Concrete Driveways in Shiloh, IL
If your driveway is cracking, sinking, or just worn out, you don't have to sort through a dozen contractors and hope one shows up. We're Custom Concrete & Truck Service, based out of Freeburg, and we've been pouring concrete driveways across St. Clair County for 20 years. Shiloh is a regular part of our work area — we know the soil conditions here, the freeze-thaw cycles that hit every winter, and the kinds of driveways that hold up long term in this part of the Metro East. Whether you're off Green Mount Road or closer to the residential areas near Route 158, we come out, look at your project, and give you a straight price before any work starts.
What Shiloh Customers Should Know About Concrete Driveways
Shiloh has a lot of newer residential development, but plenty of homes here still have older driveways that haven't been touched in 20 or 30 years. When concrete starts showing spalling, deep cracks, or sections that rock when you step on them, that's not a cosmetic issue anymore. It's a drainage problem waiting to get worse — and a trip hazard. Most of what we see in this area traces back to a base that was never graded right in the first place. Water gets in, freezes, and the concrete moves. Over time, the surface breaks apart.
The good news is a new driveway, poured on a properly prepared base, doesn't have those problems. We compact the subgrade, set the right thickness for the load it'll carry, and use reinforcement so the slab has somewhere to expand without cracking. That's how you get a driveway that lasts instead of one that looks okay for two years and then starts failing.
We also handle the removal side. A lot of homeowners don't realize they'd have to arrange a separate demolition and hauling crew — that's not how it works with us. We run our own trucks, so tear-out and haul-away are part of the job. One crew, one schedule, no waiting on a second company to show up.
Our Concrete Driveway Process in Shiloh
Step 1 — Free On-Site Estimate We come out to your property, look at what's there, and measure the area. If you have an existing driveway that needs to come out, we factor that in. You'll get a clear written price before we schedule anything. No guessing on your end.
Step 2 — Base Prep and Tear-Out This is where the job either goes right or wrong. We break out the old concrete, load it onto our own trucks, and haul it away. Then we grade and compact the base so drainage runs the right direction. For homes near Shiloh's residential neighborhoods off Frank Scott Parkway, we pay attention to lot grade and where water flows — a flat driveway that ponds water is going to cause problems at the foundation line.
Step 3 — Pour and Finish We set forms, place reinforcement, and pour. Finish options include standard broom finish, exposed aggregate for better texture, or stamped concrete if you want a different look. We walk you through curing time before we leave — typically a couple of days before foot traffic and about a week before you're driving on it.
Common Issues with Concrete Driveways in Shiloh
One of the most common things we hear from Shiloh homeowners is that the old driveway keeps getting worse every spring. What looked like a minor crack last fall is a full gap by the time the ground thaws. That's the freeze-thaw cycle at work — water gets into small openings, freezes, expands, and widens the crack. Sealing helps slow it down, but once the base underneath is compromised, patching the surface is just postponing the replacement.
Another issue we see is driveways that were installed without proper compaction or the right gravel base. When the subgrade settles unevenly, sections of the slab drop and you get that rocking or sunken look. In some cases, the apron near the garage drops while the rest of the driveway stays level, which creates a lip that catches snowplows and causes water to pool near the garage floor. Getting the base right from the start is how you avoid all of that.
Some homeowners also have concerns about hiring a contractor who disappears before the job is done or won't come back if something doesn't look right. We've been working in St. Clair County for 20 years. We're not going anywhere, and we stand behind what we pour.
Cost Considerations for Concrete Driveways in Shiloh
Concrete driveway pricing depends on a few things: the size of the driveway, whether an old surface needs to come out, what finish you want, and the condition of the base underneath. A simple replacement with a standard broom finish costs less than a larger pour with stamped concrete and a custom border. There's no way to give an honest number without seeing the project.
What we can tell you is that the estimate is free and there's no pressure behind it. We come out, take measurements, talk through your options, and give you a written price. If you want to go ahead, great. If you need time to think it over, that's fine too. Reach out early in the season — spring and summer fill up fast.
Other Services in Shiloh
If you're already thinking about the driveway, it's worth knowing we handle other concrete work around your property too.
- We pour concrete patios in Shiloh — standard finishes or stamped if you want something that looks different from plain gray concrete.
- We also handle concrete sidewalks in Shiloh, including walkways from the driveway to the entry or along the side of the house.
If you're in a neighboring area, we do this same work for concrete driveways in Swansea as well.
Get a Free Estimate on Your Shiloh Driveway
Call us at 618-514-2663 or email richie@customconcretesite.com. Tell us what you're working with — new pour, replacement, or just need someone to come look at what you've got — and we'll set a time to come out.
We're based in Freeburg, we serve all of St. Clair County, and we've done enough work in Shiloh to know how these jobs go. One crew, in-house excavation and demolition, no subcontracting the parts of the job that matter most.