A careful look at soil, drainage, access and layout before concrete is ordered, so surprises are found on paper and not in the truck.
Most concrete problems begin before the concrete arrives. Soft soil, hidden roots, a downspout that dumps onto the future slab, utilities nobody marked and a truck that cannot reach the site all lead to cracks, extra costs or an unhappy delay. A site evaluation finds these things first. For a Nashville lot with clay, a slope or fill, the evaluation is a small cost compared with the price of redoing a slab.
We walk the site with you and look at drainage, soil firmness, grades, trees, utilities, access for trucks and pumps and the condition of nearby structures. We probe soft spots, note where water collects and check heights at the house. You receive a written summary of what we found, the risks and the steps we recommend, such as extra stone, a different slope, a drain or a different layout. If the project needs an engineer or a soil test, we say so plainly.
We probe the ground and watch how water moves so the base and slope are right.
Gates, wires, trees and slopes can block delivery, and we plan around them.
We mark where utilities and nearby buildings affect layout and digging.
You receive a clear summary of what we found and what we recommend.
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BeforeAfterFirm or soft.
Where water goes.
Trucks and pumps.
Before digging.
Heights and slopes.
Risks and steps.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Site situationNew Construction LotsA new build needs concrete poured in the right order. Here is how to plan footings, slabs, drives…Learn more 
Site situationRed Clay and Poor SoilRed clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry. Here is how a good base keeps concrete from…Learn more 
Site situationSloped and Hilly LotsHills mean steep drives, walls and runoff. Here is how to plan concrete that stays put and drains…Learn more Answer five questions about your slab, your site and your goals to see whether you need repair, lifting, resurfacing or replacement.
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.
We walk the property, measure the area, check drainage, soil and access, look at any old concrete and take photos of anything of note.
We explain your options for thickness, steel, finishes and colors, sketch the layout and give you a written scope with clear timing and pricing.
We arrange for underground utilities to be located, protect the house, lawn and landscaping, remove old concrete if needed and compact a stone base.
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.
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.
It catches soil, drainage and access problems that cause cracks and delays.
We check firmness and drainage. For structural work, a soil test or an engineer may be needed, and we say so.
Often an hour, longer for large properties.
It is part of our free estimate visit for most residential projects.
We explain options, costs and the effect on the schedule before any work starts.
Concrete FoundationsPoured concrete foundations for homes, additions and outbuildings, built level and square on soil that has been checked…Explore 
Concrete FootingsProperly sized and reinforced footings for houses, additions, decks, porches and walls, poured on firm soil to the…Explore 
Permits and HOA GuidanceHelp with the paperwork around concrete: permits, setbacks, drainage rules and association approvals, explained plainly.Explore 
Free EstimatesA free on-site visit with measurements, honest options and a written scope for any concrete project, with no…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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