Concrete Contractor in University, FL - Driveways and Patios Built on a Solid Base
AJ Wesley Chapel Concrete Company is a concrete contractor working in University, FL. We tear out and replace driveways, patios, walks, garage floors and slabs, and build new ones on a base dug out and packed to last.
- Owner measures the job I come out myself, measure, and write up your price.
- Straight answers, fast An honest answer, even when it's that you don't need us.
- Owner on every pour I'm there while my crew forms, pours and finishes.
- Clean site, final walk We clean up and walk the finished job with you.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Your concrete contractor in University, FL
AJ Wesley Chapel Concrete Company pours driveways, patios, walks and slabs for homes in University, FL. Most calls here are for replacing cracked or sinking concrete, and drainage is a known concern, with the county approving a large project to improve it, so we check where your water runs before we set a slab.
What a concrete job in University takes, from permit to pour
University sits in unincorporated Hillsborough County, so your permit comes from the county, whose Building Services office issues permits for most construction here. When a job needs one, we don't pour until it's approved, so the county's review sets the start date more than our calendar does. Before you hire anyone, ask to see a contractor license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation or the county, plus the county business tax receipt that anyone who contracts to build or repair has to hold.
When the job calls for a permit, we pull it and handle the county paperwork so you don't have to. Our crew works University the same way we work Temple Terrace and Thonotosassa, and we set rebar, the steel that holds a slab together if it cracks, in driveways that carry cars.
The price moves with the size of the slab, how much old concrete has to come out, how much base work the ground needs, and the finish you pick, since a plain broom finish, the brushed texture that keeps feet from slipping, costs less than a stamped pattern. The schedule turns on the permit and a dry morning to pour. My written estimate gives you the price for your job.
What we handle around University
- Tearing out cracked, sinking driveways and walks
- Pulling county permits when the job needs one
- Checking where water runs before setting slope
- New patios and slabs on established lots
- Garage floors, steps and pool decks
Concrete services for University homes
Most homes here have concrete that's been down for years, so these services cover replacing what's cracked or sunk and adding new slabs where you need them.
Concrete driveway building
A cracked, sinking driveway usually means a weak base, and our concrete driveway building starts by digging that out.
Concrete patio construction
For backyards that stay soggy after a storm, concrete patio construction gives you a level slab that sheds water away from the house.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete services press a stone or brick pattern into patios and walks when plain gray doesn't suit the house.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks that have heaved or settled are a trip waiting to happen, and concrete sidewalk building puts them back flat.
Garage floor concrete
Years of cars and storage leave garage slabs stained and pitted, which is what our garage floor concrete work replaces.
Decorative concrete
When a plain entry looks unfinished, decorative concrete adds color, borders or texture without changing the slab underneath.
Concrete retaining walls
Yards that step down need something to hold the dirt in place, and that's the job of concrete retaining walls.
Concrete floor installation
Adding a workshop, shed or room on a residential lot? Concrete floor installation gives it a flat interior slab.
Concrete pool decks
Around a backyard pool, concrete pool decks need a surface that grips when wet and a slope that drains.
Concrete steps construction
Crumbling front steps get replaced with solid, even risers through our concrete steps construction.
Slab foundation building
If you're adding a room or building new, slab foundation building gives the structure a flat, well-prepared base.
Foundation installation
New builds and additions need their support poured right the first time, which is what foundation installation covers.
Concrete parking lot building
Apartment and commercial owners in University use concrete parking lot building to replace broken, patched lots.
Concrete footings
Decks, porches and posts sit on concrete footings poured to carry their weight down into packed ground.
Foundation raising
When a slab has dropped, foundation raising can sometimes bring it back up instead of tearing it all out.
Concrete cutting
Need a damaged section or a trench taken out? Concrete cutting leaves clean edges so new concrete ties in neatly.
What happens when you call us about a job in University
From your first call to the final walk-through, I'm the one you deal with, and my crew does the work with me there.
Call or send a request
Call (813) 471-5891 or use the form, and I come out to your property in University to measure the job myself.
Get your written estimate
I write down the price and what it covers, so you can see exactly what you're paying for before you say go.
Permit, forms and the pour
If the job needs a county permit, we pull it and pour once it's approved. My crew forms, pours and finishes with me on site.
Walk the finished job
Before we pack up, we walk the job with you and tell you how long to keep off it while the concrete cures and gains strength.
Why University homeowners call our crew
Base dug out, not raked
We dig out soft dirt and pack the subgrade, the ground under the slab, because a raked base settles and cracks it.
Your lot checked on flood maps
The county maps high flood-risk areas that carry their own building rules, so we look up your lot before planning the job.
Joints cut where cracks belong
We cut control joints, grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack, on time so cracks follow our lines.
Pours started before the heat
We pour early, because midday heat dries the top too fast and leaves a weak, dusty surface down the road.
Get a free written concrete estimate in University
Tell us your address, the job and what's wrong with the old concrete, and we'll reply within one business day. I come out to measure and give you a free written estimate, with no obligation.
Examples of concrete finishes
Look through these examples of driveways, patios and slabs to get a feel for finishes and layouts before we talk about your job.
Questions University homeowners ask us
Here are straight answers to what people around University ask before a concrete job, and if yours isn't covered, call or send the form and ask me.
Do I need a permit for a new concrete driveway in University, FL?
Don't assume you don't, because the county's list of work that needs no permit names things like painting, flooring, cabinets, gutters and routine maintenance, and concrete work isn't on it. We check what your job needs with the county before we schedule, and if it calls for a permit, we pull it.
Is a concrete project under $7,500 exempt from a permit in Hillsborough County?
Not automatically, because you still have to apply for the exemption and some work doesn't qualify. Under a state law, non-structural work on a single-family home valued under $7,500 would be exempt, but you or your contractor still apply through the county's HillsGovHub portal. Work of $7,500 or more, structural work, and homes partly or fully in a flood hazard area fall outside it.
How do I pull my own permit for a concrete job in University, FL?
You can generally pull it yourself as an owner-builder as long as the home is in your name and is your primary residence. The county requires an Owner Builder Disclosure Statement, and you can't sell the property for one year after the work is finished. If you'd rather not deal with it, we pull the permit as part of the job.
What happens if concrete work starts without a permit in University, FL?
The county tells owners to stop right away if the work is still under construction and to contact permitting@hcfl.gov about an After-The-Fact permit. Keeping on without one can bring a citation of up to $500 per violation, which is why we settle the permit question before anything gets dug.
How much does a concrete driveway or patio cost in University, FL?
Your price comes down to the slab's size and thickness, how much old concrete comes out and the finish, and I put your number in writing after I measure on site. A driveway that carries cars needs a thicker slab than a patio, stamped or decorative work costs more than a broom finish, and a backyard the truck can't reach takes more labor.
How do I protect my property from flooding when I add concrete in University?
Start with the county's Floodplain Administration, which gives advice on protecting property from flooding at (813) 635-5400 or floodplainadmin@hcfl.gov and can send staff out to talk about remodeling and retrofits. On our side, we set the slope of the slab so water runs away from your house, not toward it.
Other cities we work in
Pick your area below to see how we work there, or get in touch about a property near you and I'll tell you if we can help.
Ready for a new driveway or patio in University?
We pick up from 6 AM to 11 PM on weekdays and 7 AM to 11 PM on weekends, so call (813) 471-5891 when it suits you.