Concrete Contractor in Delray Beach, FL - Driveways and Patios Built on Packed Ground
Quality Boynton Beach Concrete Company is a concrete contractor that pours driveways, patios, steps and garage floors for Delray Beach homes, and slabs, footings and foundation work for builders and property owners.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
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Delray Beach properties and the concrete they sit on
Delray Beach is next door to us, and the concrete calls we get here come from every kind of property. Owners of older single-story houses want settled driveways, cracked walks and tired patios replaced. Owners of newer homes ask for pool decks, wider driveways and stamped entries, and builders and shop owners call for slabs, footings and parking areas. The same mix carries on south into Boca Raton, where we do much the same work.
Older houses here often have a driveway, a walk and a patio poured years apart, each at its own level, so a replacement usually means breaking out more than one slab and making the new pieces meet the house and each other. On a tighter lot, how the truck reaches the forms matters as much as the size of the job.
Concrete services for Delray Beach homes and businesses
Concrete driveway building
When an older driveway has sunk, cracked across or holds water by the garage, we dig out the soft base, pack it firm and pour a new one.
Concrete patio construction
A back patio here gets used most of the year, so we slope it away from the house and plan the joints where cracks should go.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives an entry, patio or pool area the look of stone or tile in one pour, sealed so the pattern holds up to sun.
Concrete sidewalk building
A walk from the driveway to the front door or down the side yard, built on a packed base so settling doesn't leave a lip to trip on.
Garage floor concrete
When a garage floor is cracked, stained or chipping, we break it out, check the ground beneath and pour a new slab with a smooth, easy-to-sweep finish.
Decorative concrete
Colored or textured concrete for entries, walkways and patios, for when a plain gray slab doesn't suit the style of the house.
Concrete retaining walls
Where one part of the yard sits higher than another or soil washes onto a walk in heavy rain, a poured wall holds the ground in place.
Concrete floor installation
Interior slabs for additions, workshops and utility rooms, poured level and flat so tile, wood or a polished finish goes down without leveling first.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks here take bare feet, splashed water and steady sun, so we texture the surface for grip and slope it so water drains off.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps that have cracked or pulled away from the house, rebuilt with even risers and rebar, the steel bars that tie them together.
Slab foundation building
For builders and property owners putting up a new home, addition or outbuilding, we pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, before anything is poured.
Foundation installation
Foundation work for new construction and additions, laid out with the builder and set so the walls above start square, level and on firm ground.
Concrete parking lot building
For shops, offices and small commercial properties, a concrete lot on a thick packed base for daily traffic, graded so rain heads to the drains.
Concrete footings
Footings for additions, columns, walls and porches, dug and poured to the depth the plans call for so the weight above sits on firm ground.
Foundation raising
When a slab or part of a house has settled, we find out why it moved before we raise it, so the fix deals with the ground too.
Concrete cutting
Clean saw cuts through slabs and walls when an older house needs a new opening, a plumbing trench or one section replaced, with the debris hauled away.
Get a free on-site concrete estimate in Delray Beach
Once you send the form, we reply within one business day to set a time. I come out myself, look at the site and write a free estimate that lists what's included, and there's no obligation.
- Based in
- Boynton Beach, FL 33426
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Working in Delray Beach: the permit, the paperwork and the schedule
In Delray Beach, the permit is the city's call. Its Building Division issues permits for building, repairing or altering buildings and structures, then reviews the plans and inspects the work, so a pour date follows the city's review and inspections as well as our calendar. When a permit is valued above $5,000, a Notice of Commencement has to be recorded at a Palm Beach County courthouse before the first inspection, and that's one of the papers I'll bring up early. The city also requires contractors to register and keep a current license on file before they submit a permit, it asks for a Business Tax Receipt, its local business registration, and the county requires its own business tax receipt from anyone selling services in Palm Beach County. It's fair to ask any contractor for their license and those receipts, and please do ask us. We're licensed and insured.
When your job needs a permit, we pull it, handle the submittal and inspections, and tell you early what papers to have ready, so the paperwork isn't what holds up the pour. The price moves with the size of the job, how much old concrete comes out and how much base work the ground needs. The schedule moves with the permit review, rain on pour day and curing, the wait while the concrete hardens before you can walk or drive on it. Your own figure comes in the written estimate, which lists what's included. We're based in Boynton Beach, just to the north, so Delray Beach is a short drive for me and our crew.
What we find under Delray Beach driveways and patios
Most of the sinking and cracking we're called about here starts underneath. On many older properties the concrete was laid on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so the slab has settled along with it, and some slabs were set falling toward the house, so rain pools at the garage door or against the wall. We dig out the soft base, pack new fill firm and check where the water runs before we set the forms, so the new slab sheds water away from your house.
Pour day matters too. We pour early, out of the midday heat that can leave a weak, dusty top, give outdoor slabs a broom finish, a light brushed texture that helps your footing when it's wet, and cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack. On a low lot, I also ask the city early whether its floodplain rules bear on your plans before we set the grades.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Delray Beach
Here's how a job runs from your side, from the first call to the walk-through at the end, and who you'll be dealing with along the way.
Call or send the form
Please call (561) 336-6418 or send the form with a short note on what you'd like poured, and we'll get back to you to set a time for the visit. You don't need plans or measurements for this first step.
I come out and look
I come out myself, check the ground, the drainage and any old concrete, and ask what the slab needs to carry, whether that's two cars or a patio table. The written estimate lists what's included, so you know where the money goes before you decide, and it helps if you can be home to walk the site with me.
Paperwork, prep and the pour
If you go ahead, we take care of the paperwork, and when a permit is needed the pour waits on the city's review and inspection. Then our crew digs out and packs the base, sets the forms, pours and finishes, and I'm on site with them while the work gets done.
We walk the job together
Before we pack up, I walk the finished job with you and explain how long to keep feet and cars off it while it cures. Our work is satisfaction guaranteed.
Questions about concrete work in Delray Beach
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Delray Beach?
Plan on it being a permit question for the city, because Delray Beach issues permits for building, repairing or altering any building or structure, and the city's building FAQ extends that to anything connected or attached to them. We settle it with the city before we schedule the pour. Work that needed a permit and went ahead without one gets a stop work notice from Code Enforcement, the after-the-fact permit costs three times as much, and concealed work can add fees for an outside engineer's review.
Is a concrete permit an express permit in Delray Beach?
No, the city lists A/C change-outs, water heater replacements and re-roofs as its express permits, issued within three days, and concrete work isn't on that list. A driveway, patio or slab permit goes through the city's regular plan review, which is why we apply as soon as you've said yes. Applications go in through the city's online eServices portal.
How long does a building permit stay valid in Delray Beach?
A Delray Beach permit expires unless work starts and an inspection is requested within 180 days. Once work has started, it also expires if the job is suspended or abandoned for 180 days, and the city treats going that long without an inspection as proof of that. We book inspections as each stage is ready, which keeps a concrete job well inside that window.
How do I act as my own contractor for concrete work in Delray Beach?
Florida law lets you act as your own contractor on a home you live in, as long as you sign the permit application in person. If you leave any of the work to others, you have to supervise it yourself and hire licensed electrical, plumbing, A/C and roofing subcontractors. If you'd rather not carry that, we're glad to handle the permit for you.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Delray Beach?
The price of a Delray Beach driveway is set mostly by its size and thickness, how much old concrete we break out and haul away, how much of the base has to be dug out and packed, and the finish you choose. Stamped or colored work costs more than a plain broom finish, and a lot where the truck can't reach the forms adds labor. If the budget is tight, I'd suggest trimming the finish before the base, because the base is hidden on day one but it's what keeps the slab from settling later.
Will a new concrete driveway in Delray Beach still get cracks?
It can get small hairline cracks, because concrete shrinks a little as it cures, even on a slab built well. The control joints we cut give most of that shrinking a planned line to follow, and a packed base keeps the slab from settling into the bigger cracks you may see in the old one. I'd rather tell you this now than have it surprise you later.
Plan your Delray Beach concrete job with us
Please call (561) 336-6418 or send the form early, because the permit review and the cure both need room before you can use the new concrete.