Concrete Contractors in Deerfield, IL

Deerfield filled up early. Wikipedia notes that by 1917 all of the original farms had become residential areas or golf courses, and the population jumped from 3,288 in 1950 to 11,786 in 1960 before leveling off near 19,000. As concrete contractors serving Deerfield, nearly all our work here is replacement and improvement, not new construction on open land.

What a built-out village needs

Wikipedia reports that by 1987, 43.5% of Deerfield's land was single-family housing and little was left for new residential development. With 7,436 housing units on about 5.5 square miles, houses get remodeled, expanded or rebuilt instead, and concrete is replaced along the way. Common Deerfield projects:

• Driveway replacement after a remodel or addition
• New front walks and steps to match a renovated entry
• Patio replacement with a larger, stamped or decorative slab
• Garage floor replacement in older attached and detached garages

The 1950s slab problem

Deerfield's biggest population jump came in the 1950s. Concrete from that era can be thin, sit on little stone, and lack entrained air. After seventy winters, typical problems include surface scaling, settled sections and wide cracks. On these slabs we usually recommend full replacement rather than patching, because the base underneath has often failed. We dig out, compact a gravel base, and pour air-entrained concrete with joints cut at proper spacing.

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Larger households, busier driveways

The 2020 census showed an average household size of 3.02. More people often means more cars, and many Deerfield owners ask about widening a driveway or adding a parking pad. We dowel new concrete into the existing slab so the two act together, and we check village rules on width and coverage before designing.

Rivers that shaped the area

Wikipedia names the Des Plaines River and the Chicago River as waterways that helped the area grow, and the Des Plaines River Trail passes nearby. On individual lots, good drainage is the concern. Every patio and walk we pour slopes away from the house, and we look at downspout discharge before we form.

Finishes that suit the house

When a house has been updated inside and out, plain gray concrete can look out of place next to new stone or siding. Stamped concrete, exposed aggregate and colored concrete are all options. We bring samples and talk through how each one wears.

Front entries and steps

Front steps are the first concrete a visitor touches. Older Deerfield stoops are often uneven, with risers of different heights that catch toes. When we rebuild steps, we keep risers consistent, make treads deep enough for a full foot, slope landings slightly so water runs off, and plan for a handrail if the step count calls for one.

Working with remodelers

When a house is being renovated, we coordinate with the general contractor or the homeowner on timing. Concrete usually goes in near the end, after roofing, siding and heavy deliveries are done, so new slabs are not cracked by dumpsters or lifts. We can also pour a temporary pad or leave a section unpoured until the heavy work is finished. That way the finished concrete is the last thing to go in and the first thing guests see, not something that has already been cracked by the project.

What we offer

• Concrete driveways and widenings
• Sidewalks & steps for renovated entries
• Concrete patios and stamped concrete
• Garage & shed slabs
• Concrete repair & replacement for 1950s concrete

We confirm permit needs with the Village of Deerfield. Call (224) 494-2266 for a free estimate.