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Concrete & Masonry Companies in Short Pump, VA
License-checked pros, shown in a neutral order. You do the hiring.
Need a concrete contractor in Short Pump, Virginia? The Short Pump register lists self-submitted companies with any confirmed DPOR license marked, plus what to expect on price and how to pick one. Plenty of pros who work Short Pump are based in nearby Richmond and Henrico, so you will see them here too.
Concrete and masonry is the hard, permanent stuff, driveways, walkways, patios, and the brick that holds up in Virginia weather. A concrete and masonry pro pours, lays, and repairs it so it lasts and drains the right way.
The work
What it covers
- Driveways, walkways, and patios
- Concrete repair and resurfacing
- Brick and block work and repointing
- Retaining walls and steps
- Stamped and decorative concrete
- Foundation and footing concrete
The register
Concrete & Masonry Companies in Short Pump
Ballpark
What it costs in Virginia
| Poured concrete driveway, 2-car | $5,000 to $12,000 |
| Concrete patio | $8 to $20/sq ft |
| Walkway or sidewalk | $8 to $14/sq ft |
| Concrete crack repair or resurfacing | $3 to $15/sq ft |
| Brick or block repointing | $5 to $25/sq ft |
| Block or stone retaining wall | $30 to $65/sq ft |
Short Pump prices track these statewide ranges. These are rough ballparks, not quotes. What you pay swings with slab thickness, whether old concrete has to be busted out first, how close the truck can reach, and how much base goes down over our red clay. Get two or three written quotes before you sign.
Signs you might need to hire a pro
- A crack in the driveway or slab that opens up a little wider every year
- One corner of a walkway or a step has dropped or heaved and catches your toe
- The concrete surface is flaking and pitting, popping little chips loose after a hard winter
- Mortar between the bricks has gone soft and crumbly and you can dig it out with a screwdriver
- A retaining wall is leaning, bowing in the middle, or letting dirt wash out the bottom
Before you sign
Licensing in Virginia
Any contracting job of 1,000 dollars or more has to go to a business licensed with the Virginia DPOR Board for Contractors, and under that none is required. The class on that license is a dollar ceiling, not a grade of quality. Class C covers single jobs under about 10,000 dollars, Class B under about 120,000, and Class A has no ceiling, so a small Class C outfit is not worse than a Class A, it just takes smaller work.
Concrete and masonry work falls under several Virginia DPOR classifications, and a legitimate pro may hold a Residential Building Contractor (RBC) or Commercial Building Contractor (CBC) license, a specialty license carrying a Concrete (CEM) or Masonry designation, or Landscape Service Contracting for hardscape and retaining walls. In Virginia any job of $1,000 or more has to go to a licensed contractor.
Verify it yourself. Look up any license at the Virginia DPOR lookup and ask for proof of insurance before you hire.
Facts on the table. You do the hiring. -M.H.
Good to know
Common questions about concrete & masonry companies in Short Pump
Can this crack be repaired, or does the whole slab need replacing?
Depends on the crack and what is under it. A tight hairline crack usually just gets sealed and forgotten. Cracks that keep widening, or a slab that sank because the base washed out, mean the ground under it moved, and patching the top will not hold. Get somebody to look at what caused it before you pay to fix the surface.
How do I pick a concrete guy?
Ask to see driveways or walls they poured a few years back, not last month, because fresh concrete looks good no matter who poured it. Make sure the written quote spells out the slab thickness, the base prep, and whether wire mesh or rebar goes in. Then look the license up on the Virginia DPOR site before you agree to anything.
Does concrete work need a licensed contractor in Virginia?
For any job that runs $1,000 or more, yes. Virginia wants a licensed contractor at that point, and most driveways, patios, and walls clear that number without trying. A small crack fill might come in under it, but a license still tells you the person is registered with the state, and it is worth asking to see their insurance either way.
How long before I can drive on or use new concrete?
You can usually walk on it in a day or so, but concrete keeps hardening for weeks after the pour. Most crews will tell you to keep vehicles off a fresh driveway for about a week and heavy loads longer than that. Rushing it is how you crack it, so give it the time they ask for.
Should I seal a new driveway or patio?
It helps, especially here where the winters freeze and thaw over and over. Water soaks into the surface, freezes, and pops little flakes off the top, and that is the pitting you see on older concrete. A sealer slows that down. Ask the installer when the concrete will be cured enough to take the first coat, since you cannot seal it fresh.
