Concrete Contractors in Unionville, IN

Unionville is a rural community in Benton Township, and concrete contractors out here mostly work on country properties: long drives, barns, shops and patios with a view. The township spans 56.6 square miles and had 3,260 people in 2020, about 61 per square mile by Wikipedia's figure. In 1911 the U.S. Census put the nation's exact center of population at Unionville, and a monument was dedicated there the same year. It is still quiet, with plenty of land, and land means more concrete to plan.

Higher ground, steeper drives

Unionville sits at about 876 feet, higher than Bloomington's 804. Hilly country means many driveways climb or drop to the house. On a sloped driveway:

• A broom finish, brushed across the slope, gives tires and boots more grip in winter
• The base must be well compacted so it does not creep downhill over time
• Water running down the drive needs a place to go at the bottom, such as a swale or a grate
• Thickness and reinforcement should match any trucks that make deliveries

Where the drive meets a county road, the Monroe County Highway Department requires permits for work in the right-of-way, so we check that before the apron is formed.

Near Lake Lemon

Lake Lemon, about 10 miles northeast of Bloomington, spans Monroe and Brown counties. Damming began in 1953 and the lake was finished by 1956. It covers 1,650 acres with 24 miles of shoreline and is bounded by private and public property. Homes in this part of the county often have walkout patios, paths down a slope and steps between levels. We form steps with even risers and pour patios with a firm, well-drained base.

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Barns, shops and pole buildings

In a township of this size, outbuildings are everywhere. We pour slabs for:

• Detached garages: thickened edges, anchor bolts and a slope toward the door
• Pole barns: isolation joints around posts and a base compacted across the full footprint
• Shop floors: reinforcement and a smooth finish for rolling equipment
• Shed and equipment pads: level, reinforced pads for storage buildings, generators or tanks

If you plan to store heavy equipment, tell us early. It decides how thick the slab needs to be.

Stamped patios with a view

Country lots often have a view worth sitting out for. A stamped flagstone or slate pattern looks natural against woods and fields. The sealer goes on after the cure and should be renewed every few years to hold the color and shield the surface from freeze-thaw damage.

Timing a pour out in the country

Rural jobs depend on the lane as much as the weather. A loaded mixer is heavy, and a soft gravel lane after a wet week can rut or trap it. We look at your lane during the estimate and pick a pour day after a dry stretch. If the slab is far from where a truck can safely park, we plan for a pump. We also confirm the day before that the forms are set, the base is compacted and the reinforcement is on chairs, so the truck is not waiting.

Repairs on older farmhouses

Unionville began as Fleenersburg, platted in 1847, and it has had a post office since 1848. Some homes are old farmhouses with walks, cellar steps and porches that have settled. We replace failing sections, rebuild steps and pour new walks that tie into what is staying. Call (812) 286-8782 to set up a visit.