The Limestone Capital of the World
Concrete Contractors in Bedford, IN
Driveways, sidewalks, patios and slabs for Lawrence County's seat, built for wide temperature swings.
- Estimates given on site after measuring, never as a phone guess
- Every part of the price on its own line, from tear-out to sealer
- Air-entrained mix on all outdoor slabs
Stone Country Concrete
Bedford is ringed by limestone quarries and calls itself the Limestone Capital of the World, so concrete contractors here work in a town that knows stone. It was established in 1825 as a town and as the seat of Lawrence County. The census counted 13,413 people in 2010 and 13,792 in 2020, along with 6,610 housing units, 9.8% of them empty. QuickFacts puts the owner-occupied rate at 67.2% for 2020 to 2024, so most driveways here belong to the people who live behind them.
Weather that swings hard
Bedford's recorded extremes span 140 degrees, from -29°F one January to 111°F one July, per Wikipedia, and a typical year brings 45.15 inches of precipitation and 19.1 inches of snow. Outdoor concrete has to live through all of that. How we build for the range: 1. An air-entrained mix on every exterior slab, so the surface survives freeze-thaw 2. A low water-cement ratio, since extra water makes weak, dusty concrete 3. Joints cut soon after finishing, so shrinkage cracks land where planned 4. Curing with moisture or a curing compound instead of letting summer heat dry the slab fast 5. Sealer after the cure, to slow water and salt
Driveways and parking pads
Single-car strips that no longer fit a two- or three-car household are a frequent reason to call. Widening the drive or adding a parking pad beside it solves that. Where new concrete meets old, we either drill in dowels or leave an isolation joint so the two slabs move separately. For a full replacement, the old slab comes out, the base is rebuilt and new concrete goes in.
Stamped concrete in a stone town
In a town built on limestone, stamped concrete is a natural fit for patios and walks. Ashlar slate, cut stone and random flagstone patterns can echo the stone on Bedford buildings. Color can be mixed into the concrete, broadcast on the surface, or both. We go over how each looks and how each wears before you choose.
Storm damage and repair
An EF3 tornado came down near Bedford on May 25, 2011, closing U.S. Route 50 for a while. Storms like that drop trees across drives, crush walks and leave ruts from cleanup equipment. After a big storm or a tree removal, we check concrete for broken panels, sunken sections and cracks that let water through, and replace only the damaged parts when the rest is sound.
Concrete beside cut stone
Plenty of Bedford homes have limestone steps, sills, porch caps or foundation courses. Where new concrete meets that stone, we keep the two separated with an isolation joint so the slab can expand and contract without pushing on the masonry, and we pitch the concrete away from the stone so water does not sit in the joint. We also avoid acid-based cleaners near limestone during cleanup, since acid etches the stone. If a stone step is sound but the walk below it has dropped, the walk can usually be replaced and set to meet the bottom tread evenly.
Garage floors, shed pads and steps
- Garage & Shed Slabs: new slabs for detached garages, shops and storage buildings, with reinforcement and thickened edges
- Sidewalks & Steps: new front walks, back walks to the alley and steps with even risers
- Concrete Repair & Replacement: sunken slabs, spalled surfaces and trip hazards
Call (812) 286-8782 to get a written estimate for your Bedford property.
Bedford by the Numbers
- Limestone Capital of the World. Large quarries surround Bedford, established in 1825 as a town and as the Lawrence County seat.
- Owner-occupied majority. QuickFacts gives Bedford a 67.2% owner-occupied housing rate for 2020 to 2024.
- Wide temperature range. Records run from -29°F in January to 111°F in July; average precipitation is 45.15 inches and snowfall 19.1 inches.
- 2011 tornado. An EF3 tornado near Bedford on May 25, 2011 temporarily closed U.S. Route 50.
- Housing stock. 2020 census: 13,792 people, 6,610 homes, and just under one in ten (9.8%) of those homes empty.
Bedford Questions
Can you widen my single-car driveway in Bedford?
Yes. Depending on the old slab's condition, the new strip is either doweled into it or set against an isolation joint. If the existing drive is badly cracked, replacing it all at once usually looks and wears better.
What stamped pattern fits a limestone house?
Ashlar slate or cut-stone patterns in gray, tan or buff tones tend to blend with limestone. We can show samples next to your house before you decide.
A tree fell on my driveway. Does the whole thing need replacing?
Not always. If only a few panels cracked or sank, those can be saw-cut at the joints and replaced on their own.
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