Concrete company in Cranberry Township, PA
Cranberry Township, in southwestern Butler County and ZIP code 16066, is one of the fastest-growing parts of the Pittsburgh area. Most of it was built after the Turnpike and I-79 arrived, so homes here are newer, and so is their concrete. Newer does not mean trouble-free, and garage floors in particular can crack and flake within their first winters.
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Local conditions in Cranberry Township
- Newer homes built after the Turnpike and I-79
- Builder garage floors in their first decades
- Salt carried in on cars every winter
- Backfill still settling near foundations
Areas we cover in Cranberry Township
We work across Cranberry Township, including these areas.
- Fernway
- Fox Run
- Plans off Route 19 and Route 228
- Areas near Cranberry Park and Graham Park
- Homes near North Boundary Park
- Streets along Brush Creek
Garage floors in newer homes
A garage floor takes more salt than any other slab on the lot. Every car that comes in off Route 19, Route 228 or the interstates in winter drips salty slush onto it, and that brine soaks into the surface, so the top starts to flake where the tires sit. Hairline shrinkage cracks are normal in new concrete, but they let the salt water in faster.
Catching it early is cheap. A penetrating sealer at $1.50 to $3 per square foot slows the salt down, and an epoxy flake coating at $5 to $9 shuts it out and hoses clean. Most two-car garages land at $2,200 to $4,000 for a coating. See also concrete sealing.
Around newer homes, the soil dug out for the basement is pushed back against the walls, and it keeps settling for years. A garage floor edge or a stoop that rests on that backfill can drop on the side nearest the house, which is worth catching while the gap is still small. If you plan a shed or hot tub pad out back, keep it on undisturbed ground rather than fresh fill, and if your plan has an HOA, it may want to see a sketch of the pad first.
Concrete services in Cranberry Township
As your concrete company in Cranberry Township, we pour slabs and floors and repair what is already there. These are the jobs people here ask about most.
Planning a concrete job in Cranberry Township
Cranberry Township is in Butler County, not Allegheny County. Check with the township about permits. We confirm what your job needs before we start.
Before you get quotes, read our garage floor cost guide.
Concrete questions from Cranberry Township
Do all basement floors crack?
Most do, a little. Concrete shrinks as it dries, so hairline cracks in a basement floor are normal. Cracks that widen, step up on one side or let water in are worth having looked at.
Should I seal or coat the garage floor in my Cranberry Township home?
Either beats doing nothing. A penetrating sealer runs about $1.50 to $3 per square foot and slows salt damage. An epoxy flake coating, about $5 to $9, seals the floor completely and is easier to clean.
Why is the garage floor in my newer Cranberry Township home already cracking?
Usually shrinkage cracks, which are normal, or settling where the slab meets backfill by the house wall. Salt widens both, so fill and seal them early before the edges start to flake.
Can a concrete company pour a shed or hot tub pad in Cranberry Township?
Yes. Common shed and hot tub pads usually run $1,200 to $3,000, depending on size and access. Keep the pad off fresh backfill, and check whether your HOA wants to see the plan.