Masterwork Tuscaloosa Concrete
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Concrete you can drive, walk and build on in Tuscaloosa, AL

Masterwork Tuscaloosa Concrete works for homeowners, builders and small businesses, and we put our time into the ground under the concrete, since that part can't be fixed later without tearing it out.

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Broad gray concrete driveway leading to a two-car garage on a modern house.

Concrete work we do around Tuscaloosa

We pour everything from patio slabs to parking lots, and every job starts with me on site. Size, ground prep and finish set the price, and permits and weather set the schedule.

  • Concrete driveway building

    A new driveway built on a dug-out, packed base and sloped so water runs away from your garage. Worth it when the old one is sinking or cracked through.

    A concrete driveway leads to a blue house and white garage door, bordered by a sidewalk and picket fence.

  • Concrete patio construction

    When you want a flat, usable spot out back, we pour a patio slab that drains away from the house instead of pooling by the back door.

    A speckled exposed-aggregate concrete patio extends beside a stone house and beneath a wooden pergola.

  • Stamped concrete services

    Stamped concrete gets a pattern pressed in while it's still wet, so a patio or walk can look like stone or brick and still be one solid slab.

    A raised reddish-brown stamped concrete patio with an irregular stone pattern sits beside a brick house.

  • Concrete sidewalk building

    Sidewalks from the driveway to the door or out to the street, poured even so nobody catches a toe where one section has sunk below the next.

    New concrete sidewalk leading to a house, cordoned off with yellow caution tape.

  • Garage floor concrete

    For a new garage or one with a cracked, uneven floor. We pour a slab thick enough for the cars it carries, troweled smooth so it sweeps clean.

    A light gray stamped concrete patio with a dark border spans the yard behind a gray-sided house.

  • Decorative concrete

    Color, stains and finishes beyond plain gray, for patios, entries and pool areas where the concrete is part of the look. We'll talk through what holds up outside.

    A brick pedestal with a wide concrete bowl spills water into a backyard swimming pool, surrounded by a tan concrete deck.

  • Concrete retaining walls

    When a slope is washing into your yard or driveway, a poured concrete wall holds the dirt back. The drainage behind it matters as much as the wall.

    Large white concrete patio slabs form a geometric grid with grass strips beside a fenced waterway.

  • Concrete floor installation

    Interior concrete floors for shops, additions, warehouses and commercial spaces, poured level over a prepared base so they're ready for a sealer, coating or flooring on top.

    A smooth gray concrete pool deck surrounds a blue swimming pool and a raised stone-walled spa.

  • Concrete pool decks

    The concrete around a pool takes bare feet, splashing and chemicals all summer. We slope it away from the water and finish it so it isn't slick.

    A rectangular swimming pool is surrounded by a light stamped concrete deck, with landscaping and a pergola beside the house.

  • Concrete steps construction

    New concrete steps for a porch, entry or yard slope, formed so each rise is even. Crumbling or tilting steps usually mean it's time to replace them.

    Gray block retaining walls frame a wide outdoor staircase with paved treads and a wooden fence above.

  • Slab foundation building

    The slab a house, addition or shop sits on, poured over packed fill with rebar, steel that keeps any cracks from pulling apart. For builders and homeowners alike.

    Stone-paved concrete patio with a round fire pit, cushioned wicker seating, and a fenced garden.

  • Foundation installation

    Foundations for new homes and additions that won't sit on a single slab, like crawlspaces, built to the approved plans and ready for inspection before framing.

    Wide stone walkway and three broad steps leading to a brick-and-siding home’s front entrance.

  • Concrete parking lot building

    For small businesses, churches and apartment owners, a concrete lot that carries daily traffic and delivery trucks, laid out so rain runs to the drains instead of puddling.

    Raised concrete patio along a brick house, bordered by flowering plants at sunset.

  • Concrete footings

    Footings are the buried concrete under a wall, deck post, column or addition. They spread the weight into firm ground, so we dig to solid soil.

    Freshly poured concrete driveway leading to a single-story home and garage.

  • Foundation raising

    When part of a slab or foundation has settled, leaving cracks, sticking doors or a sloping floor, we raise it back toward level and look at what let it sink.

    Decorative stamped concrete patio in warm brown tones beside a stone house, bordered by gray pavers and garden beds.

  • Concrete cutting

    Saw-cutting slabs, walls and driveways for a new doorway, a utility line or a clean seam where old concrete meets new, so only what has to go comes out.

    Close-up of gray stamped concrete slabs with irregular stone-like texture and dark straight joints.

