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Driveways, patios, foundations, and more - poured right the first time so you are not calling for repairs two winters from now.
Driveways, patios, foundations, and more - poured right the first time so you are not calling for repairs two winters from now.
Pocatello Concrete is a licensed concrete contractor based in Pocatello, ID, offering 16 concrete services to residential and commercial customers across 12 cities in southeast Idaho and northern Utah. Whether you need a new driveway that handles Pocatello winters, a decorative patio for your backyard, or a solid foundation for a new structure, we handle the full project - from permit to final walkthrough - so you are not coordinating multiple contractors on your own.
Cracked or uneven driveway? A new concrete driveway adds curb appeal and handles heavy traffic for decades without the ongoing maintenance of asphalt.
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No usable outdoor space? A concrete patio turns your backyard into a room you actually use through Pocatello's warm summer months.
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Want the look of stone or brick without the gaps and weeds? Stamped concrete gives you a high-end finish on a single solid slab.
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Heaving or crumbling walkway? A properly built concrete sidewalk stays level and safe through Pocatello's freeze-thaw winters.
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Dusty, stained, or cracked garage floor? A new concrete slab is easier to clean and holds up to vehicle traffic, chemicals, and heavy loads.
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Plain gray not your style? Decorative concrete adds color and texture to any surface without sacrificing durability.
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Hillside erosion or sloping yard? A concrete retaining wall holds back soil and turns an unusable slope into flat, functional space.
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New construction or renovation? A properly poured concrete floor gives you a flat, durable surface that supports everything built on top of it.
Learn MoreYou reach out by phone or through our contact form. We respond within 1 business day to schedule a free on-site visit. No quoting over the phone - we come to your property, measure the area, check the site conditions, and give you a written estimate that covers everything. By the end of that visit, you know exactly what the work involves and what it will cost.
Once you approve the written estimate, we handle the permit application and schedule your project. We pull all required permits through the City of Pocatello before any work begins. We give you a clear start date and tell you what to expect on each day of the job - so you can plan around the work rather than being surprised by it.
The crew handles demolition, base preparation, forming, pouring, and cleanup. After the concrete cures, we do a final walkthrough with you and address anything that does not meet expectations before we close out the job. You get a finished surface that is inspected, permitted, and ready to use - with clear instructions on curing, sealing, and long-term care.
Every project we take on is covered by liability insurance and workers compensation. We hold an active Idaho contractor license - verifiable through the Idaho Division of Building Safety - so you are protected if anything goes wrong.
We visit your property before quoting, measure the actual area, check soil and site conditions, and give you a written estimate that covers everything. No phone quotes, no surprise charges when the invoice arrives.
We are a locally owned business operating right here in Pocatello, ID. We know the local soil conditions, permit requirements, and what Pocatello winters do to concrete - because we deal with them the same as you.
When you reach out, you will hear back within one business day - not a week later. We keep 16 services on offer across 12 service areas, and we schedule around your timeline, not ours.
Ready to get started? Call (208) 747-0494 or send us a message to schedule your free estimate.
"We had a driveway that had been patched three times and just kept cracking every winter. The team came out, gave us a written quote the same week, pulled the permit, and had the new driveway poured within the month. It has been through two winters now and looks exactly the same as the day they finished it."
Mark T., Pocatello, ID — Concrete driveway building
"I wanted a stamped patio behind the house and was nervous about the cost and the process. They walked me through the pattern options, gave me samples to look at, and the finished surface looks better than I expected. They also told me when to seal it and what to avoid in winter - which I did not get from the last contractor I used."
Sandra R., Chubbuck, ID — Stamped concrete services
"Our garage floor had cracked badly and was collecting oil stains. The crew came out on schedule, poured a new floor, and cleaned up completely before they left. The floor is now level, sealed, and easy to clean. They finished in one day, which is exactly what they told us upfront."
James K., Idaho Falls, ID — Garage floor concrete
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation - just a free on-site visit where we measure your project, check the site conditions, and give you a written estimate. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a time for your free on-site estimate.
(208) 747-0494Pocatello Concrete is based in Pocatello, ID and serves 12 cities and communities across southeast Idaho and northern Utah, including Idaho Falls, Chubbuck, and Twin Falls. Most jobs are scheduled within the same week of inquiry. Contact us to confirm availability in your area.
The Portland Cement Association has published detailed guidance on concrete construction and durability. These are the questions Pocatello homeowners ask us most often.
Concrete outlasts asphalt in freeze-thaw climates by a wide margin - typically 30 to 50 years versus 15 to 25. Asphalt softens in summer heat and cracks faster as temperatures swing. For Pocatello's elevation and climate, concrete is the more durable long-term choice.
