Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks and Pads
Your Concrete Contractor in Greenville, SC for Flatwork That Lasts
Driveways, sidewalks and pads formed, reinforced and poured over a compacted base, with the grade set so rain drains off instead of under.
A Concrete Contractor Greenville SC Homeowners Call for Driveways and Walks
C&C Outdoor Solutions is a concrete contractor in Greenville, SC serving homeowners across the Upstate who need a new driveway, a sidewalk to the front door or a solid pad for a shed, trailer or equipment. We handle the full job, from tearing out failed concrete to forming, pouring and finishing the new slab. Call (864) 399-6658 to book a free estimate.
Concrete is unforgiving of a bad start. Once it cures, any mistake in the base, the slope or the forms is locked in for good, and the only real fix is to break it out and pour again. That is why most of our effort goes into the hours before the truck arrives.
As a family-owned company with more than 25 years in grading, drainage and hardscape construction, we plan every slab around the ground beneath it and the water that will run across it. A level, well-drained base is what separates a slab that stays flat from one that cracks in its first few years.
Signs Your Concrete Needs Replacing
Some cracking is normal in any slab. These signs point to problems that patching will not solve:
- Wide cracks that keep growing or that one side has lifted above the other
- Sections that have sunk, leaving trip edges along the sidewalk or driveway
- Water that runs toward the garage or pools against the foundation
- Crumbling, flaking or pitted surfaces across large areas
- A driveway apron that has broken away where it meets the street
- Soil washing out from under the edges of the slab
Sinking and lifted sections usually mean the base underneath has washed out or was never compacted properly. Replacing the slab is the time to correct that, so the new concrete does not follow the old one down.
How It Works
Our Concrete Installation Process
Good concrete installation is mostly preparation. The pour itself is a few hours of work built on days of groundwork.
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Step 1
Site Visit and Planning
We measure the area, check the slope and drainage, and confirm the thickness and size the slab needs for its use. Work that ties into a public road or sidewalk may need approval from whoever maintains it, and we cover that before scheduling.
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Step 2
Demolition and Excavation
Old concrete, asphalt or gravel is broken out and hauled away, and soft soil is removed down to firm ground.
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Step 3
Base, Forms and Reinforcement
A gravel base is placed and compacted, forms are set to the finished height and slope, and reinforcement is placed so the slab holds together.
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Step 4
Pour and Finish
Concrete is placed, leveled and finished, control joints are cut or tooled, and a broom texture is applied for traction where people walk or drive.
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Step 5
Curing and Walkthrough
The forms come off once the concrete has set, the edges are backfilled and cleaned up, and we go over curing and when the slab can take traffic.
Concrete Driveway Greenville SC Homes Use Every Day
A concrete driveway gives you a smooth, continuous surface that is easy to shovel, sweep and drive on. It is one of the most common choices for homeowners replacing a cracked asphalt drive or a gravel drive that washes out with every storm.
Driveways carry far more weight than sidewalks, so they need a thicker slab and a well-compacted base. Control joints are placed so the slab cracks along straight, planned lines instead of at random. The apron where the driveway meets the road takes the hardest hits from turning tires, and it gets extra attention during forming and finishing.
Drainage matters as much as strength. The driveway is sloped to move water toward the lawn or the street and away from the garage. For homeowners who want more color and pattern than a poured slab, our paver driveway installation offers an interlocking alternative built on the same careful base.
Concrete Sidewalk Installation for Safe, Level Walks
Concrete sidewalk installation covers the front walk from the driveway to the door, side paths to a gate or trash area, and the connecting walks between a house and a detached garage or workshop. A level walk with a clean edge is safer to use and makes the front of a home look cared for.
Sidewalks are formed to a consistent width, sloped slightly to one side so rain sheds off, and jointed at regular intervals to control cracking. Where a walk climbs a grade, we can add steps or a gradual ramp so it stays comfortable to use in all weather.
We also replace sidewalks that have heaved from tree roots or sunk from washed-out soil. Fixing the cause, whether a root, a downspout dumping water at the edge or a missing base, comes first so the new walk stays flat.
Concrete Pad and Slab Installation for Sheds, Equipment and More
A concrete pad gives a building or piece of equipment a level, solid footing that will not sink into wet clay. Homeowners use pads for storage sheds, HVAC units, trailers, boats, trash and recycling bins, and parking areas beside the driveway.
