Concrete contractor in Papillion, NE - driveways and patios on a solid base
Excel Bellevue Concrete Construction builds concrete driveways, patios, steps and walks for homeowners in Papillion, NE, and a few small business lots. I look at every job myself, and the crew pouring it is one I've trained.
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Older and newer homes across Papillion
Papillion runs from the older blocks around downtown out to newer neighborhoods like Hickory Hills, built on ground that was farmland not long ago. Most of what we pour here is for homes: driveways, back patios, front steps and walks, plus a few small business lots. We're based in Bellevue and work across Omaha and the cities around it on both sides of the river, from La Vista next door to Council Bluffs across it.
That range of house ages decides how a job starts. Near downtown we're usually breaking out old concrete, and in the newer neighborhoods we're more often dealing with fill dirt that hasn't finished settling.
Our services in Papillion, NE
- Concrete driveway building
Newer Papillion driveways often sink by the garage, where fill dirt settled after the house went up. We dig the soft ground out, pack a firm base and pour again.
- Concrete patio construction
Many newer houses here came with a small slab or bare grass out back. We pour patios sized to how you use the yard, sloped away from the house.
- Stamped concrete services
Papillion homeowners who want a patio to match the house's stone or brick ask for stamped concrete. We pack the base first, since a pattern can't hide a sinking slab.
- Concrete steps construction
Front steps on older houses near downtown often lean away from the porch as the ground under them shifts. We tear them out and pour new ones with steel inside.
- Garage floor concrete
Garage floors in older Papillion houses are often cracked and dusty after years of use. We break out the old floor and pour a new one sloped toward the door.
- Concrete parking lot building
Papillion business owners call us when a small lot has broken up or holds water. We repour it on a packed base with the joints planned ahead.
What Papillion lots ask of a new slab
On newer Papillion lots, the dirt right around the house was usually dug out for the basement and pushed back in, and that fill keeps settling for years. A slab poured on it with the top just raked level goes down with it and pulls out of line with the house. We dig down to firm ground and pack the subgrade, the layer the slab actually sits on, before any concrete shows up.
Closer to downtown, most jobs start with tearing out a slab that has cracked and shifted for years. That's where people are tempted to save on the base and spend on the finish, since nobody sees the base on day one. I'd cut the fancy finish first, because a good-looking top on soft ground cracks and sinks just like the old one did.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Papillion concrete
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Papillion house myself, look at the ground and the old concrete, and give you the estimate in person. It's free, and there's no obligation.
Driveways, patios and steps
Papillion concrete questions answered
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Papillion, NE?
The price of a driveway here comes down to its size, how much old concrete and soft fill has to come out, and the finish you choose. A broom finish, a light texture dragged across the top for grip, costs less than stamped or colored concrete, and a tear-out with deep base work costs more than a pour on firm ground. I'll give you a figure for your driveway at the free on-site estimate.
Which local government serves Papillion, NE?
The City of Papillion is the local government for Papillion homes, and City Hall at 122 E Third Street is where you take questions on city matters, with more at papillion.org. Before we schedule a job here, we find out which office covers your address and look into the permit side, and when a permit applies we handle the application or walk you through it. We're licensed and fully insured.
How do I keep a new concrete driveway from cracking like the old one?
You can't stop concrete from cracking, but you can decide where it cracks and keep the pieces from drifting apart. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a straight line to crack along, soon after the pour, and we set rebar, steel bars that hold the slab together, where the slab needs it. I'll show you where the joints go at the estimate, so you know what to expect before we start.
How long does a new concrete driveway take before I can drive on it?
You'll be walking on it well before you can park on it, because concrete keeps curing, gaining strength as it hardens, for days after the pour. The wait depends on the slab, so I'll tell you what yours needs before we pour. We start pours early in the day so the top doesn't dry out ahead of the rest, which is what leaves a weak, dusty surface later.
What is the best way to fix a patio that slopes toward the house?
Usually the best fix is to tear it out, regrade the ground under it and pour a new slab that falls away from the house. A slab that tips toward the foundation sends rain right at your basement wall, and patching the top doesn't change which way the water runs. Before we form anything, I check where the water goes on your lot so it ends up in the yard.
Will a concrete contractor come out to Papillion for small jobs like steps or a walk?
Yes, we take steps, short walks and small pads in Papillion as well as full driveways. I come out to look at it myself, and the same crew I've trained does the work whether the job is big or small. Call (402) 206-0944 or use the form to set up a visit.