Concrete Contractor in Belmont, MA - Slabs Built on Solid, Well-Drained Ground
A&B Waltham Concrete is a concrete contractor working in Belmont, MA. We pour driveways, patios, steps, walkways and garage floors, and we take on harder jobs like foundation raising and concrete cutting.
We work in Belmont. Same crew, same care as Waltham.
We're based in Waltham, licensed and fully insured, and Belmont homeowners call us for driveways, patios, steps and walkways, along with the trickier jobs, like pouring where a truck can't get close.
Some want a plain broom finish, the light texture that keeps wet concrete from getting slick, and some want decorative concrete with color or pattern. We do both here, and in nearby Lexington and Arlington.
We plan from the ground up. The pour comes last.
Before I price a job in Belmont, I look at what the slab will sit on, where the water runs and how a truck reaches the spot. Those decide most of the price, along with size and finish, while the schedule turns on permits and the cure. Your written estimate spells out what's included.
- How firm the ground under the slab is
- Where water runs and which way to slope
- Which Belmont permits and approvals apply
More than driveways. Here's what else we do in Belmont.
- Concrete driveway building
- Concrete patio construction
- Stamped concrete services
- Concrete sidewalk building
- Garage floor concrete
- Decorative concrete
- Concrete retaining walls
- Concrete floor installation
- Concrete pool decks
- Concrete steps construction
- Slab foundation building
- Foundation installation
- Concrete parking lot building
- Concrete footings
- Foundation raising
- Concrete cutting
Good work stays flat. Rushed work shows up later.
When the base is raked level instead of dug out and packed, the slab settles with the dirt and cracks. A slab that tips toward the house sends water at your foundation, and a pour in midday heat can leave a weak top that dusts and chips.
I'd rather spend money on the base than the finish, because the base is buried on day one and it's the first thing a cheap bid cuts. We pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, slope the slab away from the house and cut control joints early, shallow grooves that give cracks a planned place to go.
One call starts it. Here's how a Belmont job runs.
You call or write
Call (781) 622-9470 or send the form with a few lines about the job, and we'll set up a time for me to come out.
I look at the site
I come out myself, check the ground, the drainage and the access, and ask how you'll use the concrete before I suggest anything.
Written estimate and permits
You get a written estimate showing what's included, then we line up the Belmont permits and any surveyor or engineer before the pour is scheduled.
The pour and walkthrough
Our crew lead runs the work with me on site at the key steps, and we clean up and walk the finished job with you before we leave.
Tell us about your slab. We'll come take a look.
Tell us what's there now and how you'll use it. We reply within one business day to book a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
(781) 622-9470Belmont isn't our only stop. We work all around Waltham.
- Waltham, MA
- Newton, MA
- Cambridge, MA
- Weston, MA
- Watertown, MA
- Lexington, MA
- Wellesley, MA
- Arlington, MA
- Needham, MA
- Burlington, MA
- Sudbury, MA
We're based in Waltham and also pour in Watertown, Newton and the other cities around it. If yours isn't listed, call and ask.
Mon–Fri: 7 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
Belmont concrete questions. The short answers are here.
Here are straight answers to what usually comes up before a pour. If yours isn't covered, call (781) 622-9470 and ask me.
Do I need a permit for a new concrete driveway in Belmont?
Usually yes, because Belmont's Building Division issues permits for building work beyond ordinary repair, and any job using more than a shovel also needs a Street Opening Permit from the Engineering Department. Widening an existing driveway takes a Driveway Expansion Application too. We handle the permit steps for our work and tell you early if we need your signature.
Does living in Belmont's Historic District affect a concrete job?
Yes, the Historic District Commission has to approve any exterior work in the district, so that approval comes before we schedule a pour. The Planning Board has to approve a new or wider driveway opening through a stone wall along Somerset Street, a designated scenic road, and work near wetlands or rivers needs the Conservation Commission's approval.
Does my concrete contractor need to be registered in Massachusetts?
Yes, when the work is on an existing, owner-occupied home with one to four units, Massachusetts requires Home Improvement Contractor registration, and the registration number has to be on the permit and the contract. Any such job estimated at $1,000 or more needs a written contract. Construction supervisor licensing is separate, and you can check a supervisor's license with the state.
How long until I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
You can walk on a new slab well before you can drive on it, because concrete keeps gaining strength while it cures, the quiet stretch after the pour when it should be left alone. How long depends on the mix and that week's weather, so I'll go over your timing at the estimate and plan where you'll park.
Got a slab that's sinking? Call us for a free estimate.
Tell us what's cracking, sinking or pooling water and roughly how big the area is, and we'll set a time to come look at it.
(781) 622-9470