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Concrete contractor in Plattekill, NY - driveways and patios built on a solid base

Kingston Concrete Company builds concrete driveways, patios, steps, slabs and foundations for homes all over the Town of Plattekill. I come out to look at the job myself, and I work alongside our crew on the pour.

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Service area
Plattekill, NY
Phone
(845) 303-8582
Hours
Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
Modern concrete driveway of large gray slabs separated by narrow grass strips, leading to a home with a dark gate.

Concrete work across Plattekill's hamlets

Plattekill is a handful of hamlets under one town, so your address might say Modena, Clintondale, Ardonia, New Hurley or Plattekill itself. We're based up in Kingston and work across the cities around it on both sides of the Hudson, including New Paltz and Highland nearby.

On jobs out here we see older houses in the hamlets alongside newer homes set back on roomier lots, and that usually means a longer driveway and more ground between the house and the road. A long driveway is more base to dig out and pack, and it has more spots where water can run across or sit. So before I write anything up, I like to walk the whole length with you, see where the water goes after a rain and ask what you'll be parking on it.

What we pour for Plattekill homes

Most calls here are for driveways, patios and steps, often to replace a slab that's cracked, sunk or holding water against the house. On bigger lots we also get asked for garage floors, footings for additions and outbuildings, and foundation installation for new construction. Foundations need the most planning before anyone digs.

What the town's permit steps mean for your job

Building permits here go through the Town of Plattekill Building Department. We find out whether your job needs one, and when it does, we take care of the application with you. The town's permit form asks for two sets of plans with a building permit application. Those plans need a New York State architect's or engineer's seal when construction costs more than $20,000.00, or when the work is a structural change that affects public safety.

On a permitted job, your schedule depends on the town as much as on us, because approval and inspection days decide when we can pour. The questions below cover both. Price moves mostly with the size of the slab and how much digging and base work it needs. The written estimate I bring after seeing your site gives you your own number.

In Plattekill you can count on us to explain the job straight and to put our care into the base, drainage and timing nobody sees once it's poured.

Tell us about your Plattekill job

Tell us what you're pouring or replacing and where in Plattekill. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free written estimate on site, with no obligation.

Plattekill concrete questions, answered

Here's what people in Plattekill ask before they hire us. If yours isn't here, call (845) 303-8582 and ask me directly.

What affects the cost of a concrete driveway in Plattekill?

Size, how much old concrete and dirt comes out, and how much base we bring in and pack move the price most, followed by the finish. If the budget needs trimming, I'd cut the fancy finish before the base. The base is what keeps the slab from settling and cracking, even though nobody sees it.

Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one did?

It can crack, but most cracks we see come from a base that settled, water getting under the slab, or control joints cut late or skipped. We dig out and pack the subgrade, which is the ground the slab sits on. We slope the slab away from the house and cut control joints early, grooves that give a crack a straight place to go.

How long before I can drive on my new concrete driveway?

You can walk on new concrete well before you can drive on it. Curing, the slow hardening that keeps going after the surface looks dry, needs time before the slab can take a car's weight. I'll give you both dates for your pour, since they depend on the mix and the conditions that week.

How long does it take to get a house permit in Plattekill?

The town's permit form says house permits have a waiting period of at least two weeks for approval. When your job needs a permit, we get the application in early and set the pour date around that wait. The Building Department has the current form if you want to check it yourself.

What days do building inspectors work in Plattekill, NY?

Until further notice, the town does building inspections only Monday through Wednesday, with no inspectors out on Thursday or Friday. Requests need 24 hours' notice, and the timing depends on the inspector's availability. When a job needs an inspection before we pour, I plan the week around it.

Can I apply for a building permit online in Plattekill?

Yes. Property owners, residents, businesses and contractors can submit building permit applications on the town's Citizen Access Portal. The portal also takes inspection requests and permit payments around the clock. Electrical permits work differently, as the next answer explains.

Does lighting for a new patio need a separate permit in Plattekill?

Yes. The town's form says all electrical work needs its own permit, and you have to apply in person because email and mailed applications aren't accepted. The work also has to be done by an Ulster County licensed electrician, so for patio lights you'll want one working alongside us. The Building Department's number is 845-883-7331.

How do I check if my Plattekill property is in a flood zone?

FEMA says its flood map viewers are the best place to start for the official flood hazard determinations for your area. Where an effective flood map exists, its data sets the minimum requirements for federal flood insurance. That's worth knowing before you put a new foundation or slab on a low part of your lot.

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