Concrete Contractors in Lake Quivira, KS

Lake Quivira has rules that are different from most nearby cities, and concrete contractors in Lake Quivira need to know them. The City of Lake Quivira says contractors must have a current Johnson County contractor's license to work there, that most construction projects need a building permit, and that exterior projects with soil disturbance may also need an erosion control plan. The city's FAQ adds that Quivira Incorporated, the homes association, may also require permitting.

A lake community from the 1920s

The community began in the 1920s when developer Charles E. Gault and others set out to build a subdivision on an artificial lake. The city was incorporated in 1971 and sits in both Johnson and Wyandotte counties. It covers about 1.63 square miles, including roughly 0.15 square miles of water, and had 1,014 residents in 2020.

Two layers of review

Because both the city and the homes association can be involved, we plan Lake Quivira projects in two steps:

• Quivira Inc.: the Restrictions/Architecture Review Committee reviews projects for compliance with the association's rules
• City: the Building Official determines whether a permit is needed, and soil-disturbing work may need an erosion control plan

We provide drawings, material details and a written scope you can use for both.

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Slopes and runoff

Lots around a lake slope toward the water. That makes drainage and erosion control the central part of any concrete job here. When we remove an old driveway or dig for a patio, we keep soil from washing downhill with silt fence or other measures, and we grade new slabs so water moves at a controlled pace into lawns and beds rather than straight down to the shoreline. On steeper lots, a patio may need steps, a stepped slab or a short retaining edge.

Work hours

The city sets construction hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, with no construction on Sundays or holidays. We schedule pours, deliveries and pump trucks inside those hours.

Natural stone and concrete

Many Lake Quivira homes use natural stone in walls, steps and landscaping. The city's FAQ notes that natural stone retaining walls can carry conditions of approval. When concrete meets stone, we saw-cut clean edges and choose colors and finishes that sit comfortably next to it. Exposed aggregate or a tinted stamped finish often blends better than plain gray.

What we do in Lake Quivira

• Driveways: replacement on sloping lots
• Patios: lakeside slabs, plain or stamped
• Stamped concrete: terraces and walks
• Sidewalks and steps: walks down to the yard and entry steps
• Garage and shed slabs
• Repair and replacement

Call (913) 355-6902 to set up a visit.