Concrete you can drive, walk and build on in Hastings, NE
Hastings Concrete builds and fixes concrete for homeowners, builders and business owners, starting every job with the base underneath and where the water will run, since that's what decides whether a slab moves later.
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Concrete work for homes and businesses in Hastings, NE
Hastings Concrete is a concrete contractor in Hastings, NE, with 16 services, from flatwork, the flat slabs like driveways, patios and walks, to foundations, retaining walls and parking lots. Most calls start with a slab that's cracked, sinking or holding water, or a new project that needs concrete planned for the weight it'll carry. The price turns mostly on size and thickness, what has to come out first, how much work the ground needs and the finish, since stamping takes more labor than a broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives you grip. The schedule depends on permits for your address, the weather and curing, the wait while concrete hardens before you use it. The written estimate I give you after walking the job spells out what's included.
Concrete driveway building
We pour concrete driveways on a dug-out, packed base, sized for the vehicles you park there and sloped so water runs off away from the garage.
Concrete patio construction
Want a spot for the grill and a table? We build concrete patios with a broom or smooth finish, set so rain drains away from your house.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete is pressed with a pattern and colored while it's wet so it looks like stone, brick or slate, a good fit for patios, walks and entries.
Concrete sidewalk building
We build sidewalks and front walks with joints cut where they should be, so any cracking tends to follow lines we chose, not wander across the path.
Garage floor concrete
Is your garage floor cracked, sunken or chipping? We tear out and repour garage slabs, or pour new ones, thick enough for the vehicles and workbench they'll carry.
Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete means finishes beyond plain gray, like color, exposed stone or scored patterns, for owners who want the slab to match the house.
Concrete retaining walls
A poured concrete retaining wall holds back a slope so you can level a yard or drive, and we plan drainage behind it so water can get out.
Concrete floor installation
We pour interior concrete floors for basements, shops and commercial buildings, planned around what goes on top, whether that's tile, a sealer or forklift traffic.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck has to drain and stay comfortable underfoot, so we slope it away from the water and finish it with texture for grip when it's wet.
Concrete steps construction
We pour concrete steps for front doors, decks and back entries with even rises, set on footings that help keep them snug to the house.
Slab foundation building
We build slab foundations for homes, garages, shops and additions, with the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, packed firm before any concrete goes in.
Foundation installation
We form and pour foundation walls for new homes, additions and commercial buildings, built to the plans and set on footings sized for the load.
Concrete parking lot building
Business owners call us for concrete parking lots that carry delivery trucks and daily traffic, graded so water runs to drains instead of pooling in the stalls.
Concrete footings
What's a footing? It's the wide strip or pad under a wall, post or deck that spreads its weight into the ground, and we dig and pour them.
Foundation raising
If a slab or foundation has sunk and left sticking doors or a lip at the threshold, we lift it back toward level and fill the void below.
Concrete cutting
Need a doorway, a pipe trench or a bad section removed? We saw-cut along a clean line, so the concrete you're keeping isn't broken up with it.
Reasons people hire us for concrete work
Most of our calls come from homeowners, with builders and business owners in the mix, and they all want concrete that was planned right and a straight answer about what they're paying for.
One person from estimate to cleanup
The person you talk to on the phone is me, and I'm the one who walks your job, writes the estimate and stops by while our foreman's crew does the work.
Estimates that list the prep
Your estimate spells out the prep, the hauling and what goes under the concrete, so you can set it next to another quote and see which one leaves the base work out.
Planned for what sits on it
I'll ask what's going on the slab, from a loaded pickup to a hot tub on the patio, because that decides how thick we pour and what goes inside it.
Straight answers before the pour
We'll find out whether the city or the county covers your address and walk you through the permit steps your job calls for, and if it needs an engineer, I'll say so before anything's poured.
How a concrete job runs with us
From your side, a job runs in four steps, and the first two cost you nothing and commit you to nothing.
Call or send the form
Call (402) 512-8901 or use our contact form, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll ask a few questions about what's there now and how you'll use the new concrete, then we'll set a time for me to come out and see it.
I walk the job and write it up
I come out myself to look at the ground, the old concrete and where the water runs. You get a written estimate that says what's included, and we talk through the choices that change how it turns out, like the mix, the finish and the drainage, before you decide anything.
Paperwork, then the pour
Once you're ready, we sort out the paperwork with whichever office covers your address. Then our foreman leads the crew through the tear-out, base, forms, pour and finish, and we'll tell you ahead of time which days the driveway or yard is off limits.
