Concrete Contractor in St. Peters, MO - slabs that drain and hold up
Caliber Chesterfield Concrete Company is a concrete contractor working in St. Peters, MO. We pour driveways, patios, sidewalks, steps and garage floors, and we set footings and foundations, starting with the base under every slab.
St. Peters driveways, patios and the ground under them
St. Peters is mostly subdivisions, street after street of homes with attached garages, driveways that run straight to the curb and patios off the back door, with shops and offices along the main roads. Most of our calls here are about a driveway that has sunk at the garage lip, a patio that has started tipping toward the house, or front steps that have pulled away from the porch. We drive over from Chesterfield and do the same work next door in O'Fallon and Weldon Spring.
A lot of these houses sit on clay, which swells when it's wet and shrinks when it dries, so a slab poured on raked dirt moves right along with it. That's why our jobs here start with digging out the soft ground, packing a real base and checking which way the water runs before we set a form.
What St. Peters ground and winters do to concrete
Most slab trouble here starts underneath, not on top. These are the conditions we plan around on St. Peters driveways, patios and steps before we set a single form.
Winters here swing above and below freezing, so water that gets under a slab or into its surface freezes, expands and pries it apart.
Clay ground holds water and shifts with the seasons, which is why a slab on an unpacked base usually settles and cracks sooner or later.
A driveway or patio that slopes toward the house sends roof and yard water against the foundation, so we check the slope before anything gets poured.
Concrete shrinks as it cures, so we cut control joints, shallow grooves that tell it where to crack, before it picks its own spot.
Your price turns on how much bad ground comes out, plus the size, thickness and finish, and the schedule turns on permit approval and pour weather.
I come out to look at your ground, your drainage and the old slab, then write the estimate myself, with what's in the price and what isn't.
Our concrete work in St. Peters and nearby
We're a concrete contractor based in Chesterfield, MO, working across St. Louis County and St. Charles County, from St. Peters to Saint Charles and plenty of cities not listed below.
Concrete services for St. Peters homes and businesses
Concrete driveway building
When a driveway has sunk at the garage or cracked across the middle, we tear it out, dig to firm ground, pack a new base and pour.
Concrete patio construction
A back patio that tips toward the house or holds puddles gets replaced with one that slopes away, on a packed base so it isn't riding the clay.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of stone or brick in one pour, and it needs the same base under it as a plain slab.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks that have heaved and left a trip edge get broken out and repoured with a broom finish, a brushed texture for grip when it's wet.
Garage floor concrete
Garage floors that have cracked, pitted from winter road salt or sunk near the door get replaced with a new slab that drains out toward the driveway.
Decorative concrete
Colored concrete, exposed aggregate and other finishes can dress up a front entry or patio, and I'll tell you which ones stand up better to salt and freezes.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a backyard drops off or a slope is pushing soil onto a patio, a poured retaining wall with drainage behind it holds the ground back.
Concrete floor installation
Basements, workshops and outbuildings get interior concrete floors poured flat over a packed base, with a vapor barrier where ground moisture calls for one.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck has to shed water away from the pool and the house and still grip bare feet, so we plan the slope and finish first.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps that have pulled away from the porch or settled at one end usually need new footings under them, not just a fresh face on top.
Slab foundation building
For an addition, garage or outbuilding, we pour slab foundations on a packed base with rebar, steel that holds the slab together if it cracks.
Foundation installation
New foundations for additions and new builds start with footings set below the frost line, then walls or a slab, so winter heave isn't working on them.
Concrete parking lot building
For businesses and churches with a cracked or puddling lot, we pour thicker concrete on a deeper base, laid out so water runs to the drains.
Concrete footings
Decks, porches, additions and garages sit on footings, the concrete feet under the load, and we size and dig them for the ground they're going into.
Foundation raising
When a slab or foundation has settled, I look at what's under it first, then we raise it or I tell you replacing it makes more sense.
Concrete cutting
We saw cut openings for drains, doorways and utility repairs, and cut out damaged sections cleanly so the new pour ties into the old slab.
Get a written concrete estimate for your St. Peters home
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out to your St. Peters address myself, look at the slab and the ground, and give you a free estimate in writing that spells out what's in the price and what isn't. There's no pressure and no obligation.
- Call
- (636) 237-0079
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Why St. Peters homeowners hire us for concrete
I pushed wheelbarrows on concrete crews every summer through school and opened this business in 2017. Here's how we run a job in St. Peters.
The base gets the budget first
Nobody admires a good base, but everybody notices a bad one. If something has to give, it's the fancy finish, because a nice top on raked dirt cracks with the clay anyway.
I write every estimate myself
I come out, look at the job and write the estimate, and a small crew I work alongside does the prep, forming and pour. We're fully licensed and insured, and satisfaction guaranteed.
Permits lined up before pour day
We find out which city and county offices your address answers to and handle the permit paperwork with you, so approvals are in before we set a pour date. Call (636) 237-0079 to get started.
St. Peters concrete questions we hear most
Do I need a permit to pour a new concrete driveway in St. Peters?
Check with the City of St. Peters before you pour, because its permit list names work such as new construction, additions, remodels and electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs, and doesn't settle driveways either way. Permit applications go through the city's CitizenServe portal, which also explains the process and schedules inspections, and you can call the city at 636-477-6600. We handle the paperwork with you so any approval is in hand before we pick a pour date.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in St. Peters, MO?
Your price comes down to the size and thickness of the slab, how much soft clay has to come out, whether the old concrete gets torn out and hauled off, and the finish you choose. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored concrete, and that's where I'd save money before I'd ever skimp on the base. You'll get a free written estimate on site that lists what's included and what isn't.
How long before I can drive on a new concrete driveway in St. Peters?
Usually you can walk on it after a few days and drive on it after a longer wait, and I'll give you the dates for your slab because the weather changes them. That wait is curing, the slab gaining strength as it hardens, and cold slows it down. In summer we pour early in the day, because a slab baked in midday heat can end up with a weak, dusty top.
What causes concrete to crack and sink in St. Peters?
Most of it starts under the slab, with a base that was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, clay that swells and shrinks, and water running under the edges. Control joints cut late or skipped let the slab crack wherever it wants. We dig to firm ground, pack the base, check the drainage and cut the joints on time, so shrinkage cracks have a planned place to go.
Does selling my house in St. Peters need an occupancy inspection?
No, the city doesn't require an occupancy inspection when an owner-occupied home is sold, but building permits still apply to any work done at the house. Rental homes work differently, since the city requires a Certificate of Occupancy whenever the use, tenancy or occupancy of a non-owner-occupied home changes, plus a re-occupancy inspection each time a new tenant moves in. If you're replacing a driveway before you list, treat the permit question like any other job.
How do I check out a concrete contractor before hiring one in St. Peters?
Ask whether they're licensed and insured, get a written estimate that says what's included, and ask how they handle the base and drainage. St. Peters businesses apply for their city licenses through CitizenServe, the same online portal used for permits. If a contractor can't tell you what goes under the slab, keep looking.
Book your St. Peters concrete estimate today
Call (636) 237-0079 any day of the week until 11 PM, or send the form, and I'll look at what's under the old slab before we talk finishes.
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM