About Ready Reading Concrete
Ready Reading Concrete is a local concrete contractor based in Reading, PA. We pour and replace concrete for driveways, patios, walks, steps, slabs and small commercial work.
We are a small crew. You deal with people who work with concrete every day, not a big office. Our goal is simple. Pour solid concrete, keep the site neat and give clear information so you know what is going on.
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Concrete Company Focused on Driveways, Patios and Slabs
We built this concrete company around common flatwork and small structural jobs. That includes:
Concrete driveways and driveway replacement
Concrete patios and outdoor slabs
Sidewalks, walkways and paths
Steps, porches and stoops
Stamped and decorative concrete in key areas
Foundations, footers and slabs
Concrete repair and resurfacing
Small commercial flatwork and parking areas
We like this kind of work because it fits a tight crew and lets us control the prep and the pour. We stay in and around Reading, PA so we know the soil, the grades and the way lots are laid out.
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How We Prepare, Pour and Finish Concrete
Good concrete starts before the truck shows up. We spend time on prep. We remove soft or loose material, bring in stone where needed and compact it until it is firm. That gives the slab support. We set forms to line up with doors, walks and yards so the finished concrete looks like it belongs there.
When we pour, we place the concrete, strike it off and set control joints in a pattern that fits the slab. We use broom or light texture finishes on most concrete driveways, concrete patios and concrete sidewalks so people get grip when the surface is wet. We keep tools and gear in order and work in a steady pace so the concrete gets proper finish, not rushed or forgotten spots.
After the pour, we cut joints if they are not already tooled in and protect the slab while it sets. We tell you when you can walk, park or set equipment on the surface.
Concrete Mix, Thickness and Reinforcement Standards
We do not guess at mix, thickness or steel. We pick concrete mixes and reinforcement based on the job and the loads. Driveways and small parking areas need more strength and thickness than a light patio or walk.
We follow basic standards for:
Mix strength for different uses
Minimum thickness for driveways, patios, walks and slabs
Use of rebar or wire mesh where needed
Joint spacing that fits the slab size and shape
We put these details in the estimate. You see what we plan to pour, not only a square foot price. If you have questions about the mix or the thickness, we answer them in plain terms.
Protecting Your Property During Concrete Work
Concrete work brings trucks, stone, forms and tools onto your property. We plan how to move all of that in and out with as little impact as we can. We look at yards, fences, plant beds and hard surfaces before we start.
We plan access paths for wheelbarrows or machines. We keep material in a tight staging area instead of all over the yard. When we wash tools and chutes, we do it in a spot that will not stain your main surfaces. At the end of the job we haul off broken concrete and extra material and leave the site neat.
Insurance, Estimates and What We Stand Behind
We carry insurance that fits our work as a concrete contractor. When we come to your property, we treat it like a job site, not a side project.
Every concrete job starts with a written estimate.
That estimate explains:
What we will remove
What we will pour
Planned thickness
Basic reinforcement
Finish type
Cleanup and haul away
If something in your plan will cause trouble, we say so before we sign up for the work. We stand behind the concrete we place when the base and use match what we planned for. We cannot control every crack that concrete makes, but we can control the prep, the mix, the thickness and the way we pour and finish it.
Why Homeowners Call Ready Reading Concrete
People call us when they want straight talk about concrete driveways, patios, walks, steps, slabs and repair. We do not push extra features you do not need. We listen to what you want, look at the site and explain what will work and what may fail.
If you want to talk about a project with a concrete contractor in Reading, PA, you can reach Ready Reading Concrete at (610) 904-9883, Monday through Saturday from 8 to 6. We can meet at your property, look at the concrete and give you a clear, written estimate.
Concrete Service Area Around Reading, PA
Ready Reading Concrete is based in Reading, PA and works in nearby towns and neighborhoods. We pour and replace concrete for homeowners and small businesses in and around:
West Reading, PA
Wyomissing, PA
Shillington, PA
Exeter Township, PA
Nearby communities in the local area
If you are close to Reading and not sure if you are in our service area, you can call and ask. We will let you know if we can take on your project.
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Reading, PA
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