A buckled sidewalk repair system capable of equally lifting both sides of the defect in order to cut one or both slabs to an appropriate size then return them to a level position. A method of repairing a buckled sidewalk includes using a pneumatic bladder crafted of an airtight fabric composite able to contain sufficient pressure to lift the specified load. With this device and method a crew of two can repair the buckled sidewalk in two hours with a minimum of equipment, saving time, resources, machinery, personnel, and money.