Quick Answer
- Des Plaines sits along the banks of the Des Plaines River about 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, and that river shapes nearly every concrete decision made here.
- Driveways, patios, foundations, sidewalks, stamped/decorative, and commercial concrete in Des Plaines and Cook County.
- Free Des Plaines estimates: 630-595-1518.
Concrete Contractor Serving Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines sits along the banks of the Des Plaines River about 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, and that river shapes nearly every concrete decision made here. With roughly 1,200 acres of the city mapped inside a FEMA floodplain and a long flooding history dating back to the major 1986 event, drainage is not an afterthought in this town. It is the starting point. B.G. Concrete Inc. has been a family-owned concrete contractor since 1984, and we approach every Des Plaines driveway, patio, and foundation by asking where the water goes first.
From the older post-war neighborhoods that grew up around O'Hare to the corridors along Oakton Street, Golf Road, Mannheim Road, and River Road, Des Plaines blends mid-century housing stock with steady commercial activity near Rivers Casino and the Tri-State Tollway. Each setting demands a different concrete approach, and we tailor our work to the property, the soil, and the local code rather than pouring the same slab everywhere.
Concrete Services in Des Plaines, IL
Concrete Driveways in Des Plaines
Many Des Plaines homes were built during the post-O'Hare suburban boom, which means original driveways have often cracked, heaved, or settled after decades of freeze-thaw cycles. We build new driveways on a compacted CA-6 stone base with air-entrained concrete poured to a 4-inch residential thickness, sloped to carry water away from the garage and toward the street rather than into a low yard. Where vehicles are heavier, we step up to 6-inch slabs. See our full driveway services.
Concrete Patios for Des Plaines Homes
Backyard grade matters in a river town. On Des Plaines lots that sit near the floodplain or hold water after heavy rain, we plan patio elevation and slope carefully so the slab never traps runoff against the house. We pour patios over a stable CA-6 base with proper control joints to manage the cracking that Chicagoland's clay soil and temperature swings cause. Explore our patio installation options.
Stamped & Decorative Concrete in Des Plaines
Stamped and decorative concrete lets Des Plaines homeowners upgrade an entryway, walkway, or patio without the upkeep of pavers that shift over time. We use air-entrained mixes built for Illinois winters and seal the finished surface against moisture and de-icing salt. Browse our stamped concrete work.
Concrete Foundations in Des Plaines
Foundations in Des Plaines have to respect both the 42-inch frost line and the area's high water table near the river. We pour footings below frost depth on firm-bearing soil and account for drainage so water is directed away from the foundation rather than pooling against it. Learn more about our foundation services.
Sidewalks & Steps in Des Plaines
Uneven or spalled public sidewalks, driveway aprons, and front steps in Des Plaines are a trip hazard. We replace sidewalks and steps to the proper thickness with control joints and a non-slip finish. See our sidewalk and step replacement.
Commercial Concrete in Des Plaines
From the business corridors along Oakton Street and Mannheim Road to properties near the casino and O'Hare, Des Plaines commercial sites see constant traffic. We pour heavy-use slabs at 6 inches over an engineered base for parking areas, loading zones, and walkways built to hold up under load and weather. Review our commercial concrete services.
Cook County Soil & Site Conditions in Des Plaines
Because so much of Des Plaines drains toward the Des Plaines River, grading and water management are not optional details here. The area's clay soil holds water and shifts with the seasons, footings have to reach below the 42-inch frost line, and we pour an air-entrained mix over a compacted CA-6 base with control joints placed to handle northern Illinois freeze-thaw cycles.
Why Des Plaines Property Owners Choose B.G. Concrete
B.G. Concrete Inc. has been family-owned since 1984, working across Cook County and the wider Chicagoland area from our home base at 265 Apollo Ct in nearby Wood Dale. Des Plaines is essentially in our backyard, so we understand its river-driven drainage, its frost-prone winters, and its clay soil firsthand. We pour air-entrained concrete to the right thickness, on the right base, with the joints and slope that make a slab last through Illinois freeze-thaw cycles. No sales pressure, no shortcuts, just durable concrete and straight answers from a contractor who has been doing this for forty years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Des Plaines, IL
How much does concrete work cost in Des Plaines?
Cost depends on the size of the project, the slab thickness, base preparation, drainage needs, and any decorative finishes. A small sidewalk repair and a full stamped patio sit at very different price points. The most accurate way to get a number is a free estimate based on your specific property and grade. Call B.G. Concrete Inc. at 630-595-1518 to set one up.
Do you serve Des Plaines?
Yes. B.G. Concrete Inc. serves Des Plaines along with Cook County and the greater Chicagoland area. We are based just minutes away in Wood Dale at 265 Apollo Ct, so Des Plaines is a regular service area for us.
What concrete services do you offer in Des Plaines?
We install and replace concrete driveways, patios, stamped and decorative concrete, foundations, sidewalks and steps, and commercial concrete. Whether it is a single residential apron or a larger commercial slab, we handle the base prep, the pour, and the finish.
How long does a concrete project take?
Most residential driveways and patios are poured in a day or two once forms and base are set, but the full timeline depends on weather and curing time. Concrete needs time to cure and gain strength before heavy use, and we will walk you through the schedule for your specific job when we provide your estimate.