Bowling Green, Ohio's trusted concrete contractor

Expert concrete solutions for patios, driveways, sidewalks and catch basins

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About The Concrete Don, LLC

Our Mission

Mission Statement: 

Colossians 3:23 - And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.

At The Concrete Don, our mission is to transform outdoor and indoor spaces through expert concrete installation, ensuring long-lasting quality and exceptional craftsmanship. We strive to exceed our clients' expectations by providing personalized service, innovative design solutions, and unparalleled attention to detail. At The Concrete Don, we strive to provide our clients with the best possible service and results. Our mission is to exceed your expectations and help you achieve your goals.

Our Services

1. Driveways: Custom concrete driveways that enhance curb appeal while providing durability and functionality.

2. Patios: Beautifully designed outdoor patios that create inviting spaces for relaxation and entertainment.

3. Sidewalks: Safe and accessible sidewalks constructed with high-quality materials, ensuring longevity and ease of use.

4. Garage Floors: Strong and durable garage floors that can withstand heavy loads and daily wear and tear.

5. Barns: Robust concrete solutions for barns, ensuring stability and durability for your agricultural needs. sidewalk repair

6. Concrete cutting and removal

7. Catch basin repair

What to Look For When Getting Concrete Work Done:

Licensed & Insured Contractor

This covers you and your property in the event of an unexpected accident.

Sub grade

Licensed & Insured Contractor

Sub grade is a vital, unseen step.

Preparing it properly is crucial for the longevity of the concrete.

It should be made from a road base material, such as #304, #411 crushed stone, or recon, for final grading. It needs to be machine compacted or rolled.

This not only gives the new concrete a solid base, but it is also a barrier between the soil and the concrete, keeping the damp soil from deteriorating the concrete from underneath.

Thickness

Licensed & Insured Contractor

Concrete Mix

4" is sufficient for driveways, patios, and sidewalks. But many contractors use 2x4 lumber for their form boards, which only measure 3.5".

Losing that 1/2" will affect the durability of the concrete. So make sure that the finished grade reflects that extra 1/2", and that you are getting a true 4".

Concrete Mix

Reinforcement

Concrete Mix

Concrete is very strong under compression.

The compression strength has a PSI number.

The price of concrete, per yard, is determined by PSI strength.

Be sure you are getting 4K PSI mix, which is a commercial grade concrete, in lieu of a 2500 PSI mix.

Reinforcement

Concrete is extremely weak under tension. Therefore, it requires internal rebar or wire mesh reinforcement.

Be sure that a rebar grid is tied into place, or that wire mesh is laid out inside the concrete.

Relief Joints

Reinforcement

Hand tooled, or saw cut - Either way, relief joints need to be at a proper depth, which is at a minimum, 1/4 of the thickness of the slab; and they should not exceed 100 sq ft panels.

All inside corners should be relieved.

Curing and Sealing

Concrete is a Gutter

Here at The Concrete Don LLC, we are firm believers in water curing all of our work. In this process, the newly poured concrete needs to be kept damp for 7 days after being poured.

By doing this, within one week, the concrete is 90% cured to it's full strength. Water helps concrete to cure evenly.

After this time, it is safe to apply a penetrating or an acrylic sealant.

Concrete is a Gutter

Water flow needs to be channeled/directed properly, away from foundations and other potential problem causing areas.

Aesthetics

Concrete is a Gutter

Price and Reliability

Concrete is something that you loo at every day. It has to look good because it is there to stay.

Price and Reliability

By skipping some of the above processes, you may get a better price. But when the concrete fails after a few years, that little bit of money that you saved, is not going to be worth it.

We hope this information was helpful to you.

Bowling Green, Ohio's trusted concrete contractor

About The Concrete Don, LLC

Our Mission

Our Services

What to Look For When Getting Concrete Work Done:

Licensed & Insured Contractor

Licensed & Insured Contractor

Licensed & Insured Contractor

Sub grade

Licensed & Insured Contractor

Licensed & Insured Contractor

Thickness

Licensed & Insured Contractor

Concrete Mix

Concrete Mix

Reinforcement

Concrete Mix

Reinforcement

Reinforcement

Reinforcement

Relief Joints

Reinforcement

Reinforcement

Curing and Sealing

Concrete is a Gutter

Concrete is a Gutter

Concrete is a Gutter

Concrete is a Gutter

Concrete is a Gutter

Aesthetics

Concrete is a Gutter

Price and Reliability

Price and Reliability

Price and Reliability

Price and Reliability

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