Chicago Concrete Contractor
Concrete driveways, patios, sidewalks, steps and slabs from North Shore Handyman
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- 11+ years
- Licensed and insured
- Free estimates
Chicago has two seasons: winter and construction. Your concrete hates both. All winter long, water gets into the small cracks, freezes, expands and makes them bigger. Add road salt and a few decades, and you get that slab in the back that now tilts toward your house.
I'm Chris. If you've been looking for a concrete contractor Chicago homeowners and businesses can actually reach, my crew pours and replaces concrete around homes and commercial buildings. And we're also a remodeling company, so concrete doesn't get left to somebody else when it's part of a bigger job.
Concrete Work We Handle in Chicago
Here's the concrete work we handle around homes and businesses.
Concrete Driveway and Driveway Replacement
A concrete driveway takes a beating, between the weight of your car and everything winter throws at it. When it's cracked and heaving, driveway replacement is usually a better spend than another round of patches. We'll check the base under it too, because that's where many driveways really fail.
Concrete Patio
A concrete patio is a simple way to make the backyard useful for those four good months. We'll pour it with the right slope, so the water runs away from your house and not toward it.
Concrete Sidewalk and Walkways
A cracked concrete sidewalk or walkway is a tripping hazard waiting for a mail carrier. We replace the private walks around your home or business, and we make sure they drain.
Concrete Steps
Concrete steps tend to crumble from the front edge first. If yours look chewed up, or a railing's coming loose, it's a good time to call before someone takes a fall.
Concrete Slab and Garage Floor
Need a concrete slab for a garage, shed or addition? A garage floor that has cracked and sunk from years of salt and water can be torn out and poured new. Lots of Chicago alley garages need exactly this.
Stamped Concrete
Stamped concrete gives you the look of stone or brick without setting every piece by hand. It's a nice option for a patio, as long as you know it needs sealing to look good over time.
What Concrete Work Costs in Chicago
Your price comes down to:
- Square footage and thickness. A driveway has to be built to hold more weight than a patio.
- Tear-out. Removing and hauling away old concrete is part of the job.
- The ground underneath. Bad base means extra prep work.
- Access. Chicago lots and tight gangways can make it harder to get material in.
We'll come out and give you a free estimate, and you'll get the full number before we start.
When New Concrete Is the Wrong Fix
If your concrete keeps cracking in the same spot, ask why before you replace it. It might be poor drainage or bad base, and new concrete on the same problem will crack the same way. And if you're seeing cracks in your foundation walls, that's a different job for a foundation specialist, and it's one we don't take on. We'll tell you if that's what we think we're looking at.
Why Hire Our Concrete Contractors
Plenty of concrete companies can pour a slab. The difference shows up a few winters later.
Here's what you get from our concrete contractors:
- Base and drainage looked at first, not just the top surface
- Tear-out and hauling included in the conversation up front
- One crew, and the same company if your concrete job is part of a remodel
- Licensed and insured
Chicago Concrete Questions
How long until I can use my new concrete?
It depends on the job and the weather. We'll tell you when it's safe to walk on it and when it's safe to park on it, before you find out the hard way.
Can you pour concrete in the winter?
It depends on the temperature and the job. Call and we'll tell you whether it makes sense now or should wait for spring.
Is it better to repair or replace?
A small problem might be fixable. If it's cracked all over or sinking, concrete repair usually just delays the replacement. For concrete repair Chicago homeowners ask about, we'll look first. We'll give you our honest opinion after we look.
Do you do commercial concrete work?
Yes, we work around businesses as well as homes. Call and tell us what you've got.
Call Our Chicago Concrete Crew
If you need a concrete company Chicago winters haven't scared off, call me at (312) 313-9394 or fill out the form. You'll get a free, no-pressure estimate.
Got more than concrete on your list? See everything our Chicago contractors handle.
All the best,
Chris