Kendall County's largest municipality

Concrete Contractors in Oswego, IL

Driveways, patios, stamped concrete, walks and repairs for Oswego homes along the Fox River.

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Oswego Concrete for 1990s and 2000s Homes

Oswego grew more than almost any town near Joliet, and that shapes the work for concrete contractors in Oswego. The village had 3,876 residents in 1990, 13,326 in 2000 and 30,355 in 2010, more than tripling and then doubling again. The 2020 census counted 34,585 people and 11,886 housing units. Most of those homes, and most of their driveways and patios, were built in the last 30 years.

Snow, salt and freeze-thaw

Wikipedia lists average annual snowfall of 29.1 inches for Oswego and a January mean low of 16 degrees, with about 39.5 inches of precipitation a year. That is a lot of freezing and thawing, and a lot of salt carried up the driveway on tires. Concrete from the building boom is now old enough to show it in scaling, pop-outs and cracked aprons. Our replacements use air-entrained concrete, proper curing and a sealer recommendation before the first winter.

On the Fox River

Oswego lies on the Fox River, with Hudson Crossing Park along the water. Homes near the river and the creeks that feed it can sit on lower, wetter ground. We check drainage carefully on those lots and build the base deeper where the soil is soft.

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Big households, busy driveways

Oswego's average household size was 3.49 in 2020, so many driveways carry several cars every day. Wider drives, extra parking pads and widened aprons are common requests. We lay out the widening, check lot lines and easements, and pour the new section with a clean joint to the old one, or replace the whole drive if the original is failing.

Oswego services

Driveways: replacement, widening and parking pads
Patios: plain broom, stamped and colored
Walks and stoops: front walks and entry steps
Garage and shed slabs: new floors and pads
Repairs: settled panels and trip edges

Village standards

The Village of Oswego driveway packet calls for concrete driveways at least 5 inches thick and approaches at least 6 inches, with no rebar or mesh in the approach. It also requires at least 4 inches of compacted approved base, inspected before any surface material goes down. We follow the current village packet for your project, pull the permit and schedule the inspection before we pour. If your subdivision has an HOA, we design within its guidelines too. Call (815) 205-0805 to book a visit.

Oswego was settled in 1833 and incorporated in 1852, so there are older homes near downtown as well. We do walks and steps there with the same care.

Oswego by the Numbers

Growth. Population went from 3,876 in 1990 to 30,355 in 2010 and 34,585 in 2020.
Housing. The 2020 census counted 11,886 housing units, with an average household size of 3.49.
Snowfall. Average annual snowfall is 29.1 inches, with a January mean low of 16 degrees.
Fox River. Oswego lies on the Fox River and is the largest municipality in Kendall County.
Driveway packet. Village packet: driveways at least 5 inches, approaches at least 6 inches with no rebar or mesh, over 4 inches of inspected compacted base.

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Oswego Questions

Can I widen my Oswego driveway?

Usually, yes. We check the lot lines, easements and village rules, then add the new section with a proper joint or replace the whole drive if the original is in poor shape.

Why is my Oswego driveway scaling?

Scaling comes from freeze-thaw and de-icing salt working on the surface. Air-entrained concrete, a good finish, proper curing and sealing all help a new slab resist it.

Do you handle the Oswego permit?

Yes. We follow the current village requirements, submit the permit and schedule the inspection.

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Tell us about your Oswego driveway or patio and we will schedule a free estimate.

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