Concrete Contractor in Joliet, IL

Name: Plainfield Concrete Co.
Address: IL, US
Telephone: (815) 581-9859
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Driveways · Aprons · Patios · Walks

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Joliet's housing runs from early 1900s homes near downtown to subdivisions still going up on the west side toward Plainfield, and the concrete varies just as much. As a concrete contractor in Joliet, IL, most of what we get called for is the driveway and the apron at the street: replacing a slab that has cracked into pieces, widening it for another car, or rebuilding the apron where it meets the public walk.

We also pour patios and walks and repair settled concrete across the city. Joliet is about a 17-minute drive from downtown Plainfield, so its west side in particular sits inside our regular route.

Joliet Driveway and Apron Rules

Joliet spells out its driveway rules in detail, and several of them decide what is possible before anyone talks price.

Driveway slab4 in. min, wire mesh
Approach and where it crosses the sidewalk6 in., wire mesh
Width at the front property line20 ft max
Apron in the right-of-way20 ft at walk, 26 ft at curb
Distance from the side property line2.5 ft, no easements
Gravel drivewaysNot allowed

Two rules shape widening jobs in particular. An existing driveway can only be extended toward the side property line, away from the front of the house, and driveways are not allowed in front of or leading up to the front entrance. If you are picturing a parking pad across the front lawn, that is off the table in Joliet; the extra width goes to the side.

Joliet also notes that a new apron may trigger repair or replacement of the public sidewalk next to it, and that changes to aprons and public walks may need Public Works review. It is worth knowing before the estimate, because it can add a few panels of sidewalk to the scope.

Joliet Driveway Permits: Who Pulls Them and What They Need

When a contractor does the work, Joliet requires the contractor, not the homeowner, to pull the driveway and sidewalk permit. The application needs a plat of survey with the work marked and measured, the slab thickness, fill depth and surface material, a cost estimate and a copy of the contract. The survey is required even when you are replacing a driveway with one of the same size in the same spot, which surprises a lot of homeowners. If you cannot find yours, your closing papers or mortgage company are the first places to look.

The city lists about 10 business days to process driveway, sidewalk and patio permits, so plan the permit before you plan the pour date.

Building on Joliet's Shallow Limestone

Joliet sits on bedrock. The city gave its name to the Joliet dolomite, a layer of Silurian rock the U.S. Geological Survey traces to a quarry in Joliet, and to the Joliet soil series, which USDA describes as a shallow, poorly drained soil over limestone or dolostone bedrock, with rock about 19 inches down in its typical profile. Not every lot in the city sits that close to rock, but where it does, it changes the job: digging out for a thicker base can hit stone, and water that cannot soak down has to be sent somewhere by grading and slope.

Elsewhere in the city the soil runs deeper. Either way, the base under a Joliet driveway is a question answered on site, which is why the estimate starts with a look at drainage and what is under the old slab.

Concrete Patios and Walks in Joliet

Joliet patios need 4 inches of concrete over 4 inches of compacted stone, a pre-pour inspection, and a spot at least 3 feet from the property line and outside any utility or drainage easement. An uncovered patio can extend up to 10 feet into the front yard, and gravel patios are not allowed. Private walks follow similar rules: concrete or pavers, at least 3 feet from the property line, and out of easements.

For patio finishes and layout, see concrete patios and stamped concrete. For heaved or cracked walks, sidewalk and walkway replacement covers the options, and many settled panels can be lifted with concrete repair instead of replaced. Full details on driveway decisions and pricing are on our concrete driveway page.

Who pulls the driveway permit in Joliet?

If a contractor is doing the work, Joliet requires the contractor to pull the permit. Homeowners doing their own work pull it themselves.

Do I need a survey to replace my driveway in Joliet?

Yes. Joliet requires an accurate plat of survey for driveway, apron and sidewalk permits, including replacements with the same size and location.

Can I widen my driveway in Joliet?

Usually, within limits. Existing driveways can only be extended toward the side property line, away from the front of the house, and must stay at least 2.5 feet from the property line if there are no easements. The driveway can be no wider than 20 feet at the front property line.

How thick does a Joliet driveway need to be?

The city minimum is 4 inches of concrete with wire mesh for the driveway and 6 inches with wire mesh for the approach and where it crosses the sidewalk. Heavier vehicles and soft or wet ground argue for more.

Replacing a Driveway in Joliet?

We'll measure it against the city's rules and price it with the permit included.

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Concrete Contractor in Joliet, IL

Joliet Driveway and Apron Rules

Joliet Driveway Permits: Who Pulls Them and What They Need

Building on Joliet's Shallow Limestone

Concrete Patios and Walks in Joliet

Joliet Concrete FAQ