Concrete Contractors in Ladue, MO

Ladue is a low-density city of large residential lots, and concrete contractors working here tend to take on bigger, more detailed projects. The Village of LaDue, the Village of Deer Creek and the Village of McKnight merged in 1936 to form the city, which began as a farming community and grew into an inner-ring suburb. The 2020 census counted 8,989 residents and just 3,375 housing units across about 8.6 square miles, fewer than 400 homes per square mile. We pour long driveways, motor courts, patios, walks and steps, and garage slabs, and we repair concrete that has failed.

A city built out by 1970

Ladue grew from 3,981 residents in 1940 to 5,386 in 1950, then jumped 75.8 percent to 9,466 in 1960 and peaked at 10,306 in 1970. It has stayed close to 9,000 since. Much of the city's concrete therefore dates from the 1940s through the 1960s, though many properties have been rebuilt or extensively remodeled since. That mix means we see original driveways next to new construction, and we often replace a long-serving drive or patio to match a renovated house.

Long drives and turnarounds

On a large lot, the driveway may run a long way from the street to the house and end in a turnaround or motor court. A slab that size has to be built in sections, with joints planned so the pattern looks deliberate and cracks stay in the joints. We pay attention to thickness where heavier vehicles will drive and turn, to a solid compacted base, and to drainage along the full length so water does not run toward the garage or pool against the house.

Decorative options matter more on a showpiece drive. We can add a contrasting border, a stamped or colored band, or a broom pattern laid out to frame the entry.

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Patios and outdoor rooms

Back yards in Ladue often have room for a larger patio, a walk to a pool or garden, and steps down a slope. We build plain, stamped and colored patios, multi-level layouts and walks that tie the outdoor areas together. Stamped stone and slate patterns are common requests. We seal decorative concrete so the color and surface hold up through Missouri winters.

Protecting mature landscapes

Many Ladue properties have mature trees and established plantings. Large concrete jobs on these lots need careful staging, so trucks, pumps and demolition equipment do not damage roots, lawns or beds. We plan access routes, protect the ground where equipment will travel, and talk through how to handle any roots near the work.

Permits

Work in the public right-of-way, such as a driveway approach, generally needs approval before it starts, and larger projects may need additional review. We check with the City of Ladue about what your project needs before we schedule.

Our Ladue services

• Driveways: long drives, motor courts and turnarounds
• Patios: plain, stamped and multi-level patios
• Stamped concrete: borders, bands and patterned patios
• Sidewalks and steps: garden walks, entry walks and steps
• Garage slabs: garage and outbuilding floors
• Repair: settled sections, cracked panels and scaled surfaces

Call (314) 886-6738 to book a visit anywhere in Ladue.