The thickness and reinforcement of a pad depend on what it will carry. A small pad for a garden shed has different needs than a slab for a heavy trailer or a workshop floor. We size each slab to its purpose and set the grade so water drains away from whatever sits on top of it.
Concrete patios are part of our outdoor living work. If you want a poured surface for dining and relaxing out back, see our concrete patio options, which pair the slab with design and drainage planning.
What Affects the Cost of a New Slab
Concrete is priced after a site visit, since the work behind the slab varies from yard to yard. These factors shape the estimate most:
- Size and thickness of the slab
- Removal and hauling of old concrete, asphalt or gravel
- Base material and excavation the soil requires
- Reinforcement, control joints and finish
- Grading, steps or drainage work around the slab
- Access for the concrete truck and equipment
We explain how each factor affects your price so you can make informed choices, including where a thinner slab or simpler finish could save money without cutting corners. Estimates from your concrete contractor in Greenville, SC should be clear and easy to compare, and ours are always free.
Why Choose C&C Outdoor Solutions for Concrete Work
Homeowners looking for a concrete contractor in Greenville, SC who understands drainage will find that our roots are in stormwater management and grading. That background makes a difference in flatwork. We read the slope of a property, see where water will travel once the new slab is in, and set the grade so the concrete helps drainage instead of creating new problems.
C&C Outdoor Solutions is family-owned and built on long-term relationships with the people we serve. Each customer gets a clear estimate and an estimated schedule before work begins. Concrete is one part of our hardscaping and landscaping services, so sod repair, plantings and edging around the new slab can be finished in the same project, without a second company to schedule.
Concrete Work in Greenville, Simpsonville, Spartanburg and Anderson
As a concrete contractor in Greenville, SC and across the Upstate, we pour driveways, sidewalks and pads within about 50 miles of our Simpsonville base. Homeowners in Greenville, landscaping in Simpsonville, Spartanburg landscaping and landscaping in Anderson all face the same mix of red clay subsoil and heavy summer storms, which is why the base under every slab matters.
Projects range from a single walk in a subdivision to long rural driveways that climb a hill. Each one gets a base, thickness and drainage plan suited to its site, and the estimate visit is free wherever you are in our service area. Rural drives sometimes need a culvert or ditch work where they cross a roadside swale, which we can handle as part of the same job.
Concrete Questions
Concrete Driveway, Sidewalk and Pad FAQs
How long before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
Concrete keeps gaining strength for weeks after it is poured. Foot traffic is usually fine after a short wait, but cars and trucks should stay off longer, and heavy vehicles longer still. The exact timing depends on temperature, humidity and the mix. When we finish your driveway, we give you specific guidance on when it can safely carry each kind of load.
Why does concrete crack, and can it be prevented?
Concrete shrinks as it cures and moves with temperature changes, so some cracking is natural. Control joints cut at planned spacing give those cracks a straight, hidden place to form. A compacted base, correct thickness and reinforcement prevent the wide, uneven cracks caused by settling. Good drainage keeps water from washing out the soil under the slab over time.
Can you pour new concrete over my old driveway?
Pouring over an old slab is rarely a good idea. Any cracks, sunken sections or base problems in the old concrete usually show through the new layer, and the added height can cause trouble at the garage and the street. In most cases we remove the old driveway, correct the base and pour a new, full-thickness slab that will last.
What size concrete pad does a storage shed need?
A shed pad is usually poured a little larger than the shed footprint so the walls sit fully on concrete and rain drips onto the ground instead of the slab edge. Thickness depends on what will be stored inside, such as lawn equipment or a heavy mower. We measure your shed plans and the ground during the free estimate and size the pad to match.
Do you replace sidewalks damaged by tree roots?
Yes. We break out the lifted or cracked sections, address the root or other cause, rebuild the base and pour new sidewalk to match the surrounding grade. Removing or cutting large roots can affect a tree, so we talk through the options with you first. Sometimes rerouting the walk slightly is the better choice for both the tree and the sidewalk.
Free Concrete Estimates
Get Solid Ground Under Your Next Slab
A cracked driveway or a sinking front walk only gets worse with each season of rain. Call (864) 399-6658, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and we will look at the site, explain your options and give you a free estimate.