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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas. (828) 282-0670
Premier Hickory Concrete handles driveways, patios, foundations, and more for homeowners across Hickory and the surrounding Catawba Valley region. Quality concrete work, done right the first time.
Premier Hickory Concrete handles driveways, patios, foundations, and more for homeowners across Hickory and the surrounding Catawba Valley region. Quality concrete work, done right the first time.
Premier Hickory Concrete is a concrete contractor serving Hickory, NC with 16 specialized services for residential and commercial customers. Whether you need a new driveway, a decorative patio, or a solid foundation, we handle it from estimate through final walkthrough. We serve 12 cities across the Catawba Valley region and bring the same level of base prep and finishing care to every job, regardless of size.
Cracked or sunken driveway? A new concrete driveway handles decades of traffic and NC weather without constant repairs.
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Turn an unused backyard into an outdoor living space with a durable concrete patio built for Hickory's seasons.
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Get the look of stone or brick at a fraction of the cost - stamped concrete adds real curb appeal to any surface.
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Uneven or crumbling walkway? A properly built concrete sidewalk keeps every visitor safe year-round.
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Oil stains and cracked garage floors are easy to ignore - until they start affecting your home's value and usability.
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Plain gray slabs are functional, but decorative concrete gives your outdoor surfaces a finished, intentional look.
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Erosion and sloped yards eat away at your property - a concrete retaining wall stops that damage for good.
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From basements to workshops, a properly installed concrete floor is the foundation everything else is built on.
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A safe, attractive pool deck makes the difference between a pool you actually use and one you avoid.
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Crumbling or uneven steps are a daily tripping hazard - new concrete steps restore safety and curb appeal.
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Your home's foundation carries everything above it - get it right from the start with a properly built concrete slab.
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New construction or addition? A solid foundation installation protects your investment for decades to come.
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Potholes and crumbling asphalt chase customers away - a concrete parking lot handles heavy traffic without constant patching.
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Footings are what keep structures from shifting and sinking - the right depth and mix makes all the difference.
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A settling foundation does not fix itself - raising and stabilizing it early prevents far more expensive damage later.
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Precision concrete cutting for utility access, repairs, and modifications done cleanly without damaging surrounding surfaces.
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Reach out by phone or through the contact form. You will hear back from our office within 1 business day. We will ask a few questions about your project - size, location, any existing concrete to remove - so we come prepared to give you a real estimate, not a rough guess.
We visit your property, measure the area, and look at the site conditions - drainage, soil, slope, access. You get a written quote that covers everything: demolition if needed, base prep, the pour, finishing, and permits. No lump-sum numbers that leave you guessing what is included.
Once you approve the quote, we pull permits, schedule the work, and see it through to completion. After the pour cures, we do a final walkthrough with you. If anything is not right, we come back. That is not a policy - it is just how we operate.
North Carolina requires contractors to hold a license through the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors. We carry general liability insurance and workers' compensation on every project we take on in Hickory and surrounding areas.
Every quote starts with an in-person visit to your property. We measure, assess the site, and give you a written breakdown of everything included. You owe us nothing for the estimate and are under no obligation to hire us afterward.
We are a locally owned company operating out of Hickory, NC. We know the clay soil, the freeze-thaw winters, and the permit requirements here because we work in this region every week.
Every project starts with a written estimate covering demolition, base prep, the pour, finishing, and permits. What you approve is what you pay - no surprise add-ons on the final invoice.
Ready to get started? Call (828) 282-0670 or send us a message.
They gave us a written quote on a Thursday and had the crew out the following Monday. The driveway was done by Wednesday and it looked exactly like they described. No cracks, no pooling water, and the edges are clean. We had a previous contractor leave us with a slab that sank within two years - this one feels completely different.
David R., Mooresville, NC - Concrete driveway building
Our backyard patio had been on the list for three years. The estimate was detailed - they explained the base prep, the slope for drainage, and why spring timing mattered. The stamped finish turned out better than the samples we looked at. Our neighbors have already asked who did the work.
Karen M., Conover, NC - Concrete patio construction
We had a section of our sidewalk that had lifted about two inches - real tripping hazard for the kids. They pulled the old section, rebuilt the base, and poured a new one that matches the texture of the rest of the walk. The permit was handled without us having to do anything. Job took one day.
