The Grundy County seat on the Illinois River

Concrete Contractors in Morris, IL

Driveways, walks, steps, patios and slab repair for Morris homes old and new.

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Concrete in Morris, Grundy County

Morris is the county seat of Grundy County and sits on the north side of the Illinois River, and concrete contractors in Morris see a wide range of homes. The city was founded in 1842. It had 10,270 residents in 1990 and 13,636 in 2010, and the 2020 census counted 14,163 people and 6,286 housing units across about 11.6 square miles.

Older homes near downtown

Morris has a long industrial history. The Allen Paper Car Wheel Works on East North Street supplied wheels to the Pullman Palace Car Company from 1867 to 1890, a paper mill was one of the largest employers by the 1920s, and in 1960 the world's first electronic telephone switching system went into the Morris central office. Homes from those eras sit close to downtown. Their walks, steps and driveways are often original or patched many times, and the usual fix is a clean replacement on a new base.

Newer neighborhoods

Growth since 1990 added subdivisions on the edges of town. Concrete there is now 15 to 30 years old and showing the usual signs: cracked aprons, salt scaling and panels that have settled at the garage. We check the base before recommending a repair or a full replacement.

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River town ground

Morris sits low, at roughly 515 to 528 feet, on the Illinois River. Lower ground near the river and creeks holds water. Water under a slab is what freezes and lifts it, so we focus on drainage and base depth. Every slab gets a slope away from the house and a compacted stone base, deeper where the soil is soft.

Weather on record

Morris was the first town hit in the Super Outbreak of tornadoes on April 3 and 4, 1974, though damage in the city was relatively minor. Severe storms, heavy rain and hard winters all take a toll on concrete over time, which is why we use air-entrained mixes and recommend sealing.

Morris services

Driveways: replacement, widening and aprons
Walks and steps: front walks, side walks and stoops
Patios: plain or stamped
Garage and shed slabs: new floors and pads
Repairs: trip edges and settled sections

We check the City of Morris permit requirements for your project before we start, and we call J.U.L.I.E. before digging. Call (815) 205-0805 to schedule a visit.

Morris Background

County seat. Morris is the Grundy County seat, on the north side of the Illinois River.
Industry. The Allen Paper Car Wheel Works supplied Pullman from 1867 to 1890; the first electronic switching system was installed here in 1960.
Housing. The 2020 census counted 6,286 housing units and 14,163 residents.
1974 outbreak. Morris was the first town hit in the April 3 and 4, 1974, Super Outbreak; damage in the city was relatively minor.

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Morris Questions

Do you travel to Morris from Joliet?

Yes. Morris is part of our regular service area, and we schedule estimates there like anywhere else.

Can you replace an old driveway and walk together?

Yes. Doing both at once means one tear-out and matching finishes. If only one is failing, we can replace just that piece.

How do you keep a new slab from heaving near the river?

A deeper compacted stone base, good drainage and an air-entrained mix. We also make sure downspouts and sump lines empty away from the slab.

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