Concrete Contractors in Hickory, VA

Homeowners in Hickory looking for concrete contractors often need more than a standard suburban driveway. Hickory is an unincorporated community in the southern part of Chesapeake, right next to the North Carolina line. Wikipedia says it began as a rural area largely surrounded by farmland, and development has since brought suburban neighborhoods. That mix shapes the work: long rural driveways and outbuilding slabs on one road, new-construction patios and walks in a subdivision on the next. We pour driveways, patios, stamped concrete, walks and steps, shop and shed slabs, and we repair concrete that has cracked or settled.

Farm lots and heavy loads

On larger Hickory properties, concrete has to carry more than a car. A driveway that sees delivery trucks, a horse trailer or farm equipment needs a thicker slab and a stronger base. Pole barn and shop floors need thickened edges and proper joint spacing so they do not crack under a lift or a loaded trailer. When you call, tell us what will use the slab, and we size the job to that load instead of to a passenger car.

New neighborhoods filling in

As farmland has turned into subdivisions, many Hickory homes are new or nearly new. Builders often leave a small patio or none at all, and the original driveway may be narrower than the family needs. Common requests include patio additions, driveway widening, walks to a side gate and slabs for sheds. Newer neighborhoods may also have HOA rules, so send those ahead and we will design within them.

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Flat, wet ground

Chesapeake is low and flat, at about 16 feet of elevation, and the southern part of the city borders large areas of undeveloped forest and wetland, including the Great Dismal Swamp refuge to the west. Fields and lots here can stay wet after rain. A slab poured on soft ground will settle, and one poured flat will hold water. We dig out weak soil, build a compacted stone base and set pitch so water moves off the concrete and toward a ditch or swale.

What we build in Hickory

• Driveways: long rural drives, new-construction driveways and widening
• Patios: patio additions and backyard slabs for new homes
• Stamped concrete: decorative patios, walks and pool decks
• Sidewalks and steps: front walks, side paths and entry steps
• Garage and shed slabs: pole barns, shops, detached garages and equipment pads
• Repair and replacement: settled sections and cracked panels

Planning a rural pour

On country lots, access matters. Concrete trucks are heavy, and a wet field can rut badly. We look at the route the truck will take and may recommend waiting for dry weather or using a pump. If the driveway meets a road with a ditch, we check Chesapeake's requirements for the entrance before we schedule. Call (757) 520-4973 to set up a visit anywhere in Hickory.