Concrete Contractors in Philadelphia, PA
36 contractors serving Philadelphia and surrounding areas
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has 36 concrete contractors listed on ConcreteListings. Compare local pros for driveways, patios, foundations, slabs, and stamped concrete by rating and reviews, view their services and contact details, and request free quotes — all in one place. Estimate your project cost first →
Compare concrete contractors in Philadelphia
| Contractor | Services | Phone on file | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK Cement Contractors | Concrete Driveways, Stamped Concrete, Concrete Patios | Yes | Listed |
| J&J Cement Contractors | Concrete Demolition & Removal, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Patios | Yes | Listed |
| Prestige Concrete Contractors | Concrete Pool Decks, Foundation Repair, Stamped Concrete +1 more | Yes | Listed |
| Bander Inc | Concrete Pool Decks, Decorative Concrete, Sidewalks & Walkways +1 more | Yes | Listed |
| Dependable Concrete Contractor | Concrete Demolition & Removal, Sidewalks & Walkways, Foundation Repair +1 more | Yes | Listed |
| CP Concrete & Sons LLC | Concrete Pool Decks, Decorative Concrete, Retaining Walls | Yes | Listed |
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Concrete Costs in Philadelphia (2026)
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| Project | Per sq ft | Typical job | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driveway (5″, brushed) | $8–$11 | 20×20 two-car | $3,150–$4,550 |
| Patio (4″) | $7–$10 | 12×14 | $1,150–$1,650 |
| Garage/shed slab (5″) | $6–$8 | 24×24 | $3,250–$4,700 |
| Sidewalk / walkway | $7–$11 | 4×40 | $1,200–$1,700 |
| Stamped concrete | $11–$17 | 12×14 patio | $1,950–$2,800 |
| Foundation repair | quote-based | crack injection → piering | $500–$12,000 |
Budgeting ranges from our regional cost model — site conditions, access, demolition, and grading move real quotes. Always compare 2–3 written local quotes.
What Philadelphia Does to Concrete — Local Conditions
Philadelphia concrete lives and dies by freeze-thaw: the city sees 90-plus freeze-thaw cycles in a typical winter, and every one of them pushes water in the slab's pores through a 9% expansion as it freezes. Concrete poured here without proper air entrainment — the microscopic bubble network that gives that water somewhere to go — will scale and spall within a few winters, and rock-salt deicers accelerate the damage dramatically on young or non-air-entrained slabs. The second local reality is the ground itself: much of the city, especially near the rivers and in older neighborhoods, is built on centuries of urban fill — rubble, ash, old foundations — that compacts unpredictably. A contractor who talks about air content, sub-base excavation, and what they'll do when they hit old brick two feet down is the one who understands Philadelphia ground.
Rowhouse logistics shape every job in this city. Tight streets mean concrete trucks often can't reach the work, so crews wheelbarrow, pump, or buggy material through narrow alleys and gated walkways — which adds labor and shows up in bids. Under many older sidewalks sit vaults and coal chutes extending from the basement, and pouring a new sidewalk over an unbraced vault is a collapse waiting to happen; a good contractor probes for them. And Philadelphia property owners are legally responsible for the sidewalk fronting their property — the city can cite you for defective slabs — so sidewalk repair here isn't optional maintenance, it's a compliance issue that L&I and the Streets Department take seriously.
Permits in Philadelphia
Concrete permitting in Philadelphia runs through the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I), with the Streets Department involved for anything in the right-of-way like sidewalks, curbs, and driveway aprons. Sidewalk and curb work generally requires a permit, with typical residential fees in the $100–$400 range depending on scope and street classification; simple private flatwork like a rear patio often doesn't need one. Contractors working in the city must hold a Philadelphia contractor license and pull permits under it — this is enforced here more than in most cities, and hiring an unlicensed crew for sidewalk work can leave you holding the violation. Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) →
When to schedule
The reliable pouring window is roughly April through early November. Concrete needs to reach strength before its first freeze, so late-fall pours are a gamble unless the crew uses cold-weather practices — heated water, blankets, accelerators. Just as important: a slab poured in fall should see no deicing salts at all its first winter, and ideally gets a penetrating sealer first. Spring pours give a new slab the longest possible cure before it ever meets salt, which is the best insurance Philadelphia weather allows.
