Concrete Contractors in South Norfolk, VA

Homeowners in South Norfolk looking for concrete contractors live in what was once a city of its own. South Norfolk became an incorporated town in Norfolk County in 1919 and an independent city within three years. It sits a few miles south of Norfolk along the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River. In 1963 it merged with the rest of Norfolk County to form the independent city of Chesapeake, and voters picked the new name by referendum. Today it is one of the oldest parts of Chesapeake. We pour driveways, walks, steps, patios and slabs, and we repair concrete that has cracked or settled.

A city that doubled after the war

South Norfolk had 7,724 residents in 1920, 8,038 in 1940 and 10,434 in 1950. By 1960, the last census before the merger, it had 22,035. That means much of the housing stock comes from two eras: the 1910s through 1930s, when streetcars and a ferry tied the town to Ocean View and Portsmouth, and the 1950s, when the population doubled in a decade.

Homes from the early era often have narrow front walks, porch steps and single-car driveways. Postwar homes tend to have carport or garage slabs, short driveways and small back patios. Concrete from both eras has now been in the ground for 65 years or more, and it shows: sunken panels, cracked steps and walks that have pulled away from the porch.

Close to the river

The Southern Branch Elizabeth River runs along the edge of the neighborhood, and low ground near the water holds rain. We set grade on every slab so it sheds water toward the street or a drain, compact a stone base, and keep downspouts from emptying onto slab edges. On older lots we also check how the yard drains as a whole, because a new driveway poured higher than the old one can push water toward the house.

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Revitalization and infill

Chesapeake's South Norfolk Revitalization Plan has brought new construction to the area, including the Gateway at South Norfolk project, built between 2010 and 2014. Wikipedia also mentions affordable row-style single-family homes on B Street. Newer infill homes need the same things as any new house: driveways, walks, patios and slabs, often on narrow lots next to older neighbors. We plan joints and finishes so new work looks right on an older street.

What we do in South Norfolk

• Driveways: narrow driveways, replacements, widening and new aprons
• Sidewalks and steps: front walks, porch steps and stoops on older homes
• Patios: small back patios and patio replacements
• Stamped concrete: decorative patios and walks for newer homes
• Garage and shed slabs: carports, detached garages and shed pads
• Repair and replacement: sunken panels, trip edges and failed steps

Planning the visit

When you call, tell us roughly when your house was built and what the concrete is doing. That helps us bring the right tools for a quick look at the base and the drainage. If the work reaches the public sidewalk or the street, we check Chesapeake's requirements before we schedule. Call (757) 520-4973 to set up a visit anywhere in South Norfolk.