Residential concrete
Residential Concrete Contractors in London, Ontario
Homeowners across London call Concrete Surface Solutions when they want concrete that still looks right after a decade of salt, snowplows and spring thaws. We form, pour and finish driveways, patios, steps, walkways and garage floors, and we repair, lift and seal the slabs you already have.
Our crews bring 20+ years in the trade and 950+ completed jobs to every quote. We are licensed, insured and WSIB covered, and every residential estimate spells out the mix, thickness and base we will use before you sign.
- 20+ years experience
- 950+ jobs completed
- Licensed & insured
- WSIB covered
What we pour
Residential Concrete Services We Offer in London
We handle almost any concrete surface around a house, from the driveway at the curb to the hot tub pad in the back corner. Each service below has its own page with process details, prices and answers to common questions.
Most London homes need more than one surface, so we often pour a driveway, walkway and steps in a single visit. Combining work saves a second mobilization charge and gives you one matching finish across the front of the property.
Driveways and Driveway Widening
Driveways are the job we pour most often. Our concrete driveway installation service covers asphalt-to-concrete conversions, full replacements and side extensions. Widening must respect London's limit of 50% of lot frontage, to a maximum of 8 m.
Stamped and Exposed Aggregate Finishes
Stamped concrete imprints slate, ashlar, brick or wood plank textures with integral or broadcast colour. Exposed aggregate concrete reveals rounded river stone for a rugged, slip-resistant surface.
Patios, Pool Decks, Walkways and Steps
Our concrete patios and pool decks are sloped to shed water away from the house and the pool. For the front of the home, we build concrete steps, walkways and porches on frost-protected footings.
Garage Floors, Sheds and Hot Tub Pads
We break out failed garage slabs and replace them with a 32 MPa floor sloped to the door. Our garage floors and concrete pads page also covers shed, generator, air conditioner and hot tub bases.
Repair, Levelling and Sealing
Not every tired slab needs replacing. We offer concrete repair and resurfacing, concrete leveling and slab lifting for sunken panels, and a concrete sealing service that helps new and old surfaces resist salt.
Repair or replace?
If you are unsure what your concrete needs, match what you are seeing to a service in the project comparison table below. We will confirm it on a free site visit.
Find your fix
Which Project Fits Your Home?
Start with the problem or the goal, not the product. The table matches the most common things London homeowners tell us to the service that usually solves them.
A sound slab with a damaged surface can often be repaired, while a slab that has cracked through and moved usually points to a base problem only replacement fixes.
| What you are seeing or want | Recommended service | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway with wide cracks, heaved panels or a crumbling base, usually 25+ years old | Driveway replacement | When the base has failed, patching only buys a season or two. |
| You want a second parking space or a wider approach | Driveway widening | A doweled side extension stays flush with the old slab. |
| A plain grey patio or walkway you want to look like slate, flagstone or wood | Stamped concrete | Pattern and colour without the weeds and shifting of loose pavers. |
| Grip around a pool or on a sloped walk | Exposed aggregate | The stone texture gives better traction when wet. |
| An empty backyard, or a pool going in this summer | Patio or pool deck | Sloped away from the house so water never sits against the foundation. |
| Front steps crumbling, rocking or pulling away from the house | New poured steps | New steps go on footings below the 1.2 m frost line. |
| Cracked, stained garage floor, or a base for a shed or hot tub | Garage floor or pad | Proper thickness and slope for the load it carries. |
| Surface flaking from road salt, but the slab is solid and level | Resurfacing or crack repair | Restores the top layer for a fraction of replacement cost. |
| A slab that has sunk toward the house or left a trip edge | Slab lifting | Foam lifting raises the existing slab in a few hours. |
| New or recently cleaned concrete you want to protect from salt | Sealing | A penetrating sealer slows water and chloride absorption. |
Every recommendation is confirmed on site. If repair will not last, we will tell you before you spend money on it.
Built for freeze-thaw
Residential Specs for Ontario Winters
Exterior concrete in London has to survive dozens of freeze-thaw cycles each winter, heavy road salt and clay soils that hold water. That is why every exterior pour we quote uses a CSA A23.1 Class C-2: 32 MPa, 5 to 8% air entrainment, maximum 0.45 water-to-cementing-materials ratio.
The air bubbles give freezing water room to expand, and the low water ratio makes the paste dense enough to resist chlorides. The requirements come from CSA A23.1 and the 2024 Ontario Building Code, which sets 32 MPa for garage floors and exterior flatwork.
- Thickness: 100 mm (4 in.) for cars, 125 to 150 mm (5 to 6 in.) for heavy trucks, trailers and RVs.
- Base: 150 to 200 mm (6 to 8 in.) of compacted Granular A, placed over firm, undisturbed subgrade.
