Concrete Driveways in St. Thomas & London, Ontario
New pours, full replacements, and exposed aggregate finishes, built on a properly compacted base so they hold up through freeze-thaw.
Every driveway pour includes
- Free on-site estimate and written scope before any work begins
- Removal and disposal of the existing driveway where needed
- Granular base compacted in layers, the part you never see that decides how long it lasts
- Grading so water runs away from your foundation, not toward it
- Control joints cut to direct where the slab cracks
- Broom, smooth, or exposed aggregate finish, your choice
- Site cleaned up and a final walkthrough before we call it done
Replacing an existing driveway
If your current driveway is cracking, heaving, or settling unevenly, the concrete is usually the symptom rather than the cause. Slabs lift when water gets underneath and freezes, or when the base was never compacted properly to begin with. Pouring new concrete over that same base gets you the same result a few winters later.
When we replace a driveway, the old slab comes out, the base gets rebuilt and compacted, and the grade is corrected so surface water runs away from the house. It's more work than a resurface, and it's the difference between a driveway that lasts and one that repeats the problem.
Exposed aggregate and finish options
A standard broom finish gives you grip and a clean, uniform look, and it's what most driveways get. Exposed aggregate washes the surface layer back to reveal the stone in the mix, giving a textured, decorative finish with good traction underfoot. Smooth finishes are generally better suited to interior or covered areas than to a driveway that sees ice.
We'll walk through which makes sense for your site, budget, and how much traffic the driveway sees during the estimate visit.
Concrete driveway projects
Concrete driveway FAQ
It depends mostly on square footage, whether the old driveway needs removing, the condition of the base, and the finish you choose. We don't quote concrete over the phone because too much of that can't be assessed without standing on the site. The estimate visit is free and you get the number in writing.
Concrete needs above-freezing temperatures to cure properly, so pours generally wrap up before the ground freezes. If you want it done this season, book the estimate visit early rather than late.
Yes, breaking out and hauling away the existing concrete or asphalt is part of a replacement job.
The surface layer is washed back before it fully hardens to reveal the stone in the concrete mix, giving a textured, decorative finish with good grip underfoot.
Contact us and we will schedule a free on-site visit. You get a written estimate with no obligation, usually within a day or two of the visit.
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