Wichita's neighborhoods tell the story of a century of building: Craftsman bungalows and brick foursquares line the tree-shaded streets of College Hill and Riverside, post-war ranches with narrow ribbon driveways fill Midtown and the east side, and newer two-story homes with wide patios and three-car garages anchor the golf communities west of the city. But all of them sit on the same challenging ground: clay-rich soils that heave and shift with every freeze-thaw cycle, sandy alluvium near the river valleys, and a climate that brings dozens of winter freeze-thaw swings, summer heat above 100 degrees, and spring ice storms that scale and spall concrete year after year.
Wichita Concrete knows this ground and this weather. We've been repairing driveways, patios and sidewalks across Wichita and the surrounding area for years, and we understand why your concrete fails the way it does. When your driveway cracks at the joints, when your patio settles and creates a trip hazard, or when spalling from de-icing salt reaches your foundation, we know how to fix it right and how to help it last.
Concrete in Wichita (67202)
Wichita sits on flat Arkansas River valley ground that shifts with the seasons. Near the river and its tributaries, sandy alluvium and a shallow water table mean drainage matters. Elsewhere, clay-rich soils with real shrink-swell movement cause slabs to heave, settle and crack at the joints. Basement walls take water. Driveways and sidewalks don't just crack from age; they spall and scale from the salt trucks and the dozens of freeze-thaw cycles we get every winter. Summer heat speeds concrete set times, and spring severe weather brings large hail and tornadoes that can damage even new work. Air-entrained mixes, proper jointing, good subgrade compaction and regular sealing aren't luxuries here; they're the difference between concrete that lasts twenty years and concrete that fails in five.
Our team has worked on everything from the narrow ribbon driveways of 1950s Planeview ranches to the wide three-car garage aprons in Reflection Ridge and Tallgrass, from College Hill basement repairs to Old Town loft floors. We know the soil conditions in each part of the city, and we know how to build concrete that survives Wichita's climate.
Our services in Wichita
- Concrete Driveways in Wichita · New concrete driveway installation and full driveway replacement built to last…
- Concrete Patios in Wichita · Custom concrete patios that expand your outdoor living space and add lasting…
- Stamped & Decorative Concrete in Wichita · Stamped, stained, and exposed aggregate finishes that replicate stone, brick…
- Concrete Repair & Resurfacing in Wichita · Repair of cracked, spalling, or worn concrete and full resurfacing to restore…
- Concrete Leveling & Slab Lifting in Wichita · Lifting and leveling of sunken or uneven concrete driveways, patios…
- Concrete Slabs & Foundations in Wichita · Poured concrete slabs and footings for garages, sheds, room additions…
- Sidewalks, Walkways & Steps in Wichita · New and replacement sidewalks, walkways, and steps…
- Concrete Pool Decks in Wichita · Slip-resistant pool decks in broom, textured…
- Concrete Sealing in Wichita · Professional sealing that protects concrete from stains, moisture…
- Concrete Removal & Replacement in Wichita · Full tear-out and haul-away of old, cracked…
- Garage Floors in Wichita · Poured and finished concrete garage floor slabs for new builds, replacements…
- Polished Concrete in Wichita · Mechanically ground and polished concrete floors with a smooth…
How a Job Works in Wichita
We start with a free on-site assessment. We look at your soil, your drainage, the condition of existing concrete nearby, and the access to your property. Wichita lots vary widely in size and shape, and tight access on older east-side properties or curving driveways in newer subdivisions change how we approach the work. We'll walk you through the scope, timeline and cost, and answer your questions about permits and HOA approval if either applies to your project.
When we start the work, we do it right. We excavate to proper depth, compact the subgrade, set correct slopes for drainage, and use air-entrained concrete mix designed for freeze-thaw climates. We cut control joints on spacing that matches Wichita's soil and seasonal movement. For repairs and resurfacing, we remove all unsound concrete, clean the base, and apply bonding agents before new material goes down. We respect your property; we protect your landscaping, manage dust and noise, and coordinate timing with your schedule and the weather forecast.
When we're done, we clean up completely. We haul away all debris, sweep the driveway or patio, and walk you through the finished work. We explain the concrete's curing schedule and give you sealing recommendations for the freeze-thaw climate you live in.
Concrete pricing in Wichita depends on the size of the job, the condition of the existing base, site access and grade, and how soon you need it done. A basic concrete driveway runs from $6 per square foot; a patio or sidewalk starts at the same rate. Stamped or decorative concrete, which many homeowners choose for patios and pool decks, starts at $10 per square foot. If you have a sunken slab or uneven walkway, concrete leveling and slab lifting runs from $4 per square foot and often costs far less than full replacement. Concrete repair and resurfacing, which is common for spalling driveways and weathered patios, starts at $3 per square foot. Sealing, which we strongly recommend in Wichita's climate, starts at $0.75 per square foot and extends the life of your concrete by years. Call us at (316) 368-4872 for a free estimate on your specific project. We'll measure your space, assess the site conditions, and give you a clear, honest price.
