Concrete Contractors in Leonardville, KS

Leonardville is one of the smaller towns we serve, and concrete contractors here mostly handle the steady upkeep of a close-knit community: replacing a driveway, pouring a pad for a new shed, fixing steps at the front door. The town was established in 1881, incorporated in 1885 and named for Leonard T. Smith, a railroad official. A post office has operated there since 1882.

A town that has held its size

The 2010 census counted 449 residents and 195 housing units. In 2020 there were 432 residents and 188 units. With so little change, most homes in Leonardville have been standing for a long time. Concrete around homes like these tends to have been poured in stages over many years, and it ages at different rates.

That is why we start with a walk around the whole property. A front walk might be fine while the back steps are crumbling. A driveway may have a single bad section rather than needing full replacement. We point out what is sound, what needs work now and what can wait.

High ground, open weather

Leonardville sits at about 1,388 feet, one of the higher elevations among the towns around Manhattan. Upland sites usually drain better than river bottoms, which helps, but they also catch more wind. Wind and sun dry fresh concrete quickly. On breezy days we keep a close eye on the surface while finishing, and we cure slabs carefully so the top does not dry out before the concrete gains strength.

Winters here bring the same freeze-thaw cycles found across this part of Kansas. Every exterior slab we pour is air-entrained, which gives freezing water inside the concrete room to expand without breaking the surface.

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Common Leonardville projects

Steps and stoops. Older steps often settle or pull away from the house. We remove them, set a proper footing and pour new steps with even rise and run, plus anchors for a handrail.

Driveway replacement. When a driveway has broken into many pieces, the base usually needs to be rebuilt. We dig out, compact crushed rock and pour new concrete at driveway thickness.

Shed and garage slabs. A slab with thickened edges gives a storage building a level, dry floor that lasts far longer than a wood floor on blocks.

Patios. A simple broom-finish patio or a stamped one for more style, sloped to drain away from the house.

Sidewalks. Replacing heaved or broken sections so the walk is level and safe.

Repair. Cutting out and repouring sections that have sunk or scaled, where full replacement is not needed.

Choosing a finish

Most Leonardville homeowners choose a broom finish for driveways, walks and steps because it gives good traction in rain and snow and is easy to maintain. For a patio, you have more options. Exposed aggregate shows off the stone in the mix and hides dirt well. Colored concrete adds warmth without the upkeep of stamped work. Stamped concrete gives the most decorative look and needs resealing every few years to keep its color. We bring finish samples to the estimate so you can see the difference before you decide, and we explain how each one handles freeze-thaw winters and summer sun.

Getting an estimate

Leonardville is part of the Manhattan metropolitan area and served by Riley County USD 378, so it is well within our regular service area. Spring and early fall usually bring the easiest pouring weather, so calling a few weeks ahead helps us fit your pour into that window. We will come out, measure and give you a written estimate that lists the thickness, reinforcement and finish. If work is near the street, we check with the city about any permit first. Call (785) 509-7585 to schedule.