Concrete Contractors in Bristol, IN

Bristol was platted about 1835, making it one of the oldest towns in Elkhart County, and homeowners calling concrete contractors here have two kinds of houses: older homes with worn steps and walks, and newer houses at the edge of town that need patios and garage slabs. Bristol sits in Washington Township, takes its name from Bristol, England, and lies on the St. Joseph River, which State Road 15 crosses as North Division Street.

Steady growth

Bristol is getting bigger. The town had 1,382 residents in 2000, 1,602 in 2010 and 1,789 in 2020. Housing units rose from 737 in 2010 to 768 in 2020, and the town's area grew from 3.82 square miles in 2010 to 4.16 square miles. New homes mean new driveways, walks and patios, and builder concrete is not always done the way a homeowner would choose. Typical requests on newer lots are a patio the builder left off, a longer driveway or a pad next to the garage.

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Steps on old homes

The historic side of Bristol has its own needs. The Bristol Opera House dates to 1896, and the Solomon Fowler Mansion and the Bristol-Washington Township School are on the National Register. Older houses like the ones around them often have tall front steps. Over time those steps settle, crack at the corners or tip toward the house.

When we replace steps:

• We remove the old steps and check the soil under them
• We pour a footing below the frost-affected zone where the design calls for it
• We set even risers and deep enough treads for a safe climb
• We slope each tread slightly so water runs off
• We add a broom finish for grip in snow and rain

If you want a handrail, we can set sleeves in the concrete while it is wet so the rail can be installed later.

Near the river

Bristol's riverside lots can stay wet in spring. Wet soil freezes and heaves, so we pay close attention to the base and to drainage on those properties. A driveway that slopes toward the garage door or a patio that tips toward the house will cause trouble every winter. We set grades so water runs away from buildings.

Garage and shed slabs

Many Bristol lots, old and new, have room for a detached garage or a shed. We pour slabs with a thickened edge where the walls sit, set anchor bolts while the concrete is still wet and pitch the floor slightly toward the door so snowmelt drains out. If you plan to add power or a floor drain, we set the conduit or drain before the pour so nothing has to be cut out later.

Truck plants down the road

Bristol's growth has come with industry nearby. Wikipedia notes that Utilimaster moved its manufacturing and headquarters into Bristol in 2012. Homes near busier truck routes see more salt spray and slush at the end of the driveway than homes on quiet streets, so we pay extra attention to the apron there: a thickened edge, a dense air-entrained mix and a sealer once the concrete has cured.

Our services in Bristol

We pour concrete driveways, concrete patios, stamped concrete, sidewalks and steps, and garage and shed slabs, and we handle concrete repair and replacement. Stamped concrete is popular for back patios and front walks when owners want something with more character than a plain gray slab.

Before we start, we confirm whether the Town of Bristol or Elkhart County requires a permit for your project. Call (574) 475-3419 to set up a free estimate. We measure, check drainage and give you a written scope.