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Concrete Driveway and Patio Contractor in Kierland, Phoenix, AZ

Scottsdale on the envelope, Phoenix on the permit, and solid slabs.

Phoenix · Caliche desert floor

Kierland covers the neighborhoods around Kierland Commons and the Westin Kierland on the Phoenix side of Scottsdale Road. Homes here carry Scottsdale mailing addresses in ZIP 85254, yet the permits come from the City of Phoenix, which surprises a lot of owners when they start a driveway or patio project. We sort that out up front, and for communities with HOA review we prepare the drawings the committee wants.

(602) 773-1313
Broom finishControl jointsRebar on chairsAggregate base courseCaliche, broken outMix adjusted for heat
A driveway on caliche
Serving ZIP 85254 · Maricopa County, ArizonaPermits and right-of-way work: The City of Phoenix
About Kierland

Working in Kierland

Kierland is the area around Kierland Commons and the Westin Kierland on the Phoenix side of Scottsdale Road. Homes here carry Scottsdale mailing addresses in ZIP 85254, but permits come from the City of Phoenix.

The ground in this part of town is caliche desert floor. A hard caliche layer sits a few inches to a few feet down and holds water, so the soil above it softens. Where the caliche comes up high, we break it out and replace it with compacted base so the slab sits on even support. Driveway aprons follow City of Phoenix standards, 6 inches thick at the street. Call (602) 773-1313 to set up a free estimate.

Driveways and patios in Kierland

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The ground under Kierland

Caliche desert floor

Gravelly desert soil on the fans and terraces of the Valley floor, often with a layer of caliche, soil cemented hard by calcium carbonate or silica, anywhere from a few inches to a few feet down.

Caliche does not dig like dirt, and it does not drain like it either. A tight layer will not let rain or sprinkler water soak through, so the water sits on top of it and softens the soil above. Where caliche is broken out and thrown back in loose, or a slab goes over a soft, wet pocket, the base settles unevenly and the slab cracks over it. Breaking it out takes a breaker or a jackhammer, which is why it often shows up as its own line on a Phoenix quote.

How we build in Kierland

Dig to firm ground, break out caliche that sits high in the base and haul it off the site, bring in aggregate base compacted in lifts, and slope the slab and the grade so roof and sprinkler water run away from it and off the hardpan.

What fails here first

  • Slabs sunk or cracked beside sprinkler beds and downspouts
  • Water standing along an edge for days after a storm
  • Corners and edges dropped below the next panel
  • Cracks that keep opening over the same low spot
Twelve things worth a look

Signs your Kierland concrete needs attention

One of these is worth an estimate. Several together usually mean the base underneath has given up, and patching on top won’t hold.

  1. 01Slabs sunk or cracked beside sprinkler beds and downspouts
  2. 02Water standing along an edge for days after a storm
  3. 03Corners and edges dropped below the next panel
  4. 04Cracks that keep opening over the same low spot
  5. 05Cracks wider than a pencil
  6. 06Panels that rock or sound hollow
  7. 07Sections that have sunk or lifted
  8. 08Water pooling on the surface
  9. 09Flaking, scaling or pitting
  10. 10Crumbling edges and corners
  11. 11Trip edges between panels
  12. 12Patch on top of patch

Concrete services in Kierland

Every one starts with a free on-site estimate and a clear price in writing.

Concrete DrivewaysA better driveway starts from the ground up.Concrete WalkwaysSafer paths, cleaner lines.Concrete PatiosAn outdoor room you’ll actually use.Decorative ConcreteStamped, colored, stained or exposed: concrete that looks custom.Pool DecksGrip when it’s wet, a light surface in the sun.Concrete SidewalksLevel sidewalks for homes and businesses.Pads & SlabsSmaller project, big peace of mind.Concrete FloorsGarage and shop floors that hold up.Athletic CourtsA court in the backyard, built to play on.Retaining WallsHold the grade. Give the water a way out.Concrete RepairsFix what can be fixed. Say so when it can’t.
Our process

How a Kierland project runs

  1. 01

    Free Estimate

    Call, text or send the form. We come out to look at the space, measure it and talk through what you want, and we can do a drive-by estimate if your schedule is tight.

  2. 02

    Printed Quote

    You get a printed quote on the spot, free of charge, with the project details and a clear breakdown of the cost. You decide if and when to go ahead.

  3. 03

    Install

    Once you approve it, we schedule the work, prepare the site and pour, finish and cure your concrete with methods planned for the heat and the monsoon.

  4. 04

    Final Walkthrough

    We’ll review the completed work with you, answer your questions, and make sure you know how to care for your new concrete.

Kierland questions

Straight answers

Sam The Concrete Man North Phoenix is a locally owned concrete company that works in Kierland, where homes have Scottsdale mailing addresses and Phoenix permits. Our own crews handle driveways, patios, walkways, pool decks and repairs, and we know which city office the job goes through. You get a free on-site estimate and a printed quote with each part priced on its own line.

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Our crews drive out to Kierland from our North Phoenix base.

Concrete in Kierland? Let’s talk.

Tell us what you're planning. We'll look at your space, learn what you need, and talk through the best options for your project.

(602) 773-1313