Concrete Contractors in Chesapeake, VA

Finding the right concrete contractors in Chesapeake starts with knowing which part of the city you live in, because few places in Hampton Roads cover so much ground. Chesapeake spans 338 square miles of land, second only to Suffolk in Virginia, and counted 249,422 people in 2020. It was formed in 1963 when the independent city of South Norfolk merged with what was left of Norfolk County. That merger stitched together a 1920s railroad town, crossroads villages like Great Bridge and Deep Creek, and miles of farmland that later became subdivisions.

Growth that came in waves

The census numbers show how fast the flatwork went in. Chesapeake had 114,486 residents in 1980, 151,976 in 1990 and 199,184 in 2000, growth of more than 30 percent in each of those decades. Wikipedia notes the city grew significantly from the late 1980s into the 1990s. Driveways and patios from those years have now been in the ground for 25 to 35 years, long enough for cracked aprons, settled garage panels and patios that tilt toward the house.

Newer homes bring a different set of requests: widening a driveway for a third car, adding a patio to a bare backyard, or pouring a pad for a shed or a hot tub. We handle both kinds of work.

Low, flat and wet

Chesapeake sits at about 16 feet of elevation, and a large part of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge lies within the city. The land is flat and the water table is often close to the surface, so water does not always drain away on its own. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. On every job we set grade so a slab sheds water toward the street or a drainage swale, keep downspouts from emptying onto the slab edge, and build a compacted stone base so the concrete is not sitting on wet, soft soil.

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Different parts of the city, different needs

South Norfolk. The oldest part of the city became a town in 1919 and an independent city a few years later. Its older homes tend to need front walks, stoops and narrow driveways replaced with care for tight lot lines.

Great Bridge and Western Branch. These grew quickly from the late 1980s on. Most work here is driveway replacement, patio additions and stamped concrete.

Deep Creek, Hickory and the south. Larger lots and more rural ground mean longer driveways, outbuilding slabs and equipment pads.

What we build in Chesapeake

• Driveways: tear-outs, replacements, widening and new aprons
• Patios: broom-finish and decorative patios graded away from the house
• Stamped concrete: patterned patios, walks and pool decks
• Sidewalks and steps: front walks, side paths and porch steps
• Garage and shed slabs: garages, sheds, workshops and pole barn floors
• Repair and replacement: sunken panels, trip hazards and cracked sections

Hot summers, mild winters

July brings an average high of 88.7 degrees and January an average low of 30.3. That means our main concern is curing in the heat, not protecting against deep freezes. We pour early in the day during summer, keep the surface from flashing off and use a proper cure so the slab reaches its strength. Many Chesapeake subdivisions have HOA rules on driveway width and finish, so share yours with us and we will design to them. Call (757) 520-4973 to book a visit anywhere in Chesapeake.