Concrete Driveways in Fairview Heights, IL
If your driveway is cracked, settling, or just worn out, we can replace it. Custom Concrete & Truck Service is based in Freeburg, about 15 minutes southwest of Fairview Heights, and we've been pouring driveways across St. Clair County for 20 years. We work throughout the Fairview Heights area regularly, including properties along Route 159 and near the commercial corridors off Interstate 64. We run our own trucks, handle our own demolition, and do the pour ourselves. One crew, start to finish.
What Fairview Heights Customers Should Know About Concrete Driveways
Fairview Heights sits in a stretch of St. Clair County where freeze-thaw cycles hit concrete hard every winter. Water gets into small cracks, freezes, expands, and works those cracks wider. Over a few years, a driveway that looked fine starts to heave and break apart. That's not a sealing problem. It usually traces back to how the base was prepared and whether the concrete was thick enough to begin with.
A properly built driveway in this area needs a compacted, well-drained base, the right concrete mix, and enough thickness to handle daily vehicle traffic and temperature swings. We set the forms, grade and compact the subbase, and pour at the right thickness with wire mesh or rebar depending on your load needs. That prep work is what separates a driveway that lasts 25 years from one that needs replacing in 10.
We also offer stamped and decorative finishes if you want something beyond a standard broom finish. Stamped concrete can be textured and colored to look like stone or brick, and it holds up the same as plain concrete when it's installed and sealed correctly. It's a popular option for homeowners in Fairview Heights who want better curb appeal without the cost of natural pavers.
Our Concrete Driveway Process in Fairview Heights
Step 1 - Estimate and Planning We come out to your property, measure the area, look at the existing surface, and talk through your options. If you have an old driveway that needs to come out, we factor that into the quote. There's no charge for the estimate, and we give you a clear price before anything starts.
Step 2 - Demolition and Base Prep For replacement jobs, we break up and haul away the old slab with our own trucks. You don't need to hire a separate demolition company. We then grade and compact the base. For homes near the busier commercial sections of Fairview Heights where drainage can be an issue, we pay close attention to slope and runoff direction so water moves away from the foundation, not toward it.
Step 3 - Pour and Finish We set the forms, place reinforcement, and pour the concrete. We finish to your specification, whether that's a standard broom texture, exposed aggregate, or a stamped pattern. After the pour, we'll walk you through curing time so you know exactly when to drive on it.
Common Issues with Concrete Driveways in Fairview Heights
A lot of driveways in Fairview Heights were poured in the 1970s and 1980s. Many of them have been patched multiple times. At some point, patching stops being cost-effective. If large sections are cracked through or the surface is uneven enough to be a trip hazard, a full replacement is usually the better call. It holds up longer and looks cleaner than another patch job.
Another issue we run into is drainage. Driveways that weren't sloped correctly send water toward the garage or house instead of away from it. That water sits, freezes, and accelerates cracking near the foundation. When we prep a new pour, we grade it so the water moves away from the structure. Getting that right at the start prevents problems down the road.
Some homeowners are also dealing with driveways where the base was never properly compacted. The concrete looks fine on the surface for a few years, then starts to sink in spots. A poor subbase is the most common reason concrete fails early. We don't skip that step.
Cost Considerations
Driveway pricing depends on the size, the thickness, the finish you want, and whether we're tearing out old concrete first. A standard two-car driveway replacement in Fairview Heights will cost more than a small single-car pad, and a stamped finish will cost more than a plain broom finish. We give you a specific number after we see the project in person.
The best way to get an accurate price is a free on-site estimate. We come out, measure everything, and give you a written quote before any work starts. Call us at 618-514-2663 to schedule one.
Other Services in Fairview Heights
If you're thinking about more than just the driveway, we do other concrete work in Fairview Heights too.
- Concrete patio fairview in Fairview Heights - Whether you want a plain broom-finished patio or a stamped decorative surface, we pour patios sized to your backyard and graded to drain properly.
- Concrete sidewalks fairview in Fairview Heights - We pour new sidewalks and walkways around homes and businesses, level, properly sloped, and built to handle Illinois weather.
Getting multiple projects done at the same time can save on mobilization, so if you've been putting off a patio or walkway along with the driveway, it's worth asking about doing them together.
Get a Free Estimate
Ready to replace your driveway in Fairview Heights? Call Custom Concrete & Truck Service at 618-514-2663 or send a message to richie@customconcretesite.com. We'll come out, take a look, and give you a clear price before any work begins.
We're based in Freeburg and serve St. Clair, Madison, and Monroe County. No pressure, no runaround. Just a straight estimate from the crew that will do the work.