Steady, well-planned concrete for homes and properties in Hilo, HI
Mainstay Hilo Concrete Construction builds concrete for homes and small properties, and we sort out drainage and what goes under the slab before the truck arrives.
Call (808) 229-1132 or send the form, and I'll set a time to come look at your site. Your written estimate shows what's included and what isn't, so bids are easy to compare.
Concrete services in Hilo
Size, base work and finish move the price, rain and cure time move the schedule, and your estimate shows what's included.
Concrete driveway building
A new concrete driveway poured over a dug-out, packed base, for homeowners replacing a cracked, sinking drive or adding one.
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Concrete patio construction
A concrete patio for your backyard or lanai area, sloped so rain runs away from the house instead of pooling.
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Stamped concrete services
Concrete pressed with patterns and color while it's still workable, for homeowners who want the look of stone or tile outside.
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Concrete sidewalk building
Walkways and paths poured to a steady grade, for homes and small properties that need an even, safe way to the door.
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Garage floor concrete
A new or replacement garage slab built thick enough for your cars, with a smooth finish that's easy to sweep.
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Decorative concrete
Colored, stained or textured concrete for homeowners who want an entry, walk or patio with more character than plain gray.
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Concrete retaining walls
Poured concrete walls that hold back a slope, for yards where soil is slipping or you want level ground to use.
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Concrete floor installation
Interior concrete floors for homes, shops and small buildings, poured flat and finished smooth or ready for another floor covering.
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Concrete pool decks
The concrete around your pool, finished with a texture that's easier on bare feet and gives grip when it's wet.
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Concrete steps construction
Concrete steps for entries, porches and slopes in the yard, formed so each step is even and comfortable to climb.
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Slab foundation building
The slab a new home, addition or garage sits on, over a packed base with rebar, steel that holds it together.
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Foundation installation
Foundations for new homes and additions, laid out and set before framing, for owners and builders who need a level start.
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Concrete parking lot building
Concrete parking areas for businesses and multi-unit properties, built to carry steady traffic and shed heavy rain.
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Concrete footings
The concrete pads and strips under posts, walls and decks that spread the weight into firm ground, for new builds and additions.
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Foundation raising
Lifting a slab or foundation that has settled and steadying it underneath, for homeowners seeing cracks, sticking doors or uneven floors.
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Concrete cutting
Saw cutting of existing concrete for new doorways, plumbing runs, joints or removal, done clean so the rest stays sound.
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Choices explained
I go over each choice in plain words, so you know what you're paying for.
Owner on site
The person who writes your estimate works with the crew, so nothing gets lost.
Licensed, insured
We're licensed and insured for concrete work on homes and small properties around Hilo.
Satisfaction guaranteed
A job planned right the first time is the kind I'm proud to hand over.
Concrete work, up close
Look through these examples of concrete driveways, patios, steps and finishes to get a feel for what might suit your property.
A locally owned concrete business in Hilo
I learned concrete on big commercial jobs, where each step got planned and checked before a truck showed up, and I started this business to bring that planning to homes and small properties. I look at your job myself and work on site with the crew through the finish.
We're based in Hilo and work in Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park and other cities nearby, and most calls are homeowners planning a driveway, patio, slab or foundation. Call (808) 229-1132, use our contact page, or read more about us first.
Concrete work around Hilo
We're based in Hilo and pour concrete in Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park and other cities nearby, so pick your area below or call (808) 229-1132 if yours isn't listed.
From your first call to the walkthrough
Here's what happens after you reach out, so you know who you'll talk to at each step.
You call or write
Call us or send the form, and we reply within one business day to set a time for me to come see the site.
Visit and written estimate
I look at the site and ask what the concrete needs to do, then write a free, no-obligation estimate and go over the choices with you.
We build, then hand over
I work on site with the crew, and when we finish I walk you through what we did and how to look after it.
What we check before any concrete goes down
Most of what makes a slab last is decided before the pour, so this is where I spend time.
Ground and base
- Soil under the old slab
- How deep to dig out
- Packing the base firm
- Roots and soft spots
Water and drainage
- Where rain runs now
- Slope away from the house
- Downspouts and low spots
Layout and pour
- Slab thickness for its use
- Control joints and steel
- Pour timing and curing
- Whether a permit is needed
The base matters more than the finish you see
The finish is what you see on day one, but the base under it decides whether the slab settles and cracks. It's also the first thing people cut to save money. I'd rather put that money into digging out and packing the base, and I'll show you why.
Contact us- Written estimate
- Plain answers
- Base done right
- Owner on site
The concrete standards we keep
These are the parts of every job we plan for, even the ones you can't see once the concrete is down.
A dug-out, packed base
We dig out soft dirt and pack a firm base, because a slab raked level over loose ground settles right along with it.
Joints cut on time
Concrete shrinks as it dries, so we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give cracks a straight line to follow, before the slab picks its own spot.
Pours timed for the weather
We plan the pour around heat and rain, because a top that dries too fast in the midday sun turns weak and dusty later.
Concrete questions from Hilo homeowners
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Hilo?
The price comes down to size, how much old concrete or soft dirt has to come out, the base, and the finish you pick. Stamped or colored concrete costs more than a plain finish, and removal and hauling add to it. Your written estimate spells out what's in it and what isn't, so you can compare bids.
How long until I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
You'll stay off it for some days while it cures, the slow hardening that gives concrete its strength, and you can walk on it well before you can drive on it. Weather and the mix change that wait, so I'll tell you what to expect for your slab when we plan it.
Do you give free concrete estimates in Hilo?
Yes, I come out to look at your site and write up a free estimate with no obligation. It shows what's included and what isn't, like removal or hauling, so it's easy to line up against other bids. Call (808) 229-1132 or send the form to set a time.
What do I need to do before you pour a new patio?
Mostly clear the area of furniture, pots and anything you want to keep, and tell us about any sprinkler lines, pipes or cables you know of. We handle the digging out, base work and cleanup. If the job needs a permit, we take care of the paperwork with the county and tell you what it involves.
Should I get a stamped or broom finish on my concrete patio?
For most patios and driveways here, I lean toward a broom finish, a light brushed texture, because it gives feet and tires grip when it's wet. Stamped concrete looks richer and costs more, and it takes more care to keep it from getting slick. I'll go over both with you on site.
Does Hilo's rain affect pouring concrete?
Yes, rain shapes when we pour and how we plan drainage. Rainfall on this island can change a lot over short distances, so your yard may see more or less than a place a few miles off. We plan the pour around the weather, cover fresh concrete when rain moves in, and slope the slab so water runs away from the house.
Get a free estimate on your concrete
Tell us what you want built or fixed and where it is, and we'll reply within one business day to set up my visit. There's no obligation.