Concrete Contractor in Moore, OK - Driveways and Patios Built on a Solid Base
Modern Edmond Concrete builds driveways, patios, sidewalks and slabs for homeowners and small business owners in Moore, Oklahoma, and we put the most care into the packed ground under the concrete, because that's what decides how it holds up.
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Moore neighborhoods and the concrete we pour there
Moore sits just north of Norman, and most of what we see on jobs there is single-family homes on subdivision streets, each with a driveway out front, a walk to the door and a patio or a bare spot out back. A lot of those driveways are the ones poured when the house went up, and they show it: a crack across the middle, a section that's dropped where it meets the garage, water standing in a low spot after a rain. Mixed in are newer homes where people want to add a patio or widen the driveway, and small businesses with a walk or a parking area that's worn out.
On a house that's already standing, the job is rarely just pouring. We break out the old slab, find out why it failed and fix the ground under it, and how much digging that takes, plus how the new slab meets the garage and the walk, is what shapes most Moore jobs.
Concrete work we do for Moore homes and businesses
A lot of driveway calls in Moore start with a cracked or sunken slab out front, and we tear it out, dig to firm ground and pack a new base.
A back patio is a common add in Moore subdivisions, and we size it for how you'll use it, from a grill pad to room for a table.
Stamped concrete gives a Moore patio or walk the look of stone or brick in one pour, and we press the pattern while the surface is still soft.
When a front walk has heaved or split so it catches a toe, we replace the bad sections and cut control joints, planned grooves that steer cracking.
A garage floor takes car weight and drips every day, so when a Moore garage slab is cracked or pitted we pour a new one on packed base.
Decorative concrete means color, exposed stone and special finishes on an ordinary slab, a good fit for a Moore front entry you want to look finished.
Where a Moore yard drops off or a driveway is cut into a grade, a retaining wall holds the dirt back so it stops washing onto your slab.
For a shop, a shed or a room addition in Moore, we pour an interior floor flat and level so walls, cabinets and flooring go down without shimming.
Around a pool in Moore, we give the deck a textured finish for bare feet and slope it away from the water and house so puddles don't sit.
Porch steps on a Moore house that have cracked or pulled away from the wall get torn out and re-formed with even heights, so nobody misjudges a step.
For a new garage, shop or addition in Moore, we form and pour the slab foundation the building sits on, with rebar, steel bars that hold it together.
For a new home, addition or outbuilding in Moore, we dig, form and pour the foundation to the drawings so the framers start on something square and level.
Small business and property owners in Moore call us for parking areas and lots, which need a heavier base and a plan for where the water goes.
Footings are the buried concrete under a deck post, a wall or an addition, and we dig and pour them to firm ground so what's above doesn't sink.
When a slab or foundation has settled, raising it can level it without a tear-out, and I'll tell you on site whether that fits your house.
We saw clean openings in existing concrete for a new door, a drain line or a widened driveway, and cut joints into slabs that went without them.
Get a free written estimate for your Moore concrete job
We reply within one business day, with no pressure to book. Then I come out to your Moore property, measure, listen to what you want and send a written estimate that spells out what's included.
(405) 285-3167- Based in
- Edmond, OK 73034
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
Permits and pricing for concrete work in Moore
In Moore, building permits come from the city's Inspections Department, so whether your job needs one is the city's call, and we check with them before anything gets dug. That puts the permit on the schedule ahead of the pour, not after it. The city also runs contractor registration through its online portal, and it's fair to ask any contractor you're weighing about that and about insurance. We're licensed and fully insured, and when the city expects the contractor to handle the permit, we do the paperwork and line up the inspections.
As a concrete contractor in Edmond, OK, we come down for Moore jobs the same way we head out to Yukon, and what sets the price is mostly the same: how much old concrete comes out and gets hauled off, how much digging and packing the base needs, and whether the truck can back up to the spot or we have to wheel concrete through a side yard to a back patio. The schedule turns on the permit, the date we can get on the ground and the cure, the time new concrete needs to gain strength before you use it. Your written estimate spells out what's included, so you can see where the money goes.
Why Moore driveways and patios sink and crack
The most common thing we find under a failed Moore driveway is a base that was raked level and never dug out and packed, so the slab settled right along with the loose dirt under it. That's why we dig down to firm ground, bring in base and pack it before a form goes up. It's also the part you can't see on day one, and it's the first thing people want to trim when the budget's tight. I'd put the money into the base before a fancier finish, because a plain slab on good ground outlasts a pretty one on loose dirt.
The other thing we see is a patio or walk that falls toward the house, so rain runs back against the foundation and pools by the door. Before we form a slab, I check where the water goes now and set the slope to carry it out to the yard.
How a concrete job runs when you call us from Moore
Here's how a Moore job goes from your first call to walking the finished slab, and where it helps for you to be home.
Call or send the form
You call (405) 285-3167 or send the form with a few lines about the job, and we get back to you to set a time for me to come out. You don't need measurements or a plan yet.
I come out and measure
I come out myself, look at the ground, where your water runs and how a truck can get in, and listen to what you want, so it helps if you're home. You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you know what you're paying for before you decide.
Permits, prep and the pour
Once you say go, we sort out any permits with the city, set a date, dig out and pack the base, form it and pour, with me working alongside our small crew. When an inspection is needed, Moore can do it the same day if it's requested before 9 a.m., so we call ours in early.
Walk the finished job
When we're done, I walk the slab with you, show you where the joints are and go over how long to stay off it. You can walk on new concrete well before you can drive on it, and I'll tell you when each is safe for your job.
Questions about concrete work in Moore, OK
How do I find out if my concrete driveway or patio in Moore needs a permit?
Call the city's Inspections Department at 405-793-5051, which is what Moore asks you to do when you're not sure a job needs a permit. The city requires building permits for most remodels, additions and improvements and for all new construction, so a slab or foundation for a new building needs one. I check on yours with the city before we start.
Can I apply and pay for a building permit online in Moore, OK?
Yes, Moore's GovBuilt online portal takes applications and payments for all permits and inspections. Whoever applies can follow the case there through approval and inspections. When the permit is ours to handle, as covered above, we take care of it there.
Which building codes apply to concrete work in Moore?
Inside the city limits, Moore builds to the International Residential Code for houses and the International Building Code for other buildings, along with the other model codes it has adopted. Those set the rules for footings, slabs and foundations on permitted work here, and we build to them on Moore jobs.
Where can I read the City of Moore's building and land development codes?
The city posts its Municipal Code and Land Development Code on its code and ordinances page. If you read something there that seems to touch your project, bring it up when I'm out and we'll sort it out with the city.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Moore, OK?
A new driveway in Moore is priced on its size, its thickness and how much work the ground under it needs, so I give you a written number after I've measured. A broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives tires and shoes grip, costs less than stamped or colored concrete, and steel reinforcement adds to the price. Breaking out and hauling off an old driveway is part of most Moore jobs and shows up as its own line on the estimate.
What causes concrete driveways in Moore to crack and sink?
Most sinking comes from a loose base, and most ugly cracking comes from control joints that were cut late or skipped, so the slab split where nobody chose. Besides digging out and packing the base, we cut joints early and pour in the cooler part of the day, because a slab that sets too fast in midday heat ends up with a weak, dusty top. Concrete can still crack, but on good ground the cracks stay thin and in the joints, and the slab stays flat.
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Tell us about your Moore concrete job
We pick up calls into the evening on weekdays and from early morning on weekends, so you can call (405) 285-3167 after work or send the form tonight.