Concrete Services in Smyrna, TN

Sinkholes and Limestone Under Smyrna

Smyrna sits on the same Rutherford County limestone plain as its neighbors, and karst features are part of the landscape. Planning a slab here starts with knowing what is underneath.

State Permits for Sinkhole Lots

The Town of Smyrna's land development handbook spells out that if a property includes a sinkhole, the owner must get the appropriate permits from TDEC's Division of Water Supply. We never fill or pour over a sinkhole without that process, and we will tell you plainly if a spot in your yard looks like one.

Rock and Thin Soil

Large parts of Rutherford County have limestone within two feet of the surface, and some lots have bare rock showing. We carry a 10 to 15 percent contingency in each estimate for rock or clay found while digging, and you only pay it if we use it.

Clay That Moves

Some local soils, like the Ashwood series, contain expansive clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. A compacted gravel base and the right joint spacing keep that movement from cracking the slab.

Driveways and Garages Across Town

Smyrna's housing ranges from mid-century homes near the old town center to subdivisions built in the last twenty years. Driveway and garage work makes up a big share of our jobs here.

Replacing a Cracked Driveway

New driveways run $8 to $14 per square foot, and most two-car drives land between $4,000 and $7,000. Tear-out of the old one adds $2 to $6 per square foot. Our concrete driveways page explains our base, thickness and joint layout.

Garage and Workshop Slabs

Plenty of Smyrna homeowners work on cars or run a side business from a detached garage. We pour those slabs thicker at the edges and under the door, with a plain broom finish at $6 to $10 per square foot. Building permits for garages, carports and storage buildings come from the town's Planning and Codes Department, and we coordinate the slab inspection.

Extra Parking

Households with several commuters often add a side pad next to the drive. We match the existing slab's elevation so it reads as one surface.

Older Streets Near the Airport

Some of Smyrna's oldest housing grew up around the former Sewart Air Force Base, now Smyrna Airport. Those homes tend to have narrow single-car drives and walks that have heaved over the decades, and widening or rebuilding them is a common request.

Creeks, the Lake and Stormwater

Stewarts Creek, the Stones River and the arms of Percy Priest Lake all drain through Smyrna, and the town treats stormwater seriously.

Grading Permits on Larger Jobs

When a project disturbs enough ground to need a grading permit, Smyrna requires a stormwater pollution prevention plan. Most single patios do not reach that point, but larger site work does, and we tell you at the estimate which side of the line you are on.

Keeping Water Off Your Slab

Spring storms in Middle Tennessee dump heavy rain in short bursts. We pitch every patio and walk away from the house and use thickened edges where runoff crosses the slab.

Backyard Patios and Pool Decks

With seven miles of greenway and plenty of park space in town, Smyrna families spend a lot of time outside, and the backyard is the next project.

Patio Pricing

A 12 by 20 foot patio with a basic finish usually costs $2,000 to $3,500. Stamped or stained finishes run $12 to $20 or more per square foot. Our concrete patios page shows the finish options side by side.

Around the Pool

Pool decks need a textured, cool-to-the-touch finish and careful drainage away from the coping. See our concrete pool decks for details.

Smyrna Homeowner FAQs

Quick answers to what Smyrna customers ask before we start.

My yard has a low spot that never drains. Is it a sinkhole?

It might be, or it might be poor grading. We look at it during the estimate, and if it shows signs of a sinkhole, we stop and point you toward TDEC before any concrete goes near it.

How soon can I drive on a new slab?

Give it about a week for passenger cars and a month for heavy trucks or trailers. Walking on it is fine after a day.

Is there a minimum charge?

Yes. Our minimum is in the usual Nashville range of roughly $500 to $1,500, which covers small pads, steps and short walks.

Can you schedule around Nissan shift traffic?

Yes. We plan concrete deliveries around shift changes when we can, so the truck is not stuck in traffic while the load starts to set.