Concrete contractor in Tuscaloosa, AL - driveways and patios built on a solid base
Masterwork Tuscaloosa Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Tuscaloosa, AL. We build driveways, patios, sidewalks, slabs and steps here, and we dig out and pack the ground under them before anything gets poured.
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I come out and look at the job myself, so have a rough idea of the size and what's there now.
(205) 579-1212Hours Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Our concrete work around Tuscaloosa
I learned most of what I know about concrete on job sites around Tuscaloosa. Most of our calls here come from homeowners, along with some builders and small business owners.
The usual reasons are a driveway that's sunk or split, a patio that holds water by the back door, or a new slab someone wants done right the first time. We do the same work in Northport and McCalla.
What Tuscaloosa homeowners call us for
These are the jobs we're asked to do most around the city.
- Concrete driveways, new or replaced
- Patios off the back of the house
- Sidewalks and front steps
- Garage floors and shop slabs
- Lifting a settled foundation
Concrete options for Tuscaloosa homes
- Broom finish for grip
- Stamped concrete patterns
- Colored and decorative finishes
- Rebar-reinforced slabs
Why Tuscaloosa homeowners call us
I walk every job myself, because the base and the drainage matter more than the finish and nobody sees them after the pour. Size, base work and truck access move the price. Permits, the weather on pour day and the curing wait move the schedule, and the on-site estimate gives you your own figure.
Planning your concrete job in Tuscaloosa
Tell us what you're after, a wider driveway, a patio out back or steps that stop rocking, and we'll talk it through on site.
Get a free estimate at your house
Send the address and what you want poured. We'll reply within one business day and set a time for me to come look, with no obligation.
(205) 579-1212Common concrete questions in Tuscaloosa
Do I need a permit to pour a concrete driveway in Tuscaloosa?
It can, because the city requires permits for new construction, remodels and alterations, while routine maintenance and ordinary repairs generally need none. The city's Building and Inspection Division issues them, so we check with that office for your address and pull the permits our part of the job needs.
How long does a residential permit take in Tuscaloosa?
Most residential permits are processed within 24 to 48 hours, the city says, though review times vary. Applications are handled digitally and checked for code compliance and accuracy. We plan the pour around that wait so your yard isn't torn up while the paperwork moves.
Does a concrete project near Lake Tuscaloosa need extra approval?
It may. A project next to Lake Tuscaloosa may need a Land Development Permit, and one in the watershed of Lake Tuscaloosa, Harris Lake or Lake Nicol may need a Site Stabilization Plan. If yours does, we'll tell you to call the Office of the City Engineer at (205) 248-5380 and work from the plans they approve.
What license does a concrete contractor need in Tuscaloosa?
The city wants a city general contractor's license number on residential permit applications, and work valued at $10,000 or more needs a State Homebuilders License, each unless an exception applies. A business working in the city or just past its limits also needs a city business license. We're licensed and insured.
Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one?
It shouldn't, if the base and the joints are done right, though no slab is crack-free. We dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the concrete a straight line to crack along instead of one it picks.
How long until I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
You'll walk on it well before you can park on it, because concrete has to cure, the wait while it hardens enough to carry weight. I'll give you the days for your pour at the estimate, since the mix and the weather change them, and parking early is a fine way to crack a brand new slab.
If your question isn't here, call us or send the form and ask it.
Other cities we pour concrete in
We're based in Tuscaloosa and also work in Northport, McCalla and the cities around them. If your city isn't listed, call (205) 579-1212 and ask.
Talk through your concrete job
Call (205) 579-1212 or use the form to tell us what you want poured, and we'll set a time to look at the ground under it.