Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Daniel and his crew( Skilled Concrete) did an excellent job."
+35
Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent! Jorge, Olvin, Raphael, and cement pourers/finishers worked hard and finished the work in a timely manner as promised. Driveway finished on 11/19/2020."
+33
Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Thoroughly enjoyed working with Bradley through the process of scoping the job, picking out the right materials, and job execution. Bradley and Kevin were there when promised and worked very hard with perfection. Pictures attached show the before (Brick) and after (Tumbled Blue Stone)"
+71
Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We could not be happier with Martx Concrete! They were very friendly, knowledgeable and prompt with their communications. They exceeded our expectations. We have received many compliments already on how good the project turned out."
+22
Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Orlando and his crew were very professional and courteous. They had to take concrete and took every precaution to ensure the mess was kept to a minimum. End result was a great looking job."
+12
Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Very pleased with Fortress. If youâ re not satisfied with certain things about the job, they make it right."
+60
Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent service, crew came at scheduled time, all tasks requested was completed and done professionally I would definitely recommend TaylorMade services"
Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Valle concrete contractors finished my project on time and on budget. After many failed attempts with other contractors, these guys were up to the task of building out a concrete pad and pavilion. Our family is very happy with the end results and their communication throughout the build. Will be keeping these guys in mind for future projects!"
+830
Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The work is beautiful. Joe is professional and responsive and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him."
Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"My wife and I built a house in 2019 and was undecided on if we wanted to hard surface our driveway so we decided to hold off. As we moved into spring/summer 2020 we decided to move forward with hard surfacing our driveway. After receiving 2 asphalt quotes I reached out to Chris with Extreme Design and he not only provided a competitive quote for asphalt he also provided a concrete quote. My wife and decided to go with concrete, and we are happy with that decision. Chris and his team showed up on time, had the proper equipment and seasoned man power and delivered an awesome driveway for us. If we ever need any other hard surfacing done we will be calling Chris and team!!!"
Figuring out how many bars you need isn’t a one-size-fits-all equation. A structural engineer or experienced concrete contractor will look at your slab’s thickness, the loads it must carry, and local code requirements, then run the numbers for you. That quick consultation protects your budget and keeps the finished slab safe, level, and up to code.
Match the metal to the job. For light, thin pours like a sidewalk, welded wire mesh often does the trick. Thicker slabs—driveways, garage floors, foundations—usually call for traditional steel bars. If your site sees salt, humidity, or coastal spray, spend the extra cash on galvanized or stainless steel to fend off rust and avoid future repairs. When in doubt, a concrete pro can confirm the best fit for your project and budget.
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An engineer will review the slab’s thickness, span, soil conditions, and expected loads, then specify bar size, spacing, and grade. Skipping that step or guessing can leave you with cracked concrete or a blown budget. For a modest consultation fee, a local engineer or contractor can do the math and hand you a rebar schedule that meets code and keeps your project on solid footing.
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