About our concrete contractor crew in Quincy
How I came to concrete in Quincy
I came to concrete later than most. After years in another line of work, I learned the trade on a finishing crew under people who'd poured and finished slabs their whole lives, and they taught me that a driveway holds up because of what's under it, not how it looks the day it's poured. I started Cornerstone Quincy Concrete here in Quincy in 2017 with that lesson in mind.
Most of our calls come from homeowners around Quincy who need a driveway, patio, steps or a walk, plus some small property owners and builders who need slab and foundation work. Around here that usually means older houses, tight lots and winters that freeze and thaw the ground over and over, so I put my attention on the parts you won't see once we leave. I want you to understand your job well enough to ask me good questions, whether you hire us or someone else. You can see everything we take on from our home page.
- services
- 16
- service areas
- 12
- founded
- 2017
- 9 years in business
How we handle your concrete job
Here's what working with us looks like from your side of the job, from the first walk around your yard to the day you step onto the new slab.
We show you what goes under the slab
Before we start, I walk you through the subgrade, the packed ground and stone the slab sits on, and where the water will run off it, because that's what decides whether concrete settles or cracks. If the budget gets tight, the base is the last thing I'd cut, since you can't fix it later without tearing the slab out.
A written estimate you can compare
Your estimate comes in writing and spells out what's included and what isn't, so you can hold it up against other quotes fairly. I'm the one who writes it and I'm the one running the crew on pour day, so nothing gets lost in between.
Straight talk about cracks and curing
New concrete can crack, so the goal is to make it crack where we choose, along control joints, the grooves we cut so a crack runs straight in the groove instead of across the middle. From the first visit I'll tell you what's normal, how long the slab needs to cure before you use it, since it keeps gaining strength as it hardens, and how to look after it.
Licenses and insurance behind our work
Home Improvement Contractor registration
Massachusetts requires any contractor who bids on or does work on an existing, owner-occupied home with one to four units to register with the state as a Home Improvement Contractor, and that registration number has to appear on the building permit, the contract and the ads. The state also requires a written contract for work estimated at $1,000 or more, and when a job needs a permit, we pull it ourselves and check with the local building office before we set a date.
Construction supervision and insurance
On 1- and 2-family homes and their accessory structures, the state requires a licensed construction supervisor or registered design professional to oversee the construction, and that license is separate from HIC registration, so it's fair to ask any contractor about both. We're fully licensed and insured.
Serving Quincy Since 2017
Cities we work in around Quincy
Cornerstone Quincy Concrete is based in Quincy, Massachusetts, and works across the cities around it, including Braintree and Weymouth. These are the 12 cities with their own page on this site, and we work in others nearby too, so if you don't see yours, ask us through our contact page.
Call or email us about your project
- Phone
- (617) 691-5008
Quincy, MA
Planning a concrete driveway or patio in Quincy?
Estimates are free, done on site and come with no obligation, and we reply within one business day, so you'll have a written scope to compare before you choose a contractor.