Concrete Contractor in Wapakoneta, OH - Driveways and Patios Built on a Solid Base
Sidney Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Sidney, and we pour driveways, patios, steps, sidewalks and foundation work for homes in Wapakoneta. I come out to every job and work alongside our crew.
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Concrete work for Wapakoneta homes
Wapakoneta is a short drive up Interstate 75 from Sidney, where we're based, and we do the same work here that we do at home and in Troy or up in Lima. Most calls come from homeowners replacing a tired driveway, patio or set of steps, and some come from owners of small commercial properties who need a lot or a walk redone.
What moves the price here is the size of the job, how much old concrete we break out and haul away, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you choose, since a plain broom finish, the light texture that gives shoes and tires some grip, costs less than stamped or colored work. The schedule turns on that same tear-out and base work, and then on the cure before you can use the new slab, and the estimate puts in writing what your job includes. Most of these are homes where families live every day, so the way water leaves the house, the lawn around the work and whatever was left under the old slab shape the job as much as the pour does.
Concrete services in Wapakoneta
Concrete driveway building
If your driveway has sunk by the garage or cracked down the middle, we tear it out and rebuild it on a packed base.
Learn more about Concrete driveway buildingConcrete patio construction
An old patio that tips toward the house sends rain to the foundation, so we set the new one to drain toward the yard.
Learn more about Concrete patio constructionStamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio the look of stone or brick in one pour, which suits many of the older houses in town.
Learn more about Stamped concrete servicesConcrete sidewalk building
A front walk with heaved squares can trip a visitor, so we replace the bad ones and set them level with your steps.
Learn more about Concrete sidewalk buildingGarage floor concrete
Older detached garages often have a thin, broken floor. We pour a new slab that sits flat and sheds water toward the door.
Learn more about Garage floor concreteDecorative concrete
Colored and textured concrete lets a front entry or patio match your brick or siding, which matters on a house that's stood for decades.
Learn more about Decorative concreteConcrete retaining walls
On a sloped yard or a driveway cut into a bank, a concrete retaining wall holds the soil back and keeps it off your slab.
Learn more about Concrete retaining wallsConcrete floor installation
For basements, shops and small commercial buildings, we pour flat, level interior floors that are ready for shelving, equipment or finished flooring.
Learn more about Concrete floor installationConcrete pool decks
We pour pool decks with a texture that grips wet feet and a slope that carries splash water away from the pool.
Learn more about Concrete pool decksConcrete steps construction
Steps on older houses often pull away from the door as they settle, so we form new ones with even risers.
Learn more about Concrete steps constructionSlab foundation building
For a garage or addition, we pour slab foundations on a packed base, with rebar, steel bars that hold the concrete together, set inside.
Learn more about Slab foundation buildingFoundation installation
Adding onto a lived-in house? We pour the new foundation while keeping your yard, garden and driveway as clear as we can.
Learn more about Foundation installationConcrete parking lot building
Small shops and offices here need a lot that drains and holds up to daily traffic, so we build it on a well-packed base.
Learn more about Concrete parking lot buildingConcrete footings
Footings carry the weight of a porch, deck or addition, so we dig them down to firm ground before we pour.
Learn more about Concrete footingsFoundation raising
If a slab or foundation has dropped, raising it can sometimes spare you a tear-out, and I'll tell you which one it needs.
Learn more about Foundation raisingConcrete cutting
We saw-cut concrete to remove a damaged section cleanly, so the new work meets the old slab at a straight, tidy edge.
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What Wapakoneta lots ask of new concrete
When we break out an old driveway or patio here, we often find it was poured on dirt that was raked level and never dug out or packed, so the slab settled with the ground and cracked where it dropped. That subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, is hidden the day we pour, which is why it's the first thing people want to trim from a budget, and it's the one place I won't cut corners, because a nice finish on a weak base still sinks.
Water is the other thing we check before a form goes up, because a slab that falls toward the house sends every rain to your foundation and leaves puddles by the door. We set the grade so water runs away from the house, then cut control joints, shallow grooves that give concrete a straight place to crack, soon after the pour. Concrete does crack, and I'd rather tell you that at the estimate than surprise you later, but joints cut on time mean most cracks follow the lines we chose instead of wandering across the middle.
Get a written estimate for your Wapakoneta concrete
Please tell us your address and what you'd like poured or replaced, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to walk the job. The estimate is free, done on site and carries no obligation.
Questions about concrete work in Wapakoneta
Do I need a permit to replace a concrete driveway in Wapakoneta?
The city decides that, because its building permit rules set out what needs a permit and what's exempt, so please check your project with the City of Wapakoneta at (419) 738-3011. Before we schedule anything, we check which office covers your address and what it asks for, then tell you what we find. When a permit is needed, we take care of the application or help you with the parts that need your signature, and we're fully licensed and insured.
Who issues permits for concrete work in a county road right-of-way near Wapakoneta?
The Auglaize County Engineer issues permits for any construction in the right-of-way of a county-maintained road, or any work that disturbs it, such as a driveway where it meets that road. That rule covers county roads, not city streets or building work on your own property. Once you have the county permit, the next call is to OUPS at 1-800-362-2764, which locates the underground utilities before construction starts.
Where can I find Wapakoneta's zoning map and building forms online?
They're on the city's website under the Engineering Department, which lists the Zoning Map, the Zoning and Engineering Forms and the Zoning & Building Code pages. That's the city's starting point for zoning and building questions, so it's worth a look before you plan a new slab or an addition.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Wapakoneta?
A Wapakoneta driveway is priced on its own size, tear-out, base work and finish, so your figure comes from the estimate rather than a chart. Stamping, color, a thicker slab for heavy trucks or a longer run out to the street all raise it, while a plain broom finish on a standard driveway keeps it lowest.
How long does new concrete take to cure before I can drive on it?
New concrete is usually ready for foot traffic within a few days and needs noticeably longer before it can carry a car, and I'll go over the wait for your slab at the estimate. Curing is the time concrete spends slowly hardening, and driving on it too soon can crack a new driveway before it has its strength. We'll work out where you can park in the meantime so the wait is planned.
How do I get my yard ready for a concrete job in Wapakoneta?
Mostly you just need to move cars, planters and anything stored near the work area, and tell us about sprinkler lines, pet fences or anything else buried that you know of. We lay boards over the lawn where equipment rolls, keep the work area tidy each day and clean up when we leave, so the new concrete is the only change you notice.
Ready to talk about your Wapakoneta project?
Ask for an estimate and I'll walk the job with you, then put in writing what the work includes.
Other areas we serve
We work across Shelby County and the cities around it. If you don't see your city, please call (937) 658-9414 or send us a note and ask.