Concrete Contractors in Endwell, NY

Endwell grew fast between the 1940s and 1970 as IBM expanded in nearby Endicott, and that tells you most of what concrete contractors find here. The community had 11,762 residents and 5,615 housing units in the 2020 census, most of them on postwar streets between Endicott and Johnson City. The original driveways, stoops and patios on those homes have now been through more than 50 winters. We replace and repair them, and we pour new patios, stamped concrete, walks and garage or shed slabs.

From Hooper to Endwell

Until 1921 the community was called Hooper, the name of a post office established in 1853. The name changed because too many places in New York were already called Hooper, and the new name is said to come from the "Endwell" shoe line of Endicott Johnson. Endwell is not a village; it is a hamlet in the town of Union, whose Town Council has governed the area since 1791.

That matters for permits. Because Endwell is part of the town of Union, the Town of Union Code Enforcement office handles building permits here.

What the Town of Union says about permits

The Town of Union's building permit page lists items that do not need a building permit, and both driveways and concrete pads not intended to have a structure on them are on that list. A new structure, an addition or structural alterations to an existing building do need one. So a driveway replacement or a plain patio slab usually needs no building permit, while a slab for a garage you plan to build is a different story.

The same page reminds residents to call UDig NY at least two full working days before any digging. We place that call for every job before we break ground, since driveways and patios often sit over gas, water and cable lines.

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Postwar homes, aging concrete

Ranches, capes and split-levels from the IBM years usually came with a one- or two-car driveway, a front stoop and, often, a back patio poured later by a previous owner. After five decades, we see the same set of problems again and again:

• driveway panels that have sunk near the garage, where roof water collects
• aprons cracked by plows and heavy vehicles
• front stoops that have pulled away from the house or settled out of level
• patios that slope toward the foundation and send water into the basement

Fixing these well starts with the base. We dig out failed material, compact crushed stone, set a steady pitch away from the house and pour air-entrained concrete with joints at the right spacing.

Space for a patio

Endwell lots typically have room in back for a real outdoor living area. Stamped concrete in a slate, ashlar or wood-plank pattern is a popular choice, as is a plain broom slab with a clean border. We plan the patio size around how you use the yard and where the water drains.

Around the community

The Highland Park Carousel, listed on the National Register in 1992, sits in Endwell's Highland Park, which is also known for its Fourth of July fireworks. Maine-Endwell High School opened in 1961, during the community's fastest growth, and the area is also the hometown of the 2016 Little League World Series champions.

Services in Endwell

• Driveways and aprons
• Patios and stamped concrete
• Sidewalks and steps
• Garage and shed slabs
• Concrete repair and replacement

Call (607) 499-4474 to set up a visit.