Concrete Driveways Highland Beach, FL
Concrete Driveway Services in Highland Beach, FL
There are very few materials that can meet the requirements of a driveway - characterized by high traffic, heavy loads, and exposure to the sun, wind, and rain. Other common driveway materials like gravel require maintenance, and the loose gravel can often migrate off your driveway from moving your car. Brick and pavers require skilled craftsmen, and even then, they are prone to sinking or weed growth between the paving blocks. Other alternatives, such as large format tiles, are more expensive or are not as well suited to domestic settings, which is why concrete is king for driveway construction. At Boca Raton Concrete Co we know and understand this well. We specialise in stamped decorative concrete.
Concrete is both durable and affordable. Add to that the ability to create custom designs, patterns, and colors, and you can understand why most of our clients choose concrete.
A concrete driveway will also increase the value of your property - it's the first thing someone will see when pulling up to your home. Check out some of our design ideas and work, and once you are ready, give us a call to discuss how we can help install your dream driveway.
How we install our concrete driveways
At Boca Raton Concrete Co, we have installed many driveways for our customers- serving the local area with pride, dedication, and expertise.
Constructing a driveway involves several steps and requires technical skill and diligence - we have honed our process over the last ten years, and you can expect your project to be managed efficiently from start to finish by our team. Concrete driveway installation typically takes between 2-7 days; this does not include the time it takes for the concrete to cure and will vary depending on the scope of the job. Here is a summary of the steps involved:
- Driveway preparation: The site is first prepared by clearing the area before ensuring any proper grading is drainage is put in place.
- Excavation: Topsoil is removed by a digger to the necessary depth, dependent on the requirements. Any drainage required is installed before grading and leveling the area using compacted gravel. This ensures the site is solid before pouring the concrete.
- Forming: Wooden boards are used to create shutters that will contain the concrete and help it to be smoothed and leveled
- Reinforcement: Dependent on the job, we typically use steel rebar or wire mesh and add this to the forms to strengthen the concrete slab
- Concrete Pouring: The concrete is typically delivered by a tipper truck and is in ready-mix form. We adjust the mix depending on weather conditions and specific requirements for the job. Typically, this is a water-to-cement ratio of 0.50. Once poured, we level the concrete - this slab will typically be between 4-5 inches thick. This concrete slab forms the basis for the driveway and is common to patios and other concrete flatwork
- Finishing: The concrete is smoothed using hand or power floats. Dependent on the finish required, we will let the concrete part cure before imprinting using our stamped concrete forms.
- Curing: This is where the concrete will need to be left to cure and takes between 3-7 days. The concrete can accept light foot traffic after 24 hours.
- Sealing: Once the concrete is fully cured, we will use a special sealer to help protect your new driveway from stains, UV damage, and general wear
There are no shortcuts - trust a professional driveway contractor to install your driveway. If done correctly, this will instantly increase your property's value and curb appeal, and last for many years.
Check out some of our driveway design ideas, and once you are ready, give us a call to discuss how we can help install your dream driveway.
Stop searching for "concrete driveways companies near me" and call us today to discuss your project.