Concrete Contractor in Ballwin, MO - Driveways and Patios That Drain and Hold Up
Caliber Chesterfield Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Chesterfield that builds driveways, patios, steps, walls and foundations in Ballwin, MO, starting with the base under the slab so it drains and stays put.
Ballwin driveways, patios and the ground under them
Ballwin is a short drive from our base in Chesterfield. Most of our work there is for houses in established subdivisions on both sides of Manchester Road, with some for the shops and offices along the road itself. The calls are usually about concrete that's been there as long as the house: a driveway that's dropped at the garage, a patio that holds water by the back door, front steps leaning away from the porch. It's the same work we do next door in Ellisville and over in Town and Country.
The ground here rolls, so a lot of driveways climb to the garage and a lot of backyards slope toward the house. That shapes the job before anyone picks a finish, because where the water runs and how well the base is dug out and packed matter more than anything you'll see on top.
What Ballwin weather and lots do to concrete
Most of the slabs we tear out in Ballwin didn't fail because of the concrete. They failed because of what was under them, where the water went and how winter got at them.
Ballwin's residential code has rated weathering here as severe, which means freeze and thaw work at every slab, edge and crack each winter.
A lot of older driveways went down on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so they settle as that dirt does.
On sloped lots, rain runs across driveways and patios, and a slab that falls toward the house sends that water straight at the foundation.
Control joints are the planned cuts where a slab should crack, and when they're cut late or skipped, cracks wander and let water in.
Those conditions move the price and schedule on a Ballwin job, so I check the slab, the slope and the dirt on site before writing your estimate.
Where we work around Ballwin, MO
We're based in Chesterfield and work across the cities around it in St. Louis County and St. Charles County, Ballwin included, along with Manchester and Ellisville. These cities have their own pages, but they aren't the only ones we serve.
Concrete services for Ballwin homes and businesses
Concrete driveway building
When a Ballwin driveway has dropped at the garage or broken into slabs, we tear it out, dig out the soft dirt, pack a new base and pour.
Concrete patio construction
If your patio holds water or tips toward the door, we rebuild the subgrade it sits on and pour it to drain away from the house.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a Ballwin patio or walk the look of stone or brick, and it still needs the same packed base and joints as plain concrete.
Concrete sidewalk building
We replace front walks that have heaved or sunk into trip edges, and we give them a broom finish, a brushed texture that grips when it's wet.
Garage floor concrete
A cracked, dusty or sunken garage floor in an older Ballwin house usually needs more than a patch, so we break it out and pour a new slab.
Decorative concrete
Colored, stained or textured concrete lets a Ballwin patio or entry match the brick or siding, without giving up the base work that keeps it flat.
Concrete retaining walls
On sloped Ballwin yards, a concrete retaining wall holds back the hill above a driveway or patio, with drainage behind it so water doesn't push it over.
Concrete floor installation
We pour interior floors for basements, additions and shops, with the base packed and the slab set flat so the flooring goes down without fighting it.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck in a Ballwin backyard has to shed splash and rain away from the pool and the house, and give bare feet some grip.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps that have pulled away from the house usually sank because nothing solid was under them, so we rebuild them on footings dug deep enough.
Slab foundation building
For a garage or addition in Ballwin, we pour the slab foundation on a packed base, with steel rebar inside so a crack stays tight instead of spreading.
Foundation installation
We dig, form and pour foundation walls and footings for Ballwin additions and new builds, the part nobody sees once it's backfilled but the whole house rests on.
Concrete parking lot building
For businesses along Manchester Road, we pour concrete parking areas built for delivery trucks, with the base and slope worked out so water reaches the drains.
Concrete footings
Decks, porches, steps and additions in Ballwin all sit on footings, and we dig and pour them below the frost line so winter doesn't lift them.
Foundation raising
When a slab or foundation in Ballwin has settled, we look at why before raising it, because lifting it without fixing the cause only buys time.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut control joints at the right time on new pours, and we cut doorways, trenches or sections out of old Ballwin concrete without breaking up the rest.
Free on-site concrete estimate for your Ballwin home
Tell us about your Ballwin job and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out myself, look at the slab and the ground around it, and give you a written estimate that says what's in the price and what isn't. It's free, with no pressure and no obligation.
- Call
- (636) 237-0079
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
What you get hiring us in Ballwin
I opened this business in 2017 after learning the trade on other people's crews. Here's how that shows up on a Ballwin job.
The owner prices your job
I come out to look at your Ballwin job and write the estimate myself, so the person pricing it is the one working on it. A small crew I work alongside does the prep, the forming and the pour.
Money goes under the slab first
On day one nobody can see the base, which is why it's the first thing people want to cut. I'd rather spend your budget digging out and packing it than on a fancy finish over soft dirt.
Permits lined up before pour day
We find out which city and county offices your address answers to, handle the permit paperwork with you and line up approvals before we set a pour date. We're fully licensed and insured. Call (636) 237-0079 to start.
Ballwin concrete and permit questions, answered
How do I find out if my concrete driveway or patio needs a permit in Ballwin?
Call the City of Ballwin's Building Inspections Department at (636) 227-2129 and ask, because the city's permit list names additions, sheds, fences, decks and pools and doesn't settle driveways or patios either way. Digging in the city's street right-of-way, which in most cases runs 12 feet back from the curb, needs an Excavation Permit first, and a driveway that meets the street usually reaches into that strip. We check that for your address before we schedule anything.
Does a concrete contractor need a license to work in Ballwin, MO?
Yes, Ballwin requires every contractor working in the city to hold a city Contractor's License and an active St. Louis County license in their field. The city also wants proof of workers' compensation insurance, or an affidavit of exemption from a business that isn't required to carry it. Ask any contractor you're considering about both licenses before you sign.
Where do I apply for a building permit in Ballwin?
Permit and contractor applications in Ballwin go through the city's online MyGov Permit Portal. Plans larger than 11 x 17 have to include a digital set, which usually matters on additions and new foundations rather than a driveway or patio.
How deep do concrete footings need to go in Ballwin?
Ballwin's residential code has listed the frost line, the depth the ground freezes to, at 30 inches, so footings for steps, decks and additions need to go below that. Shallower footings can lift in a hard freeze and settle back crooked, which is a common reason front steps pull away from a house. The city is working on adopting newer building codes, so we confirm the depth with the city for your project.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Ballwin?
A Ballwin driveway's price comes down to its size, how much old concrete comes out, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you choose. Tearing out a cracked driveway and digging out soft dirt adds cost, and a plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored concrete. I measure and look at what's under the old slab before I put a number on it.
How long after the pour can I drive on a new concrete driveway in Ballwin?
You can walk on a new driveway well before you can drive on it, and I'll tell you when it's ready for each, because the wait depends on the weather and the mix. That wait is curing, the stretch when the concrete is still gaining strength, and putting a car on it too soon is how edges chip and the top turns dusty.
Get your Ballwin concrete estimate started
Call (636) 237-0079 any day until 11 PM or send us the form, and tell us where the crack runs or the water sits so I know what to look at first.
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM