Find a concrete contractor near you
A concrete contractor pours, repairs and finishes concrete for driveways, patios, sidewalks, foundations and slabs. People hire one to replace cracked or sunken concrete, add a patio, or prepare a base for a shed or addition. A good contractor gets the base and drainage right, because most concrete failures start below the surface.
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What do concrete contractors do?
- Driveways
- Patios
- Sidewalks and walkways
- Foundations and footings
- Garage and shed slabs
- Steps and stoops
- Stamped and decorative concrete
- Concrete repair and resurfacing
- Slab leveling
- Retaining walls
How do you choose a good concrete contractor?
- Get written estimates listing thickness, base material, reinforcement, joints and finish.
- Ask how they will prepare and compact the base.
- Ask how they handle drainage and slope away from the house.
- Check license and insurance where required.
- Ask who pulls permits for driveways, curb cuts and foundations.
- Look at older jobs, not just new ones, to see how their work holds up.
- Ask about curing time and when you can walk or drive on it.
Many states and cities license or register contractors for concrete work and require permits for driveways and foundations; ask for a license number where one is required.
Questions to ask before you hire
- How thick will the concrete be, and what reinforcement will you use?
- What base will you put down?
- Where will the control joints go?
- Will you pull the permit?
- Are you licensed and insured?
- What warranty do you offer?
- How long before I can use it?
Red flags to watch for
- Door-to-door offers of leftover concrete from another job.
- No mention of base prep or reinforcement.
- Large cash payment up front.
- Pouring in freezing weather or heavy rain without protection.
- No written contract.
What changes the price?
- Size and thickness
- Removing old concrete
- Base prep and grading
- Reinforcement
- Decorative finishes like stamping or color
- Access, permits and site conditions
Questions people ask
Why does concrete crack?
Concrete shrinks as it cures and moves with temperature and soil. Control joints guide cracks into straight lines. Poor base prep or drainage causes worse cracking.
How long before I can drive on a new driveway?
Ask your contractor. It depends on the mix and weather, but usually it is longer than for walking on it.
Should I repair or replace damaged concrete?
Small cracks and shallow damage can often be repaired or resurfaced. Sinking, heaving or widespread cracking may need replacement.