Concrete Contractors in Indian River Estates, FL

Indian River Estates is a census-designated place in St. Lucie County that has kept adding homes, and concrete contractors working in Indian River Estates see both first-time backyard projects and repairs on older lots. Population went from 4,858 in 1990 to 6,220 in 2010 and 6,584 in 2020, while housing units rose from 2,494 in 2010 to 3,085 in 2020, an increase of about 24 percent.

Newer homes, unfinished yards

On the homes added in the last decade or so, the outdoor work often is not done yet. Typical requests include:

• A real patio in place of a small builder slab
• A pool deck for a newly installed pool, or a larger one than the pool builder provided
• A wider driveway for another vehicle
• A side-yard walkway to the back gate, garbage cans or equipment
• Pads for a generator, a shed or a second AC unit

We help you plan these so they work together, so the patio, walkway and pool deck slope the same way and look like one design.

Stamped concrete as a finish

If you want a patio or walkway that looks more finished than plain concrete, stamped concrete is a popular route. You pick a pattern, such as slate, cobblestone, ashlar stone or wood plank, and colors. We press the pattern into the fresh slab, add release color for depth, and seal it. Plan on resealing every few years, especially where the sun is strong.

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Ground and water

Indian River Estates sits at a listed elevation of 16 feet, and a small share of its area, about 0.4 square miles of nearly 6 square miles, is water. Even in drier spots, Florida's sandy soil needs to be compacted before a slab goes down. We compact the base, set forms to drain water away from the house, and place joints so cracks form in straight lines.

Pool decks done right

A pool deck needs: 1. Slope away from the pool and the house 2. Texture that grips when wet 3. Joints placed so cracks do not wander 4. A finish that stays comfortable in summer sun

We build new decks, extend existing ones and replace decks that have cracked or settled.

An older population than in 2010

The median age rose from 44 in 2010 to 53.9 in 2020, and 32.5 percent of residents were 65 or older at the last census. For many households that changes the brief: a level, wide walk from the driveway to the door, a pool deck finish that grips when wet, steps replaced with a gentle ramp where the grade allows, and an end to trip edges where an old panel has dropped. On older lots we also repair cracked panels, rebuild broken edges and replace settled walkway sections.

County permit timing

Indian River Estates is unincorporated St. Lucie County, so a driveway, apron or culvert at the street goes through the County's driveway permit on its Citizen Self Service portal. The County's FAQ covers how long you have to complete the work spelled out in the permit, which we build into the schedule along with any HOA review. Call (772) 280-4969 for a free estimate.