Concrete Contractors in Englewood, OH

Englewood is north of Dayton on the Stillwater River, and concrete contractors working in Englewood are building right next to one of the region's flood-control landmarks. The Englewood Dam, built in 1919 by the Miami Conservancy District, is 110 feet high, stretches 4,716 feet and is the largest of the district's five dry dams. It holds back the Stillwater River in a flood so that towns downstream stay dry.

A small city with a long name history

Englewood was founded on May 6, 1841, as Harrisburg, renamed Englewood in 1899, incorporated as a village in 1914 and became a city in 1971. The 2020 census counted 13,463 residents and 5,963 housing units on about 6.6 square miles, with 4.6 percent vacant. It borders Clayton, Union and Butler Township, so the city line can be close.

Ground and drainage

At about 958 feet, much of Englewood sits on higher ground than Dayton. Even so, we never assume a dry base. Before we pour, we look at: 1. How the lot drains in a heavy rain 2. Where gutters and downspouts discharge 3. What the soil looks like once the old slab is out 4. Whether the new surface can slope away from the house

A slab that drains well and sits on a compacted base handles Ohio winters far better than one that does not.

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Englewood projects

Concrete patios. Replacing a small back slab with a larger patio, often with a fire pit or grill area.

Stamped concrete. Patterned patios and walkways in stone or slate textures.

Concrete driveways. Full replacement or widening on established lots.

Sidewalks and steps. New front walks and stoops tied to the porch.

Garage and shed slabs. Bases for sheds, workshops and detached garages.

Concrete repair and replacement. Replacing failed panels and aprons without redoing everything.

Where slab meets house

A new patio or walk poured tight against a foundation, porch or garage slab has nowhere to move as it warms and cools. Over a few winters that shows up as cracked corners and a gap that lets water reach the foundation. We set a strip of isolation joint material wherever new concrete meets a wall, a step or an existing slab, and we pitch the new surface away from the house so water does not collect in that joint. Use sand rather than rock salt on new concrete its first season.

Permits and the city line

Because Englewood borders Clayton and two townships, we confirm the parcel's jurisdiction and permit needs before scheduling any work at the street or any new accessory slab.

Choosing between plain, colored and stamped

Plain broom-finished concrete is the most economical and the easiest to repair. Integral color adds a tint through the whole slab, so chips do not show gray underneath. Stamped concrete adds pattern and texture and usually pairs with color and a sealer. For a front walk, plain or colored is common; for a patio, stamped often makes sense. We bring samples so you can compare them on site.

Taking care of a new patio

Keep heavy planters and grills off the slab for the first week, and let it cure fully before sealing. After that, sweep it often, clean spills promptly and reseal every few years.

Garage slabs and shed bases

A shed set on loose blocks shifts every winter. A slab with a thickened edge keeps it level and dry. For detached garages, we build the floor with a slight slope to the door and place anchors where the builder needs them.

Walks and steps

We rebuild front walks and entry steps that have settled, with even risers and a broom finish for grip.

Work that can wait

Not everything has to happen at once. Sealing, a second walkway or a shed pad can be priced as later phases. We note them on the estimate and lay out forms and joints on the first pour so the later pieces tie in cleanly.