Concrete Patios, Walkways and Steps in Bear, Delaware
Concrete that drains right, cracks where it should, and holds up to winter.
Concrete that holds up to Delaware winters
Concrete fails here for the same reasons every time. The base was not compacted, there was no room for drainage, or water got into the surface and froze. A few winters later you have cracks, heaved slabs and flaking.
We dig out, lay and compact a stone base, set forms with a slope so water runs away from the house, and cut control joints so the concrete cracks where we want it to instead of where it wants to.
What we do
Patios
Broom finish or smooth, sized for a table, a grill or the whole family.
Walkways and sidewalks
Front walks and paths around the house, sloped so water runs off.
Steps and landings
New steps at the front door or off the deck, with the right rise and run.
Driveways and aprons
New driveways, aprons and parking pads, poured on a compacted stone base and sloped so water runs off.
Shed pads and slabs
Level pads for sheds, hot tubs and equipment.
Retaining wall resurfacing
Old block and brick walls that are stained and crumbling can often be resurfaced instead of torn down.
Freeze, thaw and salt
Water
Concrete soaks up water. When it freezes, it expands and breaks the surface apart a little more each time.
Salt
Rock salt and ice melt speed up the flaking. Sealing helps keep salt and water out.
Ground movement
Without a compacted base, the ground settles or heaves under the slab and it cracks across the middle.
Signs your concrete needs work
If you are seeing any of these, it is worth having us take a look. The estimate is free.
- Cracks that keep getting wider
- Slabs that heaved or sank
- Flaking or pitted surface
- Water pooling against the house
- Steps that rock or pulled away
- Stained, crumbling retaining walls
How a concrete job goes
Layout and price
We measure, mark the shape and slope, and give you a written price.
Dig and base
We dig out, lay stone, and compact it.
Forms and pour
Forms go in with the right slope, then we pour and finish.
Cure
We tell you when you can walk on it and when it is safe for anything heavy.
How we pour it
Exterior concrete needs to be the right mix for freeze and thaw, poured on a compacted base, finished properly and sealed. Control joints keep cracks small and straight.
Most of our patios and walks get a broom finish, which gives good grip when it is wet. A smooth finish is an option for covered areas.
We stand behind it
We stand behind our work. If something we installed is not right, call us and we will come back and make it right.
Recent concrete work
Concrete questions
How soon can I walk on new concrete?
Foot traffic is usually fine after a day or two. Cars and anything heavy need about a week. We give you the timeline for your job.
Will my new concrete crack?
Almost all concrete cracks a little. Control joints and a good base keep the cracks small and in straight lines where you expect them.
Should I seal it?
Yes. Sealing helps keep water and salt out. We will tell you when it is ready.
Can you fix my old retaining wall?
If the wall is solid and not leaning, resurfacing can make it look new and protect it. If it is leaning or bulging, it needs to be rebuilt.
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Get a free concrete estimate
Tell us about the job and where you live. We will set up a time to come out, measure, and give you a written price.
Call or text
302.545.3516Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 7am to 5pm
- Saturday
- By appointment
- Sunday
- Closed
Based in
Bear, DE 19701
Serving New Castle County and northern Kent County