We tear out the old driveway, dig out and pack the base, and pour a new slab that sheds water away from the garage, for homeowners tired of cracks and sinking.
Concrete contractor in Maryland Heights, MO - slabs set to drain away from your house
D&R O'Fallon Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in O'Fallon, MO, and we build driveways, patios, steps, walks, slabs and footings in Maryland Heights, starting with the ground and drainage under each one.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Concrete work we do in Maryland Heights
Most calls here are to replace driveways, walks, patios and steps that have settled or cracked, and business owners call us for parking lots, slabs and footings.
A backyard patio set on a packed base and pitched away from the house, so rain runs off the slab instead of toward your foundation.
Stamped concrete is pressed with patterns that look like stone, brick or slate, for patios, walks and pool areas where you want texture without laying pavers.
Front walks and side paths poured to meet the steps and driveway evenly, for homeowners whose old walk has settled, cracked or turned into a trip hazard.
We break out a cracked or sunken garage floor and pour a new slab over a packed base, built to carry cars, storage and a workbench.
Colored, stained or exposed-aggregate finishes for patios, walks and entries, when you want more than a broom finish, the brushed grip texture on plain concrete.
Poured concrete walls that hold back a slope or terrace a yard, with drainage behind them so water doesn't build up and push the wall over.
Interior concrete floors for basements, shops and additions, poured level over a packed base, for owners who need a floor that's flat and solid underfoot.
The concrete around an in-ground pool, poured with a textured top for wet feet and pitched so splash water runs off instead of puddling.
Front and back steps formed with even risers and steel rebar inside to hold them together, for steps that have pulled away from the house or crumbled.
The concrete slab a house, addition or garage sits on, for builders and owners, poured over a subgrade we dig out and pack because it carries the building.
Footings and foundation walls for new homes, additions and garages, laid out and poured to plan for builders and property owners starting from bare ground.
Concrete parking lots and drive lanes for apartments, offices and businesses, built over a base sized for traffic and graded so water reaches the drains.
Footings are the concrete pads under decks, porches, additions and walls, dug and poured so the weight above them sits on firm ground.
Lifting a sunken slab or foundation back toward level, for homeowners with a settled porch, garage floor or room that's dropped away from the rest.
Saw cutting for doorways, utility trenches, patching and removal, when a section has to come out cleanly without cracking the concrete around it.
Why Maryland Heights homeowners start with us
Maryland Heights mixes neighborhoods of single-family homes with apartments and a lot of business property, so our calls here run from a cracked front walk to the parking lot behind an office building. Some of the yards we look at sit near Fee Fee Creek or back up to the Fee Fee Greenway trail along it. The work feels a lot like what we do in Hazelwood and Bridgeton, and we come over from O'Fallon for all of it.
A lot of the driveways and walks we replace here have been down for years, and when one has sunk, the trouble is usually the ground under it, not the concrete. That's why the base and the water get my first look, before anyone talks about finishes.
- Your estimate done in person by me
- A written estimate listing what's excluded
- Our own crew forms, pours and finishes
How we run a job in Maryland Heights
First, I come out
I come out, measure and watch where water runs across your yard, then write up the estimate with what's included and what isn't, like hauling away the old concrete.
What sets price and timing
Price turns on size, thickness, tear-out, base work and the finish you pick. Timing turns on the weather for the pour and curing, the wait while it hardens.
Laid out in order
I lay every job out in order before anything's poured, and our crew handles the forming, pouring and finishing, so no step gets rushed to make a date.
Base before finish
Nobody sees the base after the pour, so it's the first thing people want to cut. I'd trim the finish first, because the base decides whether the slab sinks.
- Old base dug out, not raked level
- Ground under the slab packed firm
- Water checked before grades are set
- Slabs pitched away from the house
- Rebar placed where the slab needs it
- Control joints cut on time
- Pours timed to miss midday heat
- Site cleaned up before we leave
- Licensed and insured
Most concrete trouble I see in Maryland Heights starts under the slab, so we spend our time on the base and the water before anyone picks a finish.
What signs mean your Maryland Heights concrete needs work?
Near the creek and anywhere water crosses a yard, small signs of settling or pooling usually point to the base or the drainage, and they're easier to fix early.
- Cracks that keep getting wider
- One section sitting lower than the next
- Water pooling on the slab after rain
- Patio sloping back toward the house
- Chipping or flaking on the surface
- A gap opening at the foundation
- Steps pulling away from the porch
- Weeds growing up through the cracks
D&R O'Fallon Concrete for Maryland Heights
Call (636) 614-2331, email us or use the form to ask for a free on-site quote on your driveway, patio or slab. Expect a reply within 1 business day.
- Phone
- (636) 614-2331
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
- Location
- O'Fallon, MO 63366
Maryland Heights concrete questions
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Maryland Heights?
The price comes from the size, the thickness, whether the old driveway has to be torn out and hauled away, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you choose. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored concrete, and tight access for the trucks adds time. I come out and give you a free written estimate with no obligation, showing what's included and what isn't.
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway in Maryland Heights?
That depends on the job and the rules for your address, and those differ from one city to the next. Before we schedule, we check with the offices that cover your address. When a permit is needed, we handle the paperwork and line up the inspections, so you're not chasing them yourself.
How long does a new concrete driveway take before I can drive on it?
You can usually walk on a new slab after a few days, but driving on it takes longer, because concrete keeps gaining strength while it cures. Parking on it too soon can crack a slab that looked fine the day before. When we schedule your pour, I'll walk you through when you can use it again and where your cars can go in the meantime.
What causes concrete driveways and patios to crack and sink?
Most cracking and sinking starts under the slab, with a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, or water that runs underneath and washes the ground out. Pouring in midday heat can leave a weak, dusty top. Skipping control joints, the cuts that give a slab a straight place to crack, lets it crack wherever it wants. We plan for all of that before we pour.
What does FEMA count as a high flood risk area?
FEMA counts any place with a 1% or higher chance of a flood each year as high risk. Over a 30-year mortgage, that works out to at least a one-in-four chance of flooding. It's a national definition, so it applies in Maryland Heights the same as anywhere else. If your lot falls in one, I want to know before we set grades and plan where water leaves the slab.
How do I find the flood map for my address in Maryland Heights?
Start with FEMA's flood map page and its Flood Map Service Center, the official place for flood hazard maps made under the National Flood Insurance Program, including your community's flood map. It's worth a look before your estimate. If your lot shows up in a high-risk area, tell me when I come out and we'll plan the drainage around it.
Who sets the rules for the Fee Fee Greenway in Maryland Heights?
Two parks departments do. The Maryland Heights Parks Department manages the stretch from Aquaport to Rule Avenue. The St. Louis County Parks Department manages it from Rule Avenue to the Marine Avenue parking lot. Each sets the rules for using the trail, parking and hours. If your yard backs up to the trail, we plan the work from your side of the property.
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Start your Maryland Heights quote with D&R O'Fallon Concrete
Call (636) 614-2331 or use our form for a free on-site quote, and expect a reply within 1 business day.