Concrete contractor in Atlanta, GA

Piedmont red clay expands when it absorbs moisture and shrinks when it dries out, creating movement beneath any slab sitting on top of it. That movement causes cracking and uneven settling over time. Proper grading to move water away from the slab, combined with thorough compaction of the subgrade before forming, reduces that movement and extends the life of the concrete.

Yes, we handle demolition and replacement on residential sites throughout the Atlanta metro, including intown neighborhoods with tight lot access. We break out the failed slab, re-grade the subgrade to correct drainage, and form and pour the replacement. Intown sites often require more planning around access and staging, which we account for before starting.

Yes, we work on commercial grading, forming, and pouring across the Atlanta metro, including suburban commercial corridors in Marietta, Decatur, and Sandy Springs. Commercial slabs in the Atlanta area must be graded and compacted to handle vehicle and equipment loads on Piedmont clay subgrades, which hold moisture longer than sandy soils.

The most common cause is a subgrade that was not graded to drain water away from the slab or was not compacted before the pour. Atlanta's red clay holds moisture and expands, then dries and contracts, putting stress on the slab from below. Concrete poured over poorly prepared clay will crack faster than concrete poured over a properly graded and compacted base.