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Concrete services
From replacing a salt-damaged driveway to leveling a sunken walk, choose the kind of work you need. We'll route your request to an independent contractor who handles that work in your part of the Indianapolis metro.
Concrete Driveways
New driveways, replacements, widening, and parking pads.
02Concrete Patios
New patios, patio extensions, and slabs for outdoor living.
03Sidewalks & Walkways
Front walks, garden paths, steps, and sidewalk replacement.
04Stamped & Decorative Concrete
Stamped patterns, color, exposed aggregate, and decorative borders.
05Concrete Repair & Leveling
Crack repair, slab lifting, resurfacing, and trip-hazard fixes.
06Slabs & Foundations for Sheds and Additions
Shed pads, workshop and garage slabs, and footings for additions.
07Garage Floors & Epoxy Coatings
Garage slab replacement, epoxy and polyaspartic coatings, sealing.
What makes concrete last in central Indiana
Central Indiana is hard on concrete for different reasons than the South or the Mountain West. The ground is mostly glacial till that holds water, winters swing above and below freezing again and again, and road salt gets tracked onto every driveway. Most of the flaking, heaving and sinking we hear about traces back to those three things.
Wet glacial soil
Much of the metro sits on glacial till with silt loam and silty clay loam soils, and several of the most common local soil types are poorly drained with a seasonal high water table. Saturated soil that freezes can heave a slab. A compacted granular base and good drainage are what keep it steady.
Freeze-thaw and salt
Water that soaks into concrete expands when it freezes, and deicing salt makes that cycle harder on the surface. Air-entrained concrete, a proper finish, full curing and keeping salt off new slabs are the main defenses against scaling and pitting.
A short, busy pour season
Spring through fall is when most flatwork gets done here, and humid summer heat speeds up setting. Late-fall pours need time to cure and gain strength before hard freezes and the first salt. Ask how a contractor plans for both ends of the season.
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Across Metro Indianapolis.
We take requests from property owners across the Indianapolis metro. These are the communities we hear from most often, each with its own housing stock, soil and permit office.
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Questions, answered
Is this service free?
Yes. There's no cost to you to request help. Concrete contractors in our network pay for referrals. You only pay the contractor you hire, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
Are you a concrete contractor?
No. We're an independent referral service. We pass your request to an independent, insured concrete contractor serving your part of the Indianapolis metro, and they contact you directly.
Do concrete contractors need a license in Indiana?
Indiana has no statewide concrete or general contractor license. Licensing is local: the City of Indianapolis licenses general contractors and requires contractors doing driveway and right-of-way excavation work in the city to be licensed, while suburbs like Fishers and Carmel require registration or bonds for right-of-way work. Always ask for a certificate of insurance.
Do I need a permit for a driveway apron or sidewalk?
Almost always, if the work is in the public right-of-way. Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville and Greenwood all require permits for right-of-way work, and some require bonds or inspections before the pour. Check with your city or town and ask the contractor who pulls the permit.
What's the best time of year to pour concrete around Indianapolis?
Late spring and early fall are easiest on fresh concrete. Summer pours are common but often start early to beat heat and humidity, and late-fall pours need protection from cold and time to cure before freezing weather and road salt. Contractors' schedules fill fast once spring arrives.