London, Ontario concrete contractor
Residential & Commercial Concrete Contractors in London, Ontario
Concrete Surface Solutions is a London concrete contractor pouring driveways, patios, steps, foundations and commercial slabs for homeowners, property managers and builders. Our crews have more than 20 years of flatwork behind them and 950+ completed jobs across Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties.
Every exterior slab we place uses an air-entrained mix designed for Ontario's freeze-thaw cycles and road salt, set on a compacted granular base with joints cut at the right depth. You get the mix strength, thickness and reinforcement written on your quote, plus a written workmanship warranty.
We are licensed, insured and covered by WSIB, so the risk of an injury on your property stays with us. Whether you need a new driveway in Byron or a loading apron in an industrial park off Highway 401, one crew handles it from permits to final walkthrough.
- 20+ years experience
- 950+ jobs completed
- Licensed & insured
- WSIB covered
What we pour
Concrete Services for London Homes and Businesses
We cover three kinds of concrete work: new residential flatwork, commercial and industrial concrete, and repair for slabs that are already in place. Most London competitors only do one of these, which is why property owners often end up juggling two or three contractors.
Keeping new work, commercial work and repair under one roof means the same people who know how a slab should be built are the ones diagnosing why yours failed.
Residential Concrete: Driveways, Patios, Steps and Decorative Finishes
Our residential concrete services cover new and replacement driveways, stamped and exposed aggregate finishes, backyard patios and pool decks, front steps, garage floors and pads.
Each job starts with excavation to firm subgrade and a properly compacted base, which is where most failed London driveways went wrong.
Commercial Concrete: Sidewalks, Curbs, Slabs and Warehouse Floors
For plazas, multi-residential buildings and industrial owners, our commercial concrete contractor team pours sidewalks, barrier curbs, parking areas, loading aprons and warehouse slabs.
We schedule in phases around your operating hours and handle City road-allowance permits and traffic control.
Repair, Levelling and Sealing for the Concrete You Already Have
Not every problem needs a new pour. Our concrete repair and resurfacing service fixes cracks, spalling and salt damage, and concrete leveling and slab lifting raises sunken walkways and steps back to grade.
Once a slab is sound, concrete sealing keeps chlorides and water out for another one to two years.
We also form and pour concrete foundations and footings for additions, garages and garden suites, and install polished concrete and epoxy floors for garages, basements and shops.
Built for local conditions
Concrete Built for London's Freeze-Thaw Winters
London concrete fails for predictable reasons: water soaks into the surface, freezes, expands and pops off the top layer. Add road salt tracked in from city streets and the clay-heavy soils that heave and settle under a slab, and a driveway poured with the wrong mix can start scaling in its first or second winter.
We prevent that with two decisions made before the truck arrives: the concrete mix we order and the way we prepare the ground beneath it.
The Mix We Pour: 32 MPa, Air-Entrained, Class C-2
All of our exterior flatwork is ordered to CSA A23.1 Class C-2: 32 MPa, 5 to 8% air entrainment, maximum 0.45 water-to-cementing-materials ratio. That is the exposure class CSA A23.1 assigns to concrete that sees freezing and de-icing chemicals, and it is the spec the Concrete Ontario residential flatwork guide recommends.
Entrained air creates billions of microscopic bubbles that give freezing water room to expand. A lower water ratio makes the surface denser, so less salt gets in to begin with.
Base Prep, Reinforcement and Control Joints
Under every slab we place 150 to 200 mm (6 to 8 in.) of compacted Granular A, compacted in lifts with a plate compactor. Rebar, wire mesh or synthetic fibre is chosen for the load: rebar for heavy vehicles and wide spans, fibre or mesh for patios and walkways.
Control joints are saw-cut to one quarter of the slab depth, roughly every 8 to 12 feet on a 4-inch slab. That tells the concrete where to crack as it shrinks, so random cracks do not wander across your driveway.
Finish options
Choosing a Finish: Broom, Stamped, Exposed Aggregate or Coloured
The right finish depends on traction, budget and how much upkeep you will accept. Broom finish is the most practical and grippy, exposed aggregate adds texture that hides wear, and stamped concrete gives the look of stone or brick at the cost of more frequent resealing.
| Finish | Look | Winter traction | Upkeep | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broom finish | Clean, uniform grey with fine texture lines | Excellent | Seal every 2 years | Lowest |
| Exposed aggregate | Natural river stone on the surface | Excellent, very grippy | Seal every 2 to 3 years | Moderate |
| Stamped | Slate, ashlar, brick or wood plank patterns | Good with anti-slip sealer | Reseal every 1 to 2 years | Highest |
| Coloured (integral or hardener) | Tinted throughout or on the surface | Same as the texture used | Seal to protect colour | Adds a premium |
Many London homeowners combine finishes, such as a broom-finish driveway field with a stamped or exposed aggregate border.
Our process
How a Concrete Project Works With Us
Every residential or commercial job follows the same six steps, so you always know what happens next and who is responsible for it. Most driveways take three to five working days on site, plus the cure time before you drive on them.
Site visit and written quote
We measure, check grade and drainage, and give you a quote listing mix strength, thickness, base depth and reinforcement.
Permits and locates
We request free Ontario One Call utility locates and apply for any City permit the work requires.
Excavation and base
The old surface comes out, soft subgrade is corrected and the granular base is placed and compacted in lifts.
