Concrete built for everyday use in White Plains, NY
Benchmark White Plains Concrete Company builds the concrete that homes and businesses walk, drive and build on, and we get the ground and forms right before the truck ever pulls up.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Hiring a concrete contractor feels like a gamble
- The price you agreed on keeps growing once the forms are up and the truck is booked.
- The crew that called back fast before you signed stops answering once the job gets going.
- Somebody rakes the dirt flat, pours in the midday heat, and a year later the slab cracks and sinks.
You get a written estimate, me on the job, and the prep done before the pour.
Concrete that holds up starts with prep
A driveway you pull onto without a bump, a patio that drains instead of pooling, steps that stay put. That's what finished concrete should give you, and it comes from what we do before any concrete moves.
- Ground dug out and packed. We dig out the soft dirt and pack a firm subgrade, the layer your slab sits on, so it doesn't settle later.
- Water sent the right way. Before the forms go in, I check where the water runs so your slab sheds it away from the house, not toward it.
- Forms checked before the truck. Once the truck shows up you can't send the order back, so the forms and the plan get checked before anything pours.
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Concrete work we build around White Plains
Concrete driveway building
When your driveway is cracked, sinking or pooling water, we tear it out, pack a firm base and pour a new slab sloped to drain.
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Concrete patio construction
A concrete patio gives you a flat, easy-care spot for the grill and the chairs, poured with enough fall that rain runs off instead of sitting.
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Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete is pressed with a pattern and color while it's still wet, so a patio or walk can look like stone or brick in one solid pour.
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Concrete sidewalk building
Choose this when a front walk has heaved or chipped. We pour a straight, even path with a broom finish, a light texture that keeps feet from slipping.
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Garage floor concrete
A garage floor takes car weight, road salt and dropped tools, so we pour it thick enough for the load and smooth enough to sweep clean.
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Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete covers color, exposed stone and special finishes, for when you want the slab to match the house instead of looking like plain gray.
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Concrete retaining walls
A concrete retaining wall holds back a slope so you get usable flat ground, set on a solid footing with a path for trapped water to drain.
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Concrete floor installation
For basements, workshops and commercial spaces, we place interior concrete floors that come out level, smooth and ready for whatever covering or traffic comes next.
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Concrete pool decks
A pool deck has to drain fast and grip wet feet, so we slope it away from the water and give it a textured finish that isn't slick.
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Concrete steps construction
Crumbling or uneven front steps are a trip waiting to happen. We form and pour new ones with even step heights and a solid base underneath.
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Slab foundation building
A slab foundation sets an addition, garage or shed on one thick pad over packed ground, with rebar, steel bars that hold the concrete together.
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Foundation installation
For new construction or an addition, we dig, form and pour the foundation walls and footings to the plans, so the building above starts level and square.
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Concrete parking lot building
Businesses and property managers pick a concrete parking lot when they want a surface that carries daily traffic, drains where it should and handles delivery trucks.
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Concrete footings
Footings are the wide concrete base under a deck post, wall or addition. We dig to firm ground and pour them so what sits on top doesn't sink.
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Foundation raising
If part of a slab or foundation has dropped, raising it lifts it back toward level so floors, doors and walkways line up without a full tear-out.
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Concrete cutting
Concrete cutting makes clean openings and straight lines in existing slabs and walls, whether that's for a new doorway, a drain line or pulling out a damaged section.
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What working with us looks like
From the first look to the last walk-through, we plan the job with you, explain it and pour what we planned.
- A visit where I walk the job and measure it myself
- A free written estimate that spells out what's included
- A price laid out so you can compare bids fairly
- A pour date we pick together once the paperwork is sorted
- A clean site and a final walk-through with me
What you can count on
The owner, start to finish
I come out for the estimate and I'm usually on site for the pour, so the plan you agreed on is the plan we pour.
Permit paperwork handled
When a job calls for a permit, we do the paperwork and tell you up front which city or county office we'll be dealing with.
Licensed, insured, guaranteed
We're fully licensed and insured, and our promise is a simple one. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
How a job runs, start to finish
I explain each step in plain words and keep you posted, so you know what's coming next.
Call or send the form
Call (914) 259-5254 or use our contact form, and we'll get back to you within one business day.
I come out and measure
I look at the job, measure it and talk through what you want and what could go wrong.
Your written estimate
You get a free estimate in writing that spells out what's included, with no pressure to book.
Prep, pour and finish
Once you sign, we sort the paperwork, pick a pour date, prep the ground and forms, then pour.
Clean-up and walk-through
We clean up the site, and I walk the finished job with you before we call it done.
Building in White Plains and around it
We're based in White Plains and work across Westchester, from Yonkers to the cities around us, and over the line into Stamford, CT. Most calls come from homeowners, and a fair number from neighbors who saw our work down the block.
If you're curious how a restaurant cook ended up pouring driveways, it's all on our about page.
Permits come from the city
The city's Building Department issues building permits, and the city notes that not all work needs one. We check what your job needs and tell you which office we'll deal with.
Driveways and sidewalks out front
Before widening a driveway or fixing the sidewalk, the city wants its public works code enforcement office contacted. You're responsible for the strip between the curb and your property line, sidewalk included.
Bigger jobs may need drawings
The city guide says structural work, or alterations costing over $20,000, need drawings signed and sealed by a state-registered architect or engineer. I'll tell you early if yours does.
Ask about the license
Westchester County has said home improvement contractors must be licensed to work in the county, so ask any contractor you're weighing to show you theirs.
Questions about concrete and hiring us
Start with the answers below, and if your question isn't here, ask me when I come out or give us a call.
Ask us directly
Call (914) 259-5254 or send the form with anything else, and we'll reply within one business day.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in White Plains?
It depends on the size, how much old concrete has to come out and how much base work the ground needs, so we price each job after I measure it. Slab thickness, the finish and how easily the truck can reach the spot move it too. The estimate is free and in writing.
How long before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
You'll walk on it well before you drive on it, because concrete keeps gaining strength during curing, the wait while it hardens. I'll give you the days for your slab when we set the pour date. When we can pour turns on the permit, the weather and the prep the ground needs.
Will my new concrete crack like the old one did?
Concrete can still crack, but good prep decides where and how much. We pack a firm base, slope the slab so water runs off, and cut control joints, grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack. Rebar inside the slab helps hold it together too.
Do I need a permit for concrete work in White Plains?
It depends on the job, because the city says not all work requires a building permit. When yours does, the city wants it issued before any work starts. We handle that paperwork for you and tell you up front which office we're dealing with.
Should I spend more on the base or the finish of a concrete slab?
Put the money in the base, because nobody sees it on day one but it decides whether the slab settles. It's like a kitchen, where the prep matters more than the garnish. A plain broom finish on a solid base beats a fancy surface on raked dirt, and you can't fix the base later without tearing it out.
Tell us about the job for a free estimate
Tell us what you need poured and where, by form or by phone. We reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation estimate on site.
White Plains, NY 10601