Spartanburg Concrete Contractor pours and repairs concrete in Wellford, a city of 3,293 people in Spartanburg County. Wellford grew by more than a third between 2010 and 2020, so new homes need new drives and patios while older streets need repairs.

Concrete for new and older homes

On newer lots, the first job is often a patio, a wider drive, or a walk to the back yard. We check the grade so water moves away from the house.

In older parts of town, slabs may have settled or cracked. We can cut out a bad section, pour a new one, and tie it into the old concrete.

Services for Wellford

We pour patios, garage and shed slabs, and driveways. We also offer stamped concrete for a patio or entry that should look like stone or brick.

What we need from you

Share the size of the space, how it will be used, and a few photos. If you are adding on to a slab you already have, a photo of its edge helps us plan the joint.

Tying a new slab into an old one

Many Wellford projects add on to concrete that is already there, like a wider drive or a bigger garage slab. Where new meets old, there are two common choices.

The first is to drill short steel bars into the edge of the old slab, so the new pour locks to it and the two stay level. The second is a soft joint between them, so each piece can move on its own. Which one fits depends on how the space is used.

One more thing to expect: new concrete will not match the color of old concrete right away. It gets closer as it weathers.

Planning a patio for a newer home

A patio is often the first project on a new lot. A little planning helps you get one you will actually use.

  • Size. Set your table and chairs on the grass and walk around them. Add room for a grill if you have one.
  • Location. Notice where shade falls in the late afternoon. A patio in full sun all evening may sit empty in summer.
  • Door access. Line it up with the back door so no one walks through wet grass to reach it.
  • Future plans. If you may add a cover or pergola later, ask about thicker spots for the posts now.

A simple broom finish keeps the cost down. A colored or stamped border is one way to dress up a plain patio for less.

Adding on to a garage slab

A growing family often needs more garage space or a place for a workshop. Extending a garage slab is a common way to get it.

The new section should be the same height as the old floor so there is no lip to trip on or roll a cart over. A slight slope toward the door lets water drain out. If you plan to build walls on the new section, the edges need to be thick enough to carry them.

Think about power and water before the pour. Pipes or conduit for outlets are much easier to lay under a new slab than to cut in later. If a building permit is needed for the addition, it is best to have it before the forms go in.

About Wellford

Wellford was founded in 1840 by a railroad builder named Wellington, who first called the town Wellington, according to Wikipedia. The name changed to Wellford when the town was chartered on December 9, 1882. New Hope Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The 2020 census counted 3,293 people, up from 2,378 in 2010.

Concrete in a growing railroad town

A town that grew up around a railroad has older lots near the center and newer homes farther out. Old slabs need repairs and newer ones need good joints.

Wellford questions

Can a growing household widen a drive? Often yes.

Can you pour a new garage slab? Yes.

How soon can I put furniture on a new patio? Light furniture can usually go on after a few days. We will give you the timing for your slab.

Can a patio be added next to a deck? Yes. We plan the height so the step down from the deck is safe.

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