The gravel base is what keeps a concrete slab from sinking, cracking, or heaving. In Pocatello's clay-heavy soils, skimping on base depth is the most common reason driveways fail within a few years. A deeper, properly compacted base prevents the slab from moving with the ground beneath it.
Permits are required for driveways that connect to a public street, patios attached to your home, and sidewalks along the right-of-way. Your contractor should pull the permit before work starts. Skipping it can create problems at resale and means the work was never inspected. The{" "} City of Pocatello Building Department handles these applications.
Hairline cracks are normal. Cracks wider than a quarter inch, sections that sit at different heights, surface spalling, or water that pools instead of draining are signs the slab has failed. In most cases, a concrete slab more than 30 years old is more cost-effective to replace than to patch repeatedly.
Sealing fills the tiny pores in concrete that let water in. In Pocatello, that water freezes in winter, expands, and chips the surface from the inside. A penetrating sealer applied every two to three years can double the effective life of a driveway or patio. The cost is modest compared to the damage it prevents.
Look for consistent color, evenly spaced control joints, smooth edges, and a surface that slopes slightly away from your home so water drains off. A good contractor visits the site before quoting, explains the base preparation method, and provides a written estimate. Poor work often shows up in the first winter as cracking or surface flaking.
Pocatello Concrete is a licensed and insured concrete contractor based in Pocatello, ID, serving 12 cities across southeast Idaho and northern Utah since 2025. We hold an active Idaho public works contractor license issued by the Idaho Division of Building Safety, covering all concrete flatwork, foundations, and structural concrete work. Our crew has completed concrete projects across 16 service categories, from residential driveways and patios to commercial parking lots and slab foundations. Every project is pulled with the required permits, built to local code, and backed by our commitment to be on-site, on schedule, and on budget.
Learn more about usIf your driveway or patio has cracks wider than a quarter inch, sections sitting at different heights, or surface spalling across a large area, repair is rarely cost-effective. Slabs more than 30 years old are generally better replaced than patched. A written assessment from a licensed contractor will tell you which makes more financial sense for your specific situation.
Unpermitted concrete work can surface during a home inspection when you sell, potentially requiring you to disclose it or bring it up to code before closing. It also means the work was never independently verified. Permits exist to protect you - the cost of pulling one is small compared to the cost of unpermitted work becoming a problem years later.
Water seeps into tiny pores in the concrete surface. In winter, that water freezes and expands by about 9 percent, pushing the surface apart from the inside. Repeated hundreds of times over Pocatello winters, this process causes the flaking and cracking known as spalling. Sealing your concrete every two to three years is the most effective way to slow this damage.
The American Concrete Institute publishes technical standards for concrete construction used by contractors across the country. If you have questions about your specific project, call us at (208) 747-0494 and we will walk you through it.
Pocatello sits at over 4,400 feet in the Portneuf Valley, surrounded by hills on multiple sides, with the Portneuf River running through the center of the city. The city is the fifth-largest in Idaho, home to roughly 56,000 to 58,000 residents, and shaped heavily by Idaho State University, one of the city's largest institutions and employers. That elevation means colder winters, more snow, and a shorter warm season than lower-elevation Idaho cities - all factors that put extra stress on driveways, sidewalks, and foundations every year.
The housing stock in Pocatello reflects its history. Older neighborhoods near downtown and Old Town are filled with Craftsman bungalows and American Foursquares, many built before 1960 and still on their original concrete. The north side and bench areas have a large share of post-war ranch homes from the 1950s through 1970s - prime candidates for driveway replacement and foundation maintenance. Newer subdivisions along the edges toward Chubbuck bring different needs. Landmarks like Ross Park and the Pocatello Zoo and Portneuf Medical Center anchor neighborhoods we work in regularly - from streets near the hospital to homes up on the bench.
The clay and volcanic soils of the Portneuf Valley expand when wet and shrink when dry, which is one of the main reasons Pocatello homeowners deal with cracked slabs and heaved sidewalks every spring. Major employers like Idaho State University, Portneuf Medical Center, and Bannock County government draw long-term residents who invest in their homes - and who want concrete work done right the first time, not patched every winter. Pocatello Concrete is here for those homeowners.
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Pocatello Concrete
100 N Main St
Pocatello, ID 83204
contact@pocatelloconcretecompany.com
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Call Pocatello Concrete or submit a request online - we respond within 1 business day and come to your property for a free on-site estimate with no obligation.
