Concrete and Masonry
Driveways and sidewalks
Full driveway replacements, new sidewalks and approaches, and sections cut out and repoured where the old concrete has heaved or sunk.
Driveway and sidewalk concrete
General contractor Gallatin TN for concrete and outdoor structures
From older homes near the courthouse square to new subdivisions on the edges of town, we are a general contractor Gallatin TN property owners call for concrete and outdoor work done properly. Residential and commercial, new pours and repairs.
Sumner County
Concrete and construction across Gallatin
Gallatin is the seat of Sumner County, with a historic downtown square at its center and Old Hickory Lake along its southern edge. Around that core, the city has expanded with new subdivisions, while many established neighborhoods have homes that are now several decades old.
As a general contractor Gallatin TN property owners call, we are most often asked to work on concrete: replacing driveways, pouring new sidewalks and patios, and fixing sections that have settled, cracked or become trip hazards. We also build decks, fences and outdoor structures for homes throughout the city, and pour flatwork for commercial properties.
Whether the job is a new pour on a recently built home or a repair on an older one, we start by understanding why the existing work failed or what the site needs, then build to fix the cause rather than only the surface.
What our general contractor Gallatin TN crew builds
These are the projects Gallatin homeowners and business owners most often bring to our general contractor Gallatin TN team.
Decks and Railings
Decks and railings
New decks and replacements, plus aluminum and wood railings for steps, porches and walkways where an older railing has loosened or no longer meets code.
Decks, railings and stairs
Fences
Fencing for every lot size
Privacy fencing for subdivision yards and ranch rail or wire-backed fencing for larger lots on the edges of town.
Privacy and ranch fence options
General Construction
Outdoor structures and remodels
Covered porches, entry rebuilds and remodel work, with framing tied properly to the existing house.
Construction and remodel servicesLocal Considerations
Why concrete fails in Gallatin, and how to prevent it
Most of the concrete repairs we handle in Gallatin come down to a few root causes.
01
Soil that shrinks and swells
Clay soils across Middle Tennessee expand when wet and contract when dry. Without enough compacted base under it, a slab moves with the ground and cracks.
02
Water with nowhere to go
Downspouts that empty against a driveway edge or a walkway graded toward the house will wash out the base over time. We correct the drainage as part of the repair.
03
Tree roots near older walks
In established neighborhoods, mature tree roots frequently lift sidewalks and driveways. We talk through options, such as adjusting the layout of the new walk, before repouring.
04
Commercial accessibility
For businesses, uneven sidewalks and approaches are both a safety issue and an accessibility concern. We repour to the required grade and include truncated dome pads where crossings call for them.
Why Pure Build
Why Gallatin property owners work with us
We are a licensed, insured, locally owned general contractor Gallatin TN residential and commercial customers use throughout Sumner County.
Repairs that address the cause
We find out why concrete failed before replacing it, so the new work is not set up to fail the same way.
Homes and businesses alike
The same standards apply whether we are repouring a residential driveway or a storefront sidewalk.
Clean job sites
Our Google reviews note that we clean up every job site each day, which matters on a driveway you still need to use.
FAQ
Gallatin project FAQs
Should I repair or replace my cracked driveway?
If the cracking is limited to one area and the rest of the slab is level, cutting out and repouring that section may be enough. If the slab has settled unevenly or is cracked throughout, replacement is usually the better value. We will look and recommend one or the other.
How long until I can drive on a new driveway?
We generally recommend waiting about a week before driving a car on new concrete, and longer for heavy vehicles. We give exact guidance based on the mix and the weather during your pour.
Do you pour commercial sidewalks in Gallatin?
Yes. We pour commercial sidewalks, approaches and accessible pads, built to grade and to code.
Can you replace an old wobbly railing on my front steps?
Yes. We install new aluminum or wood railings on existing steps and porches, anchored solidly and built to current code.
Gallatin, TN
Let’s look at your Gallatin project
Whether it is a full driveway, a settled sidewalk or a new deck, send us the details. Our general contractor Gallatin TN crew will inspect the site, explain what we see and provide a written estimate.
Or call 615-864-2014