Concrete Contractor in Lantana, FL - Driveways and Patios Built on Solid Ground
Quality Boynton Beach Concrete Company pours driveways, patios, walkways, steps and slabs for homes and businesses in Lantana, FL. We dig out and pack the ground under every slab before we pour and finish it.
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Lantana's older block homes and sandy lots
Lantana is a small city on the Intracoastal, right up the road from us in Boynton Beach. For the people who live here, the beach park, the fishing pier at Bicentennial Park and the kayak launch are simply part of the week.
Most of our calls here come from single-family homes, many of them single-story block houses that have stood for decades, with driveways, carports and walks that were added or patched over the years. There are newer houses and townhome communities too, and small shops and offices along the main roads that need parking and sidewalks. Much of that concrete sits on sandy fill not far from the water, so on a Lantana job the ground under the slab usually matters more than the finish on top.
Concrete services for Lantana homes and businesses
Concrete driveway building
Older Lantana driveways often crack and sink where roots or soft fill sit under them, so we tear out, dig down to firm ground and pour new.
Concrete patio construction
A back patio on a sandy Lantana lot needs a packed base and a gentle slope away from the house, so rain runs off into the yard.
Stamped concrete services
If you'd like a patio or entry walk that looks like stone or brick, stamped concrete gives you that pattern in one solid slab with no loose pavers.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks on older homes here often heave or drop at the joints, which trips people, so we replace the bad sections on a packed base.
Garage floor concrete
A garage floor that's cracked, stained or sloping the wrong way can be broken out and repoured so water runs out the door, not toward the house.
Decorative concrete
Color, exposed stone and custom borders can freshen a plain slab around a Lantana home, and we talk through which finishes stay comfortable in full sun.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard changes level or soil washes out after heavy rain, a concrete retaining wall holds the ground back on a footing sized for the load.
Concrete floor installation
For an addition, workshop or enclosed porch, we pour an interior concrete floor that's flat, set over a moisture barrier and ready for tile or other flooring.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks in Lantana take sun, pool water and bare feet all year, so we give them a textured finish for grip and slope them to drain.
Concrete steps construction
Entry steps crack and pull away from older houses as the ground under them settles, so we rebuild them reinforced, with even step heights.
Slab foundation building
For a new home, addition or garage on a Lantana lot, we build the slab foundation on compacted fill with the reinforcing the plans call for.
Foundation installation
Builders and property owners call us to set foundations for additions, sheds and small buildings, dug and formed to the drawings before any concrete arrives.
Concrete parking lot building
Parking areas for shops and offices in Lantana need a heavier base and planned drainage, so delivery trucks and standing water don't crack the slab.
Concrete footings
Footings carry the weight of walls, columns and additions, so we dig them to the depth and width the plans set before we pour.
Foundation raising
When a slab or walk has sunk on soft sandy fill, raising it to level can sometimes spare you a tear-out, and we'll tell you plainly which fits.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut concrete for new doorways, plumbing trenches and clean removal lines, so only the damaged part of a driveway or slab has to come out.
Ask for a free estimate on your Lantana concrete project
Thank you for reaching out. We reply within one business day to set a visit, and I come out myself to write a free estimate that lists what's included, with no obligation.
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- Boynton Beach, FL 33426
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- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Working in Lantana: permits, paperwork and planning
For an address inside Lantana's limits, building permits come from the Town of Lantana's Building Division, part of its Development Services Department. Its list names work like roofing, fences, windows, A/C changeouts, pools and sheds and ends with "And more!", so the list alone doesn't tell you whether your driveway or patio needs one, and the Building Division is the place to ask. When a job does need a permit, we pull it, handle the submittal and the inspections, and let you know early what papers to have ready, because that step can add time before the pour. Every business working inside the city also needs a Lantana Business Tax Receipt, renewed each year, so it's a fair thing to ask any contractor about before you sign.
For flatwork, our word for driveways, patios, walks and other slabs on the ground, the price moves with the size of the area, how much old concrete has to come out, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you choose, while the schedule turns on the weather and on any permit and inspection. As a concrete contractor in Boynton Beach, FL, we're a short run up I-95 or Federal Highway from Lantana, which matters because a loaded truck only has so long before the concrete starts to set. We do the same work just north of here in Lake Worth Beach, and the estimate I write for your job lists what's included, so you can see where your money goes before you decide.
