Huntsville Concrete Contractor is the Huntsville starting point for concrete work across Madison County and the surrounding Tennessee Valley. Tell us what you want poured, replaced or fixed, how large it is and where the property sits. Request a free quote and a local concrete contractor will call you back to talk through the job and set a time to look at it.
Concrete around Huntsville has to deal with a few local habits of the ground and the weather. Most yards sit on red clay that holds water, swells when wet and shrinks in a dry August. Summers are hot and humid, so pours are often scheduled early in the morning. Winters bring some freeze-thaw cycles, milder than up north but enough to punish a slab that holds standing water.
Driveways and walks
New driveways, tear-out and replacement, and the sidewalks and paths that tie a lot together.
Concrete Driveways
New poured driveways for Huntsville homes, from a single car pad to a long rural approach.
Driveway Replacement
Tear out a cracked, sunken or heaved driveway and pour a new one on a proper base.
Sidewalks and Walkways
Front walks, side paths, steps and public sidewalk sections in front of your home.
Patios and decorative work
Outdoor living space in plain broom finish, exposed aggregate or stamped patterns.
Concrete Patios
Backyard patios, grill pads and fire pit areas in plain, colored or textured finishes.
Stamped Concrete
Patterned and colored concrete that looks like stone, brick, slate or wood plank.
Slabs, floors and foundations
Load-bearing concrete for homes, garages, metal buildings and barndominiums.
Concrete Slabs
Flat slabs for sheds, carports, HVAC pads, additions and general outdoor use.
Shop and Barndominium Slabs
Slabs for metal shops, garages, barns and barndominiums with anchor bolts and thickened edges.
Garage Floors
New and replacement garage floor slabs, plus sealing and coating prep.
Concrete Foundations
Footings, stem walls and slab foundations for homes, additions and garages.
Repair and commercial
Fix what is cracked or sunken, or price flatwork for a business property.
Concrete Repair
Crack repair, resurfacing, leveling and section replacement for driveways, walks and patios.
Commercial Concrete
Commercial flatwork, parking pads, dumpster pads, curbs and ADA-ready walks.
Start with what the concrete has to carry
A patio holds chairs and a grill. A driveway carries cars, delivery vans and maybe a loaded trailer. A shop slab may need to hold a vehicle lift, a tractor or a camper. That load decides the thickness, the reinforcement and how much base work goes underneath, and those three things decide most of the price. Say up front what will sit on the finished surface so every contractor is pricing the same slab.
Also think about water. Where does the roof drain? Which way does the yard slope? A slab poured flat against a house on Huntsville clay can send water toward the foundation for decades. Ask how the contractor plans to pitch the surface and where the runoff will go.
Permits, utilities and property lines
Rules depend on where the property is. Inside Huntsville city limits, a new or widened driveway that ties into the street usually needs a curb cut permit, and work in the public right-of-way has its own requirements. The City of Madison handles its own permits, and unincorporated addresses fall to Madison County or Limestone County. Check with the city or county before the forms go up, and ask the contractor who will pull any permit.
Call Alabama 811 before any digging so buried lines are marked. If you have an HOA, get written approval for size, color and finish first. Alabama also has a state licensing board for general contractors on larger projects; ask the contractor whether your project needs a state license and a permit, and check with the city or county.
Compare quotes line by line
Ask for the square footage, thickness, concrete strength, reinforcement, base material, finish, joint spacing and cure plan in writing. Ask whether removing old concrete, hauling it off and any pump truck are included. Two prices that look far apart often describe two different slabs. The concrete cost guide explains each factor so you can line the quotes up fairly.
Before signing, confirm proof of insurance, the payment schedule, the expected pour date, and how a rain delay or soft spot found during excavation will be handled.
Concrete work around Huntsville and North Alabama
Read local notes for Madison, Harvest, Meridianville, Hazel Green, New Market, Owens Cross Roads, Gurley and Athens. Confirm coverage for your exact address when you request a quote.
Madison, AL
Driveways, patios and slabs in a fast-growing city along I-565 and US-72.
Harvest, AL
Concrete for homes and acreage in unincorporated northwest Madison County.
Meridianville, AL
Driveways, patios and shop pads along US-231/431 north of Huntsville.
Hazel Green, AL
Shop slabs, driveways and patios near the Tennessee line on US-231/431.
New Market, AL
Concrete for rural homesites and shops in northeast Madison County near the Flint River.
Owens Cross Roads, AL
Driveways, patios and slabs along US-431 southeast of Huntsville and Hampton Cove.
Gurley, AL
Concrete for homes and shops in the small town on US-72 east of Huntsville.
Athens, AL
Driveways, patios and slabs in the Limestone County seat at I-65 and US-72.
Frequently asked questions
How much does concrete cost in Huntsville?
It varies with size, thickness, reinforcement, base prep, tear-out, finish and access, so get a written quote. The cost guide walks through each factor.
Who does the work, and is the quote free?
The quote is free. A local concrete contractor does the work under terms you agree with them directly; see how it works.
When is the right time of year to pour?
Concrete is poured most of the year here. Summer pours usually start early to beat the heat, and cold snaps or heavy rain can push a date back a few days.