Concrete driveway building
We tear out the old driveway, dig to firm ground and pack a new base, then cut control joints, grooves that decide where the slab cracks instead of leaving it to chance.
Concrete Contractor in Arlington, MA - Driveways and Steps Built to Stay Put
K&R Somerville Concrete Construction is a concrete contractor working in Arlington, MA. We build and replace driveways, steps, patios, walkways and foundations, and I come out myself to look at your job before anything gets planned.
How we approach concrete work in Arlington
We're based in Somerville, and Arlington is one of the cities around it where we pour driveways, steps and patios. The calls from here usually start with something you can see, like a driveway that's sunk along one edge, front steps pulling away from the house or water sitting on the patio after rain. On older houses the cause is usually underneath. The base was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, or the slab was poured falling toward the house.
What moves the price here is how much old concrete has to come out, how deep we dig to reach firm ground, how close the truck can get to your yard and the finish you choose. The schedule turns on the permit check and on curing, the wait while new concrete hardens before you can use it. I measure on site and send the estimate, so you'll have your own numbers before you decide anything.
Before we settle the plan, we check with Arlington's Inspectional Services Department, the office that enforces the state building code there. We do the same on jobs next door in Belmont, Medford and Winchester.
I'm on your job start to finish
I come out to look at your property myself and stay on the job through the work, so the person who planned it is the one watching the pour.
We dig the base out
We dig down and pack the subgrade, the soil and stone your slab sits on, because a base that's only raked level settles and pulls the new concrete down with it.
Water runs away from the house
Before we set forms, we check where rain runs on your lot, so the new slab carries water toward the yard or street and not back against your foundation.
Concrete services for Arlington homes
Concrete patio construction
Patios on small yards usually sit right against the house, so we slope them to carry rain away and sweep on a broom finish, a light texture that grips when wet.
Stamped concrete services
This gives a patio or walk the look of stone or brick, and we press the pattern while the surface is still soft, so timing on pour day matters most.
Concrete sidewalk building
We replace front walks that have tipped or sunk into trip edges, matching the height of your steps and the walk at the street so the joins sit flush and water runs off.
Garage floor concrete
Garage floors behind older houses are often cracked and pitched the wrong way, so we break out the slab, rebuild the base and pour a new floor that drains toward the door.
Decorative concrete
We add color, exposed stone and borders to walks, patios and steps, and we go over samples with you on site, because the look can't change once it's poured.
Concrete retaining walls
On sloped yards we set the wall on a proper footing and give water behind it a way out, because trapped water is what pushes a wall over.
Concrete floor installation
We pour interior slabs for basements, additions and outbuildings, with rebar, steel bars that keep cracks from spreading, and a level finish ready for the flooring that goes on top.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck has to drain away from the water and stay safe underfoot, so we slope the slab off the pool edge and pick a textured finish that's easy on bare feet.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps that pull away from the porch or sink at one end were often set without a proper footing, so we pour one and form every step the same height.
Slab foundation building
For garages, additions and sheds we dig out and pack the base, then pour a slab sized for what will stand on it, with the edges thickened where the walls carry weight.
Foundation installation
We form and pour foundation walls for additions and new structures, and on tight lots we plan the digging and where the truck parks before day one, so neighbors aren't boxed in.
Concrete parking lot building
For small landlords with a shared lot or a multi-car pad, we pour thicker sections where cars turn and set the slope so water drains instead of sitting in low spots.
Concrete footings
Under decks, porches, steps and additions, we dig to the depth the plans call for and pour on firm ground, because footings on loose fill let everything above them sink.
Foundation raising
When a corner of the house or a slab has settled, I look at what's underneath first, because lifting it back without fixing the cause usually means it sinks again.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut openings, trenches and clean edges in existing slabs, so a partial repair or a new drain line doesn't mean tearing out the whole driveway or floor.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Arlington job
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out, measure, talk the job through with you and then send the estimate, free and with no pressure to book.
You see the plan before the pour
We go over the base, the slope and where the joints go before anything is poured, because concrete is hard to undo and you should know what you're paying for.
Base first, finish second
If the budget is tight, I'd rather pour a plain broom finish on a good base than a fancy surface on a poor one, because the surface only lasts as long as what's under it.
Insured, and tidy when we leave
We're fully licensed and insured. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job, and we leave the site cleaner than we found it, with your neighbors still on good terms with you.
Arlington concrete questions we hear most
These are the questions Arlington homeowners usually ask before a driveway, patio or steps job, answered the way I'd answer them on site.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Arlington, MA?
Your price comes down to the size of the driveway, how much old concrete has to come out, how much base work it needs, how close the truck can get and the finish. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored work, and the base is the last place I'd cut. I measure on site and the estimate gives you the figure for your driveway.
How long will I be without my driveway after new concrete is poured?
You can walk on new concrete well before you can drive on it, because it keeps curing and gaining strength for days after the pour. Tear-out and base work come first and add their own time. I'll tell you the wait for your job at the estimate so you can plan where to park in the meantime.
Will my new concrete patio crack like the old one?
It can still crack, but we cut control joints so any crack follows a line we picked instead of a random one. Most cracked slabs we tear out failed from below, from a base that settled or water running underneath, so that's where we spend the time. We also pour early in the day, since a slab rushed through midday heat can end up weak and dusty on top.
Do I need a permit for concrete work in Arlington, MA?
That's something we check with Arlington's Inspectional Services Department early on every job, before we settle the plan. Arlington Online Permitting is where building, demolition and dumpster permits are applied for, among others. When the paperwork is ours to file, we file it and keep it moving, and when it's yours, we tell you what to bring.
How can I see past building permits for my house in Arlington?
Arlington has a page where you can view building permits by property address. It's worth a look before an estimate, since it shows what's been permitted on your house before, and I'm glad to go over anything you find there when I come out to see the job.
Concrete work in the cities we serve
These are the cities with their own page on our site, not the only places we work. If you don't see yours, call or send the form and ask.
Call us about your Arlington concrete job
Our hours run until 11 PM on weeknights and through the weekend, so call (617) 284-0921 or send the form when it suits you.