A new concrete driveway, from tearing out the old cracked one to packing the base and pouring, for homes with heaved or sinking drives.
Concrete contractor in Saint Charles, MO - slabs built for freeze and thaw
D&R O'Fallon Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in O'Fallon, MO. We build driveways, patios, steps, walks, slabs and footings for homes and properties across Saint Charles, from the older streets near the river to newer subdivisions.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Concrete work we do in Saint Charles
Most calls here are for driveways, steps and walks that have cracked or heaved on older homes, and for new patios and slabs on newer lots farther from the river.
A concrete patio poured off the back of the house and sloped so rain runs out to the yard instead of toward your foundation.
Stamped concrete pressed with a pattern like brick or stone, a good fit for patios and walks on older homes where plain gray looks out of place.
Walks from your driveway to the door, replaced when sections have heaved or tipped and turned into something people trip on.
A new garage slab for a floor that's cracked, stained or sunk, poured over a freshly packed base so it carries the weight of your cars.
Colored, stained or textured concrete for homeowners who want a patio, walk or entry that suits the house instead of a plain gray slab.
Poured concrete walls that hold back soil on sloped yards and along drives, with drainage behind them so water doesn't build up and push.
Interior concrete floors for basements, shops and additions, poured level over a packed base and finished smooth for whatever goes on top.
Concrete decks around in-ground pools, finished with a texture for grip when feet are wet and sloped so splash water drains off.
Front and back concrete steps rebuilt when the old ones have cracked, settled or pulled away from the house, set on footings that reach solid ground.
Slab foundations for new homes, additions and garages, with the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, prepared and checked before we pour.
Poured foundations for builders and property owners putting up new homes, additions or outbuildings, laid out and formed in order before the trucks arrive.
Concrete parking lots and wide drives for businesses and multi-unit properties, with rebar, the steel inside that holds the slab together, and grading so water drains off.
Concrete footings for decks, porches, additions and walls, dug and poured to the depth the job and the city's code call for.
Raising and leveling settled slabs and foundations for homeowners seeing sloped floors, sticking doors or a step that has dropped away from the porch.
Saw cutting for new doorways, utility trenches and damaged sections, so we take out only what has to go and leave clean, straight edges.
Why Saint Charles homeowners call us for concrete
Saint Charles runs from older houses near Main Street and the Missouri River out to newer subdivisions with two-car driveways and backyard patios. On the older streets we usually find narrow drives and tired steps. Farther out it's more often a cracked driveway or a patio that's settled. We're a concrete contractor in O'Fallon, MO, a short drive west, and we do the same work in St. Peters and across the river in Chesterfield.
The price here moves with the size and thickness of the slab, how much old concrete comes out and gets hauled away, how easy the spot is to reach and the finish you pick. The schedule moves with the weather, the cure and any city approval needed first, and your written estimate lists what's included and what isn't. Under all of it is the ground, and this close to the river, where the water runs shapes the base and the slope of nearly every slab we pour here.
- I do the estimate on site myself
- Written quote listing what's included
- We handle permits when one's needed
How we handle a Saint Charles job
I see it first
I come out, look at the old slab, the ground and where the water runs, and write the estimate myself so you know what you're paying for.
Laid out in order
Before anything is poured I lay the job out first, next and last, so you know when tear-out happens, when we pour and when you get your driveway back.
Rules checked first
Rules differ from one city to the next, so we check what covers your address before we schedule, and handle the paperwork and inspections when a permit is needed.
Our crew pours
Our crew handles the forming, pouring and finishing, and nobody starts on the finish until the base and drainage underneath it are right.
- Base dug out and packed, not raked
- Slope checked so water runs away
- Forms set and checked before the pour
- Pours timed around the midday heat
- Control joints cut on time
- Cure time kept before you use it
- Questions answered before you sign
- Site cleaned up when we leave
If the budget's tight, cut the finish, not the base. You see the finish every day, but the base decides whether the slab stays where we put it.
Does your Saint Charles concrete need a look?
Freezing winters and wet ground are hard on slabs here, so small problems tend to grow. If you see any of these, it's worth having someone look before next winter.
- Cracks that get wider each year
- One section higher than the next
- Water pooling against the house
- Flaking or chipping on the surface
- Driveway sinking near the garage
- Steps pulling away from the house
- Gap opening along the foundation
- Stones showing through a worn top
Our office serving Saint Charles
Call (636) 614-2331 or use the form to tell us about your Saint Charles job and ask for a free on-site estimate. We reply within one business day.
- Phone
- (636) 614-2331
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
- Location
- O'Fallon, MO 63366
Questions from Saint Charles homeowners
Do I need a permit to replace a concrete driveway in St. Charles, MO?
You need one from the city for any part that touches the public sidewalk, the street or utilities, and a dumpster or crane set in the street needs its own right-of-way permit. Homes in a historic district or the floodplain can need approval on top of that. We check before we schedule and handle the paperwork, or you can call the Community Development Department at 636.949.3222.
Does a new patio or driveway in a St. Charles historic district need approval?
Plan on asking first, because in the city's historic districts the Landmarks Board must approve exterior changes, demolition and new construction before work starts. Some maintenance work may not need approval, and the city's planning staff at 636-949-3228 can tell you which. We build that review into the schedule before we set a pour date.
How do I find out if my St. Charles home is in the floodplain?
Ask a flood zone determination company, your insurance provider or a registered Missouri land surveyor, because the city says only they can make that call. If you are in it, work there can need a Floodplain Development Permit, and a new or substantially improved house has to have its lowest floor, basement included, at or above the 100-year flood level, certified by a Missouri-registered engineer, architect or surveyor.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in St. Charles, MO?
Your price is set by the slab's size and thickness, how much old concrete comes out, how hard the spot is to reach, how much base work the ground needs and the finish. A broom finish, the light texture swept in for grip, costs less than stamped or colored work. I measure on site and give you a free written estimate that lists what's included, like hauling the old slab away.
How long before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
You can walk on it well before you can drive on it, because concrete keeps getting stronger for days after the pour while it cures. Summer heat and cold snaps both change that timing, so I give you the walk-on and drive-on dates when we set the pour, and we plan the tear-out around how long you can manage without the driveway.
What causes concrete driveways and patios to crack in Saint Charles?
Most cracks start with a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, water that freezes in the top, or control joints cut late or skipped. Control joints are shallow lines cut into the slab so it cracks along them instead of across the middle. We pack the base, pitch the slab away from the house and cut the joints on time, which is the best way we know to keep a new slab from cracking like the old one.
Does a concrete contractor need a business license to work in St. Charles?
Yes, the city requires a business license from anyone doing business there, including contractors based in other cities and even ones working there only briefly. It's a fair question to ask anyone you're thinking of hiring. We're licensed and insured, and I'm glad to go over it when I come out for the estimate.
Other cities we work in
Pick another city below to see what we do there, and if yours isn't listed, call (636) 614-2331 and ask, because this list isn't everywhere we go.
Start your Saint Charles quote with D&R
Send the form or call, and expect a reply within one business day to set up your free on-site estimate.