Concrete Contractors in Arcadia, FL

Arcadia is the DeSoto County seat and one of the oldest towns we serve, and concrete contractors in Arcadia work on everything from historic downtown homes to rural slabs. Arcadia was incorporated in 1886, and about 3,400 acres, including downtown, are part of the Arcadia Historic District. A Thanksgiving Day fire in 1905 destroyed much of the town. We pour driveways, walks, steps, porches, barn and shop slabs, and pads, and we repair older concrete.

Higher ground than the coast

Arcadia sits much higher than the coastal towns: the city's listed elevation is 56 feet, most of it is above 40 feet, and parts near the center reach 65 feet. That helps with drainage on most lots. The Peace River runs past the west side of the city on its way to Punta Gorda, though, and during Hurricane Ian in 2022 the river flooded heavily and State Road 72 collapsed. Properties near the river need the same care with base and grade as anywhere on the coast.

Historic homes

In the historic district, front walks, steps and porch landings are part of the street view. When we replace them, we pay attention to width, joint spacing and finish so the new work looks at home next to old brick, wood and stone. A plain broom finish usually suits these homes better than stamped patterns. We work around old trees and roots carefully, and we keep the new walk at the same line as the old one unless you want a change.

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Storm history

Hurricane Charley's eye passed over Arcadia in 2004, with winds reaching 109 mph, and about 3,600 homes in the area were destroyed or heavily damaged. Ian crossed the city as a Category 3 in 2022. After both storms, a lot of concrete was cracked by debris removal and rebuilding. Replacing those broken driveways and walks is still part of our work here.

Rural lots and rodeo country

Arcadia hosts three rodeos a year, and much of the land around town is ranch and farm country. Rural properties bring different jobs: long driveways, barn and shop floors, wash pads, feed room slabs and pads for water tanks and equipment. Those slabs need a good base across the whole footprint, a thickness matched to the load, and control joints at proper spacing. US 17, State Road 70 and State Road 72 all meet near downtown, so trucks reach most properties easily.

What we pour in Arcadia

• Driveways: replacements and long rural drives
• Walks, steps and porches: historic-friendly finishes downtown
• Barn and shop slabs: floors for outbuildings and workshops
• Pads: equipment, tank and wash pads
• Patios: back slabs and covered porch floors
• Repairs: storm-damaged and settled sections

City permits inside Arcadia and county permits for rural DeSoto County addresses can differ, so we confirm which apply before we schedule. Call (941) 206-4845 to set up a free visit.