How we work
Our Concrete Process
What happens between your first call and the day your new concrete can take traffic.
Most concrete disappointments come from unclear scope rather than bad concrete. This is the sequence we follow, and what you should expect at each stage — on a driveway, patio, slab or replacement.
Stage by stage
- 1First conversation. Area, use, condition of existing concrete, timing. Call (775) 324-5551 or send the details.
- 2Site review. Access for trucks, subgrade, drainage, elevations, door thresholds and utility locations.
- 3Written scope. Dimensions, thickness, reinforcement, joint layout, finish, drainage and haul-off — plus what would change the price.
- 4Scheduling. Built around concrete plant availability, inspections where required, and a weather window that allows a proper cure.
- 5Demolition and prep. Saw cutting, removal, haul-off, base placement and compaction. Covered further under concrete replacement.
- 6Forming and reinforcement. Forms set to grade with slope for drainage; rebar or fiber per the scope.
- 7Placement and finishing. Screed, float, then the agreed finish — broom, stamped or troweled.
- 8Joints and cure. Control joints cut on time, then cure protection suited to the season.
- 9Walkthrough. Site cleanup, plus clear direction on when foot and vehicle traffic can return and when to seal.
What we ask of you
- Clear vehicles and moveable items from the work area before demolition day.
- Point out irrigation lines, low-voltage wiring and anything buried you know about.
- Keep pets and kids off fresh concrete for the period we specify — footprints are permanent.
- Hold off on sealing until the slab has dried enough, which we will explain at the walkthrough.
For upkeep after the project, see driveway maintenance and patio maintenance.
Questions we get asked
Our Concrete Process: common questions
How far out is scheduling?
It depends on the season and the size of the job. Spring and fall are the busiest windows. Call (775) 324-5551 for current availability.
Do you handle permits?
Structural work such as foundations is permitted and inspected, and we coordinate the concrete stages around those inspections. Whether a given flatwork project needs a permit depends on scope and jurisdiction.
Free project estimates
Talk through your concrete project with someone who pours it
Describe the area, the condition of any existing concrete and how you want to use the space. You'll get straight answers on scope, sequencing and what drives the price.
Next step
Get a site-specific estimate
Concrete pricing depends on access, subgrade, thickness, reinforcement and finish, so real numbers come from looking at the site. Send the details or call (775) 324-5551.
- Walk-through of the area and existing concrete condition
- Scope, thickness, reinforcement and finish options in writing
- Clear explanation of what would change the price
- No pressure to decide on the spot