James T., Newton, NC - Concrete sidewalk building
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation to hire us after the estimate. After you submit the form, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site visit where we look at the project in person and give you a written quote.
(828) 282-0670Premier Hickory Concrete is based in Hickory and serves 12 communities across the Catawba Valley region, including Conover, Newton, Statesville, and Mooresville. We cover all of our service area and aim to schedule estimates within a few business days of your first contact.
Concrete outlasts asphalt in areas with freeze-thaw cycles, typically lasting 25 to 35 years versus 15 to 20. In Hickory, where winter temperatures drop below freezing regularly, concrete's resistance to surface damage makes it the more cost-effective choice over time.
A poorly compacted or too-thin gravel base is the most common reason concrete cracks and sinks ahead of schedule. The base absorbs the movement of the soil beneath - without it, that movement transfers directly into the slab.
Concrete should be sealed every two to three years. Unsealed surfaces absorb water, which freezes in cold weather and chips the slab from the inside. A sealer is inexpensive compared to early replacement. The Portland Cement Association recommends sealing as part of standard concrete maintenance.
Those straight grooves cut across concrete are called control joints. They give the slab a planned place to flex as it expands and contracts with temperature - without them, cracking happens randomly and often across the visible surface.
Concrete should not be poured when overnight temperatures are expected to drop below 40 degrees or when summer afternoon heat pushes above 90. Both extremes interfere with curing and can weaken the finished slab permanently.
Surface cracks under a quarter inch wide can often be filled and sealed. But if sections have lifted or sunk, if cracking is widespread, or if the slab is more than 25 years old and failing in multiple spots, replacement is usually more cost-effective than continued patching.
For concrete standards and technical guidance, the Portland Cement Association is a reliable reference for homeowners.
Premier Hickory Concrete is a licensed and insured concrete contractor company based in Hickory, NC, serving 12 communities across the Catawba Valley since 2024. Contractor licensing in North Carolina is issued through the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors, and we carry full general liability and workers' compensation coverage on every project. We offer 16 concrete services across residential and commercial properties, from driveways and patios to foundations and parking lots. If you want to learn more about who we are and how we work, visit our About page.
Isolated cracks under a quarter inch wide can be filled and sealed. If sections have shifted, if the surface is flaking in large areas, or if the same cracks keep returning after filling, the slab itself has failed and patching is money wasted.
Driveways connecting to public streets and patios exceeding certain square footages often require permits through the City of Hickory or Catawba County. Skipping a permit can create real problems when you sell. Your contractor should confirm and handle this before work begins.
Spring and early fall are the safest windows for concrete work near Hickory. Concrete cures best between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer heat and winter freezes both create risk - experienced contractors work around them with scheduling and additives.
Have a specific situation you want to talk through? The NC Licensing Board for General Contractors is a good starting point for verifying a contractor's credentials. Or call us directly at (828) 282-0670 - we are happy to answer questions before you commit to anything.
Hickory is a mid-size city in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina, home to around 43,000 residents in Catawba County. The city sits in the Piedmont foothills at roughly 1,100 feet elevation, which gives it a climate that includes enough freeze-thaw cycles in winter to make proper concrete installation genuinely important. You can learn more about the city's geography and history on the Hickory, NC Wikipedia page.
A large share of Hickory's housing stock dates from the 1950s through 1970s, particularly in neighborhoods near downtown and in the Highland area. Homes in those parts of the city often sit on red clay soil and have driveways, sidewalks, and patios that are well past their useful life. The city is also known for the Hickory Furniture Mart, one of the largest furniture retail complexes in the country, and is home to Lenoir-Rhyne University, a four-year institution in the heart of the city since 1891. Waterfront neighborhoods around Lake Hickory on the northern edge of the city have a different character - larger lots, sloped terrain, and properties that often need retaining walls, graded flatwork, and drainage-conscious concrete installation.
Hickory gets about 47 inches of rain per year, and on sloped lots that water moves fast. Poor drainage on those properties leads to eroded driveways, undermined slabs, and foundation moisture problems. Premier Hickory Concrete has worked across all parts of Hickory - from the tight lots near downtown to the wider properties on the outskirts toward Conover and Newton - and we build with local soil and weather in mind.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Premier Hickory Concrete
99 4th St NW
Hickory, NC 28601
Always open, 24/7.
Call or send us a message today and we will schedule your free on-site estimate within 1 business day.