Concrete Contractors in Prairie Village, KS

Most of the concrete contractors in Prairie Village are working on homes from the late 1940s and 1950s, and so are we. The city was platted in 1941 by developer J.C. Nichols, who bought farmland from the Porter, Coppock and Lewis families to build houses for returning soldiers. It was incorporated in 1951. In 1949 the National Association of Home Builders called it the best planned community in America, and its population peaked at 28,378 in 1970.

What 70-year-old flatwork needs

Original driveways in Prairie Village were often narrow, single-car strips. Many have been patched over the decades, and the patches are failing. Front walks and stoops are frequently cracked or have pulled away from the house. Back patios, if there was one, are small. The common jobs here are replacing and widening driveways, rebuilding stoops and steps, and pouring a larger patio in the backyard.

Right-of-way permits

The City of Prairie Village says a right-of-way permit is required for any work in the city right-of-way, which it describes as the street, the sidewalk and the green area about 10 to 12 feet behind the curb. Driveway replacement or expansion is listed by name. Contractors need a certificate of insurance naming the city, a two-year maintenance bond and a Prairie Village contractor's license. Work follows the city's Manual of Infrastructure Standards. We handle that process when a driveway or walk reaches the street.

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When the city is already on your street

Prairie Village's Residential Street Program replaces damaged curb and gutter, sidewalks and some driveways on selected streets, and the city sends notice before work that removes a drive apron. If your street is on the list, it may make sense to time your own driveway replacement so the new drive meets the new apron cleanly. We are happy to look at the city's schedule with you.

Trees, roots and shade

Prairie Village has mature trees along most streets. Roots lift walks and drive edges, and shade keeps some surfaces damp longer, which encourages moss and surface wear. When we replace a walk next to a large tree, we look at whether a slight reroute, a thicker edge or a wider joint will help, and we avoid cutting major roots where possible.

Matching the neighborhood

Many Prairie Village homes have a modest, classic look. A plain broom-finish walk and stoop usually suits the front of the house, while a stamped or colored patio can work well out back. We pay attention to joint layout and how new concrete meets brick, stone or older concrete.

• Driveways: replacement and widening
• Patios: new and enlarged
• Stamped concrete: patios and garden walks
• Sidewalks and steps: walks, stoops and steps
• Garage and shed slabs
• Repair and replacement

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