Concrete Contractor in Arlington, VA
Arlington properties face unique concrete challenges, from steep slopes in Clarendon and Courthouse to tight access in older Ballston neighborhoods. We've poured driveways on hillside lots near Lee Highway, installed commercial flatwork in Crystal City office buildings, and repaired countless sidewalks throughout Arlington's walkable communities. The county's stormwater regulations and right-of-way requirements are stricter than most neighboring areas, and we know exactly how to design concrete work that passes inspection the first time.
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Our Services
We handle all types of concrete work for Arlington homes and businesses, from routine repairs to complete installations.
Handling Arlington's Steep Terrain
Properties in North Arlington neighborhoods like Donaldson Run and Williamsburg have significant elevation changes that complicate concrete installations. A driveway might climb 15 feet from street level to garage entrance, requiring multiple poured sections with proper drainage channels between them. We calculate the slope percentage before pouring to make sure your car can safely navigate it in winter without sliding.
Retaining walls are essential for many Arlington properties to prevent soil erosion and create level outdoor spaces. The homes built in the 1950s and 60s often have old railroad tie or stacked stone walls that are failing. When we replace them with reinforced concrete walls, we tie them into proper footings that go below the frost line. This prevents the seasonal ground movement that caused the original walls to lean or crack.
If your property borders a county park or green space, there may be restrictions on how close you can build to the property line. We verify setback requirements with Arlington's zoning department before starting work. Getting county approval usually takes two to three weeks, but it's worth doing it right instead of having to tear out and redo work that fails inspection.
Working in Arlington's Dense Neighborhoods
The townhome communities in Ballston, Rosslyn, and Pentagon City present access challenges you don't see in suburban areas. Concrete trucks can't always drive directly to the pour site, so we use pump trucks to move the concrete from street level to your backyard or upper-level terrace. This adds some cost but makes projects possible that would otherwise require wheelbarrows and days of manual labor.
Many customers in Arlington need patio and walkway repairs because tree roots from mature oaks and maples push up existing concrete. Rather than fighting the trees by grinding roots and repouring in the same spot, we often recommend rerouting the walkway slightly or using flexible expansion joints that accommodate ongoing root growth. This approach saves you from repeating the same repair every five years.
Street parking restrictions in Arlington mean we need to secure temporary no-parking permits for our concrete trucks on pour day. We handle that process for you and make sure neighbors know what's happening ahead of time. Projects near Metro stations like Courthouse or Virginia Square might require additional coordination with county officials, but we've done it dozens of times and know who to contact.
Serving Arlington's Commercial Buildings
Crystal City, Rosslyn, and Ballston have dozens of high-rise buildings with ground-level plazas, loading docks, and parking garages that need regular concrete maintenance. We work with property managers to schedule pours during off-hours when tenant disruption is minimal. For garage floor repairs, we use rapid-setting mixes that cure fast enough to reopen sections within 24 hours instead of making residents park on the street for a week.
The mixed-use developments going up throughout Arlington have design standards for public-facing concrete work. Building owners want decorative finishes that match the building's aesthetic while being durable enough for daily foot traffic. We've installed stamped concrete sidewalks, colored aggregate walkways, and polished interior floors for dozens of Arlington commercial properties.
Multi-family buildings near Columbia Pike and Route 50 often have concrete balconies and exterior staircases showing deterioration from decades of exposure. When we resurface or replace these elements, we pay special attention to waterproofing details that prevent moisture from penetrating into the building structure. A properly sealed balcony slab prevents expensive interior damage and extends the life of the concrete by years.
Our Process
Free On-Site Estimate
Give us a call or fill out the quote form, and we'll schedule a time to visit your Arlington property. We measure the area, check soil conditions, discuss your goals, and answer all your questions. You'll get a detailed written estimate that breaks down materials, labor, and timeline. There's no pressure and no obligation. Most estimates take 30 minutes, and we'll email you the proposal the same day so you can review everything at your own pace.