Concrete Services in Hermitage, TN

Working Under Metro Nashville Rules

Since Hermitage is part of Metro, the permitting is different from what our customers in Wilson or Williamson County deal with. Here is what applies to most residential jobs.

Right-of-Way Permits Through NDOT

The Nashville Department of Transportation handles excavation and encroachment permits for work in the public right-of-way, which includes most driveway aprons and the sidewalk in front of a house. All of those applications go through Metro's ePermits system and need to be filed at least two business days before work starts, so we build that lead time into the schedule.

Metro Codes and Stormwater

Larger slabs, structural walls and footings for additions fall under Metro Codes, and Metro Water Services oversees stormwater. If a project changes how water leaves your lot, we flag it at the estimate rather than after the pour.

Concrete on Older Hermitage Homes

A large share of Hermitage housing went up from the 1960s through the 1980s, much of it single-story brick ranches. Those homes are now forty to sixty years old, and so is a lot of their concrete.

Driveways Past Their Service Life

Original driveways in subdivisions like Hermitage Hills and Wembley Park are often thinner than what we pour today and have no reinforcement. When the cracks have spread into broken plates, replacement is the honest answer. A two-car driveway usually runs $4,000 to $7,000, and tear-out adds $2 to $6 per square foot. Our concrete driveways page explains the build.

Front Steps and Stoops

Settled steps that pull away from the brick are one of our most common Hermitage calls. If the steps are sound but sunk, a lift may work. If they are cracked through, we break them out and form new ones with proper footings.

Carport and Garage Floors

Many older ranches have carport slabs with oil stains, pitting and a low spot that holds water. A plain broom slab runs $6 to $10 per square foot to replace, and we can add slope toward the open side so rain drains out.

Storms, the Lake and the Stones River

Hermitage weather and water both show up in our work.

After the March 2020 Tornado

The 2020 Nashville tornado kept high-end EF2 strength through Hermitage and damaged homes along Tulip Grove Road, Old Hickory Boulevard and Central Pike. Some driveways and walks were cracked by fallen trees or heavy equipment during cleanup and never fixed. We still replace those sections today.

Clover Bottom and Low Ground

Hermitage is separated from Donelson by the Stones River and its bottomland at Clover Bottom. Lots on the lower ground drain slowly, so we compact a deeper stone base and give slabs extra pitch.

Lakeside Patios Near Percy Priest

Homes on the slopes toward Percy Priest Lake and Long Hunter State Park often need a retaining wall before a level patio is possible. Our concrete retaining walls are built with drainage behind them, and a 12 by 20 foot patio on the flat ground above typically costs $2,000 to $3,500.

Patios and Outdoor Space

Owners of older homes often add the patio the original builder never poured. Basic patios run $8 to $12 per square foot, and stamped or stained finishes start at $12 and go to $20 or more. We can also tie a new patio into an existing back step so you are not stepping down onto grass. Our concrete patios page has finish examples.

Limestone Under the Yard

Davidson County limestone often sits close to the surface. We carry a 10 to 15 percent contingency in case excavation hits rock and only bill it if we do.

Root Damage From Mature Trees

Fifty-year-old oaks and maples lift walks and driveway edges. We cut the slab back from big roots, add a thicker section where we have to cross them, and suggest root barriers when the tree is staying.

Hermitage Concrete FAQs

Common questions from homeowners east of the Stones River.

Who pulls the permit for my driveway apron?

We do. Right-of-way work is filed with NDOT through ePermits, and we time the pour after it is approved.

Can you match my 1970s concrete?

We get close with aggregate and finish choices, though new concrete is always lighter at first and evens out with weather.

Is there a minimum charge?

Yes. Like most crews in Nashville, we carry a minimum of roughly $500 to $1,500, which covers a single step, a small pad or a short walk.

How do you keep a new slab from scaling in winter?

We use an air-entrained mix on every exterior pour, cure it properly and ask you to skip rock salt for the first winter. Sand gives traction without eating the surface, and a sealer after the first season adds another layer of protection.