How to Choose a Concrete Contractor in Philadelphia
- Get 2–3 written quotes that itemize base preparation, thickness, reinforcement, finish, and cleanup — a one-line quote is a red flag anywhere.
- Verify insurance and licensing before signing: general liability plus any state or local trade registration, and ask for certificates rather than taking a yes.
- Ask about base prep first. The invisible work under the slab decides how the visible work ages — gravel depth, compaction, and drainage belong in the quote in writing.
- Check real local work.Ask for addresses of pours from 3+ years ago you can drive past; weathered work tells the truth that fresh pours can't.
- In Philadelphia, hire a licensed contractor who mentions air-entrained concrete and asks what's under your sidewalk before quoting it — anyone who doesn't know about vaults and urban fill hasn't worked these blocks long.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Concrete Contractors in Philadelphia
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Philadelphia?
A standard 20×20 two-car driveway at 5 inches with a brushed finish typically runs $3,150–$4,550 installed — Pennsylvania pricing tracks the national average. Philadelphia jobs can land at the top of that range or above when access is tight: if a truck can't reach the pour and material has to be pumped or wheeled through a rowhouse alley, labor climbs. Demolition of an old slab and disposal (city dump fees are real) are usually the biggest line items after the concrete itself.
Why does concrete flake and crumble after Philadelphia winters?
That surface scaling is freeze-thaw and deicer damage. Philadelphia gets 90+ freeze-thaw cycles a year, and concrete poured without proper air entrainment — or salted in its first winter — loses its surface layer as trapped water freezes and expands. Insist on air-entrained concrete for every exterior pour, skip salt entirely on a slab's first winter (use sand for traction), and consider a penetrating sealer once cured. Deep structural cracks, by contrast, usually mean the slab was poured over poorly compacted urban fill.
Am I really responsible for the sidewalk in front of my Philadelphia house?
Yes. Under the Philadelphia Code, property owners are responsible for maintaining and repairing the sidewalk fronting their property, and the city can issue violations for cracked, heaved, or missing slabs. Sidewalk replacement requires a permit and a city-licensed contractor, and if your block has older housing stock, make sure the contractor checks for basement vaults extending under the sidewalk before they pour — covering an unbraced vault is both dangerous and a re-do.
When can concrete be poured in Philadelphia?
Plan for April through early November. Outside that window, overnight freezes can ruin concrete before it gains strength, and while cold-weather pours are possible with heated materials and curing blankets, they cost more and carry more risk. The best-timed pour in this climate is spring: the slab gets a full warm season to cure before facing its first freeze-thaw cycles and its first exposure to street salt.
How much do concrete contractors charge in Philadelphia?
Most concrete projects in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania run roughly $4 to $12 per square foot depending on the work. Plain slabs, walkways, and driveways sit at the lower end, while stamped, colored, and decorative concrete cost more. Use the free quote form above to get real pricing for your specific project from local contractors.
Are concrete contractors in Philadelphia licensed and insured?
Licensing rules vary by state and municipality. Many Pennsylvania concrete contractors carry a state or local trade license plus general liability insurance. Each listing on ConcreteListings surfaces available license and verification details — always confirm a contractor's credentials and insurance before signing a contract.
How do I get quotes from concrete contractors in Philadelphia?
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What types of concrete work can I find in Philadelphia?
Contractors serving Philadelphia handle driveways, patios, walkways, foundations and slabs, stamped and decorative concrete, retaining walls, and repair or resurfacing work. Filter the listings above by service to find a pro for your specific job.