CONCRETE FAQ

National guides commonly cite roughly $6 to $15 per square foot for basic installed concrete, $12 to $25 for stamped and $15 to $35 for pavers. These are national ranges, not our prices, and local jobs vary with size, base work, demolition, access and finish. See our concrete cost guide, then call (503) 862-3881 for a free written estimate.

Four inches is a common minimum for passenger vehicles. Five or six inches is often used where RVs, heavy pickups or delivery trucks will drive. Base depth, reinforcement and drainage matter as much as thickness.

Careful foot traffic is often possible in about a day. Cars are usually kept off for about a week, and heavier vehicles longer, depending on the mix, thickness and weather.

It can. We watch forecasts and schedule around workable windows. Light rain and cool temperatures affect placement and curing, and we protect fresh concrete when weather turns rather than pouring into a storm.

Hairline shrinkage cracks are common in all concrete. Reinforcement, a compacted base and control joints keep movement organized. Wide, offset or fast-growing cracks are not normal and should be reported.

Often yes. We check drainage, thickness and neighboring panels. Sometimes a section replacement is enough; sometimes a full replacement is the smarter, longer-lasting choice.

Concrete usually costs more up front and needs less upkeep; asphalt costs less up front and needs sealing and patching. We install concrete only. Our concrete vs asphalt guide compares the two honestly.

Stamped concrete usually costs less and has no weeds or shifting joints. Pavers are easier to repair by unit and more forgiving of ground movement. See our stamped vs pavers guide.

Usually yes. Sealer protects color and resists stains, and it needs re-application every few years. In wet climates, choose a sealer with a slip-resistant additive for shaded areas.

Algae and moss grow on damp, shaded concrete. Trim limbs for sun and airflow, sweep debris, and clean with a soft brush and a mild concrete cleaner rather than a close-range pressure washer.

Avoid it on new concrete, especially in the first winter, since it can scale the surface. Sand or a gentle calcium magnesium acetate product is safer. Shovel snow when you can.

Private-property flatwork often does not, but driveway approaches, sidewalk work in the public right-of-way, retaining walls, structural slabs and floodplain or historic-district properties may. Ask your city or county building department.

In many Oregon cities the abutting property owner is responsible for maintenance while the city regulates the work. Rules differ between cities, so check with your city's public works office.

Placement, finishing and jointing performed to the agreed scope. It generally excludes normal shrinkage cracking, overload, misuse and conditions outside the contractor's control. Terms are written into your contract.

Square footage, thickness, base material and depth, reinforcement, joint layout, finish, demolition and haul-off, drainage, permits, schedule, payment terms and warranty.

Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Millersburg, Tangent, Jefferson, Scio, Sweet Home, Halsey, Shedd, Philomath, Independence, Monmouth, Salem, Adair Village and Brownsville, plus the rest of Oregon. Call to confirm your address.

Yes. We pour commercial slabs, foundations, shop and barn floors, equipment pads and loading aprons. Tell us the loads and use so we can scope thickness, base and reinforcement.

Call or text (503) 862-3881, Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, or use the quote form with your town, project type, approximate size and photos. We schedule a free on-site visit and follow with a written scope.