From 499 residents in 1960 to more than 18,000

Concrete Contractors in Shorewood, IL

Driveways, patios, walks and slab repair for Shorewood homes in Troy Township, just west of Joliet.

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Shorewood Concrete Work

Shorewood is a young village by Joliet-area standards, and the concrete contractors in Shorewood that homeowners call are mostly working on slabs from the last few decades. The village was incorporated on November 27, 1957, and had just 499 residents at the 1960 census. It grew to 6,264 by 1990 and 7,686 by 2000, then doubled to 15,615 in 2010. In 2020 there were 18,186 residents and 6,807 housing units in Troy Township, Will County.

Two generations of homes

The older part of Shorewood, built between the 1960s and 1990s, has smaller ranches and split-levels with narrower drives and modest back slabs. Those driveways are often 30 to 50 years old and showing it: wide cracks, sunken panels, edges broken by plows. The subdivisions added after 2000 have larger homes and wider drives, and their concrete is now reaching 15 to 25 years, the age when scaling and apron cracks become common. We work on both, and the approach changes with the age and base of the slab.

Flat lots and drainage

Shorewood sits at about 620 feet on fairly level ground west of Joliet. Level lots need careful grading so a new patio or walk sheds water instead of holding it. We set slope on every form, look at where the downspouts empty and make sure the new slab does not send water toward the foundation or a neighbor.

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Popular projects in Shorewood

Many Shorewood homeowners are updating backyards, so larger patios, stamped surfaces and pads for hot tubs or outdoor kitchens are common requests. Front-of-house work is usually driveway replacement and a new walk and stoop poured at the same time so the finishes match.

Driveway replacement and widening
Broom-finish and stamped patios
Front walks, side walks and stoops
Garage and shed slabs
Section repair for trip edges and settled panels

How we build a slab that lasts

The steps are the same whether it is a driveway or a patio. We remove the old concrete and any soft soil, compact a stone base, set forms with a slope, place reinforcement where it belongs and pour an air-entrained mix suited to Illinois freeze-thaw. Control joints are cut on time so cracking happens at the joints. We finish, cure and recommend sealing before the first winter salt.

Permits and HOAs

Driveway and right-of-way work usually needs village approval, and many Shorewood subdivisions have HOA rules on colors or patio placement. We check both for your address before we schedule. Call (815) 205-0805 to set up an estimate.

Shorewood at a Glance

Incorporation. Shorewood was incorporated on November 27, 1957, and had 499 residents in 1960.
Growth. Population doubled from 7,686 in 2000 to 15,615 in 2010 and reached 18,186 in 2020.
Housing. The 2020 census counted 6,807 housing units in the village.
Location. The village lies in Troy Township, Will County, at about 620 feet, roughly 39 miles southwest of the Loop.

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Shorewood Questions

How long does a new driveway take in Shorewood?

Tear-out, base and pour usually take a few days, depending on size and weather. Cars stay off new concrete for about a week, and we tell you the exact timing for your mix.

Can you pour a pad for a hot tub?

Yes. We size the pad for the tub and its weight, and thicken it if needed. If an electrician is running a line to the tub, we coordinate the conduit before the pour.

Should I replace my walk and driveway at the same time?

Often it makes sense, because the finishes match and you only have one tear-out. If only one is failing, we can do that piece alone.

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