Concrete Questions, Answered

Concrete cost depends on size, thickness, finish, and the site prep required. Basic flatwork like a driveway or patio is typically priced per square foot, while decorative/stamped concrete and structural foundations cost more due to added labor and materials. We provide free, written, no-obligation estimates so you know the exact price before any work begins.

You can usually walk on new concrete after 24–48 hours, drive on it after about 7 days, and it reaches roughly 90% of full strength at 28 days. We give you specific curing guidance for your project and the weather conditions.

Late spring through early fall is ideal because temperatures stay above freezing and curing is predictable. With proper cold-weather practices — heated blankets, mix adjustments — concrete can still be poured in cooler months. We schedule around the weather to protect quality.

Concrete naturally shrinks as it cures, and Ohio's freeze-thaw cycles add stress. Cracking is minimized with a compacted base, the correct mix, reinforcement, and control joints placed at the right spacing — giving the slab a planned place to crack so the visible surface stays intact.

Yes — stamped, colored, broom-finished, and exposed-aggregate finishes for patios, walkways, and entryways. You get the look of pavers or stone with the strength and low maintenance of a single poured slab.

Yes. We use compact track equipment to reach basements and garages with limited access, tear out the old slab, regrade and compact the base, and repour a level, durable floor with minimal disruption to your home.

Yes. Redeeming Works Concrete & Construction is licensed and insured. We're happy to provide proof of insurance before starting your project.

We're based in Creston and locally owned near Akron, serving six Northeast Ohio counties — Summit, Portage, Medina, Stark, Wayne, and Cuyahoga — including Akron, Wooster, Medina, Wadsworth, Canton, Kent, Cuyahoga Falls, and Barberton. See all service areas.