Concrete Contractor in Wesley Chapel, FL - Driveways and Patios Built on a Packed Base
AJ Wesley Chapel Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Wesley Chapel, FL. We pour driveways, patios, garage floors, pool decks and slab foundations for homes here, and we replace or raise concrete that has cracked or sunk.
- Owner-written estimates I measure every job myself and write the price.
- Owner on every pour I'm on site while my crew forms, pours and finishes.
- Clean sites when we leave We haul off the old concrete and leave your yard swept clean.
- Fast, honest answers A straight answer quickly, even when it's that you don't need us.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Concrete work in Wesley Chapel
AJ Wesley Chapel Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Wesley Chapel, FL, and most calls here are for driveways, patios and garage floors, or for replacing a slab that's cracked or sunk. Most homes here are lived in by the people who own them, so they want it to last.
Pouring concrete in Wesley Chapel: what to know first
Most businesses working in Pasco County need a Business Tax Receipt from the county Tax Collector, and Florida's contractor licenses come from the state Department of Business and Professional Regulation, in two kinds that cover different ground. Both are fair things to ask about before anyone pours at your house, and the questions below explain the difference. We're licensed and fully insured, and I'm glad to walk you through our paperwork.
What moves the price is the size of the job, how much old concrete has to come out, how much base work your ground needs and the finish you pick, since stamped or colored concrete costs more than a broom finish, the plain brushed texture that gives your feet grip. The schedule turns on the estimate, any permit paperwork, the pour day and the curing wait, the days fresh concrete needs to harden before it can take your weight or your car. My written estimate gives you the price for your job.
Owner-occupied homes in Wesley Chapel have a median value of about $403,700, so a cracked driveway or a sunken patio is a real dent in what you've put into the place. On jobs like that we start under the slab with the subgrade, the packed soil it sits on, because that's usually what let the old one settle. We do the same work in Zephyrhills West and Pebble Creek, with the same crew and the same base work.
What we handle around Wesley Chapel
- Cracked or sunken driveways torn out and replaced
- Patios and pool decks for backyard living
- Garage floors and slabs for new builds
- Stamped and decorative finishes on front entries
- Sunken slabs raised before you replace them
Concrete services for Wesley Chapel homes
From new builds to houses that have stood a while, homes here need driveways, patios, floors and foundations, and every service below starts with the same packed base.
Concrete driveway building
Our concrete driveway building starts by digging out to firm ground, because most cracked driveways we see here failed from the base up.
Concrete patio construction
On flat back yards here, concrete patio construction means setting the slab so rain runs off toward the lawn.
Stamped concrete services
Homeowners who want the look of stone or brick at the front door ask us for stamped concrete on entries and patios.
Concrete sidewalk building
For front walks and side paths, concrete sidewalk building includes control joints, shallow planned cuts that give cracking a straight line to follow.
Garage floor concrete
A garage floor carries your cars every day, so we pour it thick enough for the load over a compacted base.
Decorative concrete
Color, borders and texture are what decorative concrete adds, and on homes here we only put them over a base we'd trust plain.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard slopes toward a patio or drive, concrete retaining walls hold the soil back so it stops washing onto the slab.
Concrete floor installation
Additions, workshops and sheds call for concrete floor installation that comes out flat and level inside four walls.
Concrete pool decks
Homes with a pool get concrete pool decks with a broom finish, so wet feet have something to grip.
Concrete steps construction
At the front door or off the patio, concrete steps construction keeps every rise the same height so nobody trips.
Slab foundation building
For a house or addition going up, slab foundation building includes rebar, the steel grid that holds the slab together if it cracks.
Foundation installation
People building new around here hire us for foundation installation, where we spend the most time on parts you'll never see again.
Concrete parking lot building
Shops and offices call us for concrete parking lot building that holds up to steady car traffic all day.
Concrete footings
Porches, decks and room additions sit on concrete footings, which we size to the load before we dig.
Foundation raising
When a slab has dropped by the garage or back door, foundation raising can lift it before you pay to replace it.
Concrete cutting
Need a trench for plumbing or a broken section gone? Concrete cutting opens the slab cleanly without wrecking the rest.
What happens when you call us in Wesley Chapel
Here's how a job runs with us, from your first call to the walk-through, with me there at the start and on pour day.
Call or send the form
You call (813) 471-5891 or send the form, and I come out myself to measure the job and look at how your yard drains.
Get your written estimate
I write up the price for your job and what it includes, so you can look it over before you decide.
We form, pour and finish
Once you say go, we handle the permit paperwork if the job needs one. Then my crew forms, pours and finishes with me on site.
Walk the finished job
Before we pack up, we walk the finished job with you and go over when you can walk and drive on it.
Why Wesley Chapel homeowners call us
Based right here in Wesley Chapel
We're based in Wesley Chapel and work the cities around it in Pasco and Hillsborough counties, so your job is close to home.
Your budget goes to the base first
If money's tight, I'd cut the fancy finish before the base, because a pretty top on loose dirt still settles.
Pours timed ahead of the heat
We start pours early so finishing is done before the midday sun can leave the top weak and dusty.
Water sent away from your house
We set every slab to fall away from your walls, so rain runs into the yard instead of pooling by the house.
Get a written concrete estimate for your Wesley Chapel home
Tell us the job, the rough size and your address, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The on-site estimate is free and written, with no obligation.
Examples of finished concrete
Scroll through these examples of driveways, patios, steps and decorative finishes to get ideas for the texture and layout you want at your house.
Wesley Chapel concrete questions
These are the questions Wesley Chapel homeowners ask most about licenses, flood zones and new slabs. If yours isn't here, call and ask about your own job.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Wesley Chapel, FL?
A driveway's price comes down to its size, how thick it needs to be, how much tear-out and base work it takes, and the finish. Tight access for the truck and a thicker slab for heavy vehicles push it up, while a plain broom finish keeps it down. I'll measure yours and give you a written price, so call (813) 471-5891.
What is the difference between a certified and a registered contractor license in Florida?
A certified license lets a contractor work anywhere in Florida, while a registered license only covers the cities or counties where the holder has a certificate of competency. Both come from the state department that licenses contractors. To get certified, most applicants pass a state exam, and building contractors also need four years of experience or a mix of college and experience, among other requirements.
What insurance does a certified building contractor in Florida have to carry?
A certified building contractor in Florida attests to public liability and property damage insurance in amounts the state board sets. Within 30 days of getting the license, they also need workers' compensation insurance or an exemption from it.
Does a contractor working in Wesley Chapel need a Pasco County business tax receipt?
Most businesses operating in Pasco County need a Business Tax Receipt from the county Tax Collector, though some businesses regulated by the state are exempt. The receipt is renewed every year and is good through September 30, and every city in Pasco County also requires its own receipt for businesses working inside its limits.
Is Wesley Chapel in a flood zone, and does that change how a slab is poured?
FEMA maps a large share of Pasco County's land as high-risk flood zone, but that share covers the whole county and doesn't tell you about your own lot. What it means for us is looking hard at where your yard drains before we form anything, which is why we set new slabs to fall away from the house.
What causes a new concrete patio to crack, and how do you stop it?
A new patio usually cracks because the base was raked level instead of dug out and packed, or because the control joints were cut late or skipped. We pack the base and cut the joints on time, so if the slab does crack, it follows the lines we chose instead of running across the middle.
Other areas we work in
Pick your area below to read more, or call (813) 471-5891 if yours isn't listed, because these aren't the only cities we work in.
Get a concrete estimate in Wesley Chapel
Our phone's on every day from early morning to 11 PM, so call (813) 471-5891 or send the form whenever it suits you.