Concrete Contractor in Pelham, AL - Driveways and Patios Built on a Packed Base
Pelham Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Pelham, AL. We pour driveways, patios, sidewalks, garage floors and foundations for homes and small businesses here, and our own crew digs out and packs the base before the truck shows up.
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Concrete work for Pelham homes and lots
Pelham is where we're based, and most of our calls here come from homeowners, with some from small business owners and builders. A lot of it is driveways, patios, front walks and garage floors at single-family houses, along with slabs and footings for additions and new building. Plenty of yards here slope down from the street or up toward the house, and that slope decides a lot about how a slab gets laid out. We also work across the Birmingham area, from Birmingham itself to neighboring Helena and Alabaster.
The price here moves with the size of the slab, how much old concrete has to come out, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you pick, and the schedule turns on any permit and the wait while new concrete cures, or hardens enough to use. My written quote spells out what's included. On older driveways the trouble usually started underneath, with dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so that's where our work starts too.
- A base dug out and packed
- Water that drains away from the house
- Joints cut where cracks should go
- A written quote that says what's included
Concrete services we offer in Pelham
Here's the concrete work we do for homeowners, small businesses and builders in Pelham, from new driveways and patios to foundations and saw cutting.
Concrete driveway building
Most driveway calls here start with cracks or a sunken section near the garage, so we dig out the old base and pack a new one before we pour.
Explore Concrete driveway buildingConcrete patio construction
A backyard patio in Pelham often sits on a yard with some fall to it. We slope it so rain runs to the lawn, not your back door.
Explore Concrete patio constructionStamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of stone or brick, but the pattern only holds up on a packed base, so that comes first.
Explore Stamped concrete servicesConcrete sidewalk building
For front walks that have heaved or tipped toward the house, we replace the bad sections and give the new walk a slight pitch so water drains off.
Explore Concrete sidewalk buildingGarage floor concrete
Garage floors carry your cars every day, so we pour them over packed base and cut control joints, shallow grooves that give cracks a planned place to run.
Explore Garage floor concreteDecorative concrete
Colored concrete, exposed aggregate and scored patterns suit Pelham homes that want more than a plain gray slab out front. I'll show you options on site before you pick.
Explore Decorative concreteConcrete retaining walls
On sloped yards here, a concrete retaining wall holds back soil to make room for a flat patio or parking spot, and we plan drainage behind it too.
Explore Concrete retaining wallsConcrete floor installation
Basements, workshops and small commercial spaces in Pelham get interior floors poured level and finished smooth, ready for whatever covering goes on top.
Explore Concrete floor installationConcrete pool decks
Pool decks at Pelham homes get wet bare feet, so we give them a broom finish, a light dragged texture that grips, and pitch the slab to drain away.
Explore Concrete pool decksConcrete steps construction
Steps up to Pelham front doors and back porches need even risers so nobody catches a toe, and rebar, the steel bars inside that hold the concrete together.
Explore Concrete steps constructionSlab foundation building
For new homes, additions and shops going up in Pelham, a slab foundation starts with the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, dug and packed firm.
Explore Slab foundation buildingFoundation installation
We work with builders and homeowners here on foundations for additions and new construction, and when a job needs a surveyor first, we help you line one up.
Explore Foundation installationConcrete parking lot building
Small businesses around Pelham call us for parking areas that take daily traffic, with a thicker slab and drainage planned so water doesn't sit in the lot.
Explore Concrete parking lot buildingConcrete footings
Decks, porches, garages and walls all rest on footings, the concrete pads below ground that carry the weight. We dig them down to firm soil, not loose fill.
Explore Concrete footingsFoundation raising
When part of a slab has sunk, raising it can sometimes beat tearing it out, and I'll tell you on site if it fits your house.
Explore Foundation raisingConcrete cutting
Need a doorway in a basement wall, a trench through a garage floor or a cracked section taken out cleanly? We saw-cut concrete so the rest stays whole.
Explore Concrete cutting
Get a free estimate in Pelham
Tell us what you need poured or fixed and where. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free on-site estimate with no obligation.
What Pelham yards ask of a concrete slab
Most slab trouble in Pelham starts before the pour, in the dirt underneath, the way water runs off sloped yards and where shrinking concrete is allowed to crack.
Old slabs to break out
Most jobs here start with a cracked slab, so we break it out, haul it off and check the dirt underneath before packing new base.
Water headed for the house
A sloped yard sends rain somewhere, so before we set forms I check where it runs and pitch the slab away from your house and garage.
Cracks with no plan
Old driveways here often crack wherever no joint was cut, so we cut control joints soon after the pour to give shrinking concrete a planned line.
Not in Pelham? Give us a call
We're based in Pelham and work in cities across the Birmingham area. Pick your city from the list to read about the concrete work we do there.
If your city isn't listed, call (205) 651-8545 and ask. The list shows the cities with their own page, and we work in plenty of places that don't have one yet.
From your call to a finished Pelham slab
I keep the estimate simple because you should know what's included, and what comes next, before you say yes. I walk the job with you and put it in writing.
Get in touch
Call (205) 651-8545 or use the form, tell us about the driveway, patio or slab, and we'll set a time for me to come look.
I walk the job
I come out myself, look at the ground, the slope and the old concrete with you, and answer whatever you want to ask.
Your written quote
Your quote comes in writing with what's included. Once you say yes, we set the pour date, handle any permit and keep you posted.
Pour and cleanup
When the city inspects, it comes out weekdays from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. or noon to 3:30 p.m., so we plan the pour around it and clean up.
Pelham concrete questions, answered
Who issues building permits for concrete work in Pelham, AL?
The City of Pelham's Building Department issues building permits for property inside the city limits and inspects home and commercial construction there. We're fully licensed and insured, and when your job needs a permit we handle the paperwork with that office. If it isn't clear whether your job needs one, we check with them before we start.
What sets the cost of a building permit in Pelham?
The Building Department bases the permit fee on the square footage of the improvement, so a larger driveway or patio usually means a larger fee. If your job needs a permit, I'll point that out when we walk the site.
Does a concrete contractor need a business license to work in Pelham?
Yes, any company or individual doing business inside Pelham city limits needs a valid city business license before starting work. Those licenses run January 1 through December 31 and come due for renewal by January 1, so it's fair to ask any contractor whether theirs is current.
How much does a concrete driveway or patio cost in Pelham, AL?
Your price comes down mostly to the size of the slab, how much old concrete has to be broken out and hauled away, how much grading and base work the lot needs, and the finish. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored concrete, and a sloped lot that needs more digging and fill costs more than a flat one. I walk the job and send a written quote with your own number and what it includes.
How long does new concrete need before I can drive on it?
You'll be off the driveway for a stretch after the pour, walking on it first and parking on it later, while it cures. The wait depends on the mix and the weather that week, so I give you the dates for your job when we set the pour.
What causes concrete driveways to crack, and will a new one crack too?
Most cracks come from concrete shrinking as it hardens, and the bad ones that sink and spread usually trace back to a base that settled or water getting under the slab. A new slab can still get a hairline crack, which is why we pack the base and cut joints. If your budget's tight, I'd go plainer on the finish before I'd trim the base, because nobody sees the base on day one but it decides how the slab holds up.
Call Pelham Concrete about your slab
We're open evenings and weekends, so call (205) 651-8545 or send the form whenever you have a minute to talk about your job.