Concrete you can walk on, drive on and build on in Kalispell, MT
Trueline Kalispell Concrete builds the concrete that homeowners, builders and small business owners count on every day, and we start with what's underneath, because a nice finish on a poor base won't hold up.
- Owner on every job The person who quotes your job is on site doing it.
- Drainage checked first We check where water runs so the slab drains away from buildings.
- Joints cut on time We cut grooves early so cracks follow lines we chose.
- Cleanup included We clear out forms and leftover dirt before we leave.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Tell us about the concrete job you have in mind
Tell us what you'd like built, where it is and about how big, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out, measure and look it over with you, then send a free, no-obligation written estimate.
- On the job since 2017 I started this business in 2017 after years on other crews, so I've seen most of what goes wrong under a slab.
- Paperwork before the pour Before we set a date we find out which office covers your address and take care of permits for our part when one's needed.
- Calls taken early and late We take calls weekdays from 6 AM to 9 PM and weekends from 8 AM to 10 PM, so you can call after work.
- Write if that's easier You can also reach us through the contact page or at team@concretekalispell.com if you'd rather put it in writing.
What to expect from our concrete crew
A concrete crew should tell you what's going under the slab, when it's right to pour and what the price covers. You can read more about us and how we got started.
We wait for the right pour day
I'd rather move a pour date than pour in the wrong conditions, because a rushed pour in midday heat can leave a weak, dusty top. I'll tell you straight when waiting is better.
A bid you can compare fairly
Your written estimate spells out what's in it and what isn't. You can lay it beside other bids and see whether they cover the same work, starting with the base underneath.
Straight answers about what's underneath
Some things can't be known until the digging starts, like soft ground or old fill, and I'll say so instead of guessing. Call (406) 309-7887 and I'll come look at your job.
Working on homes and businesses across Kalispell
We're based in Kalispell, and like most folks here we know the city by its familiar spots. Woodland Park has a walking path, a playground, a skatepark and ponds where you can watch wildlife, the Conrad Mansion Museum gives tours of the mansion year-round, and the Glacier Art Museum keeps a permanent exhibit of Glacier National Park art and culture.
Around those places are neighborhoods full of driveways, patios, walks and garage floors that get used every day, and that's most of the work we do here, along with foundations and lots for builders and small businesses. We bring the same crew and the same habits to the cities around Kalispell too.
Concrete services in Kalispell, MT
Trueline Kalispell Concrete is a concrete contractor in Kalispell, MT, and our 16 services cover the slabs, walls and foundations around homes and small businesses. A lot of calls start with a driveway that's sinking, a patio where water pools or a garage floor that's chipping. The price moves with the size of the job, how much digging and base work your ground needs, whether old concrete has to come out and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on any permit, on conditions for pour day and on the wait before you can use it. I'll measure and put it all in a written estimate.
Concrete driveway building
We build new concrete driveways on a dug-out, packed base, sloped so water runs away from your garage and house.
Concrete patio construction
Want a spot for the grill and a table? We pour backyard patios that sit level and shed rain away from the house.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete is pressed with a pattern while it's still wet, giving a patio or walk the look of stone or brick.
Concrete sidewalk building
Cracked, uneven walkways trip people up. We pour new sidewalks and front walks that sit flat and meet your steps cleanly.
Garage floor concrete
We pour garage floors for homes and shops, with rebar inside to help hold the slab together and a slope toward the door.
Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete covers color, stains, exposed stone finishes and borders for homeowners who want more than a plain gray slab.
Concrete retaining walls
When a slope keeps washing into your yard, a poured concrete retaining wall holds the soil back and gives you level ground.
Concrete floor installation
We pour interior concrete floors for basements, shops and commercial spaces, finished smooth or ready for the covering you plan.
Concrete pool decks
What goes around a pool? We pour concrete pool decks with a finish that gives wet feet some grip and sheds splash water.
Concrete steps construction
Crumbling front steps are a hazard. We form and pour new concrete steps with even step heights and solid footings underneath.
Slab foundation building
We build slab foundations for homes, garages and shops, starting with ground that's dug out, packed and checked before the steel goes in.
Foundation installation
Building a house or an addition? We form and pour the full foundation, from footings to walls, ready for framing.
Concrete parking lot building
We build concrete parking lots and drive lanes for small businesses, graded so rain runs off instead of standing in the spaces.
Concrete footings
Footings are the wide concrete base under walls, posts and decks, and we dig and pour them to carry the load above.
Foundation raising
Has a section of slab or foundation sunk? We raise it back toward level and fill the gap underneath so it has support.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut openings, trenches and control joints, the grooves that tell a slab where to crack, in concrete that's already in place.
Examples of concrete work
Look through these examples of driveways, patios, steps and other flatwork, the slabs poured flat on the ground, to get ideas for your own job.
Questions about concrete in Kalispell
Here are straight answers to what people ask us most about concrete work in Kalispell. If your job isn't covered here, call (406) 309-7887 and ask me about it.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Kalispell?
It depends on the size of the driveway, how much digging and base work your ground needs, whether an old slab has to come out, and the finish you choose. A broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives tires and shoes some grip, usually costs less than stamped or colored work. I'll measure and send a free written estimate so you know the price before anything starts.
Why is one concrete bid so much lower than another?
Usually the low bid leaves out work under the slab, where you can't see it on day one. Digging out and packing the base is the first thing cut to save money, and a slab on ground that's only raked level tends to settle with the dirt. If I have to choose, I'll spend your money on the base before a fancier finish.
How long will I be without my driveway after a new concrete pour?
You'll be able to walk on it well before you can drive on it, because new concrete keeps gaining strength during curing, the wait before it's ready for use. I'll tell you when it's safe for feet and when it's safe for your car, and a pour date can move if conditions aren't right. If your job needs a city permit, Kalispell posts a plan review lead time of two to three weeks from a complete submittal.
Does a concrete contractor need a license in Montana?
Yes, Montana now requires construction contractors to be licensed with the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, with some exceptions in the state's definition of a contractor. Kalispell doesn't run its own city business license, so the state license is the one to ask about. We're licensed and insured.
What happens after I ask for a concrete estimate?
We reply within one business day, and then I come out, measure and look the site over with you before sending a written estimate. It's free and there's no obligation. If you go ahead, we sort out permits for our part when one's needed, and our own crew does the work with me on site.
Do you guarantee your concrete work in Kalispell?
Yes. Our promise is "Your satisfaction, guaranteed," and you deal with me from the first visit to the final cleanup. I won't tell you a slab can't crack, because concrete can crack even when it's done right, but I'll walk you through how we build it before we start.
Will my new concrete slab crack like the old one?
Any slab can crack, but most of the cracking we're called about comes from a weak base, poor drainage or joints cut late or skipped. That's why we dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, make sure the slab falls away from the house, and cut the joints while it's fresh.
Do I need a permit for concrete work in Kalispell?
It depends on the job, and inside city limits the City of Kalispell Building Department is the office that issues permits and inspects residential and commercial projects. If a building permit is needed, the city's Public Works Department may need its own permits first, such as a right-of-way permit, and it answers questions about those at 406-758-7720. We check which office covers your address before we set a date.
Concrete work in Kalispell and nearby cities
Trueline Kalispell Concrete is based in Kalispell, Montana, and works in the five cities listed below, including Whitefish and Columbia Falls. We also work in other cities around Kalispell, so call even if yours isn't listed.
Talk with us about your Kalispell concrete job
I'll come out, measure and look the site over with you, then send a written estimate you can compare with any other bid.
