Looking for concrete contractors in Dayton, Ohio? From driveways and patios to stamped concrete and foundations, we've poured over 800,000 square feet across Montgomery County since 2010. Free on-site estimates, 2-hour callback guarantee.
Eight specialized services backed by 15 years of pouring concrete in the Miami Valley climate. Click any service for pricing, process, and FAQs.
4 to 6-inch reinforced driveways engineered for Ohio freeze-thaw and heavy clay soils.
Learn more →Broom-finish, exposed-aggregate, or stamped patios sized to your backyard and budget.
Learn more →Code-compliant residential and commercial walkways with ADA grading where required.
Learn more →Slate, flagstone, ashlar, and wood-plank patterns sealed for Ohio weather.
Learn more →Crack repair, spall patching, joint sealing, and resurfacing for failing slabs.
Learn more →Footings, stem walls, and slab-on-grade for new builds and additions across Montgomery County.
Learn more →Poured-concrete and CMU walls engineered for our river-valley grades and drainage loads.
Learn more →Sawcut, demo, haul-off, and base prep. Quoted alone or bundled with a new pour.
Learn more →Since 2010 we've tracked every callback against every pour. Across 800,000+ square feet of finished concrete, our 30-day callback rate sits at 0.5%, well below the industry average of roughly 2% reported by The Concrete Network and the American Concrete Institute. Every pour gets a documented mix design, slump test, and air-content reading before it leaves the truck.
Source: internal QA log, 2010-2025.Dayton sits in the Great Miami River valley with heavy Brookston and Miami clay soils, roughly 60 freeze-thaw cycles a year, and humid summers that keep moisture in the subgrade. We mix specifically for those conditions: 4,000 PSI minimum, 5-7% entrained air on every exterior pour, fiber reinforcement on slabs over 6 inches, and proper curing on every job. Generic Ohio mix designs crack, ours don't.
Source: NOAA Climate Atlas; internal mix-design specs.Submit a quote request before 4 p.m. on a weekday and we'll call back within 2 business hours, guaranteed. Every on-site estimate is free, in writing, and itemized. If we can't get to you within 2 weeks for the work itself we'll tell you up front and refer you out rather than waste your time.
Source: internal CRM, 2024 quote-to-callback report.The Miami Valley climate is tough on concrete. Below are the four failure patterns we see most often in Montgomery County, and what we do about each one.
Hairline shrinkage cracks are normal in concrete, but structural cracks wider than 1/8 inch, or any crack with vertical displacement, usually means the base failed. Across the Dayton area, our heavy clay soils expand and contract with moisture changes, sometimes shifting 1 to 3 inches between wet spring and dry summer. We diagnose with a level survey, then either underseal with polyurethane foam, mudjack, or replace the slab with a properly compacted base.
Internal data: 40% of repair calls trace to base failure, not concrete failure.Spalling -flaking, pitting, and surface delamination -is almost always a freeze-thaw and de-icer problem. Dayton averages roughly 60 freeze-thaw cycles a year per NOAA, and rock salt accelerates the damage by 3 to 5×. We grind the failed surface, apply a polymer-modified overlay or micro-topping, and seal with a penetrating siloxane that resists chloride intrusion. Done right, the repair outlasts the original surface.
NOAA: ~60 avg freeze-thaw cycles per year, Montgomery County.If your garage slab, basement floor, or porch has tilted or dropped more than 3/8 inch, the soil under it is consolidating or washing out. We slab-jack with high-density polyurethane that lifts within ±1/8 inch and cures in 15 minutes -typically 60-80% cheaper than tearing out and re-pouring, and you can drive on it the same day. We void-fill underneath at the same time so it doesn't sink again.
Industry data: polyurethane slab-jacking costs ~30% of full replacement.Tree roots, frost lenses, and clay heave can lift adjacent slabs more than an inch. Dayton municipal code treats anything over 1/2 inch as a liability hazard for the property owner. We either grind the offset down (cheapest), mudjack the low side up to meet the high side, or sawcut and replace the affected panel. For HOAs and commercial properties we can quote whole walking surfaces in a single visit.
City of Dayton: 1/2" max vertical offset on public-facing walks.We handle the full residential and light-commercial concrete spectrum. Here are the project categories we pour most often in Dayton.
Standard residential driveways in Dayton are 4 inches of 4,000 PSI air-entrained concrete on 4-6 inches of compacted limestone base. Truck driveways and any slab over 600 square feet get 5-6 inches with #4 rebar at 18" on center. A properly engineered driveway in our climate lasts 30+ years per the Portland Cement Association, versus 12-18 for an underbuilt slab.
