Concrete Contractors in Raytown, MO

Raytown nearly doubled in the 1960s, and much of what concrete contractors in Raytown replace today dates from that decade. The city had 17,083 residents in 1960 and 33,632 in 1970, then settled at about 30,000, with 30,012 in 2020. The driveways, walks and patios poured during that surge are now around 55 to 65 years old.

A trail town

Raytown takes its name from William Ray, who set up a blacksmith shop on the Santa Fe Trail around 1848. The settlement was known as Ray's Town before becoming Raytown in 1854, and the anvil on the city flag honors that shop. A historical marker at 63rd Street and Raytown Road marks its location. The Rice-Tremonti Home, built on the trail in 1844, still stands. Pioneers called the area Blue Ridge, bordered by the Big Blue and Little Blue rivers.

What 1960s flatwork needs

On Raytown homes from that era we often see:

• Driveways with a worn, pitted surface and cracked aprons
• A sunken panel in front of the garage
• Front walks broken into several pieces
• Stoops and steps that have tipped or crumbled
• Patios that drain toward the house

Most of these call for removing the old concrete, rebuilding the base and pouring new slabs with control joints at proper spacing. On driveways where only a few panels have failed, we replace sections.

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Ridges and drainage

The Blue Ridge name fits: the city sits around 1,014 feet between two river valleys, and lots roll toward the creeks that feed them. Water moves fast across hard surfaces on a sloped lot. We set every slab so it sheds water away from the house, avoid sending runoff toward a neighbor and look at where downspouts empty before we form anything.

Dense blocks, careful access

Raytown packs about 3,000 people per square mile into its roughly 10 square miles. Lots are moderate in size, and driveways are often the only access to the backyard. We plan where equipment and concrete will go, protect lawns and walks along the way and keep you informed about when your driveway will be out of service.

Built for winter

Plowed snow, road salt and freeze-thaw cycles break down older concrete that was poured without air entrainment. All of our exterior concrete is air-entrained, and we recommend a sealer for driveways that see salt.

What we do in Raytown

• Driveways: replacements and section repair
• Patios: new and replacement slabs
• Stamped concrete: patios and walks
• Sidewalks and steps
• Garage and shed slabs
• Repair and replacement

Work at the street may need a city permit, and we check before scheduling. Call (913) 355-6902 to set up a visit.