Allied Concrete Solutions Concrete Contractor · Raleigh, NC
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A local concrete contractor serving homeowners across Raleigh, NC.

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How We Look at a Concrete Job

We pour and repair concrete for homes around Raleigh, driveways, patios, walkways, and slabs, and most of the people who call us are dealing with something specific rather than shopping for a company. We got into this trade because concrete work rewards paying attention to the ground under it, and that's the part most homeowners never see.

If you're on this page, there's a decent chance your driveway is cracked, your patio has a low corner that holds water, or a walkway heaved after a wet winter. We look at what's actually causing it, usually a subgrade that wasn't compacted right or a slab poured without enough joints, before we ever talk about pouring anything new. Fixing the cause is the difference between a repair that holds for five years and one that just covers the problem back up.

10+
Years Experience
500+
Projects Completed
11
Cities Served
Why Choose Us

What you get when you hire us

None of this is complicated. It is mostly just doing what we said we would do.

Licensed and Insured

We carry the license and insurance a concrete job actually calls for, not just a business card. If a certificate would help you sleep at night, we'll get you one before we break ground.

Written Quotes

Our quotes list the square footage, the slab thickness, and the finish so you know exactly what you're paying for. No verbal number that changes once the truck's already on site.

On-Time Scheduling

Ready-mix trucks run on their own schedule, so we build start times around the batch plant, not the other way around. If weather pushes a pour, we call you before the truck is loaded, not after.

Local Crew

The same guys who set your forms are the ones running the trowel on finish day. That matters on a broom finish or a stamped job, where the timing between steps decides how it looks.

Know the Clay

Piedmont clay swells when it's wet and shrinks hard in a dry summer, and a slab poured on top of it without proper compaction will crack or heave within a couple of years. We grade and compact for that soil specifically, not for a generic subgrade off a spec sheet.

Clean Job Sites

Washout water is caustic enough to kill grass and stain a driveway, so we never rinse a chute on your lawn or in the street. Forms, stakes, and leftover mix all leave with us when the job's done.

Common Questions

Things people ask us

What homeowners want to know about us before letting us near their driveway.

How long have you been pouring concrete?
Experience in the concrete trade is usually measured by years spent on actual pours, not just years a company has existed on paper, since knowing how local soil and weather behave takes time in the field. Ask any concrete contractor directly about hands-on experience with the specific type of job being planned.
Do you use your own crew or subcontractors?
Some concrete contractors run their own crew on every job, from forming to finishing, while others subcontract out parts of larger projects like excavation or decorative stamping. Using the same crew throughout a job tends to keep the finish more consistent, since the person setting the forms understands how the slab needs to finish.
Can I see photos of past concrete work?
A concrete contractor should be able to show photos of completed driveways, patios, or repair jobs similar to what's being planned, which gives a homeowner a sense of finish quality and attention to detail like clean joint lines and edging. Asking to see work in a similar style, like stamped concrete or exposed aggregate, is reasonable before committing to a quote.
Why hire a smaller local concrete contractor instead of a big company?
A smaller local concrete contractor often means the same person who quotes the job also shows up to pour it, which cuts down on miscommunication about finish or reinforcement expected. Local contractors also tend to know how the specific soil and drainage patterns in the area affect a slab's long-term performance.
Where are you based?
Allied Concrete Solutions is based in Raleigh, NC, and works on residential concrete projects throughout the surrounding Triangle area. Being local means shorter drive times for site visits and faster response if a question comes up mid-project.
How far in advance do I need to book?
Concrete work books up fastest in spring and fall when weather is most consistent for pouring and curing, so scheduling a few weeks ahead is reasonable during those seasons. Winter and mid-summer often have more open scheduling, though extreme heat or a hard freeze can still delay a pour.
Will the job site be cleaned up afterward?
A reputable concrete contractor removes forms, stakes, excess concrete, and washout debris from the site once a pour is finished, leaving the driveway or patio ready to use once curing time has passed. Any excavated soil or old broken concrete from a tear-out should be hauled away unless the homeowner specifically wants it left on site.
What happens if something on my property gets damaged during the work?
A licensed and insured concrete contractor carries liability coverage that should address accidental damage to a driveway, fence, sprinkler line, or landscaping during excavation or pouring. Any damage should be reported immediately so it can be documented and repaired as part of the job.
Will you finish a concrete job that another contractor started or left unfinished?
Many concrete contractors will take over a partially finished or poorly done job, though it often requires inspecting the existing work first, since pouring new concrete against a bad subgrade or improperly cured slab can carry the original problem forward. A site visit is usually needed before quoting this kind of job.
How can I tell if concrete work is being done correctly?
Properly done concrete work shows even, straight control joints, consistent slab thickness, proper slope for drainage away from structures, and a finish free of excessive trowel marks or discoloration from uneven curing. Asking a contractor to explain reinforcement, joint spacing, and curing plans before the pour is a fair way to check the process.

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