Concrete contractor in Lawrence, MA - driveways and patios that shed water
Solid Form Lowell Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Lowell, MA. We build driveways, patios, steps and walks for homeowners in Lawrence, from tearing out the old slab to the finished surface.
Concrete work we do in Lawrence
Every service below is available in Lawrence, from new driveways to garage floor concrete. Call or send the form and tell us which one you're thinking about.
- Concrete driveway building
- Concrete patio construction
- Stamped concrete services
- Concrete sidewalk building
- Garage floor concrete
- Decorative concrete
- Concrete retaining walls
- Concrete floor installation
- Concrete pool decks
- Concrete steps construction
- Slab foundation building
- Foundation installation
- Concrete parking lot building
- Concrete footings
- Foundation raising
- Concrete cutting
Lawrence yards and where the water goes
Groundwork Lawrence reports that one storm in August 2023 flooded 209 homes in the city, some with more than 4 feet of water, and the 2006 Mother's Day Flood forced over 3,000 residents to evacuate. A driveway won't stop that, but where water runs on your lot is the first thing I check, so the new slab falls away from the house.
The base is the first thing people want to cut, because nobody sees it once the pour is done, and I'd rather trim the finish than the base. The subgrade, the packed ground and stone a slab sits on, decides whether it settles, so we dig out soft fill and compact it before the forms go up.
The old slab
Where a driveway or walk has sunk or tipped, we look at why before pricing a new one, since pouring over the same problem repeats it.
Door and garage heights
Where new concrete meets a door, a garage or the house wall, we set the height so water runs out instead of in.
Tree roots
If a big tree stands near the drive, its roots can lift a slab over the years, so we check how close they run before setting the edge.
Lawrence jobs, run from Lowell
We're based in Lowell and work in the cities around it on both sides of the New Hampshire line, so Lawrence is part of our regular area, like Methuen, Andover and Chelmsford. I come out to walk the job and write the estimate, and our crew lead and finishers handle the forming, pouring and finishing.
The price mostly turns on the size of the slab, how much old concrete and soft ground has to come out, and how close the truck can get. The schedule turns on the weather and on curing, the days fresh concrete needs to harden before you walk or drive on it.
Before I come out, it helps to have a rough size in mind and a few phone photos, and to tell me what's bothering you about the old slab, whether it's sinking, cracking or water pooling by the house. The written estimate shows what's included, so you know what you're paying for before we pour.
- Area
- Lawrence, MA
- Phone
- (978) 441-3345
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
- Based in
- Lowell, MA 01852
Tell us about your Lawrence job
Tell us about the job and what's wrong with the old slab through the form, or call (978) 441-3345. We reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation on-site estimate.
To talk now, call
(978) 441-3345Lawrence concrete questions we hear
Another question? Call (978) 441-3345
Who issues building permits in Lawrence, MA, and can I file online?
The City of Lawrence Inspectional Services Department issues permits, and applications can be filed and paid online any time of day. When a job needs one, we apply as the contractor and tell you which office is involved. A permit can expire if work hasn't started within 180 days of being issued, unless it's extended.
Does a concrete contractor need to be registered in Massachusetts?
Yes, Massachusetts requires Home Improvement Contractor registration for anyone who bids on or does work on an existing, owner-occupied home with one to four units, subcontractors included. The state also says some construction projects need oversight from a licensed construction supervisor. We're licensed and fully insured, so ask about it at the estimate.
Do I need a written contract for a concrete job in Massachusetts?
Yes, Massachusetts law requires a written contract with certain required provisions when the work is estimated at $1,000 or more. Our estimates are already written up so you can see what's included, and I'd rather you read it and ask questions before we pour, because concrete is hard to undo.
Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one did?
It may get a few fine cracks, because all concrete shrinks as it cures, but the wide, sunken breaks usually come from a weak base, which is why I check that first. We also cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack, early enough that cracks follow them.