Forms and reinforcement
Forms are set to the slope that carries water away from your foundation, then rebar, mesh or fibre goes in.
Pour and finish
We place, screed and finish the concrete, then saw-cut control joints once it can carry the saw.
Cure, seal and walkthrough
The slab is cured, you get care instructions for the first winter, and we walk the job with you before we invoice.
Pricing
What Concrete Costs in London, Ontario
Most residential concrete in London costs between $11 and $26 per square foot installed, depending on the finish, the size of the job and how much demolition is involved. Small jobs cost more per square foot because the truck, crew and setup are the same whether we pour 80 or 800 square feet.
| Project | Typical London range |
|---|---|
| Broom-finish driveway | $12 to $16 per sq ft |
| Exposed aggregate driveway | $16 to $21 per sq ft |
| Stamped driveway or patio | $18 to $26 per sq ft |
| Broom-finish patio | $11 to $15 per sq ft |
| Poured front steps | $650 to $1,000 per step |
| Shed or hot tub pad | $1,500 to $3,500 for a typical shed or hot tub pad |
| Removal of old surface | $2 to $4 per sq ft |
Your quote will move up or down with a few specific factors:
- Removal and disposal of the existing surface
- Soft or wet subgrade that needs extra excavation and stone
- Access: a concrete pump adds $450 to $900 per pour when a pump is needed
- Thickness and rebar for heavy trucks or trailers
- Decorative finishes, colours and borders
- City permits for curb cuts or road-allowance work
Typical 2026 ranges for London and area. Your written quote is fixed after the site visit.
Why hire us
Proof Before You Hire
Any contractor can say they are reliable. We would rather give you things you can check yourself before you sign: our coverage, our warranty terms and our work.
Ask any concrete company you are comparing for the same three items. The answers usually narrow the list quickly.
WSIB Clearance and Liability Insurance You Can Check
We carry WSIB coverage and commercial general liability insurance. You can confirm our standing through the WSIB clearance certificate lookup, and we send a certificate of insurance before work starts.
If an uninsured worker is hurt on your property, the claim can land on you, so this check matters.
A Written Workmanship Warranty
New residential flatwork carries a 3-year written workmanship warranty, and commercial flatwork carries a 2-year warranty.
The document spells out what is covered, including scaling and settlement, and what is not, such as hairline shrinkage cracks.
Reviews and Recent London Projects
Read what clients say on our Google Business Profile, then ask us for addresses of recent driveways near you that you can drive past.
With 950+ jobs completed, there is usually one in your part of the city.
Service area
Serving London and Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford Counties
Our yard is on Consortium Court in south London, a few minutes from Highway 401, so crews reach most of the region within 40 minutes. In the city we regularly work in Byron, Lambeth, Masonville, Old North and Hyde Park, as well as Westmount, Old South and Stoney Creek.
Each nearby municipality runs its own permit office, so we confirm local rules before quoting jobs outside the City of London.
Middlesex
London, Komoka, Kilworth, Strathroy, Dorchester, Ilderton, Lucan, Arva
Elgin
St. Thomas, Aylmer, Port Stanley, Belmont, Union, Sparta
Oxford
Woodstock, Ingersoll, Beachville, Thamesford, Embro, Innerkip
FAQ
Concrete Questions London Homeowners Ask
These are the questions we hear most often at estimates across London. If yours is not here, call us and a project lead will answer it directly.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in London, Ontario?
A standard broom-finish driveway in London typically runs $12 to $16 per sq ft, while exposed aggregate sits around $16 to $21 per sq ft and stamped work around $18 to $26 per sq ft. Removing an old asphalt or concrete surface adds roughly $2 to $4 per sq ft.
A two-car driveway of about 600 sq ft usually lands between $7,200 and $9,600 in broom finish. We confirm the exact number after measuring, checking grade and looking at access for the truck.
Do I need a permit to widen my driveway in London?
Usually yes if the curb cut changes. The City of London caps a driveway at 50% of the lot frontage to a maximum of 8 m, and any work in the road allowance, such as a wider curb cut or apron, needs a Work Approval Permit.
We check your frontage against the City's driveway rules before quoting, so the design you approve is one the City will accept.
When is concrete season in London?
Most exterior pours in London happen from April to November. Concrete needs to stay above about 5°C while it gains early strength, so late-fall pours use heated water, accelerators and insulated blankets following cold-weather practice from Concrete Ontario.
Spring calendars fill early. Booking your quote in winter usually secures a May or June pour date.
How soon can I drive on a new concrete driveway?
Walk on it after 24 to 48 hours and drive a car on it after about 7 days. Heavy trucks, trailers and RVs should wait 28 days, when the mix reaches its full 32 MPa design strength.
Keep de-icing salt off the slab for its whole first winter, as Concrete Ontario recommends, and have it sealed once the cure is complete.
Free estimate
Get a Free Concrete Quote in London
Tell us about your driveway, patio, slab or repair and send a few photos if you have them. We reply within one business day to book a site visit, and your written quote lists the mix, thickness, reinforcement and warranty.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (226) 243-3585. We answer seven days a week.
- Call or text (226) 243-3585
- Email info@concretesurfacesolutions.ca (attach photos or drawings here)
- Monday to Saturday: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Directions, office hours and what happens after you reach out are on our free concrete estimate page.
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