- Control joints: saw cut to one quarter of the slab depth and spaced 2 to 3 times the slab thickness in feet, so about 8 to 12 ft on a 4 in. slab.
- Steps and porches: footings below the 1.2 m (4 ft) frost line.
- Curing: at least 7 days, then no de-icers for the first winter.
Our driveway installation page explains each of these specs in more detail, and the Concrete Ontario Residential Flatwork Guide is a good independent reference.
How a job runs
Our Residential Process, Start to Finish
A typical driveway or patio takes 2 to 4 days on site, plus a week of curing before you park on it. Here is what happens from the first call to the final walkthrough.
- Site visit and quote
We measure, check grades and drainage, and flag any permit needs such as a City of London Work Approval Permit for a new curb cut.
- Utility locates
We request free locates through Ontario One Call before any digging, as provincial law requires.
- Removal and base
Old surfaces come out, soft clay is dug to firm ground, and Granular A is compacted in lifts with a plate compactor.
- Forms, steel and pour
We set forms, add rebar or fibres such as Sika Fibermesh-300 where the design calls for it, and place ready-mix from London plants.
- Finish and cut joints
The crew applies your broom, stamped or exposed finish, then saw cuts control joints once the slab can carry the saw.
- Cure and seal
A curing compound such as Euclid Super Diamond Clear holds moisture in, and a penetrating sealer can follow once the slab has cured.
- Final walkthrough
We walk the job with you, hand over care instructions for the first winter and confirm your written warranty.
Transparent pricing
Residential Concrete Pricing in London
Most new residential concrete in London costs between $11 and $26 per square foot installed, depending on the finish. The ranges below are typical 2026 London prices and include base preparation, forming, placing and finishing unless noted.
| Project | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Broom-finish driveway | $12 to $16 per sq ft | 100 mm slab, C-2 mix, compacted base |
| Exposed aggregate driveway | $16 to $21 per sq ft | Includes washing the surface to reveal the stone |
| Stamped driveway or patio | $18 to $26 per sq ft | Contrasting colour border adds $2 to $5 per sq ft extra |
| Removal of old asphalt or concrete | $2 to $4 per sq ft | Disposal included |
| Driveway widening | $1,800 to $4,500 for a typical side extension | Tied into the existing slab with dowels |
| Broom-finish patio | $11 to $15 per sq ft | Sloped for drainage |
| Pool deck | $14 to $24 per sq ft | Range depends on finish and pool shape |
| Walkway | $12 to $17 per sq ft | Side entrances and front paths |
| Poured steps | $650 to $1,000 per step | Landing and footings priced separately |
| Garage floor replacement | $10 to $15 per sq ft including removal | 32 MPa slab |
| Shed or hot tub pad | $1,500 to $3,500 for a typical shed or hot tub pad | Typical backyard size |
| Crack repair | $250 to $600 per crack | Routed and sealed |
| Slab levelling | $500 to $1,500 for most residential lifts | $450 minimum |
| Sealing | $1.25 to $2.50 per sq ft | Stamped surfaces $1.75 to $3.00 per sq ft |
| Concrete pump | $450 to $900 per pour when a pump is needed | Only for backyards the truck cannot reach |
Ranges are estimates for planning. Your written quote is based on a site visit.
The biggest price drivers are access, removal and finish. A backyard patio behind a fence that needs a pump costs more than a front driveway the truck can reach, and stamped patterns take more labour than a broom finish. Ask about pouring several surfaces together to share mobilization and pump costs.
Why choose us
Why London Homeowners Hire Us
Homeowners hire us because everything is in writing: the specs, the price and the warranty. You know what is going into the ground before the excavator shows up.
A real written warranty. New residential work carries a 3-year workmanship warranty, with clear coverage and exclusions on our concrete warranty page.
Specs on the quote. MPa, air content, slab thickness and base depth are listed line by line, so you can compare bids fairly.
Insurance you can check. A certificate of insurance is available on request, and you can ask for our WSIB clearance certificate.
Work you can see. Browse finished driveways, patios and steps in our concrete project gallery and read reviews from London neighbours on Google.
Where we work
Residential Concrete Across London and Nearby Towns
Our crews work in every London neighbourhood and in the towns around it. New subdivisions in Komoka and Kilworth keep us busy with first driveways and patios once builders hand over the keys. In St. Thomas, many older homes need front steps and walkways rebuilt after decades of salt.
Free estimate
Book a Free In-Home Estimate
Tell us what you want poured, repaired or sealed, and we will arrange a site visit to measure and talk through finishes. You will get a written quote with specs, price and warranty, usually within one business day of the visit.
Prefer to talk first? Call (226) 243-3585.
- Call or text (226) 243-3585
- Email info@concretesurfacesolutions.ca (attach photos or drawings here)
- Monday to Saturday: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Directions, office hours and what happens after you reach out are on our free concrete estimate page.
Call (226) 243-3585