Concrete Work in Troy, IL
Troy sits in Madison County, right along IL-162 with quick access to I-55, and the housing stock here tells a familiar story. Established neighborhoods with driveways, patios, and flatwork poured decades ago are reaching the end of their life. Freeze-thaw cycles do their work every winter, and by spring, cracks have widened and surfaces that were just "rough" are now tripping hazards or drainage problems.
We work across Madison County regularly. Whether it's a residential neighborhood near downtown Troy, a property closer to Glen Carbon, or a commercial site off one of the main corridors, the soil conditions and climate demands here are consistent with what we handle every season across the Metro East.
Custom Concrete & Truck Service is based in Freeburg, in St. Clair County, and we've built our three-county service area over 20 years of concrete work. Troy is a regular part of our schedule.
Why Troy Customers Call Us
Most concrete contractors do the pour. We handle everything before and after it, too. We run our own trucks, so when a driveway replacement job comes up in Troy, we're not waiting on a separate hauler. We tear out the old slab, load it onto our trucks, haul it off, re-prep the base, and pour the new surface. One crew. One schedule. No gap between the demo company finishing and us starting.
That matters because the biggest reason concrete fails early is what's underneath it. A poor base, bad drainage, or inadequate compaction means the surface above it will crack and settle no matter how good the pour is. We grade and compact the base ourselves, which means we see the subgrade conditions directly and address them before the concrete goes in. You're not relying on our word about what a subcontractor did.
For Troy homeowners who've dealt with contractors who disappear, miss their schedule, or leave a project half-finished while they chase a bigger job, the single-crew model is the practical fix. Richie and the crew know what's on the schedule because they're the ones running it.
Services We Offer in Troy
We handle a range of concrete and site work for residential and commercial customers in Troy and across Madison County:
- Concrete Driveway Installation — New driveways graded, reinforced, and poured for daily traffic and Illinois winters.
- Concrete Driveway Replacement — Full tear-out and haul-away included. We prep the base and pour new concrete with one crew.
- Concrete Patio Installation — Smooth, broom-finished, or decorative patios sized to your backyard and built to resist cracking.
- Stamped Concrete Patio — Patterns and colors that look like natural stone or pavers, poured and sealed to hold their finish.
- Concrete Sidewalk Installation — Level, straight sidewalks and walkways for homes and commercial properties.
- Inground Pool Construction — We dig, form, and pour inground concrete pools and handle the surrounding deck in the same project.
- Pool Deck Installation — Slip-resistant and stamped finishes for pool surrounds, built to stay cooler underfoot and hold up to traffic.
- Concrete Removal & Replacement — Demolition, haul-off, base prep, and new pour, all in one stop, no second crew to coordinate.
- Site Prep & Grading — In-house excavation and base work so your concrete sits on a properly drained foundation from the start.
- Dump Truck Hauling Service — Gravel, dirt, rock, and debris hauling across the Metro East.
Working in Troy
Troy's location along the IL-162 corridor puts it close to I-55 and I-270, which means we can run equipment and trucks out here without the kind of delays that add cost and complexity to a job. The drive from our Freeburg base to Troy is direct through the Metro East, and we schedule Madison County work as a regular part of our week, not a special exception.
The soil conditions in this part of Madison County behave the way we expect across the region. Clay-heavy subgrade, drainage that needs to be considered on every pour, and freeze-thaw movement that pushes poorly prepared concrete out of alignment over time. Homes built in the 1960s through the 1990s here have driveways and patios at or past their service life. We see the same patterns in Troy that we see throughout our service area: old concrete that was poured thin, on an uncompacted base, without proper edge reinforcement. When that work gets replaced, it gets replaced right.
Commercial properties along Troy's main corridors need concrete that handles heavier traffic and scheduled work that doesn't shut down operations. We plan accordingly.
Neighboring Areas
We work throughout Madison County and the surrounding Metro East. If you're looking for concrete work in nearby communities, we cover those areas too:
- Edwardsville, IL — Madison County's county seat, a regular part of our service area.
- Collinsville, IL — Residential and commercial flatwork along the Madison-St. Clair County border.
- Glen Carbon, IL — Growing residential community with active demand for driveways, patios, and pool work.
Common Questions from Troy Customers
Q: Do you remove the old concrete before pouring new, or do I have to arrange that separately? A: We handle the full tear-out. Because we run our own dump trucks, we demolish the old slab, load it up, and haul it away before we start the new work. You don't have to find a separate demolition or hauling company — that's built into how we run jobs.
Q: How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Troy? A: It depends on size, thickness, finish type, and whether the old surface needs removal first. The best way to get an accurate number is a free on-site estimate. We come out, measure, walk through your options, and give you a written price before any work begins.
Q: Do you work on both residential and commercial jobs? A: Yes. We pour driveways, patios, sidewalks, and pool decks for homeowners, and we handle commercial flatwork including walkways, pads, and approaches for businesses. Commercial jobs get scheduled to minimize disruption to operations.
Q: Why does concrete crack and sink, and can that be prevented? A: Most failures trace back to a poor base or bad drainage under the slab. We grade and compact the base ourselves and set the right thickness and reinforcement for the load it needs to carry. When the foundation work is done right, the concrete above it lasts.
Q: Do you build inground pools in Troy? A: Yes. We build inground concrete and gunite pools and pour the surrounding decks. Because we own our excavation equipment, the dig, the pool construction, and the deck all come from one crew on one timeline.
Q: When is the best time of year to schedule concrete work in Illinois? A: Spring through fall is the best window, with consistent temperatures and drying conditions. The schedule fills fastest in spring and early summer, so earlier contact means more scheduling flexibility. We can pour in cooler months with the right mix and curing precautions.
Get a Free Estimate for Your Troy Project
Ready to talk through your driveway, patio, sidewalk, or pool project? Call us directly at 618-514-2663 or reach out through our contact page. We'll set a time to come out, measure the job, and give you a written price — no pressure, no obligation.
We serve Troy and the surrounding Madison County area as part of our regular three-county service area. For more on our work throughout the county, visit our Edwardsville service area page.