Concrete Contractor in Lima, OH - Driveways and Slabs Built on a Solid Base
Sidney Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Sidney, and we pour driveways, patios, steps, garage floors and foundation work at homes and small businesses in Lima, Ohio. I look at every job myself.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
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Concrete work for Lima homes
Lima is a bigger city than Sidney, and our calls there come from older streets where a narrow driveway runs back to a detached garage, from newer homes toward the edge of the city and from small shops with a lot out front. We drive up past Wapakoneta to get here, and we do the same work in cities well to the south, such as Englewood.
Most of what we do in Lima is flatwork, the driveways, walks and patios that lie on the ground, and most of it replaces a slab that has sunk, cracked or started sending water toward the house. The size of the job and what we find under the old slab move the price most, while the schedule turns on the curing wait and any permit the city asks for, and the free estimate puts in writing what your job includes. On older lots, what's under the old concrete often decides how much of the job is digging.
Concrete services we offer in Lima
Concrete driveway building
Long, narrow driveways back to a detached garage are common in older parts of Lima, and we replace them from the base up.
Learn more about Concrete driveway buildingConcrete patio construction
Patios that tip toward the back door send water at the house. We pour yours to drain out into the yard.
Learn more about Concrete patio constructionStamped concrete services
For a front walk or patio that needs to match an older brick or stone house, stamped concrete gives the look with one pour.
Learn more about Stamped concrete servicesConcrete sidewalk building
We replace front walks and the path to the back door when they've heaved or cracked into edges people trip on.
Learn more about Concrete sidewalk buildingGarage floor concrete
Older garages often sit on a thin, broken floor, so we break it out and pour a new slab that drains toward the door.
Learn more about Garage floor concreteDecorative concrete
Colored and textured finishes suit a front entry or a backyard you use a lot, and we'll tell you honestly how each one wears.
Learn more about Decorative concreteConcrete retaining walls
Where a yard slopes toward the house or a driveway cuts into a bank, a concrete wall holds the soil back.
Learn more about Concrete retaining wallsConcrete floor installation
We pour interior floors for basements, workshops and small shops, level and finished for the way the room gets used.
Learn more about Concrete floor installationConcrete pool decks
Around a backyard pool, the deck needs grip for wet feet and a slope that sends splash water away, and we pour for both.
Learn more about Concrete pool decksConcrete steps construction
Older front stoops tend to pull away from the house or crumble at the edges, so we tear them out and form new steps.
Learn more about Concrete steps constructionSlab foundation building
For a new garage, addition or outbuilding, we dig to firm ground and pour a slab sized for what will sit on it.
Learn more about Slab foundation buildingFoundation installation
Foundation work at a lived-in home means working around the family, and we keep the yard protected while we form and pour the walls.
Learn more about Foundation installationConcrete parking lot building
Small shops and offices need a lot that drains and stands up to daily traffic. We plan the pour around your business hours.
Learn more about Concrete parking lot buildingConcrete footings
Decks, porches, sunrooms and garage additions all start with footings, the concrete pads underneath, and we dig and pour them below the loose topsoil.
Learn more about Concrete footingsFoundation raising
When a corner of the house has dropped, we find out why before we raise it, so we deal with the cause too.
Learn more about Foundation raisingConcrete cutting
We saw openings in old slabs for new drains, doorways or utility lines, and cut out cracked sections so the rest can stay.
Learn more about Concrete cutting
What Lima driveways and slabs need from us
The sign we see most in Lima is a driveway or patio that has dropped at one end, with water pooling against the garage or running back toward the foundation. That usually comes from a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so the slab settled with the dirt, or from a pour where nobody checked which way the water runs. We dig down to the subgrade, the ground the slab rests on, pack a new base and set the slope to carry water away from the house. When a budget gets tight, I'd rather you save on the finish than on the base, because nobody sees the base on the first day and it's the part that decides whether the slab stays put.
Paperwork matters here too, because Lima's building department issues permits only for homes inside the city limits. Before we schedule anything, we check which office covers your address and what it asks for, and we tell you what we find.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Lima concrete job
Please tell us your address and what you'd like poured or replaced, and we'll reply within one business day. The estimate is free with no obligation, and I'll walk the job with you and write down what it includes.
Questions from Lima homeowners
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Lima, Ohio?
The city's residential permit list doesn't name driveways or patios, so please don't take anyone's word that yours is exempt and ask the building department about it. The same list does name new garages, additions, patio covers and replacing or reinforcing basement walls, and the department takes questions about projects that aren't listed. When a permit is needed, we take care of the application or help you with the parts that need your signature, and you can call (937) 658-9414 with a permit question any time.
Do new concrete steps need a permit in Lima?
Steps with four or more risers, the upright faces between each tread, are on Lima's permit list, so a taller set at a front or back door needs a building permit. An attached porch that serves as a way out of the house is on the list too once it's more than 200 square feet or sits more than 30 inches above the ground at any point. Each inspection has to be requested at least one day ahead, so we build that wait into the schedule before the pour.
What does the City of Lima require from a concrete contractor?
To register with the building department, a contractor has to carry $300,000 in liability insurance with the City of Lima listed as the certificate holder, show a workers' compensation certificate and register with the city's tax department. It's fair to ask any contractor about those before work starts. We're fully licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask us about any of it at the estimate.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Lima, OH?
The cost of a Lima driveway comes down to its size, how much old concrete we haul away and how much base we have to rebuild before we pour. A driveway is usually about 4 inches thick, more where a heavy truck parks, and a stamped or colored finish costs more than a broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives tires and shoes grip. I'd rather see the job than guess, because the base is where most of the difference hides.
How long before I can walk or drive on a new concrete driveway?
Usually a day or two before you walk on it and about a week before you park a car on it, because concrete keeps curing, slowly gaining strength, for weeks after we pour. Heavier trucks should wait longer than that. I'll tell you the day we're comfortable with before we leave, since driving on it early is an easy way to crack a slab that looked fine.
What causes concrete to crack, and will my new slab crack too?
Concrete shrinks as it dries and moves with the ground, so some cracking is normal, and I'd rather tell you that now than surprise you later. What we control is where it cracks and whether the slab stays level, so we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give cracks a straight place to go, on time instead of late, and we add rebar, steel bars that hold the pieces together, where the slab needs it. We also try to keep finishing out of the midday heat, because a top that dries too fast can turn weak and dusty, and the base work I described above handles the sinking.
Ready to talk about your Lima project?
Call (937) 658-9414 or use the form, and I'll come out, walk the job with you and put the work in writing.
Other areas we serve
If you don't see your city here, please ask us at (937) 658-9414 or through the form, because we work in more cities than the ones with their own page.