K&L Saint Charles ConcreteK&L Saint Charles Concrete

Concrete Contractor in Maryland Heights, MO - Slabs Built on a Solid Base

K&L Saint Charles Concrete builds and replaces driveways, patios, walks, steps and pool decks for homes and small businesses in Maryland Heights, MO. I come out to every estimate, and our crew lead runs the work on site.

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A gray concrete pool deck surrounds a swimming pool, with a stone retaining wall, garden beds, and a covered pavilion.
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About Maryland Heights, MO

When I'm out in Maryland Heights, I'm usually working around family homes, rental buildings and small business lots, often not far from the Fee Fee Greenway. It's the paved trail folks here know from runs and bike rides along Fee Fee Creek, running from the community center through McKelvey Woods Park out to Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park, with Aquaport at the city's end of it. We're a concrete contractor based in Saint Charles, MO, and we work across St. Louis County too, including neighboring Bridgeton and Saint Ann.

Many of the driveways and walks we see here have been down a long time, and what's under them decides what we do next. If the old slab sank, I want to know why before we pour a new one, because new concrete on the same tired dirt will go the same way.

Services in Maryland Heights, MO

  • Concrete driveway building

    Many driveways here have settled as the dirt under them moved. We dig to firm ground, pack a new base and cut control joints, grooves that steer cracks where we want them.

  • Concrete patio construction

    Older patios here often tip back toward the house and hold water by the door. We set the new slab to fall away from your walls so rain runs into the yard.

  • Concrete pool decks

    Backyard pools here mean wet, bare feet on the deck all summer. Our concrete pool decks get a textured finish for grip and slope so water drains away from the house.

  • Concrete steps construction

    Sunken front steps that pull away from the porch are a common call here. We dig out, pour footings and tie the new steps together with rebar, steel bars inside the concrete.

  • Concrete sidewalk building

    Cracked, lifted walks are a trip hazard for families and tenants alike. We pull out the bad sections, rebuild the base and pour new walks with a broom finish for grip.

  • Concrete parking lot building

    Shops and apartment buildings here need lots that drain and hold up under daily traffic. We grade the ground so water runs off and pour a heavier slab where trucks turn.

Working in Maryland Heights: permits, price and timing

Before we start in Maryland Heights, we check with the city or county office that covers your address, since the city sits in St. Louis County and either one can have a say. When a permit is needed, we handle the filing and keep you posted, and we'll tell you if another office has to sign off too, so that step can move your start date more than our crew does. We're licensed and insured, and I'm glad to show you proof of both before you sign anything.

Your price comes down to the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out, how deep we dig to reach firm ground, the thickness and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on any permit, on the ground being dry enough to work, and on curing, the wait while new concrete gains strength before you use it. Your written estimate spells out your own figure and dates, and we do the same work next door in Creve Coeur.

Maryland Heights, MO properties and local conditions

A large part of Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park and the land right around it is wetland, and the greenway follows Fee Fee Creek on its way there. If your house sits low or close to that water, I'll want to see where the water goes in a rain before I quote, because a slab poured on soft subgrade, the dirt the concrete rests on, settles unevenly and cracks. On those lots we dig out the soft material, bring in and pack a gravel base, and set the slope so water heads away from the house.

Away from the water, the problem we see most is older concrete that's tipped toward the house, so rain pools against the foundation or by the garage door. We break out the low sections, rebuild the base and pour the new slab with a fall away from your walls.

Get a free written estimate for your Maryland Heights concrete

We respond within 1 business day to set up a visit, and there's no pressure to book. I come out to your Maryland Heights property myself, walk the site with you and then send you a written estimate.

What happens after you call us in Maryland Heights

  1. Call or send a request

    Call (636) 277-0973 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time that works. Tell us what's going on, like a sinking walk or a patio you want, so I come ready.

  2. Walk the site together

    I look at the slab and where the water runs, ask how you'll use the concrete and explain your options before I write anything up. Your estimate lists each part of the job separately, so you can see exactly where the money goes.

  3. We prep, pour and finish

    Once you say yes, we sort out anything the city or county needs, and our crew lead runs the job from dig-out to finish. You don't need to be home on pour day, but we'll tell you when to keep cars and feet off the slab.

  4. Final walk-through and care

    When it's done, I walk the finished concrete with you and go over how to care for it while it cures and for years after. The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

Who sets the rules for the Fee Fee Greenway in Maryland Heights?

The Maryland Heights Parks Department sets the rules for the stretch from Aquaport to Rule Avenue, and the St. Louis County Parks Department sets them from Rule Avenue to the Marine Avenue parking lot. Those departments decide how the greenway is used, where people park and when it's open. If your yard backs onto the trail, we plan the pour from your street side and keep our trucks and gear off the greenway.

How do I check if my Maryland Heights home is in a high-risk flood area?

Start at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, the official place to look up flood maps, including the one for your community. FEMA counts any place with a 1% or higher chance of flooding in a given year as high risk, which works out to at least a one-in-four chance of a flood over a 30-year mortgage. That definition is national, and whatever your map shows, I'll still look at how water moves across your lot before we pour.

How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Maryland Heights?

Your price comes from the driveway's size, how much old concrete we haul away, how much digging and base work it needs, and the finish you choose. If the budget's tight, I'd rather you go plainer on the finish than thinner on the base, because nobody sees the base on day one and it's the part I spent years repairing. I'll give you a written figure after I see your driveway.

How long does it take before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?

You'll be walking on it well before you can drive on it, because the slab keeps curing and gaining strength underneath for days after the top looks dry. I'll give you the dates for your pour before we start, so you can plan where to park in the meantime. Putting a car on it early is one of the easiest ways to crack a new driveway.

What causes a concrete driveway to sink in Maryland Heights?

Sinking almost always starts underneath, when the slab was poured on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, or when water runs under the edges and softens the ground. I saw that over and over fixing rental properties before I started this business in 2013, so we dig to firm ground and pack a real base first. On low lots near the park and creek, we also take extra care with drainage, as described above.

How do I keep a new concrete slab from cracking like my old one?

The best way is to decide where it cracks, by cutting control joints on time instead of late or not at all, and to build it on a packed base with water running away from it. We also plan pours for the cooler part of the day, because a slab that dries too fast ends up with a weak, dusty top. Concrete can still get hairline cracks, but they land in the joints where you won't notice them.

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We pick up the phone into the evening and on weekends too, so you can call after work instead of waiting for Monday.

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