PCA: 30+ year service life when spec'd for freeze-thaw region.Patios are our most popular service from April through September. Standard broom finish runs roughly $8-$12 per square foot installed; exposed aggregate $10-$15; stamped and colored $14-$22. We always include a 1/8" per foot slope away from the house, fiber-reinforced 4,000 PSI mix, and control joints at no more than 10 feet apart -the three details that prevent the cracking issues you see on cheap patios.
Internal: 39% of 2024 pours were residential patios.Stamped concrete delivers a flagstone, slate, brick, or wood-plank look for roughly half the installed cost of natural stone. We pour at 4,000 PSI with integral color, broadcast a release agent, and stamp within the 90-minute set window. Every stamped job gets sealed with a UV-stable acrylic and a maintenance plan -re-seal every 2-3 years and the surface holds color and finish for 25+ years per the American Society of Concrete Contractors.
ASCC: 25+ year lifespan with proper resealing.For new builds, additions, and detached garages we pour footings, stem walls, and slab-on-grade per Ohio Residential Code. Minimum frost depth in the Dayton area is 32 inches, footings go a minimum of 8" thick by 16" wide for residential, and stem walls get continuous #4 rebar top and bottom. We coordinate with framers, plumbers, and inspectors so the slab is right the first time.
Ohio Building Code: 32" frost depth minimum, Montgomery County.Tell us about your driveway, patio, or repair. We'll meet you on-site, walk the project with you, and hand you an itemized written quote -free, no obligation.
Most quotes go out the same day. Pours typically start within 2-3 weeks of approval, weather permitting.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 150+ Google, Houzz, and Nextdoor reviews.
"They tore out our cracked 1980s driveway, fixed the base properly, and poured a 5-inch reinforced slab in two days. Two winters in and not a single crack. Worth every penny."Sarah M.Kettering · Driveway replacement
"Got three quotes for a stamped patio. They were the only ones who walked the yard, explained drainage, and put it in writing. Came in $400 under their quote. Patio looks incredible."David K.Centerville · Stamped patio
"Our garage slab had dropped almost an inch in one corner. They polyurethane-lifted it in a single afternoon -saved us probably $7,000 vs. tearing it out. Two years later it's still level."Jennifer R.Beavercreek · Slab leveling
"Called Monday morning, had a written estimate Monday afternoon, demolition started the next Tuesday. Crew was clean, on time, and the new sidewalk passed city inspection first try."Mike T.Huber Heights · Sidewalk replacement
We started with a single mixer truck and a two-man crew in 2010, pouring driveways for neighbors in south Dayton. Fifteen years later we run three crews, pour roughly 60,000 square feet a year, and have built a reputation by doing two things well -answering the phone fast and never cutting the mix.
Every estimate is walked by an owner. Every pour is supervised by a finisher with at least 10 years on the trowel. And every callback gets returned, even years later, because the only way to last 15 years in this trade is to stand behind the work.
We pour throughout Montgomery, Greene, and Warren counties. Click your city for local concrete pricing, climate notes, and project examples.
Late April through mid-October is ideal. Concrete cures best between 50°F and 85°F, and Dayton typically holds that range from late spring through early fall. We can pour earlier or later with cold-weather admixtures, insulating blankets, and heaters, but it costs more and adds risk.
Standard residential driveways in the Dayton area should be 4 inches of 4,000 PSI concrete over compacted base. For driveways that see trucks, trailers, or heavy equipment we recommend 5 to 6 inches with rebar or fiber reinforcement. Ohio freeze-thaw cycles and our heavy clay soils make undersized slabs crack early.
Concrete reaches roughly 70% strength in 7 days and full strength in 28 days. Foot traffic is safe after 24 to 48 hours. Vehicles should stay off a driveway for 7 days minimum. Ohio humidity helps with curing compared to drier climates, but we still apply curing compound on every pour to prevent surface cracking.
No. Every on-site estimate is free, and there is no hidden fee. We respond to estimate requests within 2 business hours.
Yes. We carry general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage on every crew member, and we hold the contractor registrations required by the State of Ohio and Montgomery County. We provide certificates of insurance on request before any project begins.
Properly installed and sealed stamped concrete lasts 25 to 30 years in the Dayton area. The biggest enemies are freeze-thaw cycles, de-icing salts, and moisture. Re-sealing every 2 to 3 years roughly doubles the surface lifespan and keeps color vibrant.
We do both. Concrete removal -sawcutting, demolition, base prep, haul-off -is one of our core services and is typically included in any replacement quote. We also do removal-only jobs if you are working with another trade.
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