Concrete Contractors in Smithfield, VA

Smithfield sits on the Pagan River in Isle of Wight County, south of the James River across from Jamestown, and a short drive north of Suffolk. For concrete contractors, Smithfield work falls into two kinds: careful repair around older homes near the historic district, and new patios and driveways for the newer houses that have filled in around town.

Old town, new rooftops

Smithfield was established as a seaport in 1752. Its historic district has more than 70 contributing properties from the Colonial, Federal and Victorian periods. At the same time, the town keeps growing. The census counted 6,324 people in 2000, 8,089 in 2010 and 8,533 in 2020, with an estimate of 8,867 in 2022. In 2000 the census counted 2,552 housing units in town, and the population has grown by roughly 2,500 people since then. Builder concrete on the newer homes is what many owners now want to improve.

Patios that fit a river town

A backyard patio is a natural upgrade here. Many owners like stamped concrete, which can take the look of slate, flagstone or old brick that suits the town's older streets. Stamped work needs good timing: the stamps go on while the slab is still soft, and color hardener or release has to be spread evenly. After it cures, we seal it. In a humid place near water, sealing every couple of years keeps the color rich and helps the surface shed rain.

If you just want a clean, simple patio, a broom or light trowel finish with a decorative border is easy to keep up. We slope it away from the house and plan where the water goes next.

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Driveways and walks for newer homes

Many builder driveways are just wide enough for two cars side by side. Adding a parking pad for a boat trailer or a third car is a common request in a town tied to the water. We cut a clean joint at the old edge, use thicker concrete and rebar where a trailer or truck will sit, and match the surface texture. We also pour sidewalks and walkways that lead from the drive to the back gate or around the side of the house.

Older properties need gentler work

In and near the historic district, lots are tighter and the houses are close to the walk. Removing old concrete takes more care near brick foundations and old trees. We cut slabs into pieces rather than breaking them against the house, and we protect plantings. For concrete repair, we can patch, fill cracks and level sunken sections when the concrete is still sound. When it is not, we replace only the failing sections where we can.

Slabs for sheds and shops

We also pour concrete slabs for detached garages, workshops and storage buildings. A shed slab is often four inches thick with mesh. A garage slab carries more weight, so we thicken the edges, use rebar and plan for anchor bolts if a framed wall will sit on it. Tell us what the building will hold and we will size the slab for it.

Town rules

Smithfield is an incorporated town with its own government inside Isle of Wight County, so we check whether the town requires a permit for your project, and which office handles it, before we set a date. Call (757) 720-2469 to set up a visit.