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Serving Altoona, PA and surrounding areas. (814) 552-1557
Altoona Concrete handles driveways, patios, sidewalks, foundations, and more for homeowners and businesses across central Pennsylvania. Locally owned, fully insured, and free estimates on every job.
Altoona Concrete is a local concrete contractor serving Altoona, PA and the surrounding region. We offer 16 concrete services - from driveways and patios to foundations and retaining walls - covering 12 communities across central Pennsylvania. Every project starts with a free on-site estimate and a written quote before any work begins.
Cracked or uneven driveway? A new concrete driveway adds curb appeal and handles heavy traffic for decades.
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No usable outdoor space? A properly drained concrete patio turns your backyard into a place you actually want to be.
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Want the look of stone or brick without the cost? Stamped concrete delivers that appearance in one durable slab.
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Uneven or crumbling sidewalk? A new pour removes the trip hazard and meets city standards.
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Dusty, cracked garage floor? A fresh concrete slab is easy to clean and built for vehicle weight.
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Want your outdoor surface to stand out? Decorative concrete adds color and texture without sacrificing strength.
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Hillside lot causing erosion or runoff? A concrete retaining wall holds the grade and protects your yard.
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Need a flat, durable surface indoors or out? A concrete floor installation gives you a solid base that lasts.
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Old pool deck looking rough? A resurfaced or new concrete deck is slip-resistant and easy to maintain.
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Steps crumbling or settling? New concrete steps are safe, level, and built to outlast the original.
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Starting a new structure? A properly poured slab foundation gives your project a stable, code-compliant base.
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New construction or addition? We install foundations built for Pennsylvania's soil and frost conditions.
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Asphalt parking lot worn out? Concrete parking lots last longer and require far less long-term maintenance.
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Building a deck, addition, or wall? Properly sized concrete footings keep the structure from settling.
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Foundation settling or sinking? We raise and stabilize foundations before the damage gets worse.
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Need clean cuts for repairs or utility access? Precision concrete cutting causes minimal disruption.
Learn MoreCall or fill out our contact form and we will respond within 1 business day. You tell us what you need - driveway, patio, foundation, or something else - and we schedule a free visit at your property. No commitment required.
We come to you, look at the site, and ask a few questions about your goals, timeline, and any drainage or slope concerns. You get a written estimate that covers everything - removal, base prep, the pour, and cleanup. No hidden line items.
Once you are ready, we schedule the job and take it from demolition through final walkthrough. We keep you updated on timing, clean up when we are done, and walk you through the finished work before we leave your property.
We are registered with the Pennsylvania Attorney General as a Home Improvement Contractor - a state requirement that protects you. We also carry full liability insurance on every job, so your property is covered.
We come to your property, look at the actual site conditions, and give you a written quote before any work starts. You know the full price upfront - there are no change orders for work that was always part of the job.
We are a locally owned company rooted in Altoona, PA. We know the terrain, the winters, and the permit requirements here. When you call, you reach our actual crew - not a call center.
We stand behind every pour. If a defect appears in our workmanship or the finished work does not match your written estimate, we come back and fix it. That is our commitment on every project we take.
Ready to talk through your project? Call (814) 552-1557 or send us a message.
"They showed up on time, finished the driveway in two days like they said, and the surface looks great going into winter. No cracks after the first freeze-thaw cycle, which was my main concern."
Mark T., Hollidaysburg - Concrete driveway building
"We had them pour a stamped concrete patio last spring. The drainage slope they built in is exactly what our sloped backyard needed - water runs away from the house now instead of toward the door."
Linda R., Altoona - Stamped concrete services
"Our front sidewalk had shifted badly and the city had already flagged it. They pulled the permit, replaced the whole walk, and the whole job was done in a day. We have not had any issues since."
Dave K., Tyrone - Concrete sidewalk building
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation to move forward after submitting. After you send your message, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site estimate at your property.
Altoona Concrete is based in Altoona, PA and serves 12 communities across central Pennsylvania, including Johnstown, State College, Hollidaysburg, and surrounding areas. We offer same-week scheduling on most projects and aim to reach every service area within one to two hours from our home base.
