Concrete Contractors in Dayton, OH

Dayton is the center of the region and the place where concrete contractors see the widest spread of ages in one city. Dayton had 137,644 residents and 68,899 housing units at the 2020 census, covering about 57 square miles where the Great Miami River meets the Stillwater and the Mad. The city was founded in 1796, long before the suburbs around it, so its blocks hold some of the oldest homes in the region.

Older homes, older concrete

Wikipedia counts ten historic neighborhoods in the city, including South Park and St. Anne's Hill, made up mostly of single-family houses and mansions in styles that include Craftsman, Queen Anne, Prairie, American Foursquare and Federal. The Oregon District in southeast downtown mixes homes and businesses. In neighborhoods like these, concrete work is mostly about replacement and fit:

• Front steps that have cracked away from a brick or frame house
• Narrow walks between houses and to back alleys
• Short driveways and parking pads off alleys
• Small rear patios squeezed into tight city lots

On a historic street, we keep new concrete simple. A broom finish, tooled joints and a color that matches the neighboring walks usually look better than anything fancy. Where an owner wants more, stamped concrete in a brick or cobble pattern can echo the street without the upkeep of loose pavers.

Built around the rivers

Dayton was founded on the Great Miami in 1796, and the March 1913 Great Dayton Flood reshaped the whole valley. The Miami Conservancy District was organized in 1915 and built five dry dams between 1919 and 1922, along with levees and a straightened river channel. That system still protects the city. For concrete, the river history shows up in low-lying neighborhoods where the ground stays wet and slabs settle. We check drainage, downspouts and soil before deciding how deep to dig and how to build the base.

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Winter in the city

Dayton's January mean is about 27.5 degrees at the airport, and seasonal snowfall there averages about 25 inches, usually between November and March. Salt from city streets gets tracked onto walks and drives all winter. That is why we pour exterior work with air-entrained concrete, cure it properly and recommend a penetrating sealer. On steps, we add a good broom finish because a smooth stair is dangerous on an icy morning.

Our services in Dayton

Sidewalks and steps are the most common Dayton request. Entry steps carry the most wear, and failing ones are a safety problem.

Concrete driveways and parking pads, including alley-access pads behind older homes.

Concrete patios for small back yards, sized to fit the lot and sloped away from the foundation.

Garage and shed slabs for detached garages, which are common on older city lots.

Concrete repair and replacement for sunken or broken sections, so you do not have to redo an entire walk to fix two squares.

Stamped concrete for patios and walks where you want a pattern.

Repairs that are worth doing

Not every crack is a reason to tear out concrete. Narrow, stable cracks can be cleaned and sealed to keep water out. A single sunken square can be cut out and replaced. What usually calls for full replacement is widespread cracking, a slab broken into many pieces, or a base that has washed out. We show you which category your concrete is in before we price anything.

Working on tight city lots

Many Dayton jobs involve narrow side yards, shared drives and alleys. We plan truck access ahead of time, check for any city permit needed for work at the street, and protect neighboring property while we work. You get a written estimate that lists removal, base, concrete and finishing on separate lines.