Concrete contractor in Florence, AZ - driveways and slabs built for desert heat
Select Queen Creek Concrete Construction is a concrete contractor based in Queen Creek, and we pour driveways, patios, sidewalks and slab foundations in Florence, AZ. Our own crew does the work, and I run it on site.
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Florence, where older homes meet newer lots
Florence is the Pinal County seat and one of the older cities in central Arizona, so a good share of what we look at sits near the historic downtown, close to the county buildings. Those homes tend to have smaller lots and driveways, steps and walks that have been patched more than once. Further out, the newer neighborhoods look a lot like what we pour in San Tan Valley and Coolidge, with wide driveways and open backyards waiting for a patio.
That split shapes the job. On an older lot we usually start by breaking out tired concrete and finding out what's left of the old base, and on a newer one it's builder fill that was never packed well enough to carry a slab.
What we know from working in Florence
Concrete work inside the city limits goes through the Town of Florence, which takes permit applications through its online portal, and its Community Development staff answer permit questions. We check with the city before we plan anything, because nothing goes on the calendar until a needed permit is issued, and that's usually what sets your start date. If your address sits outside the city limits, a different office may cover it, so we sort that out first. The city also requires a business license of every contractor working inside its limits, good for no more than a calendar year, so it's fair to ask any contractor, us included, whether theirs is current.
We're licensed and insured, and we bring the same crew and the same base prep to Florence that we use from Queen Creek out to Guadalupe. What moves the price here is the size of the slab, how much digging and packing the ground needs, whether old concrete has to come out first, the finish you pick and how close we can get the truck. The schedule turns on the permit, the weather and the ground prep, and the written estimate I give you spells out exactly what the price covers.
What do concrete slabs in Florence need most?
The sun is the first thing a slab here has to survive. A pour that goes in at midday can dry on top before the concrete underneath has set, and that leaves a weak, dusty surface that starts chipping a year or two later. In the hot months we pour early in the morning and keep the slab damp while it cures, which is the wait while concrete gains strength before you put weight on it.
Most of the trouble starts under the slab, though. On a lot of newer lots the dirt was just raked level, so when monsoon storms soak it, it settles and the concrete goes with it. We dig out to firm ground, pack the subgrade, the soil the slab sits on, and set the grade so water runs away from your house instead of pooling against it.
- Call (602) 847-8403
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
- Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Concrete work we do in Florence
Concrete driveway building
Driveways on newer Florence lots often sink at the edges because they sit on loose fill. We dig out and pack the base before we pour.
Concrete patio construction
Backyard patios here take afternoon sun, and a slab poured in the heat can turn dusty and chip. We pour early and slope it away from the house.
Slab foundation building
Casitas, shops and garages on bigger Florence lots need slab foundation building that stays put. We pack the subgrade and set footings and rebar to the approved plans.
Concrete sidewalk building
Older walks near downtown are often heaved, patched and uneven. We break out the bad sections, rebuild the base and pour them with a broom finish for grip.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks here get hot underfoot and stay wet at the edges. We slope the deck toward drains and texture the top for bare feet.
Concrete cutting
Widening a driveway or replacing one cracked section on an older home starts with a clean cut. We saw straight lines so new concrete meets the old neatly.
How a concrete job in Florence works, start to finish
Call or send a message
Tell us about the job at (602) 847-8403 or through the form. We'll set a time for me to come out to Florence.
I walk the ground with you
I look at the soil, the slope and where the water goes, then put in writing what the price covers. You'll know what you're paying for before you sign anything.
We handle permits and pour
Once you say go, we take care of the permit and inspections, then dig out, pack the base and set the forms. In the hot months we pour early in the morning.
We walk the finished job
I walk the finished slab with you and tell you when it's ready to walk on and when it's ready for a car. Our crew cleans up before we leave.
Get a written concrete estimate for your Florence property
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out to Florence myself, look at the ground and give you a free on-site estimate in writing. There's no obligation and no pressure to book.
- Licensed and insured.
- Phone
- (602) 847-8403
- Location
- Queen Creek, AZ 85142
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
Questions about concrete work in Florence
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Florence, AZ?
Your price is set by the slab's size and thickness and by everything under and around it, which is why I only give a number after seeing the lot. Breaking out and hauling off an old driveway, extra digging on loose fill, rebar and a stamped or colored top all add to it, while a plain broom finish keeps it lower. If the budget is tight, I'd cut the fancy finish before I'd cut the base, because a nice top on a bad base still cracks.
Does a concrete slab for a backyard shed need a permit in Florence?
The shed itself can be exempt from a Florence building permit if it's one story, detached, no bigger than 200 square feet and its walls are no taller than 10 feet. That rule is written for the shed, not the slab under it, so before we pour a pad we check with Community Development on what your job needs.
How do I schedule a building inspection for concrete work in Florence, AZ?
You schedule inspections by logging in to the city's public portal, where owners and contractors can also see the application and inspection results. When we pull the permit, we schedule the inspections and meet the inspector, and you can check the results there yourself.
What happens if concrete work starts before the permit is issued in Florence?
The city can charge an extra fee, set by its Building Official, of up to twice the regular permit fee. That's one reason we don't break ground until a needed permit is issued, even when the weather's good and you're ready to go.
What causes a new concrete driveway to crack in Florence?
Most new cracks come from the concrete shrinking as it cures, and in our heat that happens fast. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a straight place to crack, the same day we pour, so any cracking follows lines we picked instead of wandering across the middle. The other big cause is settling, and that's the base work covered above.
How deep do concrete footings need to go in Florence, AZ?
The city's code sets the frost line, the depth below which the ground isn't expected to freeze, at 12 inches, so footings usually go at least that far down. The actual depth for your job comes from the plans and from what we find when we dig, and it gets checked during the inspections.
Get your Florence concrete job on the calendar
Calling ahead gives us time to get a permit through and plan your pour for a cool morning instead of rushing it into the heat.
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