Concrete outlasts asphalt by 10 to 20 years in Pennsylvania's freeze-thaw climate and handles road salt better when properly sealed. Asphalt costs less upfront but requires resurfacing every 10 to 15 years.
Cracking after winter is caused by water entering pores, freezing, and expanding. Sealing the surface before winter is the primary defense. Wide cracks or shifting sections mean the base underneath has failed and patching will not hold.
The gravel base underneath a slab is what keeps it from settling, heaving, or cracking under load. A properly compacted base prevents drainage failures and structural movement that appear as cracks within a few years.
Walking on new concrete is safe after 24 to 48 hours. Vehicles need at least seven days, and heavy vehicles like RVs or moving trucks should wait 28 days. Driving on it too soon is the most common way homeowners damage a new pour.
Work in the city right-of-way - such as a sidewalk along the street or changes to a curb cut - typically requires a permit from the City of Altoona. Private driveways and patios on your own lot often do not, but requirements vary by project scope.
If damage covers more than a third of the surface, or if cracks have shifted vertically, patching only delays the inevitable. Concrete in Altoona that is 30 or more years old and showing widespread spalling is typically more cost-effective to replace entirely.
For research on concrete standards and best practices, the Portland Cement Association is a reliable industry source.
Altoona Concrete is a licensed and insured concrete contractor based in Altoona, PA, serving 12 communities across central Pennsylvania since 2023. We are registered as a Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor with the state Attorney General - a consumer protection requirement that covers all residential work we perform.
Our registration under Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection law means every project is backed by a written contract, and you have legal recourse through the state if something goes wrong. That registration also requires us to carry liability insurance, which protects your property on every job.
Since opening in 2023, we have completed concrete projects across Blair, Cambria, Centre, Huntingdon, and Mifflin counties. Our 16 services cover everything from residential driveways and patios to commercial parking lots and structural foundations.
Want to learn more about our crew and how we work? Read our About page.
Ask whether they are registered as a PA Home Improvement Contractor, whether they carry liability insurance, and whether the estimate includes removal and cleanup. Vague answers to any of these are a red flag.
Concrete should not be poured when temperatures are below 40 degrees Fahrenheit or expected to drop there within 24 hours. In central Pennsylvania, this makes October through April a risky window. A reputable contractor will tell you if your timing is too close to the first frost.
Apply a sealer before the first freeze and avoid using rock salt on the surface - sand provides traction without chemical damage. Keep vehicles off for the first week and avoid deicing chemicals for at least the first winter season.
The American Concrete Institute publishes detailed standards on mix design, curing, and durability that form the basis for how quality concrete work is done. Ready to get started? Call (814) 552-1557 or request an estimate online.
Altoona is a mid-size city of roughly 43,000 to 44,000 residents tucked into a valley in the Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania, with Brush Mountain rising to the west and the city spreading across uneven hillside terrain. The city was built around the Pennsylvania Railroad, which set up its main repair shops here in the 1850s and laid out entire neighborhoods to house its workers. Most of those homes are still standing today, and a large share of the housing stock is over 80 to 100 years old.
Altoona is home to several well-known landmarks, including the Horseshoe Curve, a National Historic Landmark where the old Pennsylvania Railroad bends around the mountain a few miles from downtown, and the Railroaders Memorial Museum, which keeps that railroad heritage visible for residents. Families in the city also know Lakemont Park, a historic amusement park that has been a local gathering spot for generations and is home to one of the oldest wooden roller coasters still operating in the country. The hillside terrain that defines the city means many residential lots slope significantly, with retaining walls, uneven grades, and drainage challenges that flat-land properties simply do not have.
That older housing stock, combined with Altoona's freeze-thaw winters and hilly terrain, means many homeowners here are dealing with driveways, sidewalks, and foundations that have taken decades of hard use. As a local concrete contractor, Altoona Concrete understands what the ground, the weather, and the housing stock in this city actually require - and we build every project with those conditions in mind.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Altoona Concrete
675 Chestnut Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
Call Altoona Concrete or fill out our form and we will schedule a free on-site estimate within one business day.