Concrete Contractors in Overland, MO

Overland is a mid-century suburb, and most of the work concrete contractors in Overland take on is replacement of driveways, walks and patios poured in the 1950s and 1960s. Wikipedia says the area was once known as The Overland Park, where westward travelers from St. Louis stopped overnight, and the name was shortened to Overland in 1919. The town incorporated in 1939. Its population went from 2,934 in 1940 to 11,566 in 1950 and 22,763 in 1960, peaking at 24,819 in 1970. The 2020 census counted 15,955 residents and 7,287 housing units on about 4.4 square miles. We pour driveways, walks, patios, steps and slabs, and repair concrete that has failed.

Overland's driveway permit

Overland publishes clear residential driveway rules on its permit application. Concrete must be at least 4 inches thick over a 4-inch compacted rock base. Residential driveways cannot be more than 20 feet wide, measured from the street to the building, and driveways count toward lot coverage, which cannot exceed 40 percent of the lot. The city also requires residential driveways and parking areas to be kept in good repair and free of safety hazards.

The application asks for two copies of a site plan and scaled construction plans, and the city allows 7 to 10 business days for review. Inspections are specified when the permit is issued and must be scheduled at least 48 hours ahead. The posted fee starts at $50 for work valued under $1,000, plus $5 per additional $1,000. We prepare the plans, apply, and schedule the inspections as part of the job.

Replacing concrete that is 60 years old

Most of Overland's housing went up between 1940 and 1970, so much of the original concrete is now 55 to 80 years old. That age shows as surface scaling, broken aprons, stoops pulled away from the house and walks heaved at the joints. Many older drives also sit on thin or missing base material. When we replace them, we dig out to firm soil and install the 4-inch compacted rock base the city requires before forming.

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Widening within the rules

A common Overland request is a wider driveway or an added parking pad. The city's 20-foot width limit and 40 percent lot coverage cap both apply, so we measure the lot, check existing coverage from the house, garage and other paving, and design a layout that fits before we apply.

Our Overland services

• Driveways: replacements and widening within the city's width and coverage limits
• Sidewalks: front walks and side paths
• Steps and stoops: front and back steps on proper footings
• Patios: new and replacement slabs, plain or stamped
• Garage and shed slabs: garage floors and shed pads
• Repair: trip hazards, sunken sections and scaled surfaces

Call (314) 886-6738 to set up a visit anywhere in Overland.