Concrete contractors
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What concrete work involves
Most residential concrete is flatwork — driveways, patios, walkways, garage and shed slabs — plus steps, footings and small retaining walls. The visible pour is the end of the job. Before it comes excavation, a compacted base, forms set to the right height and slope so water runs away from the house, and reinforcement where the design calls for it.
After the pour, the contractor finishes the surface (broom, smooth, stamped or exposed aggregate), cuts or tools control joints so cracking happens along straight lines rather than at random, and cures the slab so it gains strength evenly. Ask how long before you can walk on it and drive on it.
Repair, replace or resurface
Hairline cracks are normal in concrete; wide, growing or uneven cracks, sunken sections and trip edges are not. Depending on the cause, the options are sealing cracks, lifting sunken slabs, resurfacing a sound slab with a thin overlay, or breaking out and replacing it. A slab that has failed because the ground beneath it moved will fail again if only the surface is fixed — ask what the contractor thinks caused it.
How to choose a concrete contractor
- Get written quotes that state the area, slab thickness, base preparation, reinforcement, finish, joint spacing and who removes the old concrete.
- Ask about licensing. Concrete work is licensed by many states and cities above a job-size threshold; check with your state board.
- Ask whether a permit is needed — driveways that meet the street and structural slabs often do — and who pulls it.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance, and workers’ compensation if they have a crew.
- Ask to see finished work like yours, ideally a few years old.
- Agree the payment schedule. The FTC advises against paying in full up front (FTC).
What affects the cost
- Area and thickness, and what the slab must carry — a driveway is built heavier than a walkway.
- Demolition and haul-away of old concrete.
- Site access for the truck or pump, and how much excavation and base work is needed.
- Reinforcement and the finish — stamped and coloured work takes longer than broom.
- Permits, and drainage or grading changes.
- The weather window: concrete is scheduled around temperature and rain.
DIY or pro — and safety
A small pad or a few bags in a post hole are DIY territory. Anything you would need a truck for is not: concrete sets on its own timetable, and a slab that is placed or finished badly cannot be fixed afterwards, only replaced.
Before any digging, call 811 a few business days ahead so buried utility lines can be marked; the service is free (811 Before You Dig).
Cutting, grinding and drilling concrete makes dust containing respirable crystalline silica, which CDC links to silicosis, lung cancer and other serious disease (CDC). Ask how the contractor controls dust — wet cutting or vacuum attachments — and keep people and pets away.
Common questions
- Do concrete driveways crack?
- All concrete can crack. Control joints, a good base and proper curing make cracks smaller and keep them in straight lines.
- How soon can I use a new slab?
- It depends on the mix and the weather. Ask the contractor when it is safe to walk on and to drive on, and follow their curing instructions.
- Do I need a permit for a driveway or patio?
- Often for driveways that meet the street and for structural slabs; rules are local. Ask who pulls the permit.
- Can old concrete be resurfaced instead of replaced?
- If the slab is sound and level, an overlay can work. If it has sunk or broken up, it usually needs replacing.
- Do concrete contractors need a licence?
- In many states and cities, above a job-size threshold. Check with your state board.
- Should I call 811 before concrete work?
- Yes, before any digging — a few business days ahead. The service is free.
- Is concrete dust dangerous?
- Cutting and grinding concrete releases silica dust, which CDC links to serious lung disease. Ask how the crew controls it.
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Sources
Safety and standards advice on this page comes from these publishers. Dates are the ones each page shows.
- 811 Before You Dig, Before You Dig (no date shown; read October 2026)
- CDC (NIOSH), Silica and Worker Health (last updated July 7, 2026)
- Federal Trade Commission, How To Avoid Scams After Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters (modified April 28, 2026)
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