Concrete Contractor in Collegeville, PA

Newer subdivisions in Collegeville and the surrounding townships — Perkiomen Woods, Longford Crossing, and the communities along Route 29 — were built on lots that often have significant rear-yard grade changes. Retaining walls and tiered concrete patios are the practical solution for homeowners who want to use that sloped space. The rolling terrain of the Perkiomen Creek valley means almost every rear yard in these communities has some grade work involved.

The clay-heavy soils common in the Perkiomen Creek valley expand when wet and contract when dry. That seasonal movement puts stress on concrete slabs that are not properly supported. Patios and walkways poured without adequate base preparation in this soil type will crack and settle within a few seasons. We account for the local soil conditions in how we prepare the sub-base before any pour.

Older homes in Collegeville Borough and Trappe have original concrete and masonry that is now several decades old. Stucco on mid-century homes along Main Street and the surrounding blocks shows the cracking and delamination that comes from repeated freeze-thaw cycling without maintenance. Brick and block work on these properties often needs repointing or partial replacement before the next round of winter weather.