Concrete finishes to choose from

The right finish depends on where the slab goes and what it carries, and I'll walk you through it at the visit.

  • Driveways & walks

    Broom finish

    A light brushed texture that grips tires and shoes when it's wet. It's the plain, hard-working choice for driveways, sidewalks and steps.

  • Patios & pools

    Stamped or colored

    Pattern and color make a patio or pool deck look like stone or brick. It takes more labor and wants resealing over the years.

  • Garages & shops

    Smooth troweled floor

    Troweled smooth so it sweeps clean and takes a coating if you want one. Too slick outdoors when wet, but right at home under a car.

A wide concrete driveway leads to a blue two-story house with two dark red garage doors and a green lawn.
Concrete front steps and walkways cross a landscaped yard with white decorative stones and a small lawn.

One person from estimate to pour

I taught myself the basics of concrete and learned the rest on job sites around Tuscaloosa. I still come out to every estimate and work beside our crew, so the person who measured your job is there when it's poured. Read more about us.

  • Owner at every estimate
  • Ground prep before finish
  • Straight talk about cracks
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Where we pour around Tuscaloosa

We're based in Tuscaloosa and work in Northport, McCalla and the cities around them. If your city isn't listed, call (205) 579-1212 or ask through our contact page.

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Why people call us for concrete

Expect plain answers about your job, including what concrete can't do, before you sign anything.

  • Same person, estimate to pour

    I look at your job myself and I'm on site with our crew when it's poured, so nothing gets lost between the two.

  • Time spent on the base

    We dig out soft dirt and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, because a slab that sinks has to come out to fix.

  • Estimates you can compare

    Our written estimates spell out what's included, so you can lay them next to anyone else's. Call (205) 579-1212 to get one.

Questions before you hire a concrete contractor

How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Tuscaloosa?

It depends mostly on the size, how much digging and base work the ground needs, the slab thickness and the finish you pick. Access matters too, since a truck that can't reach the pour means more labor. I measure on site, and the written estimate spells out what's in the price.

How long before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?

Longer than before you can walk on it, because concrete keeps hardening for days after the pour, and that wait is called curing. Driving on it early is how a good slab gets marked or cracked, so I'll give you the timing for your slab before we start and you can plan where to park.

Will my new concrete patio crack like the old one did?

Most concrete gets hairline cracks, and I'll tell you that before you sign. What we can control is where they show up and whether the slab sinks. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give cracks a straight place to form, and we pack the base so the slab has firm ground under it.

Is base prep worth paying for under a concrete driveway or patio?

Yes, and if the budget's tight, it's the last place I'd cut. A finish can be resealed or redone later, but a slab poured on dirt that was only raked level settles with it and has to come out to fix. Nobody sees the base on day one, which is why it gets cut first.

Do I need a permit for concrete work in Tuscaloosa, AL?

It depends on the job, so we check with the city's Building and Inspection Division before anyone digs and pull the permits our part of the job needs. The city requires permits for all new construction, demolitions, remodels and alterations. Review times vary, but the city says most residential permits are processed within 24 to 48 hours.

Does a concrete project near Lake Tuscaloosa need extra approval?

It might. The city says a project next to Lake Tuscaloosa may need a Land Development Permit, and one in the Lake Tuscaloosa, Harris Lake or Lake Nicol watersheds may need a Site Stabilization Plan. If yours does, we'll point you to the Office of the City Engineer at (205) 248-5380 and work from the plans it approves.

What license does a concrete contractor need in Tuscaloosa?

For a residential permit, the city wants a city general contractor's license number on the application, unless the contractor qualifies for an exception. The city also says projects valued at $10,000 or more need a State Homebuilders License, again unless an exception applies. We're licensed and insured.

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From your call to the final walk-through

Getting concrete work done starts with a call to (205) 579-1212 or the form on this page.

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  1. You get in touch

    Call or send the form, and we get back to you within one business day to set a time for me to come out.

  2. Visit and estimate

    I look, measure and ask what the concrete has to hold up. You get a free written estimate with no obligation, and we check with the permit office for your address.

  3. Prep, pour, walk-through

    Our crew preps the ground, pours and finishes, and I'm there for it. Then we clean up and I walk the finished job with you. Satisfaction guaranteed.

A broad dark gray stamped concrete driveway with a rectangular tile pattern fronts a modern house.

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Tell us what you want poured or fixed and where, through the form or at (205) 579-1212. We reply within one business day to set a time to look.

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Let's talk about your concrete job

Tell us what the slab needs to hold and where it goes, by phone or the form, and we'll set a time to come look.

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