Concrete Contractors in Long Grove, IL

Long Grove is different from every other town we serve. According to Wikipedia, its building ordinances prohibit sidewalks, fences and residential street lights, all in service of what the village calls a country atmosphere. For concrete contractors working in Long Grove, that means no public sidewalk jobs, but plenty of driveways, patios and private paths on large properties.

A village that grew slowly

Long Grove incorporated in 1956 and had 640 residents in 1960. Growth came steadily rather than in a rush: 2,013 in 1980, 4,740 in 1990, 6,735 in 2000 and 8,366 in 2020, spread over about 12.6 square miles. The 2020 census counted 2,797 housing units with an average household size of 3.16. Population more than quadrupled between 1980 and 2020, so a large share of the village's driveways and patios are from that period.

Driveways set back from the road

On large lots, driveways tend to be long, and long concrete drives need:

• Good drainage along their whole length, so water sheds to the sides instead of running down the slab
• A base sized to the soil, deeper where the ground stays wet
• Planned joints and, often, staged pours
• Attention at the road, where plows pile salty snow on the apron

Some owners choose to replace just the part of an asphalt drive nearest the garage with concrete, since that is where turning tires do the most damage. That transition needs a clean edge and a solid base on both sides.

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Private walks instead of sidewalks

With public sidewalks prohibited, every path on a Long Grove property is private: a front walk from the drive to the door, a path to a patio or pool, steps down a slope. These are often the spots where concrete has heaved or settled over time. We replace them on a compacted base with a slight cross-pitch, and stamped or exposed aggregate finishes help them fit a natural setting.

Patios and outdoor spaces

Larger lots invite larger patios. Stamped concrete in a stone pattern is a common choice in a village built around rural character, because it reads as natural material. We size and pitch patios so water runs to the lawn, and we plan joints to hide in the pattern.

A historic bridge and a historic downtown

Wikipedia describes Long Grove as known for its historic downtown and its annual festivals in May, June and September. At the edge of downtown, the 1906 Robert Parker Coffin Bridge has an 8-foot-6-inch clearance and has been struck by vehicles dozens of times in recent years. It matters for deliveries: concrete trucks and equipment have to route around low clearances, so access to each property is planned before pour day.

Concrete garage slabs for outbuildings

Large lots leave room for detached garages, workshops and other outbuildings. We pour slabs for these with thickened edges under the walls, a vapor barrier where the building will be heated or used for storage, and anchor bolts set to the builder's layout. A good slab is the base for a building that stays square and dry. For a heated workshop, we can also add rigid insulation under the slab if you plan for it before the pour.

What we pour in Long Grove

• Concrete driveways, including long drives and partial conversions
• Concrete patios and stamped concrete
• Sidewalks & steps on private property
• Garage & shed slabs for detached garages and outbuildings
• Concrete repair & replacement

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