Concrete company in Oakland, Pittsburgh
Oakland, in ZIP code 15213, is packed with rental houses and apartment buildings around Pitt, Carnegie Mellon and the hospitals. Most concrete calls here come from owners and managers who need something fixed safely, between tenants and without fuss.
Job ticket: Oakland
- County
- Allegheny County
- Site visit
- Free
- Price
- In writing
- Cover
- Bonded and insured
Local conditions in Oakland
- Rental houses with worn basement floors
- Walks and steps that see heavy foot traffic
- Steep streets toward the river
- Little or no off-street space
Areas we cover in Oakland
We work across Oakland, including these areas.
- North Oakland
- Central Oakland
- South Oakland
- West Oakland
- Schenley Farms
- Rental streets near campus
Fixing trip hazards at rental properties
A raised sidewalk panel or a broken step at a rental is a real risk for an owner. Lifting a sunken panel usually takes a few hours and can often be done without closing the walk for long. If the panel is broken, replacing just that one section keeps the cost down.
See concrete leveling for what can be lifted. Walks in the public right-of-way can have their own rules, so ask before you start.
Timing matters in Oakland. Move-in and move-out weeks crowd the streets, and a dumpster or pump needs space that may not exist in late August. For rental basements, a sealed floor cuts dust and makes the place much easier to clean between tenants. Schenley Farms, the planned early-1900s district of about 123 revival-style homes near the Cathedral of Learning, is part of our Oakland area too. Basement and garage floors there are inside work, but the district is a city and National Register historic district, so for anything that shows from the street, ask whether a review applies.
Concrete services in Oakland
As your concrete company in Oakland, 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 Oakland
Let us know how to reach tenants and whether keys or a manager are involved. 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 guide to hiring a concrete company.
Concrete questions from Oakland
Can a concrete company fix trip hazards at Oakland rentals?
Yes. Sunken walks and steps that are still sound can often be lifted for $4 to $12 per square foot, and many small jobs land between $500 and $2,000. Broken slabs need replacing.
Can you grind down a raised sidewalk edge at an Oakland rental?
If the lip is small, yes, and grinding a bevel is quicker than lifting. For reference, as of 2026 the federal ADA standards accept a level change up to 1/4 inch, allow 1/4 to 1/2 inch only when beveled no steeper than 1:2, and treat anything higher as needing a ramp. Anything bigger should be lifted or replaced; confirm city rules before work starts.
Is polyjacking better than mudjacking for Oakland rental walks?
Often, between tenants. Foam goes in through smaller holes and the walk can be used much sooner, so the lift fits into a turnover week. It costs more: foam runs $7 to $12 a square foot, mudjacking $4 to $7.
Can a brick or stone walkway in Schenley Farms be replaced with concrete?
Sometimes, but it is not the first choice. As of December 2025, the city's Schenley Farms design guidelines ask owners to replace worn walkways in kind, matching the historic color and pattern, and to use a compatible substitute only when that is not feasible. Confirm with the city's historic preservation staff before work starts.
Do you redo basement and garage floors in Schenley Farms?
Yes. Schenley Farms is part of our Oakland area, and a new basement floor usually runs $8 to $14 per square foot. For any work visible from the street, ask the city whether a historic review applies.