Concrete work for Monroe homes.
Monroe is the county seat and has the widest mix of homes in Union County: older houses near downtown with original driveways and walks, newer subdivisions, and rural properties with long drives and outbuildings. The work varies just as much.
Common Monroe projects
- Replacing original driveways on older homes, often cracked, settled or too narrow for today's vehicles
- Long driveways and aprons on rural properties, sometimes connecting to state roads
- Shop, garage and equipment slabs on larger lots
- Front walk and step repair where tree roots and age have lifted sections
- New patios in newer neighborhoods
Clay soil and drainage
Much of the Monroe area sits on dense red clay that swells and shrinks with the weather and holds water after rain. Good grading, a compacted stone base and correctly spaced joints are what keep a slab from cracking with it.
Permits
If your driveway connects to a state-maintained road, an NCDOT driveway permit may apply. Inside city limits, the city may have its own requirements for work near the street. You'll know what applies to your address before anything is scheduled.