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Concrete Contractor in Alpine, UT - Driveways and Patios Built on a Solid Base

Professional Orem Concrete Construction pours driveways, patios, walks, steps, retaining walls and foundations for homes in Alpine, UT. I come out to look at the job, and I work on site with our crew through the pour.

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Concrete work for Alpine homes

Alpine is mostly homes, and a lot of them sit on bigger lots than you'll find down in Orem, many set on a slope with a long driveway climbing up to the garage. Older houses with their first driveways and walks sit next to newer custom builds, much like what we see in Cedar Hills, and plenty of that older concrete has cracked, sunk or pulled away from the house by now. Most of the calls we get from here are homeowners who want one piece replaced without tearing up everything around it.

That's the job I like best, fitting new concrete to what's already there, and it's much the same on the foothill lots in Mapleton. Up here the slope shapes almost every job, because water runs downhill and finds the low edge of every slab.

What we pour in Alpine

What sloped Alpine lots ask of concrete

On a sloped lot, the two things that ruin a new slab are a weak base and water running the wrong way. The subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, has to be dug out and packed rather than raked level, or the concrete settles right along with the loose dirt under it, and we check where the water goes so the slab slopes away from your house instead of toward it. If your budget gets tight, I'd rather you cut back on a fancy finish than on the base, because the finish is what you see on day one but the base is what decides whether the slab is still flat years from now.

Alpine also has a rule worth knowing up front. The city requires a building permit for every structure, no matter how small, so before we put your job on the calendar we check with the city on what yours needs, and when a permit is needed we take care of the paperwork and the inspections. That check, how much old concrete has to come out and how much base work your ground needs are what move your schedule and your price.

Get a free estimate for your Alpine concrete project

Tell us what you'd like poured or replaced and how to reach you, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll set a time to come out, look at the job and give you a free estimate with no obligation.

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Alpine concrete questions

Do I need a permit to pour a concrete driveway or patio in Alpine, UT?

Possibly, because Alpine requires a building permit for every structure regardless of size, and its permit forms don't name driveways or patios, so the city is the one to ask. That's why we check with the city's building department on each job before we schedule it, and when a permit is needed we handle the paperwork and the inspections for you.

Does a concrete retaining wall need a permit in Alpine?

Very likely, since the city has a permit form just for retaining walls on top of the every-structure rule above. On a sloped lot the wall is often holding back a lot of soil, so we sort out the permit and the inspections before anyone starts digging.

Do I need city approval to cut into the street for a new driveway in Alpine?

Expect to go through the city first, because Alpine has a permit form for street cuts. If your new apron, the piece where the driveway meets the road, means cutting into the street, we find that out when we check with the city and plan the cut and its inspection into your schedule.

How do I request a building inspection in Alpine, UT?

You call the city at 801-756-0208 to request an inspection for permitted work. When we've taken care of the permit for your concrete job, we set up those inspections ourselves, so you won't need to make that call.

How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Alpine?

Your price comes from the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out, how much digging and base work the ground needs and the finish you choose, so I give you a real number after I've stood on your driveway. On sloped Alpine lots, extra base work, a retaining edge or a street cut can add to the job, while a plain broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives tires and shoes grip, costs less than stamped or colored concrete. Call (385) 476-8003 and I'll come take a look.

What causes concrete driveways to crack and sink in Alpine?

Usually it's the base and water problems above, plus control joints cut late or skipped and pours done in midday heat, which leaves a weak, dusty top. All concrete cracks some, so we cut control joints on time, shallow grooves that give the slab a straight line to crack along, add rebar, steel bars that hold the slab together, where it needs it, and pour when the day lets the concrete set properly. Before any of that, I work out why your old slab failed, because pouring over the same problem just gets you the same driveway back.

Planning concrete work in Alpine?

I'll come to your property, look at what's there now and give you a free estimate with no obligation.

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Other cities we serve

We work across Utah County from our base in Orem. Call (385) 476-8003 or use our contact form to ask about your city.