Concrete in Edmonton
Concrete in Edmonton has one enemy: freeze-thaw. Our winters cycle above and below zero repeatedly, water gets into the surface, and poorly placed or under-cured concrete spalls within a few seasons. The difference between a driveway that lasts 10 years and one that lasts 30 is base preparation, air entrainment and curing — none of which you can see in a finished pour.
9 concrete contractors listed in Edmonton & area
Independently listed — no paid placementC-ment Concrete Services
Edmonton
Edmonton concrete contractor since 1988 providing driveways, garage pads, patios and foundations for residential and commercial clients.
Con-Tile Industries
Edmonton
Edmonton concrete contractor with Red Seal journeymen providing driveways, garage pads, patios, steps and sidewalks.
Next Level Concrete Ltd.
Edmonton
Edmonton concrete contractor designing and finishing driveways, garage pads, patios and sidewalks with free estimates.
Stele Concrete and Asphalt
Edmonton
Edmonton concrete contractor with a decade of experience specializing in durable concrete driveways and patios.
Edmonton Concrete Ltd.
Edmonton
Edmonton concrete contractor offering stamped concrete and a range of residential and commercial concrete installations.
Summerstone Concrete
Edmonton
Edmonton concrete company specializing in driveways, garage pads, sidewalks and patios.
Edmonton Concrete Experts
Edmonton
Edmonton residential concrete contractor providing driveways, pads, patios and related concrete services.
Concrete Edmonton AB
Edmonton
Edmonton concrete contractor providing concrete installation and repair services.
Next Level Concrete — Fort Saskatchewan
Fort Saskatchewan
Concrete contractor serving Fort Saskatchewan and the Edmonton region for driveways, garage pads and patios.
Common concrete contractors services in Edmonton
- Driveways and garage pads
- Sidewalks and walkways
- Foundation repair and underpinning
- Exposed aggregate and stamped concrete
- Basement floors
- Concrete removal and replacement
- Steps and landings
Concrete prices in Edmonton
Typical Edmonton-area ranges to help you sanity-check a quote. Every job is different — get three written quotes before committing.
| Job | Typical Edmonton range |
|---|---|
| Standard driveway (broom finish) | $12 – $20 / sq ft |
| Exposed aggregate | $18 – $28 / sq ft |
| Stamped concrete | $22 – $35 / sq ft |
| Garage pad (22×24) | $8,000 – $14,000 |
| Sidewalk / walkway | $12 – $22 / sq ft |
| Removal of existing concrete | $3 – $7 / sq ft |
| Foundation crack repair | $500 – $2,500 per crack |
Ranges are market-typical estimates for the Edmonton area, compiled from published contractor pricing and homeowner-reported costs. They are a budgeting starting point, not a quote.
Permits & licensing
A driveway replacement in the same footprint usually does not need a building permit, but any work in the City road right-of-way — including a new or widened curb crossing — needs City of Edmonton approval. Foundation and structural repair needs a permit and often an engineer's report.
Best time to book in Edmonton
Edmonton's pour season runs roughly May to early October. Cold-weather pours are possible with heating blankets and accelerators but cost more and carry more risk. Concrete needs about 28 days to reach design strength — keep vehicles off a new driveway for at least 7 days, and heavy loads off for a month.
What to ask an Edmonton concrete contractor
- 1Ask about base depth and compaction — 6" of compacted gravel is the local baseline.
- 2Confirm the mix is air-entrained; it is what resists Edmonton freeze-thaw.
- 3Ask about rebar or mesh reinforcement and control joint spacing.
- 4Get the curing plan in writing, including what happens if it rains or drops below freezing.
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Concrete in Edmonton: common questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Edmonton?
A standard broom-finish driveway runs $12–$20 per square foot installed, so a typical two-car driveway lands around $8,000–$16,000. Exposed aggregate adds roughly 50%, and stamped concrete can double the base price. Removing old concrete adds $3–$7 per square foot.
Why does concrete spall and flake in Edmonton?
Freeze-thaw cycling combined with road salt. Water soaks into the surface, freezes, expands and pops the top layer off. The defences are an air-entrained mix, proper curing, and a penetrating sealer applied after the first year and re-applied every few years.
When can I drive on new concrete?
Keep passenger vehicles off for at least 7 days and heavy vehicles or trailers off for 28 days. Concrete keeps gaining strength for a month after the pour, and early loading is a common cause of cracking that no warranty will cover.
Can concrete be poured in winter in Edmonton?
It can, using heated mix, accelerators, insulated blankets and sometimes hoarding, but it costs more and the margin for error is smaller. Most Edmonton contractors will recommend waiting for May unless the work is urgent.
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