Concrete Contractors in Deep Creek, VA

Deep Creek is a section of Chesapeake that began as a small settlement on the edge of the Great Dismal Swamp. Today it is a suburban community that keeps some of its rural character, and homeowners here call concrete contractors for driveways, patios, walkways, shed slabs and repair. It is part of our regular service area in Chesapeake.

A lumber and canal town

In the 1700s and 1800s, Deep Creek was a busy stagecoach stop on the road between Norfolk and Elizabeth City, North Carolina. It was the main shipping point for Dismal Swamp lumber until logging stopped. The northern end of the Dismal Swamp Canal joins the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River here. The canal runs alongside U.S. 17, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

Swamp-edge ground needs a strong base

Living near a large wetland means some properties have soft, damp or organic soil. That kind of ground compresses under weight, and a slab poured right on it will sink and crack. On Deep Creek jobs, we:

• dig out dark, organic topsoil until we reach firmer mineral soil,
• lay a thick crushed stone base and compact it in layers,
• use rebar instead of mesh on driveways and larger slabs,
• and thicken edges so they do not crack where support is weakest.

It adds a little to the work up front, but it is the difference between a slab that stays flat and one that tilts within a few years.

Get a Free Estimate

Rural and suburban in one place

Deep Creek sits on the original route of U.S. 17, now Business 17, and newer highways have mostly bypassed it. As a result, you find newer subdivisions next to older homes on large lots. In subdivisions, we pour patios, driveway extensions and walkways. On larger lots, we pour long driveways, shop slabs and equipment pads.

Choosing a finish

A broom finish is the standard for driveways and walks; it gives grip in the rain. Stamped concrete adds pattern and color for patios and pool areas. Exposed aggregate shows the stone in the mix and has good traction. Whatever you choose, we seal outdoor concrete to slow water and stains.

Repairs

Older slabs here often show settlement from soft soil underneath. Our concrete repair work includes crack filling, patching and section replacement. If a slab has sunk because of what is under it, simply patching the top will not last. We fix the base when we replace the section.

Weather planning

Chesapeake averages about 48 inches of rain a year, and summers are hot and humid. We avoid pouring before heavy storms, start early on hot days and keep new concrete moist while it cures.

Sheds and outbuildings on soft ground

A prefab shed on blocks can tip and rack as the ground settles under each corner. A concrete slab spreads the shed's weight across a much larger area, which matters on softer soil near the swamp. For a typical shed, we pour four inches of concrete with reinforcement on a compacted stone base and thicken the edges where the walls sit. For a garage or workshop, we go thicker and add anchor bolts.

Start with an estimate

We come out, check the soil and the drainage, and confirm what the City of Chesapeake requires for your project. Call (757) 720-2469.