Las Vegas Valley concrete help

Cracked driveway or new patio?Get matched with a Las Vegas concrete pro.

Tell us about your concrete project and we'll pass it to an independent, insured concrete contractor who works in your part of the Las Vegas Valley. It's free, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.

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Before you get quotes
1Photograph cracks, sunken sections and any spots where sprinkler or drip water reaches the slab
2Measure the area and note block walls, gates and whether a truck can reach it
3Check HOA design review rules and whether the work touches the street, curb or sidewalk
Know your concrete

What makes concrete last in Las Vegas

Desert concrete has its own problems. Freeze-thaw and road salt matter far less here than in colder cities, but the soil, the water you add to it and the summer heat during the pour matter a great deal. Knowing the basics helps you compare quotes on more than price.

Ground

Caliche, sulfates and water

Much of the valley has caliche, a lime-cemented hardpan that is tough to dig and blocks drainage. Some soils are expansive, some settle when first soaked, and some carry sulfates that attack ordinary concrete. Ask how the subgrade will be checked, compacted and kept dry, and what cement type is planned.

Heat

Pouring in the desert sun

Hot, dry, windy air pulls water out of fresh concrete fast, which leads to shrinkage cracks and weak, dusty surfaces. Experienced crews pour early in the morning in summer, dampen the base, plan for wind, and begin curing right away.

Joints

Cracks you plan for

All concrete shrinks as it dries and will crack somewhere. Control joints at planned spacing, closer on thinner slabs, give those cracks a straight place to form. Isolation joints at block walls, the house and pool coping let each piece move on its own.

How it works

Three steps. No cost to you.

Expert Pours is a referral service, not a contractor. Partner companies pay for referrals, so the request is free for you.

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Tell us what happened

Share your ZIP code and what you're dealing with.

02

We match a local pro

Your request goes to an independent, insured company serving your area.

03

They call you

Schedule an inspection and get a quote. You decide whether to hire them.

Service areas

Across Metro Las Vegas.

We take requests from property owners across the Las Vegas Valley. These are the communities we hear from most often, each with its own mix of housing age, soil, HOA rules and a different city or county permit office.

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How it works

How a concrete mixer truck delivers a pour

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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 Las Vegas Valley, and they contact you directly.

Do concrete contractors need a license in Nevada?

Generally yes. The Nevada State Contractors Board says contractors must be licensed before bidding, offering or negotiating a price, and concrete contracting has its own C-5 classification. Each license has a monetary limit. The Board's Residential Recovery Fund isn't available to homeowners who hire unlicensed contractors, so look up any contractor on the Board's website.

Who issues permits for driveway aprons and sidewalks?

It depends on your address. The cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Boulder City handle work in their right-of-way. Unincorporated towns such as Spring Valley, Enterprise, Paradise and Summerlin South are under Clark County, whose Public Works department issues encroachment permits. If your street is a state highway, the Nevada Department of Transportation may be involved.

What's the best time of year to pour concrete in Las Vegas?

Spring and fall are easiest on fresh concrete. Summer pours are common but usually start around sunrise with careful curing, and late-summer monsoon storms and wind can affect scheduling. Winter is mild, but fresh concrete still needs protection on freezing nights.

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