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A driveway takes more daily abuse than almost anything else on your property, and it is the first thing people see when they pull up. A driveway that looks great on day one but cracks, settles or holds water within a few years almost always has the same cause: shortcuts in the work you cannot see. That is why we spend as much care on the ground under the concrete as on the finish on top.
Baltz & Sons Concrete is a family-owned Memphis concrete contractor. We install new concrete driveways, replace worn ones, and widen or extend existing ones, in broom finish, stamped concrete, exposed aggregate and colored concrete. Kevin walks every project with you before we quote it, so the price you get in writing matches the job we actually build.
“These guys are busy but well worth the wait! The design was excellent and the crews fulfilled our expectations completely. Kevin did a great job with the design of a new cabana and grill station addition to the pool deck. I was surprised later to find that he won first place in Residential Design with his work. These guys are highly recommended!”
Rodney W · Memphis · Pool deck
“Baltz & Sons was the perfect selection for our driveway project. The owner, Kevin, goes above and beyond for customers. We appreciated how he communicated throughout the job. The creativity he brought to the table was so helpful. My husband and I weren’t entirely sure what the end result should look like and Kevin came up with ideas that were just what we needed, all the while coming up with something that was reasonably priced. Our driveway is just what we wanted!”
Charlene M · Memphis · Driveway
“We are more than pleased with the work done by Baltz and Sons Concrete. They redid our driveway and added masonry walls with integrated lights and it all looks beautiful. I can’t recommend them enough. They are wonderful!”
Jessie M · Memphis · Driveway and masonry walls
Memphis sits on clay-heavy soil that holds water and moves with the seasons. A slab poured on poorly prepared ground follows that movement, which is when cracks, sinking sections and pooling water appear. Good driveway work starts with excavation and grading to the right depth and slope, so water runs away from the house. Next comes a compacted gravel base that gives the slab even support. A residential driveway is typically poured at four inches thick, with more thickness or added reinforcement where heavier vehicles will use it.
Broom finish is the most common choice because it is clean, slip-resistant and the most economical. Stamped concrete adds a brick, stone or slate pattern and color for a custom look. Exposed aggregate washes the surface back to show natural stone and gives extra grip. Colored concrete and decorative borders can frame a plain slab. The right choice depends on your home, your budget and how much maintenance you want to take on.
Replacement is not just pouring over what is there. We break out the existing concrete, haul it away and look at why it failed. If the cause was drainage or a weak base, we correct it before pouring, so the same problem does not return. Removing the old slab also lets us change the shape, widen the driveway or add a parking pad while the site is open.
Concrete shrinks as it cures, and small hairline cracks can appear even on well-built slabs. Control joints are cut or tooled into the surface to tell the concrete where to crack, so movement happens in a straight line instead of across the middle of a panel. Reinforcement and a stable base keep cracks tight. Wide, uneven or sinking cracks are different: they usually point to base or drainage problems.
New concrete is usually ready for foot traffic within about 24 to 48 hours. Wait at least seven days before driving on it, and keep heavy vehicles off longer, since concrete reaches full strength at around 28 days. Hot or cold weather can change those timelines, and we give you exact guidance at the final walkthrough.
Keep the surface clean and sealed on the schedule we recommend, rinse away oil and chemical spills quickly, and avoid de-icing salts on young concrete. Sealing protects color and helps the surface resist stains. A little regular care keeps a driveway looking new for far longer.
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