveling (mudjacking and foam)Raise sunken sidewalks, driveways, garage aprons and patios back to level without replacing them.
- Sidewalk repair and city noticesFix trip hazards and public sidewalks the City of Bismarck has flagged, by lifting or replacing panels.
- Driveway and garage apron repairLevel sunken driveway slabs and garage aprons, and fix the step-down at the garage door.
- Steps, stoops and patiosLevel tilted front steps and stoops, and patios that slope toward the house.
- Joint sealing and crack repairSeal joints and cracks so water can't get under the slab and start the cycle again.
Nearby areas
Got a slab that's sinking or a sidewalk notice from the city?
Call now and a local concrete contractor will look at it and quote the repair.