Concrete Services in Mt. Juliet, TN

Rebuilding After the 2020 Tornado

On March 3, 2020, an EF3 tornado cut across Mt. Juliet and destroyed hundreds of homes. A lot of what was rebuilt in its path still has concrete that went in during a rush.

Checking Post-Storm Concrete

Driveways and walks poured during the rebuild sometimes sat on poorly compacted fill, since crews were working fast and material was scarce. If you see sinking at the garage lip or wide cracks running across the slab, we can tell you whether a lift or a replacement makes more sense.

Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms

Since 2020, more Mt. Juliet homeowners have asked about reinforced slabs for above-ground safe rooms or garage shelters. We pour the slab and footings to the shelter maker's specifications so the anchors have solid concrete to grab.

Two Lakes, Limestone and Karst

The city sits between Old Hickory Lake to the north and Percy Priest Lake to the south, on the kind of limestone ground that shows karst features across Middle Tennessee. That matters before the first shovel goes in.

Shallow Rock in Wilson County

In many Mt. Juliet yards, solid limestone is close to the surface. We probe the site at the estimate and carry a 10 to 15 percent contingency in case excavation runs into rock that has to be broken out.

Sinkholes and Soft Spots

Karst ground can hide voids. If we find a depression, a soft pocket or water disappearing into the ground, we stop and talk with you before pouring anything over it, because concrete will not bridge a void for long.

Lake Lot Drainage

Homes on the slopes toward either lake shed a lot of water. We slope patios and walks away from the house and add drains where the grade will not let water leave on its own. Our concrete retaining walls can also turn a steep yard into usable flat space.

Providence, Belinda City and Newer Neighborhoods

Much of the newer housing in Mt. Juliet grew up around Providence Marketplace, which opened in 2005 at the I-40 interchange. Those homes are now old enough for their first round of concrete work.

First Driveway Replacements

A builder's driveway from the mid-2000s may be showing cracks, scaling or a sunken apron. A full two-car replacement usually runs $4,000 to $7,000, and our concrete driveways page covers how we build them to last longer the second time.

Backyard Patios

Patios with a basic finish run $8 to $12 per square foot, and stamped or stained work starts around $12 and runs $20 or more. A 12 by 20 foot patio usually comes in between $2,000 and $3,500 with a basic broom finish.

HOA Plans

Most of these subdivisions want a drawing before a slab goes in. We provide dimensions and finish details for your submittal.

Rural Lots Toward Gladeville

East of the city core, unincorporated Wilson County land around Gladeville has longer gravel drives, barns and shop buildings. We pour equipment pads, shop floors and the first hundred feet of a drive where gravel keeps washing out, and we thicken the slab where a tractor or trailer will turn.

Permits and Road Access in Mt. Juliet

The city's Building and Codes Department issues local permits, but not every driveway connects to a city street.

Driveways on State Routes

Mt. Juliet Road is State Route 171 and Lebanon Road is U.S. 70. TDOT requires a highway entrance permit before anyone builds or changes a driveway on state highway right-of-way, so we confirm who owns the road in front of your house before we schedule.

Freeze-Thaw and Salt

Wilson County gets enough freeze-thaw cycles each winter to scale poorly made concrete. We use an air-entrained mix on exterior flatwork and ask you to keep rock salt off it the first winter.

Mt. Juliet Concrete Questions

Answers to what we get asked most often in Wilson County.

Can you replace just the bad section of my driveway?

Often, yes. We saw-cut at the nearest joint, remove the damaged panels and dowel the new concrete into the old so the edges stay flush.

How much does tear-out add?

Removing and hauling off old concrete typically adds $2 to $6 per square foot, depending on thickness and whether it is reinforced.

Do you do small jobs?

Yes. Like most crews in the area we carry a minimum, roughly $500 to $1,500, which covers small pads, a single step or a short walk.

When is the best time of year to pour?

Spring and fall give the most forgiving cure. We pour through summer with early starts and curing compound, and in winter we watch overnight lows and cover fresh slabs with insulated blankets.