Spartanburg Concrete Contractor pours and repairs concrete in Southern Shops, a community of 3,663 people in Spartanburg County. Homes, apartments, and businesses here all need concrete that holds up to daily traffic.

Concrete for homes and rentals

There are about 1,223 homes and apartments in Southern Shops. A single driveway often has to fit more than one car, and widening it is a simple way to add parking.

We also fix sunken walks and cracked steps, which can turn into trip hazards near a front door.

What we pour in Southern Shops

Jobs here include driveways, sidewalks, and curbing. For shops and work areas we pour thick slabs sized for the load.

Next step

Tell us what will sit or drive on the concrete. A car, a work truck, and a car lift each need a different slab.

Sizing a shop or garage slab

Start with what will sit on the slab. A car, a riding mower, a work truck, and a car lift each put very different loads on concrete.

  • A lift or heavy shelving may need a thicker slab or a thicker section under it.
  • Anchor bolts for walls or equipment should be placed before the pour, not drilled in later.
  • A sheet of plastic under the slab helps keep ground moisture from coming up through the floor.
  • A slight slope toward the door lets water and melted snow drain out.

Bring a rough sketch showing where the doors, lift, and benches will go. It makes planning the slab much easier.

Widening a driveway

Adding width is often cheaper than tearing out a whole drive. Here is how it usually goes:

  1. The new edge is marked, and we check that it stays on your property.
  2. Grass and soil are dug out, and a stone base is packed down.
  3. The new strip is formed to match the height and slope of the old drive.
  4. A joint is placed where new meets old, so the two can move without cracking each other.

Check with your city or county before widening near the street, since some areas have rules for driveway width at the curb. The new strip will look lighter than the old drive at first. Over time, the two get closer in color.

Fixing trip hazards near entries

Walks and steps near front doors get the most foot traffic. A small lip where one slab sank can catch a shoe or a stroller wheel.

Start by finding the cause. If the lip formed because soil washed out under one slab, that slab may be raised or replaced. If tree roots pushed it up, the root may need attention first. A gap at the edge of a step can let water in and make it worse over time.

For rentals and apartments, fixing trip spots quickly is worth it. Mark any lip with bright paint until it is repaired, so people can see it, and take photos so you have a record of when it was found and fixed.

Good lighting near steps and walks helps people see an edge at night. Handrails on steps with more than a couple of risers give people something to hold.

About Southern Shops

Southern Shops is a census-designated place in Spartanburg County, according to Wikipedia. Its population was 3,707 in 2000, 3,767 in 2010, and 3,663 in 2020. The main campus of Spartanburg Community College, the Giles Campus, is located here. Most of the area is in Spartanburg County School District 6.

Concrete for working properties

Many properties here are practical ones, with garages, shops, and work areas that carry vehicles and tools. A pad or drive for that kind of use needs the right thickness and base. Tell us what will sit on the slab, and we will plan for it.

Southern Shops questions

How thick should a shop slab be? It depends on the load. We will talk through it.

Can you add a ramp or apron? Often yes.

How wide should a two-car drive be? Park your cars side by side and open the doors. That shows the real space you need.

Can you pour a new apron at the street? Often yes, but local rules may apply, so we check first.

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