Concrete that holds up to daily use in Brookings, SD
Brookings Concrete builds and fixes concrete for homes and small businesses, and we check where the water runs and what the ground is like before we set a single form.
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Tell us what you'd like poured or fixed and where the property is. We reply within one business day, then I come out myself to look at the job and give you a free estimate with no obligation.
Brookings Concrete, a hands-on concrete crew based in Brookings, SD
I grew up on a farm, where you fixed what broke because nobody else was coming to do it. I learned concrete working on a crew for years and started Brookings Concrete in 2013. We're best known for careful flatwork, the driveways, patios, walks and floors that lie flat on the ground, and for footings that hold up.
I come out to look at every job myself, and our own crew does the work with me on site for the pour. What I care about most is what goes under the concrete and how it's put in, because you can't fix that later without tearing it out.
We're based in Brookings and work across Madison and the cities around both, for homeowners and some small business owners. Call (605) 401-5479, send a request through our contact page, or read more about how we work.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Replies within 1 business day.
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Call or send the form, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time for me to come look.
Concrete work for Brookings homes and businesses
Brookings Concrete handles concrete work around Brookings, from a cracked, sinking driveway to new footings under an addition. Price mostly comes down to size, any tear-out, how much digging and base work your ground needs, and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on the weather and any permit. Your free on-site estimate comes with a quote that lays out what's included.
- Learn more about Concrete driveway building
Concrete driveway building
We dig out soft dirt, pack a firm base and pour a new driveway sloped to shed water away from your garage and house.
- Learn more about Concrete patio construction
Concrete patio construction
Want a spot for the grill and a few chairs? We pour patios on a packed base, pitched so rain runs toward the yard instead of your foundation.
- Learn more about Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete is pressed with a pattern while it's still wet, so a patio or walk can look like stone or brick without the loose pieces.
- Learn more about Concrete sidewalk building
Concrete sidewalk building
We build sidewalks and front walks with a broom finish, a light brushed texture that gives your shoes some grip when it's wet or frosty.
- Learn more about Garage floor concrete
Garage floor concrete
We pour garage floors on a dug-out, packed base, thick enough for vehicles and storage, and replace old ones that have cracked, sunk or gone dusty.
- Learn more about Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete covers color, exposed stone and shaped edges on patios, walks and steps, for homeowners who want the concrete to fit the look of the house.
- Learn more about Concrete retaining walls
Concrete retaining walls
We pour retaining walls that hold back a sloped yard, give you a level spot to use and keep soil from washing down toward the house.
- Learn more about Concrete floor installation
Concrete floor installation
We pour interior concrete floors for basements, shops, barns and small commercial spaces, with rebar, steel bars that help hold the slab together, where the load calls for it.
- Learn more about Concrete pool decks
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck has to drain fast and stay safe underfoot, so we slope it away from the water and give it a finish with grip for bare feet.
- Learn more about Concrete steps construction
Concrete steps construction
Need new front or back steps? We pour them on footings below the frost line, the depth where the ground freezes, so winter doesn't heave them out of line.
- Learn more about Slab foundation building
Slab foundation building
We build slab foundations for garages, shops and additions, with the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, dug out and packed and the edges thickened to carry the walls.
- Learn more about Foundation installation
Foundation installation
Building a house, an addition or an outbuilding? We set the footings and pour foundation walls deep enough that freezing ground doesn't push them around.
- Learn more about Concrete parking lot building
Concrete parking lot building
For small business owners, we pour concrete parking lots on a solid base with the drainage planned out, so water runs off instead of sitting in the stalls.
- Learn more about Concrete footings
Concrete footings
Footings are the wide concrete pads under walls, posts and decks. We dig them below the frost line and pour them so the building above stays put.
- Learn more about Foundation raising
Foundation raising
If a slab or foundation has sunk and left gaps or tripping edges, we lift it back toward level and fill the empty space underneath so it can settle in.
