Concrete Contractor in Hinesville, GA - Driveways and Slabs Built on Solid Ground
Hinesville Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Hinesville, GA. We build driveways, patios, garage floors, slabs and foundations for homeowners, builders and small businesses here, and we do the ground prep and forms before anything gets poured.
Hinesville: older driveways, newer subdivisions
Hinesville is where we're based, and it's mostly single-family houses. There are older ranch homes on the streets around downtown, subdivisions that went up more recently on newer lots, and small shops and offices along the busier roads. A lot of families here are tied to Fort Stewart next door, so houses change hands often, and we get plenty of calls from people fixing a driveway before they sell or adding a patio after they move in.
Where a house sits in that mix tells me a lot before I get out of the truck. The older driveways have usually cracked and sunk because somebody raked the dirt level and poured right on it, and the newer lots tend to have a good builder's slab and not much else. Either way, the real work starts below the surface, which is what my old boss meant when he said the pour is the easy part.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Concrete work we do in Hinesville
Concrete driveway building
Older Hinesville driveways often sank on a base that was only raked level. Our concrete driveway building starts by digging out and packing the subgrade, the dirt it sits on.
Concrete patio construction
Many newer Hinesville houses come with a stoop and a bare backyard. We pour patios sloped away from the house so water runs into the yard.
Garage floor concrete
Hinesville garages hold trucks, tools and moving boxes, and old floors crack where no joint was cut. We cut control joints, grooves that guide cracks, on time.
Concrete sidewalk building
Older houses near downtown often have a front walk that's cracked and uneven. We pour a new one with a broom finish, a rough texture for grip.
Concrete parking lot building
Small businesses on Hinesville's busier roads need lots that take delivery trucks. We build them on a deep, packed base so they're made to carry that weight.
Slab foundation building
Builders on new Hinesville lots call us for slab foundations. I check the prep and forms myself before we pour, because nobody fixes those after.
Working in Hinesville: permits, licenses and what moves the price
Inside Hinesville city limits, building permits go through the city's Inspections Department, which helps with applications and enforces the building codes. If your house is outside city limits in unincorporated Liberty County, a county building office issues the permit instead, so one of the first things I'll ask is which side of the line you're on. We apply for the permit ourselves and keep the paperwork moving, and we wait for it before ordering concrete, so the permit often sets the start date. Before you hire anybody, check two things. The city requires anyone doing business inside city limits to hold a city business license, and those expire every December 31, so ask to see a current one. To get a Georgia residential-basic contractor license, an applicant has to show at least $300,000 in general liability insurance and proof of workers' comp. We're fully licensed and insured.
Most of what moves the price you can see from the curb. It's how big and thick the slab is, how much old concrete has to be broken out and hauled off, how much digging and packing the base needs, whether the truck can back up to the forms or we're running wheelbarrows around the side of the house, and how fancy you want the top. The schedule turns on the permit, the prep and curing, the wait while new concrete hardens before it can take a car. When a budget gets tight, people want to cut the base first because nobody sees it once the slab's down, and I'd rather you cut the finish, since a pretty top on a bad base cracks just the same. I come out, look at the job with you and put in writing what we'll do. We do the same work in Richmond Hill and Jesup, but Hinesville is home.
Get a free on-site concrete estimate in Hinesville
Call or send the form, and we'll get back to you within one business day. I come out to your Hinesville property myself, look at the job in person and put in writing what we'll do. The estimate is free, and there's no obligation.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Concrete ideas for Hinesville homes
Concrete questions from Hinesville homeowners
Do I need a permit to pour a concrete driveway in Hinesville?
Inside city limits, yes. The city's list of projects that need a permit includes driveways and patios, and the city says that list isn't complete, so other concrete work can need one too. You can see the list on the city's permits page, and we handle the application on the jobs we take.
How do I apply for a building permit in Hinesville for a concrete job?
The easiest way is to let your contractor apply, and the city recommends that, because it shows the contractor holds the licenses the work needs. An application generally asks for two copies of the site plan and drawings, copies of a business license and ID where they apply, and a list of subcontractors. We put that together and file it ourselves.
How long does a building permit stay valid in Hinesville?
A Hinesville permit is good for six months. The city also expects continued progress to keep it active, so a job can't sit half-done for long. We line up the prep and the pour so the work keeps moving once the permit's issued.
Who issues zoning and land clearing permits in Hinesville?
The Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission issues zoning, special use and land clearing permits, not the city's building permit office. You can reach the planning commission at (912) 408-2030. If your job involves clearing part of a lot first, that's who to ask, and I'll flag it at the estimate if it looks that way.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Hinesville?
There's no flat price, because the cost comes from the driveway's size and thickness, how much old concrete comes out, how much base work it needs and the finish you pick. The city's permit fee depends on the scope of work, with a $20 minimum. I'll come out, measure it and put in writing what we'll do.
What building code does Hinesville follow for concrete slabs and foundations?
Georgia sets mandatory minimum construction codes for the whole state, including the International Residential Code and the International Building Code with Georgia's own amendments. For you, that means a permitted job here has to meet those codes. We build to them, and if a detail isn't clear, we check with the city before we start.