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Serving Dedham, MA and surrounding areas. (781) 410-0722
Dedham Concrete handles driveways, patios, foundations, and everything in between - built for New England winters and backed by a crew that shows up when they say they will.
Dedham Concrete is a full-service concrete contractor in Dedham, MA, offering 16 concrete services across 12 communities in the greater Boston area. Whether you need a new driveway, a patio that can handle a New England winter, or a foundation that holds up for decades, we do the work ourselves - with a crew that is on-site from the first day to the final walkthrough. No subcontracting surprises. No phone quotes without a site visit.
Cracked or uneven driveway? A new concrete driveway adds curb appeal and handles heavy traffic for decades.
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No outdoor space to enjoy? A concrete patio turns your backyard into a usable, low-maintenance room.
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Want the look of stone or brick without the cost? Stamped concrete delivers it in a single durable slab.
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Heaved or crumbling sidewalk? A new pour gives you a safe, level surface that handles winter without patching.
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Garage floor stained, cracked, or dusty? A new concrete floor is easier to clean and far more durable.
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Plain gray concrete does not have to be the only option - decorative finishes add character that lasts.
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Erosion eating your yard? A concrete retaining wall stops it and reclaims usable outdoor space.
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Need a solid floor for a workshop, basement, or commercial space? Concrete handles the load and lasts.
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Slippery or crumbling pool deck? A new concrete deck is slip-resistant, durable, and easy to maintain.
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Deteriorating front steps are a safety hazard and a curb-appeal problem - new concrete steps fix both.
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Starting a new structure? A properly poured slab foundation is the most critical piece of the whole project.
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A solid foundation protects everything built on top of it - get it right from the start.
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Potholes and crumbling asphalt cost you customers - a concrete parking lot lasts and looks professional.
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Footings are what keep structures from sinking or shifting - properly poured footings are non-negotiable.
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Settling foundation causing problems? Raising and stabilizing it now prevents far more expensive damage later.
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Need to cut through existing concrete cleanly? Precision cutting avoids damage to surrounding surfaces.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through our contact form. Tell us what you need - driveway, patio, foundation, or something else. We respond within 1 business day and will ask a few basic questions before scheduling a time to see the property in person. No pressure, no commitment at this stage.
We come to your property, walk the space, and look at the real conditions - slope, drainage, existing surface, and anything else that affects the job. You get a written estimate that breaks down exactly what is included. No phone quotes without seeing the site - that is how surprises happen.
Once you approve the estimate and permits are pulled, our crew handles everything - demolition, base prep, pour, finish, and cleanup. We give you a clear timeline before we start and a final walkthrough when we finish, so you know exactly what you got and what to do next.
We carry full liability insurance on every project and operate as a licensed contractor in Massachusetts. Proof of insurance is available before work starts - just ask.
Every estimate starts with an in-person visit to your property. We look at the actual conditions before quoting anything. You get a written, itemized breakdown - not a ballpark number over the phone.
We work exclusively in the greater Boston area and know what local soil, salt, and freeze-thaw cycles do to concrete. That local knowledge shows up in how we build, not just in what we say.
We pull all required permits with the Town of Dedham and coordinate with the building department on your behalf. Permitted work protects you at resale and ensures the project is done to a documented standard.
Ready to get started? Call (781) 410-0722 or send us a message.
"We had our driveway replaced last September and they hit every date they gave us. The crew showed up when they said they would, the base prep took most of the first day - which they explained beforehand - and the finished surface looks great going into our first winter with it."
Mark T., Needham - Concrete driveway building
"The stamped concrete patio they did for us came out better than I expected. I was worried the pattern would look cheap up close, but it genuinely looks like stone. We had it done in June and it went through the winter without a single crack."
Sandra R., Westwood - Stamped concrete services
"Our front steps had been crumbling for two winters. They came out, gave us a written estimate the same week, handled the permit with the town, and got the new steps in before the cold hit. No hassle, no phone tag. That alone made it worth it."
James K., Milton - Concrete steps construction
We respond within 1 business day - no obligation, no pressure. After you submit, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site visit where we assess the project and put together a written estimate. You will know exactly what you are getting before any work begins.