- Learn more about Concrete cutting
Concrete cutting
Need a doorway opened, a trench cut for a line or a cracked section taken out? We saw-cut concrete cleanly so the rest of the slab stays sound.
Why people choose Brookings Concrete
Concrete is hard to undo once it's down, so we keep the planning in one set of hands and give you straight answers before anything gets poured.
The owner, start to pour
I look at the job myself and I'm on site with our own crew for the pour, so the person who planned it sees it go in.
Pour dates set by conditions
We'd rather move a pour date than put concrete down in heat or cold that would leave it weak, even when it costs us a day.
Quotes you can compare
Our quotes spell out what's included and what isn't, so you can line them up against other bids without guessing what's missing.
A straight answer on fit
If concrete isn't the right answer for your problem, I'll tell you, even if that means a smaller job for us. Call (605) 401-5479 to talk it through.
Examples of concrete work
Look through these examples of driveways, patios, steps and other concrete work to get a feel for the finishes and shapes you might want.
Where we pour around Brookings
Brookings Concrete is based in Brookings, SD, and also takes jobs in Madison. These two areas have their own pages below, and we work the cities around both, so call if yours isn't listed.
What concrete has to handle in Brookings
Brookings winters push concrete hard. The city's building code puts the frost line at 42 inches, so footings and the bases under steps have to go at least that deep or the freeze will lift them. Flat slabs need to shed water too, because water that sits and freezes chips the surface.
When we're working at your place, we keep the mess to the work area, let you know if weather moves the pour, and tell you before we leave when it's safe to walk on and when to drive on.
Talk your project over with me
(605) 401-5479Questions people ask about concrete
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Brookings, SD?
It comes down to the size, whether an old slab has to be broken out and hauled off, and how much digging and packed base your ground needs. Thickness and any color or stamping move it too. I price it after seeing your site, and the estimate is free.
Is stamped or decorative concrete more expensive than a plain slab?
Usually yes, because stamping and color take more hands and more time on pour day than a plain broom finish. If the budget's tight, I'd keep the money in the base and go plainer on top, since a fancy surface over a weak base still sinks and cracks, and you can't fix the base later without tearing it all out.
How long will I be without my driveway or patio after you pour?
Most of the wait is curing, the stretch where fresh concrete hardens before it can carry weight, and you'll be walking on it well before you're driving on it. Cold weather slows curing down. We'll tell you both times for your slab before we leave.
Does a concrete contractor need a license in Brookings, SD?
The city issues a residential contractor's license, and an older city notice says it's needed for home work that requires a building permit. The application asks for workers' comp and liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence. Brookings Concrete is fully licensed and insured, and it's fair to ask any bidder for proof of both.
What happens after I ask Brookings Concrete for an estimate?
We reply within one business day, then I come out to look at the job, check the ground and where the water runs, and give you a quote that lists what's included and what isn't. The estimate is free with no obligation. Once you say go, our own crew does the work, and I'm on site for the pour.
Is your concrete work guaranteed?
Yes, our work is satisfaction guaranteed. Before we pour, I'll tell you plainly what concrete does over time, like the odd hairline crack and the upkeep it needs, so you know what's normal and what isn't.
Will my new concrete slab crack like the old one did?
A small crack or two shows up in almost every slab, but most bad cracking starts with a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed. We pack the base, add rebar where the job calls for it and cut control joints on time, grooves that give cracks a straight place to go.
Do I need a permit to pour a new driveway in Brookings?
Yes, inside the city the engineer's office requires a permit before any new or changed driveway, approach, public sidewalk or curb cut. Work that needs a building permit from the city's Building Services office, like a foundation, has to have it issued before the footings are poured, and that reaches land within about 3 miles of the city that isn't farmland. In a mapped floodplain, paving and retaining walls need a floodplain development permit too. We sort out permits before work starts, either filing them ourselves or walking you through it.