Concrete Contractors in Mokena, IL

Most of the work for concrete contractors in Mokena traces back to one decade. The village had 6,128 residents in 1990 and 14,583 in 2000, a 138 percent rise, and kept growing to 19,887 by 2020. Housing units went from 4,848 in 2010 to 7,394 in 2020. That means a large share of Mokena driveways and patios were poured in the 1990s and early 2000s, and many are now 20 to 30 years old.

What 1990s concrete looks like now

After a few decades of winters and road salt, Mokena driveways tend to show the same wear. The surface flakes where salt and slush sat. Aprons crack along the line where the plow piles snow. A panel near the garage sinks because the backfill around the foundation settled. Back patios often pitch toward the house. If the base is sound, replacing the worst panels can buy years. If it is not, a full tear-out with a new compacted base is the better spend, and we tell you which one we see.

An old village with a new footprint

Mokena incorporated in 1880 with 522 residents, and its name is thought to come from a Native American word for mud turtle. The original town grew up around the Rock Island Railroad, whose tracks still roughly bisect the village from northeast to southwest, with Metra stations at Front Street and Hickory Creek. Homes near Front Street are older and smaller, with walks and steps that have been patched many times. The subdivisions spread out from there.

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Drainage on level lots

Mokena covers about 8.7 square miles, nearly all land, and much of it is fairly level. On level ground, water does not leave a patio unless the slab is built to send it away. We set a steady fall away from the house on every patio and walk, check that downspouts are not emptying onto the new concrete and tie the edges into the lawn grade.

Concrete services in Mokena

• Driveways: full replacement, widening and new aprons
• Patios: broom finish, stamped and colored, with steps down from a deck or door
• Walks and stoops: front walks, side paths and entry steps
• Garage and shed slabs: new floors and pads
• Repairs: trip edges, settled sections and broken corners

Village rules and HOAs

Driveway and right-of-way work generally needs a village permit, and many Mokena subdivisions have HOA guidelines on stamped colors, patio size and driveway width. We check what applies to your lot and plan inside those limits. Call (815) 205-0805 to book a time to measure.

Planning the season

Concrete pours best in spring, summer and early fall. Late-season pours are possible with blankets and the right mix, but most homeowners book in spring for summer work. Calling early gets you a better choice of dates.