Dedham Concrete is based in Dedham, MA and serves 12 communities across the greater Boston area, including Needham, Westwood, Newton, and Quincy. We typically respond within 1 business day and can usually schedule a site visit the same week. All communities listed below are within our regular service area.
Concrete outlasts asphalt significantly - a well-built slab can last 30 years or more, while asphalt typically needs replacement every 15 to 20 years in freeze-thaw climates. The trade-off is upfront cost: concrete costs more to install but far less to maintain over its lifetime in Massachusetts.
Repeat cracking after winter is almost always a base problem, not a surface problem. Water gets under the slab, freezes, expands, and shifts the ground below - and no sealer or patch fixes that. The Portland Cement Association recommends a compacted gravel base of at least 4 inches for residential flatwork in cold climates.
Driveways and sidewalks near a public street almost always require a permit in Dedham. Patios may or may not, depending on size and attachment to the home. Your contractor should check with the building department - not guess. Unpermitted work can surface during a home sale and create real problems.
Control joints are shallow grooves cut into a concrete slab while it is still fresh. They give the concrete a planned place to flex and crack as it cures - so cracks go where you want them, not randomly across the surface. A slab without control joints almost always cracks visibly within a few years.
Every two to three years is the standard recommendation for Massachusetts homeowners. Sealing protects against road salt, water penetration, and freeze-thaw damage - all of which are significant here. The first sealing should happen about 28 days after the initial pour, once the concrete has fully cured.
Concrete should not be poured when temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing within 24 hours of the pour. In Dedham, the practical installation window runs late April through October. Pouring outside that window without proper cold-weather precautions risks permanent surface damage before the concrete even cures.
Dedham Concrete is a licensed and insured concrete contractor based in Dedham, MA, serving 12 communities across the greater Boston area since 2020. We are licensed through the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and carry full liability coverage on every project.
Our crew has completed concrete projects across Dedham and surrounding towns, working on driveways, foundations, patios, and commercial surfaces. We offer 16 concrete services, and every job is done by our own team - not subcontracted out.
Want to know more about how we work and what we stand behind? Read about us here.
Four inches is standard for residential foot-traffic areas like patios and walkways. Six inches is recommended for driveways, garage floors, and anywhere a vehicle will sit or drive. Going thinner to save money on material usually costs more in repairs within five years.
Yes. Clay-heavy soil - common in lower-lying Dedham neighborhoods near the Charles River - shifts more than sandy or gravelly soil. A thicker gravel base, sometimes with additional drainage measures, is not optional in these areas. It is what keeps the slab from cracking and settling within a few years.
In New England, unsealed concrete absorbs road salt and water. Salt accelerates freeze-thaw damage, and by year three or four you may start seeing surface flaking - a process called spalling. The American Concrete Institute recommends sealing every two to three years as standard maintenance for exterior concrete in cold climates.
Have a specific question about your project? The fastest way to get an answer is to call us at (781) 410-0722.
Dedham is one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts, with a population of around 25,000 and a housing stock that reflects it. A large share of homes were built before 1960, and many neighborhoods - Dedham Square, East Dedham, Oakdale, Riverdale, and Greenlodge - are filled with Colonials and Cape Cods that have been there for generations. That older housing stock means older driveways, older sidewalks, and original concrete that is often past its useful life.
The town sits about 10 miles southwest of Boston, right off Route 1 and I-95, surrounded by Westwood, Norwood, Canton, and Milton. Well-known local landmarks like Legacy Place and Dedham Square anchor a community where homeownership rates are high and residents tend to invest in keeping their properties in good shape. The Charles River runs along the northern and eastern edges of town, and lower-lying neighborhoods near the river have clay-heavy soil that shifts under concrete slabs - a detail that matters when planning a driveway or patio.
Dedham Concrete has been working in Dedham and the surrounding towns since 2020. We know the soil conditions, the permit process at Town Hall, and the kinds of homes that line these streets. If your home was built before 1980 and the driveway or sidewalk has never been replaced, there is a good chance it needs attention - and we are the crew to call.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Call Dedham Concrete today for a free on-site estimate - we serve Dedham and 11 surrounding communities across the greater Boston area.