Concrete for the places you walk, park and work in Watertown, SD
Watertown Concrete builds and repairs concrete for homeowners, landlords and small businesses, and we put the most care into the ground under the slab, because that's what decides how the work holds up.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- We reply within 1 business day.
A Watertown, SD concrete contractor who explains the work first
I started Watertown Concrete in 2013 after years of patching walks, steps and slabs at rental properties for a property management company, and I wanted to build new work the way I wished the old work had been built. We're licensed and fully insured, and I'm on the job with our crew. You can read more about us.
We're based in Watertown and work in the city and the cities around it, on houses, rentals and small commercial lots. The easiest way to reach us is (605) 954-0565, or send a note through our contact page and tell us what you have in mind.
- Itemized written estimate
- Base shown before pouring
- Tips to care for it
Concrete work we do in Watertown
At Watertown Concrete we pour new concrete and replace worn-out concrete around Watertown, from a cracked, sinking driveway to a settled foundation. Price mostly turns on size, base work and finish, and the schedule on weather and permits, so your estimate at your site spells out what's included.
- Learn more about Concrete driveway building
Concrete driveway building
We dig out the old drive, pack a solid base and pour a new driveway, with control joints cut in so any cracks follow a straight line we chose.
- Learn more about Concrete patio construction
Concrete patio construction
Want a place for the grill and a few chairs? We build concrete patios shaped to your yard and sloped so rain runs away from the house.
- Learn more about Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete is pressed with patterns and colored while it's fresh, so a patio or walk looks like stone, brick or slate without laying each piece.
- Learn more about Concrete sidewalk building
Concrete sidewalk building
We build and replace sidewalks and front walks on a packed base, with a broom finish, a brushed texture that helps shoes grip on wet mornings.
- Learn more about Garage floor concrete
Garage floor concrete
For homeowners and shops, we pour garage floors built for parked vehicles and sloped toward the door, so snowmelt and road salt drain out instead of pooling.
- Learn more about Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete covers color, exposed stone, borders and patterns, for homeowners and businesses who want a slab that looks finished, not plain gray.
- Learn more about Concrete retaining walls
Concrete retaining walls
When a slope keeps washing onto your patio or driveway, a concrete retaining wall holds the soil back, with drainage behind it so water pressure doesn't build up.
- Learn more about Concrete floor installation
Concrete floor installation
We pour interior concrete floors for basements, shops, barns and commercial spaces, set level on a packed base so shelving and machines sit flat.
- Learn more about Concrete pool decks
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck needs to drain and grip wet feet, so we slope it away from the pool and give it a textured, less slippery finish.
- Learn more about Concrete steps construction
Concrete steps construction
Front or back steps crumbling or pulling away from the house? We form and pour new concrete steps with even rises and a textured top for grip.
- Learn more about Slab foundation building
Slab foundation building
We pour slab foundations for garages, shops, additions and outbuildings, starting with the subgrade, the ground the slab rests on, dug out and packed firm.
- Learn more about Foundation installation
Foundation installation
For new homes and additions, we form and pour foundation walls square and level on solid footings, because every wall above sits on them.
- Learn more about Concrete parking lot building
Concrete parking lot building
Small business owners and landlords call us for concrete parking lots that carry daily traffic, drain where they should and stand up to plows and salt.
- Learn more about Concrete footings
Concrete footings
Footings are the wide concrete base that carries a wall, deck post or foundation, and we dig them below the frost line so winter ground doesn't move them.
- Learn more about Foundation raising
Foundation raising
If a slab or foundation has sunk and doors stick or floors slope, we lift it back toward level and fill the void underneath so it's supported again.
- Learn more about Concrete cutting
Concrete cutting
Concrete cutting means sawing clean lines and openings in existing concrete, for a new doorway, a drain line, a trench or one broken section you want out.
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Why people call Watertown Concrete
Most concrete looks fine the day it's poured, and the difference shows a few winters later, so I put our care into what's underneath and make sure you know why before we start.
Know your job before it starts
I walk you through the choices that matter, like how deep to dig the base and which finish fits, in plain words before you decide.
Care where you can't see
Years fixing worn walks and slabs at rental properties showed me what fails first, so we dig out and pack the base rather than raking dirt level.
Permit paperwork handled
We find out from the right city or county office what your job needs, and we can handle the paperwork, so you're not left sorting it out alone.
From your call to the finished pour
We keep the estimate simple because it should help you decide. It's free, done at your site and there's no pressure to book.
Call or write
Call (605) 954-0565 or use the form and tell us what you have in mind. We reply within one business day.
I visit the site
I come out, look at the ground, the slope and the old concrete, and we talk through what you want and the options that fit it.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that says what's included, and we sort out permits with the right office before we set a date.
Base, forms, then pour
Our crew forms, pours and finishes with me on the job. I keep you posted and show you the base and forms before we pour.
Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.
(605) 954-0565Concrete work in and around Watertown
We're based in Watertown, SD and work across the city and the cities around it. Pick Watertown below for local details, or call us to ask about your address.
Examples of concrete work
Look through these examples of driveways, patios, steps and other concrete to get ideas for shapes and finishes before we talk about yours.
Questions we hear about concrete
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Watertown, SD?
It depends mostly on the driveway's size, how much old concrete and soft dirt has to come out, and the finish you pick. That's why the real number comes from a look at your site. Your estimate is free and spells out what's included, so you can lay quotes side by side.
Why do concrete quotes vary so much between contractors?
Quotes usually differ most in the work you can't see, because one contractor digs out and packs the base while another rakes the dirt level and pours. Thickness and rebar, steel bars that keep a crack from spreading apart, vary too. If your budget's tight, I'd trim a decorative finish before the base, since a fancy top on soft ground still sinks.
How long will I be without my driveway when it's replaced?
Plan on the time for tear-out, base work and the pour, plus curing, the slow hardening that gives concrete its strength, before you park on it again. Foot traffic comes back first and cars later, and cool weather slows curing down. I'll give you the dates to stay off it for your job and season.
Is Watertown Concrete licensed and insured?
Yes, we're licensed and fully insured. It's a fair question to ask every contractor you're comparing, along with who'll actually be on your job, and for us that's me with our crew.
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or sidewalk in Watertown?
It depends on where the concrete goes, so we check with the city or county office about your job before we set a date. Any work in the public right-of-way, like a public sidewalk, a curb cut or the part of a driveway that meets the street, needs a permit from the City Engineer's Office before it starts. The city also makes each property owner responsible for repairing the public sidewalk along their lot, and we can handle the paperwork for you.
Do you guarantee your concrete work?
Yes, satisfaction guaranteed on every job. The written estimate spells out what's included, so we both know what the finished work should look like, and once it's done I walk you through how to care for your new concrete.
Will my new concrete slab crack like the old one did?
Most concrete gets some fine cracking as it dries and shrinks, so the goal is to control where it goes. Old slabs usually fail from a base raked level instead of dug out and packed, water running toward the house, or a midday pour in heat that leaves a weak, dusty top. We pack the base, check where the water runs, time the pour and cut control joints so cracks follow lines we chose.
How deep do concrete footings have to go in Watertown, SD?
Under the residential code the city has adopted, the frost line sits 48 inches down to the bottom of a footing, so footings for a house, garage or addition go at least that deep. That depth keeps them below the ground that freezes and heaves in winter.
Get a free concrete estimate in Watertown
Tell us what you'd like poured or replaced, where it is and roughly how big. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free estimate at your site, with no pressure to book.