Concrete contractor in Waterbury, VT - driveways, patios and steps done in order

South Burlington Concrete builds concrete driveways, patios, steps, garage floors and foundations for homeowners and property owners in Waterbury, VT. I walk each job myself, and our crew does the digging, base work, pouring and finishing.

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Why Waterbury homeowners replace a driveway or patio

Most calls start with something you can see. A driveway has sunk at one edge, a patio holds water after rain, or the front steps have cracked and started to chip. Usually the cause is underneath, in a base that was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, so the slab settled right along with the dirt.

That's why I plan the base before the finish. The subgrade, the packed ground a slab sits on, is hidden by the end of day one, and it's often the first thing people want to trim from a budget. I won't trim it, because no surface finish can hold up a slab that's sinking.

Where a yard slopes toward the house, we look at where the water runs before we set any forms, so the new slab carries it away. The same care goes into concrete steps, where a rise that's off by a little is the one you notice every time you walk out the door.

Concrete work we do in Waterbury

How a job runs in Waterbury

Call or send the form
Call (802) 307-1329 or send the form with a few lines about the job, and we'll get back to you by phone or email, whichever way you reached us.
I walk the site with you
I come out myself, walk the site with you, take measurements and answer your questions, then send a written estimate that lists the work and materials.
Permit, pour date and the work
We help file what the Zoning Administrator needs and pour once any permit's appeal period has passed and the weather suits. Our crew lead runs the job while I check in.

What shapes a concrete job in Waterbury

Before we set a date in Waterbury, we check with the Town of Waterbury about what your project needs, because its Zoning Administrator issues zoning permits for all land development, including building, enlarging or moving a structure. If your lot falls in the downtown design review, ridgeline and steep slope, or flood hazard overlay, there's a separate application, so we sort that out early.

Downtown flooded during Tropical Storm Irene, so where a house sits low or a yard slopes toward it, we check where the water runs before any forms go in. The price mostly moves with the size and thickness of the slab, how much digging and base work the ground needs, and the finish you choose, while the schedule turns on the permit and the weather.

We're based in South Burlington and do the same work in Williston, Jericho and Fairfax. Please ask for an estimate, and I'll send one in writing that lists the work and materials for your job.

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Tell us about your Waterbury project

Tell us about the slab, steps or wall you have in mind. We'll reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.

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What Waterbury homeowners ask us to pour

New driveways on a dug-out, packed base
Patios graded so water runs away from the house
Front steps with even, comfortable rises
Garage floors that are smooth and easy to sweep
Footings and slabs for garages and additions
Retaining walls where a yard slopes

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Why Waterbury homeowners call South Burlington Concrete

I spent years running the schedule for a busy building company before I worked on the crews myself, so the weather, the cure and the paperwork are lined up before the truck shows up. The cure is the wait while concrete gains strength, and if conditions aren't right on pour day, I'd rather move the date than rush it.

I don't think you should have to chase a contractor for an answer. We're licensed and insured, I write every estimate myself, and our crew lead runs the work on site. Satisfaction guaranteed. To get started, please call (802) 307-1329 or send the form.

Waterbury concrete questions

Do I need a zoning permit for a concrete slab in Waterbury, VT?

Ask the Zoning Administrator first, because Waterbury requires a zoning permit for all land development, which covers building, enlarging or moving any structure. An alteration that keeps a building's dimensions, location and use needs no zoning permit. Waterbury's zoning permit page has the details, and we check your project before setting a date.

Do I need a zoning permit for a shed or fence in Waterbury?

Not always. Under Waterbury's rules, fences or walls 6 feet or less in a side or rear yard need no zoning permit, and in a front yard the limit is 4 feet with corner views kept clear. Sheds up to 80 square feet and 8 feet tall are exempt outside the front yard if they sit at least 10 feet from property lines.

Does a concrete contractor in Vermont need to register with the state?

Yes, for larger residential jobs. Vermont law requires a contractor to register with the Office of Professional Regulation before contracting with a homeowner for residential construction worth more than $10,000.00, labor and materials included. Above that amount, the law also requires a signed written contract before a deposit is taken or work starts.

Who answers zoning permit questions in Waterbury, VT?

Waterbury's Zoning Administrator does, at 802-244-1012. One and two family homes and accessory buildings like a garage skip the Development Review Board's site plan review, but they still need a permit from the Zoning Administrator. When you hire us, we make that call and help you prepare and file what's required.

Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one?

Concrete can still crack, but control joints, the grooves we cut across a slab, give it a planned place to do so, and cutting them on time keeps cracks out of spots nobody chose. Most of the rest comes down to the base, so we dig it out and pack it rather than rake it level.