Concrete Contractors in Miami Township, OH

Miami Township is in the southern part of Montgomery County and is home to 52,156 people as of 2020, more than many nearby cities. Concrete contractors working here have to keep a close eye on boundaries, because the township wraps around and overlaps parts of Miamisburg, West Carrollton, Springboro and Carlisle. Children here attend the schools of Carlisle, Kettering, Miamisburg, West Carrollton or Springboro, which tells you how mixed the map is.

Township or city?

Townships in Ohio follow different rules than cities, and Miami Township properties sit right next to city land. Before we plan anything at the street, an apron, a public sidewalk or a new detached garage, we confirm whether the parcel is township land or inside a city, and which office handles zoning and permits. You get that answer in writing with your estimate.

Where the growth went

Wikipedia notes that the eastern half of the township is highly urbanized, closest to Miamisburg and Kettering, and that it sits at a major access point to Interstates 75 and 675. The Dayton Mall, described as the area's oldest major shopping area, and Southview Hospital are both here. Housing near those corridors ranges from older ranch homes to newer subdivisions, and the concrete work follows that range:

Older homes need driveway and walk replacements, new stoops and concrete repair and replacement of settled panels.

Newer subdivisions ask for larger concrete patios, stamped concrete and wider concrete driveways.

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The western half

Wikipedia describes only the eastern half as highly urbanized. Where a property has more land, requests lean toward long driveways, garage and shed slabs for outbuildings, and big patios. On long drives we pay special attention to low spots where water crosses, since those are the first places to heave in winter.

Commuter driveways

With quick access to I-75 and I-675, many township households have several commuting vehicles. That means more traffic on the driveway, and often a request for a side parking pad. We tie new sections into the old slab with dowels and match the finish as closely as concrete allows.

Sidewalks and steps

Front walks and entry steps take a beating from snow shovels and salt. We rebuild settled steps on a compacted base with even risers and a broom finish for traction.

Picking the right thickness

A walk or patio is typically poured at about four inches. Driveways carrying cars do well at four to five inches on a good base, and drives that carry trucks, RVs or trailers need more, along with reinforcement. Garage slabs vary with what goes in them. We set the thickness to the use, and it is listed on your estimate.

Cleaning up after

Once the forms come off, we backfill the edges with soil, rake the area and haul away debris. You should see a finished slab and a clean yard, not leftover forms and broken concrete.

Concrete and your lawn

On larger lots, a truck crossing the yard can rut the lawn. We plan the route, use boards or mats where needed, or pump the concrete from the street.

Stamped concrete in newer subdivisions

In newer neighborhoods, stamped patios and front walks are a popular way to finish a yard. We help pick a pattern that suits the house, use integral color so chips do not show gray, and seal the surface after curing to protect it from salt and stains.

For freeze-thaw

The township sits at about 920 feet, and winters here bring snow and repeated freezing. Our exterior concrete is air-entrained and sloped to drain, and we recommend a penetrating sealer once it has cured. For the first winter, sand is a safer choice than rock salt on a new surface, and a plastic shovel blade is gentler on the finish.