Concrete company in Mt Washington, Pittsburgh
Mt Washington sits high above the rivers, on steep ground with houses stepping down the hillside. Almost nothing here is level, and that shapes every concrete job, from a new slab to a settled walk.
Job ticket: Mt Washington
- County
- Allegheny County
- Site visit
- Free
- Price
- In writing
- Cover
- Bonded and insured
Local conditions in Mt Washington
- Steep lots and retaining walls
- Slide-prone hillside soils
- Narrow streets with few places for a truck
- Fill on the downhill side of many lots
Areas we cover in Mt Washington
We work across Mt Washington, including these areas.
- Grandview Avenue area
- Shiloh Street area
- Virginia Avenue side
- Hillside streets toward Duquesne Heights
Pouring on a hillside
Slabs on steep ground need something to hold them. Fill placed on a slope keeps creeping downhill, so a slab sitting on it can crack and tilt. We dig through to firm ground, and we often add a footer or thickened edge on the low side. Some sites need an engineer, and we will say so when that is the case.
See concrete footers, and our specs guide for thickness and steel.
Water is what moves these hillsides, so it should be part of every plan. Roof water that drains onto a slope can soften the soil below a slab or wall. Tie downspouts into a proper outlet, or run them well away from the work. If you can see cracks spreading through walks or walls, or a slope that has started to bulge, get that looked at before spending money on new concrete on top of it.
Concrete services in Mt Washington
As your concrete company in Mt Washington, 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 Mt Washington
Heavy trucks can't always reach a site here, so we check street grades and may use a pump or smaller loads. The city's Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections handles permits on private property here, and we confirm what your job needs first.
Before you get quotes, read our concrete thickness, PSI and rebar guide.
Concrete questions from Mt Washington
What should I ask a concrete company about a hillside slab on Mt Washington?
Ask how they will reach firm ground and hold the low side. Footers usually run $30 to $60 per foot. Some sites need an engineer, and we will say so when that is the case.
Can concrete be poured on a slope?
Yes, with forms set to hold the pitch and a stiffer mix. On Mt Washington, the base and low edge matter most.
How deep do footers need to be for a house?
Below the frost line and on firm ground. On hillsides, that may be deeper than the code minimum.
How is concrete poured on a slope?
Starting at the low end and working uphill, using a stiffer mix that doesn't run.