Concrete Contractors in Middlebury, IN

Middlebury is a town in Elkhart County on the banks of the Little Elkhart River, and homeowners looking for concrete contractors here often want RV pads and heavy-duty driveways. That fits a town where four major RV makers, Grand Design, Winnebago, Jayco and Coachmen, have production facilities. Middlebury had 3,466 residents and 1,406 housing units at the 2020 census.

From Vermont settlers to RV plants

The first settlers arrived in 1832 from Middlebury, Vermont. The first Amish families came in 1841 from Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and the railroad arrived in 1888. The town was finally incorporated in 1868. Its area has grown too, from 3.78 square miles in 2010 to 4.35 square miles in 2020, so there is a mix of older homes near the center and newer homes on the edges.

Pads for campers and trailers

In a town with this many RV workers and owners, a camper parked beside the garage is a common sight. A camper or travel trailer is heavy, and when it is parked, that weight sits on a few tires and small stabilizer jacks. A thin slab or a gravel spot will rut and crack under that.

A proper RV pad:

• Has a deeper excavation and thicker compacted gravel base
• Uses a thicker slab with reinforcement
• Is wide enough to step out of the door onto concrete
• Slopes slightly to shed water
• Joins the driveway so you can back in without dropping a wheel off the edge

We ask about the size and weight of your rig and how you back it in, then lay out the pad to match.

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Riverside lots

Homes near the Little Elkhart River can sit on soil that stays damp into spring. Wet soil freezes and heaves more than dry soil, so on those lots we put extra care into the base and into grading. Middlebury sits at about 876 feet, higher than many Michiana towns, but local low spots near the river still need attention.

Steps and walks on older homes

Homes near the center of Middlebury often have original walks and steps from decades ago. Over time those settle, crack and tip toward the house, which pushes water against the foundation. We replace them on a proper base or footing, with even risers and a slight slope away from the house. A broom finish adds grip in snow and rain. If you want a handrail, we set sleeves in the steps while the concrete is wet.

For homes near the RV plants, many owners also want a sidewalk from the driveway to a side door or a pad by the back door for bins and bikes. Small add-ons like these are easy to fold into a larger driveway or pad job.

After the pour

Keep the camper off a new pad until we say it is ready; heavy loads need more cure time than cars. Seal the pad once it is cured and reseal every few years, especially where the rig drips road salt in spring.

Everything else we pour in Middlebury

Driveways. Replacement or new, with joints and slope planned out.

Garage and shed slabs. Including large slabs for workshops and pole buildings.

Patios. Broom-finish or stamped.

Sidewalks and steps. Front walks and new steps on footings.

Repairs. Replacing failed sections when the rest of a slab is sound.

Winters here are snowy and cold. We use air-entrained concrete for every exterior pour, cure it properly and recommend sealing.

We check with the Town of Middlebury about permits before we schedule. Call (574) 475-3419 for a free estimate.