Loading...
Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas. (828) 282-0670
Premier Hickory Concrete is a concrete contractor serving Statesville, NC with slab foundation building, driveway construction, patio work, retaining walls, and more. We respond within one business day and provide free written estimates for Statesville and Iredell County homeowners.
Statesville's clay-heavy soils make proper base preparation the most important step in any foundation pour - skipping it leads to settling and cracking within a few years. We build slab foundations for additions, detached garages, and new structures throughout Statesville with the base work and reinforcement needed to hold up through Iredell County's seasonal soil movement.
Many Statesville driveways in the older neighborhoods near downtown were poured in the 1950s and 1960s and have seen decades of clay soil movement and winter freeze-thaw damage. We build new concrete driveways with the gravel base depth and expansion joint spacing that Statesville conditions demand, so homeowners are not patching the same problems year after year.
Statesville's brick ranch homes from the mid-20th century are common throughout the city's established neighborhoods, and many have back yards without a functional patio slab. A properly sloped concrete patio moves water away from the house - critical in a city where spring storms regularly deliver heavy rain - and gives homeowners a durable outdoor surface that holds up for decades.
Iredell County's clay soils are heavy when saturated, and retaining walls in Statesville need to be sized and reinforced for that lateral load. Properties on sloped lots near the older Fourth Creek Historic District and on the hillier streets throughout the city benefit from walls that control runoff and prevent yard erosion after the area's frequent spring thunderstorms.
Statesville has a significant share of homes built before 1980, many on crawl space or older brick foundation systems that have settled or deteriorated over time. We handle full foundation installation for new structures and foundation raising for homes where differential settling has caused doors to stick, floors to slope, or visible gaps to open between the structure and the ground.
The older neighborhoods in Statesville near downtown have concrete sidewalks and front steps that have heaved from tree root growth and frost over the decades. Uneven steps and cracked walks are a safety issue. We replace them to current standards so the finished concrete integrates with the property and meets city right-of-way requirements.
The median year homes were built in Statesville is around 1974, which means a large share of the housing stock is 40 to 50 years old. Homes close to downtown, including those in the Fourth Creek Historic District, date to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Concrete flatwork and foundations on these properties have often never been replaced. Crawl space foundations are common throughout the city, and Iredell County's clay-heavy soils make those crawl spaces prone to moisture problems that accelerate wood rot and foundation deterioration over time. Contractors who work in Statesville regularly understand what to look for and how to address the root causes rather than just patching the surface.
Statesville's climate adds consistent seasonal pressure on concrete. Winters bring enough freeze-thaw cycling to open existing cracks and push slabs, while hot and humid summers keep soil moisture elevated, which stresses slabs from below. The spring and early summer storm season brings heavy rain that saturates clay soils and generates drainage problems around foundations and along driveways. Concrete work in Statesville requires base preparation and drainage planning that accounts for all three seasonal conditions, not just the pour itself.
Our crew works throughout Statesville regularly and understands the local conditions that shape concrete work here. Statesville is the county seat of Iredell County and sits along Interstate 77 about 40 miles north of Charlotte, making it an active and growing community. The City of Statesville Historic Preservation program covers a number of the older neighborhoods near downtown where homes may have specific guidelines around exterior work and materials. We are familiar with those neighborhoods and the permit process through the city.
Statesville has a distinct identity built around manufacturing, distribution, and longtime homeownership. Many residents have owned their homes for decades and have deferred maintenance lists that include concrete they have been watching deteriorate for years. Whether your property is in one of the older brick ranch neighborhoods near downtown, near the Fort Dobbs State Historic Site on the city's north side, or in a newer subdivision out by the I-77 corridor, we have worked on homes across all of those areas.
We serve the broader Iredell County area, including Mooresville to the south and Newton to the west. If you are in Statesville or anywhere in the surrounding area, reach out and we will get back to you within one business day.
Contact us by phone or through the website and we will respond within one business day. Tell us what you need - foundation, driveway, patio, or another concrete project - and your location in Statesville so we can plan the estimate.
We visit your property, evaluate the existing conditions including soil type, drainage, and any existing concrete, and give you a written estimate. We will flag any permit requirements through the City of Statesville and build those into the project timeline so there are no surprises.
We handle demolition, grading, compaction, base preparation, and the pour on the agreed schedule. Most residential jobs in Statesville take one to three days. We work around your schedule and let you know which areas will be inaccessible at each stage.
After the pour, we walk you through curing requirements - typically 24 to 48 hours before foot traffic and seven days before driving on the new surface. We clean up the site completely and do a final walkthrough with you before we leave.
We serve Statesville and Iredell County homeowners with free written estimates and no-pressure consultations. We respond within one business day.
(828) 282-0670Statesville is the county seat of Iredell County with a population of roughly 30,000 to 32,000. It sits along Interstate 77 about 40 miles north of Charlotte, a location that has made it a steady destination for families and workers looking for more affordable housing than the Charlotte metro offers. Iredell County has been one of the fastest-growing counties in North Carolina over the past decade, and Statesville itself reflects that growth with a mix of longtime residents in older established neighborhoods and newer arrivals in subdivisions along the I-77 corridor. The city's housing stock spans the full range from Victorian-era homes near downtown to brick ranches from the 1950s and 1960s to newer two-story colonials on the city's edges.
Lake Norman, the largest man-made lake in North Carolina, sits just south of Statesville along the Iredell County line, and many Statesville residents spend time there for recreation. The Fourth Creek Historic District near downtown preserves some of the city's oldest residential architecture, including Craftsman bungalows and Colonial Revival homes that are well over a century old. Statesville has long had a manufacturing and distribution base, and many of its longtime homeowners are practical about maintenance spending. Neighbors in Mooresville to the south are also served by our crew, and we regularly work throughout Iredell County on both sides of I-77.
Get a durable, professionally installed concrete driveway built to last.
Learn MoreAdd texture and style to any surface with decorative stamped concrete.
Learn MoreSafe, even concrete sidewalks installed to code for your property.
Learn MoreStrong retaining walls that control erosion and shape your landscape.
Learn MorePrecision concrete floor installation for residential and commercial spaces.
Learn MoreSturdy, code-compliant concrete steps crafted for lasting curb appeal.
Learn MoreExpert foundation installation to support your structure for decades.
Learn MoreHeavy-duty concrete parking lots designed for high-traffic durability.
Learn MoreRestore settled foundations to the correct level safely and efficiently.
Learn MoreCall us or submit a request online - we serve Statesville and all of Iredell County and respond within one business day.