Concrete contractor in Chesterfield, MO - driveways and patios that drain and hold up
Caliber Chesterfield Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Chesterfield, MO. We build driveways, patios, steps, sidewalks, footings and foundations here, and we spend the most time on what goes under the slab.
Chesterfield concrete jobs, as we see them
We're based in Chesterfield, so a lot of our concrete work goes in right here, mostly beside houses in established subdivisions. Think two-car driveways running up to an attached garage, back patios off the kitchen, and front steps and walks that have taken years of weather and road salt. Builders call us for additions, and business owners call about lots and walkways. It's much the same mix we see next door in Town and Country and farther east in St. Louis, though the lots out here tend to run bigger and the driveways longer.
The price on a Chesterfield job moves mostly with the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out and how much base work the ground needs. The schedule turns on approvals and weather more than on the pour itself, and your estimate gives you your own figure. Yards here run from flat to steep, and a slope decides where the water goes, so I look at the ground before I talk about the finish.
What we find under Chesterfield driveways and patios
Most concrete we replace here didn't fail on top. It failed underneath. Here's what we look for on Chesterfield driveways, patios and walks, and the approval that comes before any of it.
Driveways that sink near the garage usually sat on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed.
Patios that tip toward the house send rain against the foundation, so we check where water runs before we set a single form.
Wandering cracks usually mean the control joints, grooves cut so the slab cracks where we choose, went in late or got skipped.
Work here can need a zoning sign-off from the city before St. Louis County will issue a permit, and that comes before any pour date.
I'd rather see your slab, the ground and where the water goes in person, so the estimate starts with a visit instead of a guess over the phone.
Where we work in and around Chesterfield
We're based in Chesterfield and work across the cities around it in St. Louis County and St. Charles County, from Ellisville to Weldon Spring. Plenty of the places we pour aren't on this list, so ask.
Concrete work we do on Chesterfield properties
Concrete driveway building
When an old driveway has cracked, sunk at the garage or started holding water, we tear it out, dig to firm ground, pack a new base and pour.
Concrete patio construction
For a back patio that's settled toward the house or puddles after rain, we rebuild it with a base that holds and a slope that sends water away.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walkway the look of stone or brick in one pour, and it still needs the same packed base under it.
Concrete sidewalk building
We replace front walks and side paths that have heaved or tipped into a trip edge, setting the new sections so water runs off instead of across.
Garage floor concrete
A garage floor that's cracked, pitted from winter salt or sloped the wrong way gets broken out and repoured so water runs toward the door.
Decorative concrete
Colored, stained or textured concrete suits a front entry or patio where plain gray would look out of place, built on the same groundwork as everything else.
Concrete retaining walls
On sloped yards, a concrete retaining wall holds back soil that keeps creeping toward a patio or driveway, with drainage behind it so water doesn't push it over.
Concrete floor installation
Basement floors, workshop slabs and interior floors in additions get a packed base, a vapor barrier where it's called for, and a smooth, level finish.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks take bare feet, splash water and chemicals, so we give them a textured finish for grip and a slope that carries water away from the pool.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps that have crumbled at the edges or pulled away from the house get rebuilt with rebar inside, the steel that keeps cracks from opening.
Slab foundation building
For additions, sunrooms and outbuildings, a slab foundation starts with digging to firm subgrade, the soil the slab sits on, and packing it before any concrete arrives.
Foundation installation
When a builder or homeowner needs foundation walls for an addition or new garage, we pour the footings and walls that everything above depends on.
Concrete parking lot building
Business owners call us for lots and service areas built thick enough for delivery trucks and sloped so rain doesn't sit in the spaces.
Concrete footings
Decks, porches, posts and additions all need footings, the concrete pads underground that carry the weight, poured on undisturbed soil so they hold their place.
Foundation raising
When part of a slab or foundation has dropped and you can feel the slope, we find out why it sank before we talk about raising it.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut openings, trenches and clean edges in existing slabs, so a damaged section can come out without breaking up the concrete you're keeping.
Get a free on-site concrete estimate in Chesterfield
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Chesterfield property myself, look at the job and write the estimate. 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
Why Chesterfield homeowners hire us for concrete
I opened this business in 2017 after years on other people's crews, and we're fully licensed and insured. Here's what that looks like on a Chesterfield job.
The base gets the budget first
The base is buried on day one, so it's the first thing people want to cut. I'd trim a fancy finish before I'd trim the digging and packing, because the base decides whether the slab settles with the dirt.
Approvals lined up before the pour
We find out which city and county offices your address answers to and handle the permit paperwork with you, so approvals are in hand before we set a pour date.
I write the estimate and work the pour
I come out to look at your job and write the estimate myself, then work alongside the small crew on the prep, forming and pour. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call (636) 237-0079 to set up a visit.
Chesterfield concrete questions we hear most
Who issues building permits for concrete work in Chesterfield, MO?
St. Louis County issues building permits in Chesterfield, because the city contracts with the county for permitting and inspections. Before the county will issue one, you need a Municipal Zoning Approval, the zoning sign-off from the City of Chesterfield, and the fire district may require its own separate permit too. We find out which of these apply to your address and handle the paperwork with you.
How do I find out if my concrete project in Chesterfield needs a permit?
Call St. Louis County at (314) 615-5184, because the county keeps the detailed list of work that doesn't need a building permit and the submittal requirements for work that does. The county issues permits for new construction and for changes to existing structures, inside or out. We check this for your address before we set a pour date, so you're not guessing.
How long does a zoning approval take in Chesterfield?
Standard review of a Municipal Zoning Approval takes 3 to 5 business days, while city staff check it against the city's development code and any rules specific to the site. The same-day express review is for interior residential work only, so a driveway or patio won't qualify for it. We build that wait into the schedule before we pick a pour date.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Chesterfield?
The price of a Chesterfield driveway comes down to its size and thickness, how much old concrete has to be broken out and hauled off, and how much digging and packing the base needs. A steep lot, a long run up to the garage or a stamped finish adds cost, while a plain broom finish, a light texture that gives shoes and tires grip, keeps it lower. I'll give you the figure in writing after I see it, with what's in the price and what isn't.
What causes concrete driveways and patios in Chesterfield to crack and sink?
Most cracking and sinking starts under the slab, usually with a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so it settled with the dirt. Water running toward the house or pooling on the slab makes it worse, and so do control joints cut late or skipped. We dig to firm ground, pack the base, check where the water will run and cut the joints on time, so any crack has a place to go.
How long until I can drive on a new concrete driveway in Chesterfield?
You can walk on a new driveway well before you can drive on it, because concrete keeps gaining strength during curing, the wait before it's ready to carry weight. How long that takes depends on the mix and the weather the week we pour, so I'll give you the dates for your job when we schedule it. Plan where the cars go until then.
Get your Chesterfield concrete estimate started
Our phone hours run until 11 PM every day, so call (636) 237-0079 after work or send the form tonight.
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM