Exterior & Repairs · Twin Cities & Anoka County

Concrete Contractor in Minneapolis, MN

We pour and replace concrete driveways, walks, patios, steps and slabs across Minneapolis, the Twin Cities and Anoka County. Every job starts with the base, the drainage and the frost conditions underneath, because that's where Minnesota concrete usually fails.

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Concrete contractor for driveways, patios, steps and slabs

We pour, replace and repair the concrete around your home: driveways, walks, patios, steps and slabs. We work for homeowners and property managers across Minneapolis, the Twin Cities and Anoka County.

Concrete driveways, sidewalks and walkways
Concrete patios and garage floors
Concrete slabs
Concrete steps and stoops
Concrete repair, crack repair and resurfacing
Foundation construction
Concrete footings
Masonry repairs
Retaining walls

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Flatwork

Concrete driveways, sidewalks and walkways
Patios and garage floors
Slabs for sheds, additions and equipment pads
Demolition and replacement of broken or heaved concrete
Crack repairs and resurfacing on slabs that are still sound

Steps and stoops. Concrete stairs and stoops settle, crack and pull away from the house over time. We repair or replace them and set them on footings deep enough to stay put.

Footings and new foundations. Concrete footings and foundation construction for additions, garages, porches and other new structures, set below the frost line.

Masonry and retaining walls. Repairs to block, brick and stone, including repointing mortar joints, and retaining walls built with drainage behind them so water pressure doesn't push them over.

Foundation repair and waterproofing. Cracked, leaking or moving basement walls have their own pages. See foundation repair for cracks and structural concerns, and basement waterproofing for wet basements and drainage.

How we work as your concrete contractor, from tear-out to cure

1

Site visit

We look at the damage and figure out why it happened, whether that's poor drainage, a weak base, frost heave or settlement.
2

Scope and estimate

The scope covers demolition, excavation, base preparation, reinforcement, finish and drainage changes.
3

Permit and utility locates

We pull a permit where the city requires one and have underground utilities marked before any digging.
4

Demolition and base prep

Old concrete comes out, and we grade and compact a granular base so the new slab has solid support and drains.
5

Forms and reinforcement

We set forms to the grade and slope the slab needs to shed water, then place reinforcement.
6

Pour and finish

We pour, finish and cut control joints so cracking happens in straight lines where we want it.
7

Curing and walkthrough

We go over curing and when you can walk and drive on it, and walk the finished work with you.

Good to know

What a concrete contractor plans for in Minnesota

Freeze-thaw cycles

Water gets into concrete, freezes and expands, over and over each winter. Outdoor concrete here should be air-entrained, which gives that water room to expand without breaking the surface apart.

Deicing salt

Salt speeds up surface scaling, especially on concrete less than a year old.

Frost depth

Footings for foundations, stoops and other frost-protected structures have to go below the frost line. In the Twin Cities metro that generally means at least 42 inches below grade. Your city's building department sets the exact requirement.

Pour season

Concrete can't go on frozen ground, and it has to be protected from freezing while it cures.

Frost heave

Slabs over poorly drained or poorly compacted base lift in winter and settle unevenly in spring. A good base and drainage prevent most of it.

Drainage and downspouts

Slabs should slope away from the house, and downspouts shouldn't empty onto driveways and walks where water can freeze and undermine the base.

Concrete contractor questions

Should I repair or replace my driveway?

Surface scaling and minor cracks on a slab that's still level can often be repaired or resurfaced. Slabs that have heaved, sunk or broken into pieces usually need to come out and go back in over a properly compacted base. We'll tell you which one your driveway needs after we see it.

When is the best time to pour concrete in Minnesota?

Late spring through fall is the usual season. Concrete can't go on frozen ground, and fresh concrete has to be kept from freezing while it cures. Cold-weather pours are possible with blankets and other protection, but most flatwork gets scheduled for warmer months.

How should I care for new concrete in winter?

Skip deicing salt on new concrete during its first winter, since salt and freeze-thaw cycles cause surface scaling. Use sand for traction instead. Keep downspouts and snow piles from draining onto the slab.

Why do concrete steps pull away from the house?

Usually because they were set on shallow footings or poorly compacted fill. Frost lifts them in winter and they settle back unevenly in spring. Replacement steps should sit on footings below the frost line so they move with the house, not the soil.

When do you need to pull up a sidewalk or patio?

Heaved or sunken sections that create trip edges, slabs that pond water against the house, and concrete broken into several pieces are usually worth replacing. Isolated cracks and surface wear on an otherwise level slab can often be repaired instead.

Concrete Contractor across the Twin Cities

Based in East Bethel, working across the north metro and the Twin Cities. Not sure we cover your town? Call or send the form and we'll tell you.

Anoka County: East Bethel · Blaine · Coon Rapids · Anoka · Andover · Ham Lake · Ramsey · Fridley
Hennepin County: Minneapolis · Brooklyn Park · Maple Grove · Plymouth
Ramsey County: St. Paul
Sherburne County: Elk River

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Concrete Contractor in Minneapolis, MN

Concrete contractor for driveways, patios, steps and slabs

How we work as your concrete contractor, from tear-out to cure

Site visit

Scope and estimate

Permit and utility locates

Demolition and base prep

Forms and reinforcement

Pour and finish

Curing and walkthrough