Why Lantana driveways and patios wear out
A lot of the concrete we're asked to replace in Lantana was poured years ago on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so it settled with the sandy fill and cracked, and shade-tree roots have lifted some of it further. We dig to firm ground and compact the subgrade, the soil and base the slab sits on, before anything else, because once the concrete is down nobody can fix what's under it. If the budget gets tight, I'd much rather you choose a plain broom finish, the light brushed texture that keeps feet from slipping, than cut back on the base, since a fancy surface on a weak base cracks just the same.
Summer storms here drop a lot of rain in a short time, and a slab that tilts toward the house sends that water to your door and along your foundation. We check where the water runs on your lot before we set forms, and we slope the new concrete so it drains toward the yard or the street.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Lantana
Here is how a job goes from your first call to the final walk-through, so you know what to expect and when it helps to be home.
Call us or send the form
Please call (561) 336-6418 or send the form with a few words about the job, and we reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. You don't need measurements or drawings ready for that first visit.
I visit and write the estimate
I come out myself to look at the old concrete, the ground and where the water runs, and I ask what the slab needs to carry, whether that's two cars or a grill and some chairs. The free estimate I write lists what's included so there's no guessing about what you're paying for, and it helps if you're home to walk the site with me.
We prep, pour and finish
If you go ahead, we take care of the paperwork, dig out and pack the base, set forms and rebar, the steel bars that help hold the slab together, and then pour and finish with me on site alongside our crew. When a permit is involved, Lantana's inspections happen on business days between 9 am and 3 pm, so we build the schedule around that window.
We walk the job together
Before we pack up, I walk the finished work with you and explain curing, the days new concrete needs to gain strength before it takes foot traffic and then cars. I also point out the control joints, the shallow grooves we cut to give the slab a planned place to crack, so a hairline crack inside one won't surprise you later.
Questions about concrete work in Lantana
What do I need to submit for a concrete permit in Lantana, FL?
Lantana's Building Division asks for 2 paper copies and 1 digital copy of the proposed work with every permit submittal, and the fees are collected when you submit. Payment is by cash, check or money order only, since the office doesn't take credit cards or online payments. When we're pulling the permit, we put the submittal together and tell you early which papers we need from you.
How do I know if my address is under Lantana or Palm Beach County for permits?
Look at the first two numbers of your property's parcel control number, or PCN, because Palm Beach County's guidance says they show which government the parcel falls under, and 00 means unincorporated county. For an unincorporated parcel, permit applications go through the Palm Beach County Permit Center rather than Lantana. Please send us your address and we'll check it with you before we plan the job.
How do I schedule an inspection for permitted work in Lantana?
Once the permitted work is done, call the Town Inspection Line at 561-540-5788 before 3 pm to get an inspection the next business day. Every permit Lantana issues needs inspection, and the permit has to be in place before any inspection can happen. When we pull the permit, we call the inspections in ourselves.
How long does a building permit stay active in Lantana?
A Lantana permit can expire when a project shows no activity, and an approved inspection within six months counts as the progress that keeps it active. If a job stalls, the permit holder can ask in writing for an extension with good reason before it expires, and the Building Official can grant up to three months at a time. We plan our work so inspections come along steadily and the permit doesn't sit idle.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Lantana, FL?
There's no single price, because a Lantana driveway's cost depends on its size, the tear-out and hauling of the old slab, the base work the ground needs and the finish you choose. A thicker slab with more steel for heavy vehicles costs more than one for two cars, stamped or decorative work takes more labor than a broom finish, and a tight spot the truck can't reach adds hand work. The free estimate I write lists each of those items, so you can compare it fairly with anyone else's.
How do I keep a new concrete slab from cracking in South Florida heat?
You can't rule out every hairline crack in new concrete, but you can keep them small and steer them into the control joints by cutting those joints on time, pouring on a packed base and keeping the pour out of the midday heat. In summer we start early in the day, because a top that dries too fast in the sun turns out weak and dusty later. Skipped or late joints are the usual reason cracks end up in places nobody chose.
Talk with us about your Lantana concrete
One visit tells you whether your old slab can be repaired, raised or needs replacing before you spend anything on it.