Check, cleanup and cure
I stop by to check on the work until it's finished, and the crew cleans up and hauls off what came out. Then the concrete needs to cure before you use it, and we'll tell you when it's ready for foot traffic and when you can park on it.
Tell us about the concrete job you have in mind
We'll reply within one business day, and I'll ask a few questions and set a time to come look at the job. The estimate is free, it's written out, and there's no obligation.
(402) 512-8901- Based in
- Hastings, NE 68901
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Concrete work up close
These are general photos of concrete work, from broom-finished drives to stamped patios and poured steps, to help you picture a finish before we talk about yours.
About Hastings Concrete and how we started
I started Hastings Concrete in 2013, after years as another concrete contractor's right hand, running crews and learning that what's under a slab matters as much as the finish on top. We've been pouring on our own for 13 years now, and we're licensed and insured. Most of our calls come from homeowners, along with builders and business owners who need a lot, a wall or a foundation. There's more about me and our crew if you'd like to know who you'll be working with.
- services
- 16
- service areas
- 2
- founded
- 2013
- 13 years in business
Concrete work in Hastings and what to check first
Hastings is home base for us, and the work here runs from driveways and patios at older houses to slabs for new homes, shops and businesses. The City of Hastings issues permits for building, repairs and additions on one- and two-family homes and townhouses, and its residential code reaches up to two miles past city limits where the city handles zoning out there. Outside that, Adams County's planning and zoning office is the one to call.
If your property sits on low ground, the state's floodplain map lets you look up a Hastings address and see FEMA flood hazard areas before you plan a patio or a slab. Most folks here know the Hastings Museum and its three floors, and we're just as local, pouring driveways and patios across Hastings and in Grand Island and the cities around it.
Cities we work in around Hastings
Hastings Concrete is based in Hastings, NE, and we also work in Grand Island, NE and the cities around them. The two cities below have their own pages, so pick yours to see the work we do there.
Questions about concrete in Hastings, NE
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Hastings, NE?
There isn't a fair number until I've seen it, because the size, the thickness, the old concrete coming out and the ground underneath change the price more than anything. Access matters too, since a tight spot the truck can't reach adds crew time. Your written estimate breaks those parts out so you can see where the money goes.
Is stamped concrete more expensive than a plain concrete patio?
Yes, a stamped or colored finish usually costs more than a plain broom finish, because it takes extra crew time and material while the concrete is still soft. If the budget is tight, I'd keep the money in the base and go plainer on top, since the base is the part you can't fix later without tearing the slab out.
How long until I can drive on my new concrete driveway?
You can walk on new concrete well before you can drive on it, and the wait depends on the mix, the thickness and the weather, so I'll give you both times for your job. Cold weather slows curing, so a late-fall pour usually means a longer wait.
What do you do to prepare the ground before pouring concrete?
We dig out to firm soil, pack the base and check where the water will run before any concrete goes in, so the slab isn't sitting on loose dirt that settles later. We set the forms so the surface falls away from your house, because a slab that tips toward the foundation sends every rain toward your basement.
Will my new concrete slab crack like my old one did?
Most concrete cracks somewhere as it dries and shrinks, so the aim is to control where it happens. We cut control joints, the grooves you see across a slab, early enough that cracks follow them instead of picking their own spot. Rebar, steel bars laid inside the slab, helps hold pieces together under heavy loads, and we try to pour outside the midday heat, which can leave a weak, dusty top.
Is Hastings Concrete licensed and insured?
Yes, Hastings Concrete is licensed and insured. If you'd like a copy of our insurance for your records, or for a builder or property manager, just ask when I come out to look at the job.
Does Hastings Concrete guarantee its concrete work?
Yes, it's satisfaction guaranteed on every job. I stop by while our crew works and before we wrap up, so anything you're not happy with gets talked through while we're still there.
Does a new house slab in Hastings need radon protection?
Yes, Hastings requires radon-resistant construction under its residential code, and a short-term radon test has to be done before the house is lived in. If the test comes back above 4.0 picocuries per liter, the system gets a fan so it actively pulls air from under the slab. On a slab foundation, sort out the radon piping with your builder before the pour, since it sits under the concrete.
Hastings, NE
Ready to talk about your concrete job in Hastings?
Call or send the form and we'll reply within one business day, so you'll know what the job involves and what's in the price before you plan anything else around it.