Concrete Driveways in Troy, IL
Troy sits in Madison County, just off I-55, and the freeze-thaw cycles that hit this part of Illinois are hard on concrete. Driveways crack, surfaces heave, and edges start to chip. We pour concrete driveways for homeowners in Troy and across Madison County, and we handle the whole job in-house, from tearing out the old slab to hauling the debris and pouring the new surface. No extra companies to coordinate. One crew, start to finish.
We are based in Freeburg, and we have been doing this work across St. Clair, Madison, and Monroe County for 20 years. If your driveway is showing its age or you are putting in a new one, we can come out, look at the project, and give you a clear price before any work starts.
What Troy Customers Should Know About Concrete Driveways
Troy is a growing community, and that means a mix of older established driveways and newer construction. Older driveways in town often have failing bases underneath them. The concrete looks salvageable on top, but the real problem is below. When the base settles unevenly or water sits under the slab and freezes, the surface cracks and lifts. A patch does not fix that. A proper replacement does.
For new construction or replacement work, the base preparation matters as much as the concrete mix. We grade and compact the base correctly, set the right slope for drainage, and pour at the right thickness. Four inches is standard for residential passenger vehicles. We go heavier where the application calls for it.
Illinois winters are tough on concrete, and Madison County is no exception. We use the right mix for the conditions, finish the surface to hold up to deicing salts and freeze-thaw cycles, and cure the slab properly. Skipping those steps is where driveways fail early.
Our Concrete Driveway Process in Troy
Step 1 — Free On-Site Estimate We come out to your Troy property, measure the area, look at what is there now, and talk through your options. Whether you are replacing a cracked driveway near one of the older neighborhoods off Main Street or pouring a brand-new apron for a newer build, we give you a written price before anything starts.
Step 2 — Tear-Out, Haul-Away, and Base Prep If there is an existing slab, we remove it with our own equipment and haul the debris away with our own trucks. You do not need to hire a separate demolition company. Once the old concrete is out, we grade and compact the base, check drainage, and set forms at the right grade so water runs away from your home and garage.
Step 3 — Pour and Finish We pour the concrete, set reinforcement where it is needed, and finish the surface to your specification. Standard broom finish is common for residential driveways. We also pour stamped and decorative finishes if you want something with more curb appeal. When the pour is done, we give you clear instructions on curing time before foot traffic and vehicle use.
Common Issues with Concrete Driveways in Troy
The most common call we get is about cracking. Driveways in Madison County crack for a few reasons. Poor base preparation is the main one. If the ground was not compacted and graded properly before the original pour, the slab has nothing solid to sit on. When the soil shifts with freeze-thaw or when water pools under the slab, cracks follow.
The second issue is drainage. Troy gets real weather, and if your driveway does not slope away from your house correctly, water sits at the edge of the garage, gets under the slab, and causes long-term damage. We address this in the base prep phase, not as an afterthought.
A lot of property owners in Troy wait on driveway replacement longer than they should because they are not sure who to call or what it will actually cost. The job ends up going to whoever answers the phone first, which sometimes means a crew that subs out the demolition or does not handle haul-away themselves. We do all of it with our own crew and equipment. One point of contact from the first call to the final finish.
Cost Considerations
Driveway pricing depends on the size of the slab, the thickness, the finish you choose, and whether an old surface needs to come out first. A standard residential driveway replacement in Troy will cost more than a small apron and less than a long double-wide with a decorative finish. We do not give ballpark numbers over the phone because they are not useful. The best thing we can do is come out, measure, and give you a real number.
Estimates are free and there is no pressure to move forward. We come out, look at the project, and give you a written price. That is how we start every job.
Call us at 618-514-2663 to schedule a free estimate at your Troy property.
Other Services in Troy and the Surrounding Area
If you are working on your property and need more than just the driveway, we pour concrete for a range of residential and commercial applications across Madison County. Here are a few related pages that may be useful:
- We pour concrete driveways in Glen Carbon for homeowners in that part of Madison County with the same one-crew approach.
- If you need a new walkway or patio alongside your driveway project, see our work on concrete patios in Glen Carbon.
- For sidewalk and walkway work near your home, visit our page on concrete sidewalks in Glen Carbon.
Get a Free Estimate for Your Troy Driveway
If you are ready to replace a cracked slab or pour a new driveway in Troy, call us at 618-514-2663 or email richie@customconcretesite.com. We serve Troy and the rest of Madison County out of our Freeburg location and can usually get out to take a look within a few days.
We handle the estimate, the tear-out, the haul-away, and the pour ourselves. One crew, no subcontractors, no delays waiting on outside equipment. That is how we have been doing it for 20 years across the Metro East.