Concrete Contractor in Revere, MA - Driveways, Steps and Patios Built on a Solid Base
Formcraft Medford Concrete Construction is a concrete contractor pouring driveways, patios, front steps, walkways and garage floors for homes across Revere, MA, plus slab and foundation work for property owners who need something bigger.
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Revere homes, tight lots and the concrete around them
Revere runs from the beach back into neighborhoods full of one- and two-family houses, and most of our calls here are for the concrete around them, like a driveway along the side of the house, front steps down to the sidewalk or a patio out back. It's a lot like the work we do next door in Chelsea and Everett, where houses sit close and there isn't much room to work.
Lots here tend to be small, so the forms, the truck chute and the wheelbarrows all have to fit in a narrow space without tearing up the neighbor's yard. Older slabs are often poured tight against the house, so before we form anything I check which way the water runs and make sure the new one falls away from your foundation.
Concrete work we do on Revere properties
Concrete driveway building
Many Revere driveways are short and narrow beside the house, so we dig out the old base, pack new stone and pitch the slab toward the street.
Concrete patio construction
A patio makes the most of a small backyard here. We set the slab so rain runs off toward the yard, not toward your back door or basement.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a front walk or patio the look of stone or brick in one pour, with no loose pieces to work out of line.
Concrete sidewalk building
We replace cracked, tipped walkways from the street to your front door and give them a broom finish, a light ridged texture that grips when wet.
Garage floor concrete
Detached garages behind Revere houses often have cracked, sunken floors. We break out the old slab, rebuild the base and pour a new floor pitched to the door.
Decorative concrete
Colored or exposed-stone finishes dress up front steps and walks that face the street, which matters on blocks where houses sit close to the sidewalk.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard steps up from the driveway or the neighbor's lot sits higher, a poured wall holds the dirt back and keeps it off your slab.
Concrete floor installation
Basement floors, shop floors and storefront slabs on Revere's commercial streets get a level pour with rebar, steel set inside to hold the slab together.
Concrete pool decks
If you have an in-ground pool, we pour the deck around it with a textured, slip-resistant finish and pitch it so splash water drains away from the pool.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps here often run straight down to the sidewalk. We rebuild crumbling or tipping steps on proper footings so the treads stay even underfoot.
Slab foundation building
For a new garage or addition squeezed onto a city lot, we form and pour the slab foundation once the layout is staked and checked.
Foundation installation
We pour full foundations for owners adding onto a two-family or building new, from digging and footings to walls ready for the framer.
Concrete parking lot building
Small lots behind apartment buildings and storefronts get cars in and out all day. We build them on a deep, packed base so the surface holds up.
Concrete footings
Decks, porches and additions on Revere houses sit on footings, the concrete base under each post or wall, and we dig and pour them to the plans.
Foundation raising
When an older house has settled and the floors slope or doors stick, we raise and support the foundation, then repair the concrete that cracked with it.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut openings in basement walls and slabs for doors, windows or drain lines, and cut out damaged sections so the rest of the driveway can stay.
Get a written estimate for your Revere concrete job
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit. I come out, look at the site and send you a free written estimate, with no pressure and no obligation.
(781) 628-7780- estimates@medfordconcreteconstruction.com
- Based in
- Medford, MA 02155
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Working in Revere: permits, licenses and parking
In Revere, building permits come from the Building Division in the city's Inspectional Services Department, and when a job needs one, a building inspector issues it before any work starts and it gets posted at the job site. That's why we check with the office before a pour date goes on the calendar, and when a permit is needed, we file the application and tell you up front that we're the ones pulling it. Revere issues building permits to construction supervisors licensed by the state, so ask any contractor you're considering for that license, and know the city says it only covers structures under 35,000 cubic feet. A contractor set up as a sole owner or partnership also files a business certificate with the Revere City Clerk's Office. We're licensed and insured.
Streets matter too. Parking on Ocean Ave and on the inland side of Revere Beach Boulevard, from Revere Street to Carey Circle, is resident permit only, so on jobs near the beach we plan where the truck and the crew's vehicles go well before pour day, the same way we do on crowded streets in Malden and out in Arlington. Price mostly turns on the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out, the base work and how close the truck can get, and the schedule turns on the permit, the weather and the pour date. Your written estimate spells out the rest.
Why Revere driveways and walks give out
A lot of the slabs we break out here were poured on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so they settled as the ground did and cracked wherever they wanted. We dig down to the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and pack a stone base before anything gets poured. That base is the first thing people want to trim from a budget because you can't see it on day one, and it's the last place I'd cut, because a nice finish on a bad base cracks anyway.
On close-set lots, water off your roof and the neighbor's yard often ends up on the driveway or patio. When a slab falls toward the house, it sends that water to your foundation, so we set the pitch to carry it away before we pour.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Revere
Here's the order things happen in, from your first call or form to a finished job with the site cleaned up.
Call or send the form
We get back to you to set up a time for me to come see the site. It helps if you're home so you can show me what you're after.
I look and write it up
I measure, check the old base, the pitch and how the truck gets in, and ask what you want. You get a written estimate with what's included and what isn't spelled out, so you know what you're paying for before anything starts.
We line up the date
If you go ahead, I line up the paperwork, the materials and the pour date and tell you the order things happen in. Work under a Revere building permit runs Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM, and the city doesn't allow it on Sundays or holidays without a special permit.
We pour, cure and clean up
Our crew forms, pours and finishes, then the slab cures, the wait while it hardens enough to walk and drive on. I keep you posted until it's ready and the site is cleaned up.
Questions about concrete work in Revere
Does a concrete patio or pool deck need a building permit in Revere, MA?
A new pool or deck needs a building permit in Revere, and the city says most work needs one, with cosmetic jobs like painting, wallpapering and carpeting the exception. A new slab isn't cosmetic, so we sort out the permit question before your pour date is set.
Can I pull my own building permit in Revere for concrete work?
Yes, Revere issues building permits to homeowners working on a one- or two-unit house they live in or plan to live in. The city warns that you may then be liable for contractors working on your property and lose protection under the state's home improvement contractor law, so it encourages having a licensed contractor pull it. Applications are online only, through the city's permitting page.
Which building code applies to concrete work in Revere, MA?
The tenth edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code is the only building code in effect now. Its residential volume covers one- and two-family houses and townhouses up to three stories, along with accessory structures like a detached garage.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Revere?
Your number comes from a written estimate after I see the site, because size, tear-out and base work change from one Revere driveway to the next. Thickness, steel inside the slab, finishes like stamping or color, and a permit all add to it, while a plain broom finish on a simple shape keeps it down.
How long does new concrete need to cure before I can drive on it?
You can walk on new concrete days before you can drive on it, because a car needs the slab to be much harder than your feet do. The wait depends on the mix and the weather, and I'll tell you the dates for your job so you can plan where to park.
What is the best way to keep a new concrete slab in Revere from cracking?
The best way is to control where it cracks, with a packed base, steel where the slab needs it, and control joints, grooves cut into the surface so any crack runs along a straight line instead of across the middle. We cut those joints on time and plan pours around midday heat, which can leave a weak, dusty top.
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Book your Revere concrete estimate today
Call (781) 628-7780 or send the form, because getting on the calendar early leaves room for the permit and a pour date that suits your week.