Concrete contractor in Fairview Shores, FL - driveways and slabs on a packed base
Custom Apopka Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Apopka, FL, and we pour driveways, patios, walkways and slabs in Fairview Shores, digging out and packing the ground first so the concrete has something solid under it.
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Fairview Shores homes and the concrete around them
Fairview Shores sits outside any city's limits, in unincorporated Orange County, and it's a neighborhood of houses people own and live in alongside houses that are rented out. That mix shows up in the calls we get. Owners who plan to stay want a driveway or patio that still looks right for the long haul, and landlords want concrete that holds up between tenants without another round of repairs.
We're based in Apopka and do the same work across Orlando, and most of what we pour here is flatwork, the driveways, patios and walkways that lie flat on the ground. A lot of those jobs replace a slab that has cracked or sunk, so the work usually starts with breaking out the old concrete and finding out what's under it.
Concrete work we do in Fairview Shores
Most driveway calls in Fairview Shores are replacements, so we break out the cracked slab, dig past the loose dirt and pack a new base before pouring.
A patio off the back door gives you room for a table and grill, and we pour it on a packed base with the finish you pick.
Stamped concrete gives a patio or front entry the look of stone or brick, and underneath it needs the same packed base as a plain slab.
We replace front walks and side paths that have lifted or dropped at the seams, because an uneven edge is the kind of thing visitors trip over.
A garage floor takes car weight and dropped tools every day, so we pour it on solid ground with a smooth finish that sweeps clean.
Colored or textured concrete can dress up an entry, walkway or patio, and before you choose I'll show you how each finish usually looks after a few years.
Where a yard slopes or dirt keeps washing onto a slab, a concrete retaining wall holds the ground back, and I'll tell you when a wall needs an engineer.
For a workshop, shed or enclosed room, we pour interior floors flat and level so tile, flooring or a workbench sits right on top.
A pool deck should shed splash water away from the pool and house, and a broom finish, fine grooves dragged across the top, gives bare feet grip.
Front steps that have pulled away from the house or gone uneven get rebuilt with even risers on a solid footing, so every step feels the same underfoot.
For an addition, garage or outbuilding, we prep the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and pour to the plans you've had drawn.
When a new structure needs a full foundation, we build from the engineer's or designer's plans and leave the design calls to them.
Small business and property owners call us for parking areas and pads that carry daily traffic, laid out so rain runs off instead of sitting.
Footings carry the weight of a wall, porch or addition, so we dig them to the plan and set rebar, the steel that holds the concrete together.
If a slab has dropped, we look at why before talking about lifting it, because raising concrete over a washed-out base usually means it settles again.
We saw-cut openings and trenches in existing slabs for new plumbing, doors or repairs, and cut joints into old slabs that were poured without them.
Get a free on-site concrete estimate in Fairview Shores
We reply within one business day to set a time, then I come out, measure and talk the job through with you. Your estimate is free with no obligation, and it spells out what the price covers.
(407) 358-0192- Based in
- Apopka, FL 32712
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Working in Fairview Shores means working with Orange County
Because Fairview Shores is unincorporated, the permit for your concrete comes from Orange County's building office, not a city hall, and the pour date waits until that permit is issued. Before you hire anyone, ask to see their Florida contractor license and their county business tax receipt, which Orange County requires of businesses working in the unincorporated parts of the county.
We're licensed and fully insured, and we check with the county before we start, so when a permit is needed we file it as the licensed contractor and keep you posted, the same way we handle it in Altamonte Springs and the other cities around Apopka. Past the permit, your price moves with the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out and how much base work the ground needs, and your schedule moves with the permit and the cure time, all of which I'll lay out in your estimate.
What we find under cracked slabs in Fairview Shores
When I look at a cracked or sunken driveway here, the concrete itself usually isn't the problem. The base under it was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so the dirt settled over the years and the slab dropped and broke right along with it. We dig down to firm ground and pack the base in layers before anything gets poured. Nobody sees that part once the concrete is down, and it's the first place people want to trim the budget, but I'd rather spend your money there than on a fancier finish sitting on soft dirt.
The other thing we see is water. A patio or driveway that tips toward the house sends rain to the foundation and leaves puddles by the door, so before the forms go up we check which way your yard drains and set the slab to carry water away.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Fairview Shores
From your first call to the final walk-through, here's what happens, who you'll talk to and where the county permit fits.
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Call or send us a message
Call (407) 358-0192 or use the form, and a photo of the old slab helps if you have one. We'll set a time for me to come out to your property.
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I come out and measure
I look at the spot, measure, check which way the water runs and ask a lot of questions, so it helps if you can be there. Your estimate spells out what's in the price, so you know what you're paying for before you decide.
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We permit, prep and pour
Once you say go, we sort out the county permit, then dig out, pack the base and pour. After that comes curing, the wait while the concrete hardens enough to take weight, and I'll tell you the day you can walk on it and the day you can drive on it.
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Final inspection and walk-through
When the job has a permit, the county requires it to pass at least a final inspection, and we have the work ready for it. Then we walk the finished concrete with you, go over how the surface will change as it ages, and the job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Questions about concrete work in Fairview Shores
Do I need a permit to pour a concrete driveway or patio in Fairview Shores?
Yes, Orange County's permit guide says pouring concrete or laying pavers for a driveway, walkway or concrete pad requires a permit, and a patio is a concrete pad. If your house is on a septic system, the guide says extra requirements may apply and tells owners to contact the Florida Department of Health before applying, so tell me where your tank and drainfield are when I come out.
Can I pull my own concrete permit in Orange County, or does the contractor have to?
You can apply yourself as an owner-builder if it's property you use or occupy, and otherwise a Florida-licensed contractor applies. The county's permitting FAQ says that when a corporation, LLC or trust owns the property, a Florida-licensed contractor has to get the permit, so a landlord who owns through an LLC can't pull it personally. When we're your contractor, that part is ours.
Does Florida's $7,500 permit exemption cover a new concrete patio?
Don't plan on it. A Florida Senate summary describes a state law requiring local governments to exempt some work on single-family homes valued at $7,500 or less, but it leaves out structural work and doesn't apply everywhere, and the county's guide still lists concrete pads as work that needs a permit. We check with the county on your job before anyone pours.
How do I apply for a concrete permit in unincorporated Orange County?
You apply online, because Orange County takes all new permit applications and inspection requests through its Fast Track Online Services portal. Owner-builders file there themselves, and when we're the contractor we file it and keep you posted on where it stands.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Fairview Shores?
Your price comes down to the size of the driveway, whether the old slab has to be broken out and hauled off, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you choose. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored concrete, and a spot the truck can't get close to adds labor, so I measure first and put each of those in your estimate.
What causes cracks in a new concrete driveway?
Most cracks in a new slab come from the concrete shrinking as it dries, so we cut control joints, grooves that give it a planned place to crack, while it's still fresh. Finishing in midday heat can also leave a weak, dusty top, and cracks that spread or sink usually trace back to a soft base, which is why we put the most work into the ground underneath.
Ask about your Fairview Shores concrete job
Call (407) 358-0192 from 6 AM to 11 PM on weekdays or 8 AM to 9 PM on weekends, or send the form, and we can talk through permits and pour dates before anything gets booked.
Apopka, FL