Concrete Porches and Entry Slabs in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Driveways, Patios and Flatwork

Concrete Porches and Entry Slabs

Front porch and entry slabs poured level and sloped to shed water, with clean edges and finishes that match your home.

The front porch is where a home says hello. A concrete porch slab is also a structural piece that connects to the house, supports posts and steps and has to stay put as the soil moves. When it settles, it pulls away from the wall, tilts toward the door and lets water run toward the house instead of away. Many Nashville homes have porch slabs that have sunk, cracked or been patched so many times that they need to be rebuilt.

We evaluate the existing slab and the soil, then recommend a repair or a rebuild. For a new porch we dig footings where they are needed, compact a stone base and place forms to the correct height and slope. Steel ties the slab together, and anchors can be placed for posts and railings. We finish the surface to match your style, plain, stamped, colored or textured, and tool the edges neatly where the porch meets steps and walks.

Slope toward the yard

A slight pitch away from the door carries rain and snowmelt away from your entry and your foundation.

Tied to the house properly

Flashing details and flexible joints keep water out and allow movement at the wall.

Posts and rails planned

Anchors and sleeves are set during the pour, so columns and railings attach securely.

Matching finish

Colors and textures are chosen to suit your brick, siding and walks.

What is included

  • Evaluation of the existing slab
  • Demolition if rebuilding
  • Footings, base and forms
  • Steel, anchors and pour
  • Finish and curing
  • Final inspection and care guide
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: front entry steps with solid new steps with clean edges and a handrailBefore: front entry steps with crumbling, cracked steps with a loose railBeforeAfter
Crumbling steps rebuilt. From crumbling, cracked steps with a loose rail to solid new steps with clean edges and a handrail.
Why it works

What you get with Porches and Entry Slabs

Curb appeal

A strong entry.

Sheds water

Away from the door.

Solid footings

No sinking.

Post anchors

Set in the pour.

Matching finishes

Plain to stamped.

Neat details

Clean edges.

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Enter length, width and thickness to see cubic yards, bags and truck loads for a slab, with a waste allowance.

How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and schedule

    You tell us about your site and what you want, new concrete, a repair or a refresh, and we set a visit that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Visit and measure

    We walk the property, measure the area, check drainage, soil and access, look at any old concrete and take photos of anything of note.

  3. 03

    Plan and explain

    We explain your options for thickness, steel, finishes and colors, sketch the layout and give you a written scope with clear timing and pricing.

  4. 04

    Prepare the site

    We arrange for underground utilities to be located, protect the house, lawn and landscaping, remove old concrete if needed and compact a stone base.

  5. 05

    Form and pour

    We set forms and steel, check heights and slopes, place and finish the concrete and cut joints, with the crew on site from the first truck to the last pass.

  6. 06

    Cure and care

    We protect the concrete as it cures, clean up the site, walk you through when to use it and seal it, and set a reminder for your next check.

Questions

Porches and Entry Slabs FAQ

Why is my porch sinking?

Poor base, washed-out soil or missing footings are common causes. Leveling or rebuilding can fix it.

Can a porch slab be raised?

Often yes, with concrete leveling, if the slab itself is in good shape.

Can you add a covered porch?

We pour the slab and footings and coordinate with your builder for the roof and columns.

Can I stamp a porch?

Yes, with a textured sealer for traction when wet.

How long does a porch take?

Many are poured in a day after a day or two of preparation, with curing time after.

Next step

Get your free Porches and Entry Slabs estimate.

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