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Concrete Contractor in Saugerties, NY - Driveways and Patios That Drain Right

Kingston Concrete Company pours concrete driveways, patios, steps, walks and foundations for homes in Saugerties, NY, from village lots near the Hudson to properties farther out in the Town of Saugerties.

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Saugerties, NY
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Decorative stamped concrete patio with a circular stone fire pit beside a white house and fenced lawn.

Concrete work for Saugerties homes

Saugerties is a short drive up the river from our base in Kingston, and the work here usually goes one of two ways. In the village, where the Esopus Creek meets the Hudson on its west bank, houses sit close together. A new driveway or front walk there often means tight access, old concrete to break out and a neighbor's yard a few feet away. Farther out in the Town of Saugerties the lots open up, and the calls lean toward longer driveways, patios and garage slabs. That's a lot like the work we do in Woodstock next door and down in Rosendale.

The price here mostly follows the ground and how easily we can reach it. The schedule follows the weather and the wait while the concrete cures, and your written estimate gives you the figure for your own job. On ground this close to the water, the base and the drainage shape the job more than anything you'll see on top.

Concrete services for Saugerties properties

Most Saugerties calls are for driveways, front walks, steps and patios, and many of them replace cracked or sinking slabs that were poured on dirt that was only raked level. Detached garages need new slabs too, and our garage floor concrete work gets the same dug-out base, drainage and joints as a driveway.

What river ground means for your slab

The Hudson is tidal here. The tide can rise and fall up to five feet at the lighthouse dock, and a good deal of Saugerties sits on low ground near the river or the Esopus Creek. On a lot like that, I start by finding out where the water goes and whether the property falls in a mapped flood zone.

Wherever your lot sits, the slab is only as good as its subgrade, the soil and stone it rests on. So we dig out the soft dirt and pack a stone base instead of raking it level, then pitch the slab so water runs away from the house. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather trim the finish than the base. Nobody sees the base on day one, but it decides whether the slab settles.

In Saugerties, I come out to look at your job myself, explain each step and the reason for it, and work beside our crew on the pour.

Tell us about your Saugerties concrete job

Tell us what you're pouring or replacing and where it sits on the property. We'll get back to you within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.

Saugerties concrete questions

These are the questions Saugerties homeowners ask us most, answered straight. If yours isn't here, call (845) 303-8582 and we'll talk it through.

How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Saugerties, NY?

The price comes down to the size, how much old concrete has to come out, how much base the ground needs and how easily the truck can reach the spot. A plain broom finish, the light texture that gives shoes and tires grip, costs less than stamped work. I'll walk the site and put your number in writing.

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

You can walk on concrete well before you can drive on it. The slab keeps gaining strength while it cures, the slow hardening it needs before it can carry a car. Weather changes that wait, so I'll give you the days for your pour. We pour early when we can, because midday heat dries the top too fast and leaves it weak and dusty.

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

It can still crack, because concrete shrinks as it dries. Most of the bad cracks we tear out come from a base that settled or from joints that were cut late or skipped. We cut control joints on time. They're shallow grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack, and they work with the packed base described above.

How do I find out if my Saugerties property is in a flood zone?

Start with FEMA's Flood Map Service Center or NFHL Viewer, which FEMA names as the place for official flood hazard determinations. Where an effective flood map covers your property, its data sets the minimum National Flood Insurance Program requirements. That's worth knowing before we plan a slab or footing on low ground.

What does the Ulster County flood map show for Saugerties?

The county's flood hazard viewer combines FEMA's 100-year and 500-year flood zones with projected sea-level rise along the Hudson River estuary shoreline. It also shows past flood boundaries along the Esopus Creek. It's a planning map, not a legal boundary, so use it to get a feel for your lot and use FEMA's map for the official answer.

Is the Village of Saugerties part of the Town of Saugerties?

Yes, the village sits in the eastern part of the Town of Saugerties, in Ulster County. That matters when we work out which office covers your address. When your job needs a permit, we take care of the application with you.

Who comes out to look at my concrete job in Saugerties?

I come out myself to look at your job and write the estimate, and I work alongside our crew on the job itself. We're licensed and fully insured. Bring all your questions, because I'd rather you understand the job than just sign off on it.

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