Concrete Contractors in Glen Ellyn, IL

Glen Ellyn is an established village where concrete contractors are usually called to replace and improve rather than build from scratch. It had 21,909 residents in 1970 and has grown slowly since, reaching 28,846 at the 2020 census, with 11,283 housing units. Most homes are on settled streets with mature trees, and a lot of the work here is about front walks, steps, patios and driveways that have reached the end of their lives.

A village that grew around the railroad

The Galena and Chicago Union Railroad was finished through Glen Ellyn in 1849, and the community center shifted toward the depot. Around 1889, village leaders dammed a stream to create what is now Lake Ellyn. Stacy's Tavern, built in 1846 at the five corners, still stands at Geneva Road and Main Street. Older homes near the depot and lake often have stoops and walks that are close to the street and part of the house's look.

Front of the house

For many Glen Ellyn homes, the front walk and steps are the most visible concrete on the property. When we replace them, we pay attention to:

• Proportion: a walk that is wide enough to feel welcoming without overwhelming the yard
• Steps: even risers and a landing big enough to stand on while opening the door
• Finish: a clean broom finish, a smooth border or a light stamped texture
• Edges: how the new concrete meets lawn, beds and the driveway

Old trees are common here. Roots can lift walks, so we look at whether to reroute slightly or adjust the base.

Back of the house

Patios are the other big request. Many older homes have small or no patios. A new stamped or broom-finished patio, sized for a table and chairs, makes the back yard far more usable. We set it to drain away from the house and plan around tree roots and existing grade.

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Higher ground, still wet

Glen Ellyn sits at about 781 feet, higher than many nearby towns, and the East Branch of the DuPage River was part of the early settlement's setting. The Illinois Prairie Path crosses the village, and the Great Western Trail runs along its northern edge. Even on higher ground, freeze-thaw and road salt are the main enemies of concrete. Air-entrained mixes, good curing and sealing help new concrete last.

Our services

• Sidewalks and steps: front walks, entry steps and landings
• Concrete patios: new and larger back patios
• Stamped concrete: decorative patios and walk borders
• Concrete driveways: replacements and widened drives
• Garage and shed slabs: detached garage floors and shed pads
• Concrete repair and replacement: root-lifted and cracked sections

Matching an existing driveway

Sometimes only part of a driveway needs replacing, such as a sunken apron or a broken panel near the garage. New concrete will look lighter than the old at first, and it will never match exactly. Cleaning and sealing the whole driveway after the repair helps the colors come closer together. If the rest of the driveway is near the end of its life too, a full replacement may be worth the difference.

When the slab meets the house

Many older homes in Glen Ellyn have a gap where the patio or stoop meets the foundation. Water that gets into that gap can reach the basement. When we pour new concrete against the house, we use an isolation joint and seal it, and we set the slab to pitch away so water does not collect along the wall.

Getting started

We check whether the village requires a permit for your project. Call (630) 870-1210 to set up a visit in Glen Ellyn.