Concrete contractor in Goffstown, NH - driveways and patios built on a packed base
Quality Merrimack Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Merrimack, NH, and we pour driveways, patios, walks, garage floors and foundations for homeowners and builders in Goffstown, with our own crew and me on site.
- Licensed and insured.
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Goffstown homes from the village out to the hillsides
Goffstown has an old village center where a lot of houses have stood a long time, and past it the streets spread into wooded lots, farm roads and newer neighborhoods heading up toward the Uncanoonuc Mountains. The newer streets remind us of the ones we pour on in Bedford, while the older homes near the village have more in common with the older parts of Manchester.
That mix shapes the work, because the older houses usually need worn walks and steps replaced in tight spaces, while the bigger lots out of the village bring long driveways and slopes where grading and drainage matter more than anything we do on top.
Concrete services we offer in Goffstown
Concrete driveway building
Longer driveways on Goffstown's bigger lots need the base dug out and packed the whole length, so the far end doesn't settle while the house end holds.
Concrete patio construction
We pour back patios for older colonials and newer builds alike, sloped so rain runs out to the yard instead of back against your foundation.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of stone or brick, which suits the older homes near the village where plain gray can look out of place.
Concrete sidewalk building
A front walk that has tipped or sunk becomes a trip hazard, so we tear it out, rebuild what's underneath and pour a walk that sits flat.
Garage floor concrete
Older garages often have a cracked, patched floor sitting on whatever was there before, and a new slab on a packed base gives you a floor that drains.
Decorative concrete
Color, borders and exposed stone let a slab match your house and yard, a good fit when you're finishing a newer place and want the outside to look done.
Concrete retaining walls
Sloped lots around Goffstown often need a wall to hold back a hillside or level off a yard, and we plan the footing and the drainage behind it first.
Concrete floor installation
Basements, barns and workshops get a level floor poured on a packed base, built to take rolling carts and equipment on the bigger properties out of the village.
Concrete pool decks
Around an in-ground pool we pour a deck with a textured finish that gives wet feet grip and sheds water away from the pool edge.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps on older homes often crumble or pull away from the house, and new poured steps give you even heights and a solid landing.
Slab foundation building
Additions, garages and outbuildings on a single-level slab need the ground checked before anything is poured, so we look at the soil and plan the base first.
Foundation installation
For new homes and additions we set footings and pour foundation walls to the plan, working with your builder so the framers have what they need.
Concrete parking lot building
Small businesses and shared driveways need a lot that handles daily traffic and drains, and that comes down to base depth and grading before the pour.
Concrete footings
Decks, sheds and porches all start on footings, and we dig and pour them to the depth your plan calls for so the structure above stays put.
Foundation raising
When an older home's foundation sits too low or has settled, raising the house and pouring new walls under it can save the structure above.
Concrete cutting
We cut doorways, window openings and trenches through existing slabs and walls, and saw out damaged sections so new concrete ties in cleanly.
Get a free concrete estimate for your Goffstown property
Send the form and we reply within one business day to set a time. I come out myself, look at the spot and leave you a free estimate on site, with no pressure to book.
(603) 377-5028- Based in
- Merrimack, NH 03054
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
What working in Goffstown means for your concrete job
In Goffstown, building permits go through the Building and Health Department, and the Town of Goffstown's homeowner FAQ says a permit is needed for all home renovation and construction except painting, siding, window replacement and fences under 6 feet tall. Concrete work isn't on that list of exceptions, and since the FAQ isn't dated, the office has the final say on your job, so we sort out the permit before we put a pour date on the calendar. Goffstown doesn't license businesses, so there's no local license to ask a contractor for, but you can ask us anything, and we're licensed and insured. We'll help you find out which office handles your job and get the paperwork moving, and then we work to what they ask.
Price here comes down mostly to what's under the old concrete, how big the job is and the finish you pick, and the schedule turns on that permit, the dig and a dry day for the pour. You get your own number from the estimate I leave on site, worked out the same way we do it in Milford and the other cities around Merrimack.
Why concrete on Goffstown lots needs careful prep
A lot of what we're called to replace in Goffstown is older concrete that has tipped toward the house, so water pools on the walk or sits against the foundation after every rain. We break it out and dig down to the subgrade, the ground the slab actually sits on, then pack a new base and set the slope so water runs away from your house before we form anything.
Public water and sewer reach only parts of Goffstown, so many lots here have a well and a septic system in the yard. We find the well line and the leach field, the part of the yard that drains the septic tank, before we lay anything out, so the trucks and the new slab stay off them.
What happens when you call us about a Goffstown job
Here's how a concrete job in Goffstown runs from your first call to the day you walk out onto the new slab.
Call or send the form
Tell us what you have in mind and roughly where it goes on the lot, and we set a time for me to come out. Photos help, but you don't need drawings or measurements yet.
I look at the ground with you
I come out myself, check the soil, the slope and where water runs, and ask how you'll use the space, so it helps if you're home. I leave you an estimate on site and go over what's driving the number, so nothing in it is a mystery.
Permit first, then the base
Once you say go, we get any permit paperwork moving and wait for what the office asks for before we start. Then our crew digs out, packs the base and sets the forms, which is the part you won't see later and the part we spend the most care on.
Pour, finish and walk-through
I'm on site with our crew for the pour and the finish, and we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack. Before we leave I tell you how long to stay off it while it cures, the slow hardening that goes on for days, and what to watch for after.
Questions about concrete work in Goffstown
Do I need a permit from Goffstown Public Works for a new concrete driveway?
Yes, the Town of Goffstown's homeowner FAQ says a new driveway, or a change where a driveway meets the road, needs a Driveway Permit from the Public Works Department. Driveway questions go to Public Works at 497-3617, and re-sealing an existing driveway doesn't need that permit. We check with them before we set a pour date.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Goffstown?
Yes, Goffstown lists decks among the projects that need a building permit, along with sheds, pools and hot tubs. If we're pouring the footings for your deck, the concrete piers it stands on, we want the permit settled before we dig, since the footings are the first part of the deck to go in.
How much does a concrete driveway or patio cost in Goffstown?
The price is set by the ground, the size and the finish, and I give you your own number on site once I've seen the spot. Tearing out old paving, digging out soft soil, hauling in base, a long or steep driveway, a stamped or colored finish and a permit where the driveway meets the road all add to it. If you need to trim the number, I'd keep the base and go with a plain broom finish, the light texture that gives feet and tires grip, because a finish can be dressed up later and a bad base means tearing it all out.
What causes concrete driveways to sink or crack in Goffstown?
Most sinking starts underneath, when a slab was poured on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so it settled as the dirt did. Cracks in odd places usually mean joints were cut late or skipped, or the slab went in during midday heat and was finished too fast, which leaves a weak, dusty top. No slab is crack-proof, but packing the base, pouring in the cooler part of the day and cutting joints on time give a new one the best chance of not going the way of the old one.
How do I find out if my concrete patio needs a permit in Goffstown?
Call the Town Hall Offices at 603-497-8990 or stop by the Planning Office in Town Hall before any work is scheduled. Tell them what you're building and where on the lot, and we'll help get the paperwork moving once they've said what your job needs.
How long does new concrete need to cure before I can drive on it?
You can walk on a new slab well before you can drive on it, and I give you both days for your job before we leave, because the wait depends on the mix and the weather that week. Putting a car on it early is how you get broken edges and tire marks, so keep vehicles and heavy loads off until the day I give you.
Merrimack, NH
Plan your Goffstown concrete job with us
Call (603) 377-5028 or send the form now, because starting early leaves time to settle any permit and prep the base before the day you want to use your new slab.