Willmar ConcreteWillmar Concrete(320) 419-1056
Willmar Concrete
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Concrete you can park, walk and build on in Willmar, MN

Willmar Concrete does concrete work for homeowners and business owners in and around Willmar, and before we set a form, we check where the water will run so it drains away from your building.

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Itemized written estimates
Every part of the job listed, so bids compare easily.
Owner on your job
I stay with it from estimate to walk-through.
Pour dates by forecast
We schedule pours by the ground and weather.
Other trades named early
We say when an engineer or another trade is needed.
A smooth gray concrete driveway with expansion joints leads to two white garage doors, bordered by grass and shrubs.
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  • Free in-person estimates.
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Concrete services in Willmar, MN

Willmar Concrete is a concrete contractor in Willmar, MN, with 16 services, from flatwork, the driveways, patios, walks and floors that lie flat on the ground, to steps, walls and foundations. Some calls start with a slab that's cracked, sinking or holding water, and others start with plans for something new. Price mostly follows the size and thickness of the work, how much base prep the ground needs, whether old concrete comes out first and the finish you choose. The schedule turns on the ground and the forecast, then on curing, the time new concrete needs to gain strength before you use it. Your written estimate spells out each part for your job.

  • Concrete driveway building

    Want a driveway you can shovel and drive on without dodging dips? We build new concrete driveways for homes, sloped so meltwater runs away from the house and garage.

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  • Concrete patio construction

    We pour concrete patios for backyards that need an easy-care spot for a grill and a table, pitched just enough to shed rain away from your house.

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  • Stamped concrete services

    What is stamped concrete? It's a slab pressed with patterned mats while still soft, so a patio, walk or pool deck takes on the look of stone, brick or slate.

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  • Concrete sidewalk building

    We build concrete sidewalks for homes and businesses with a broom finish, the fine ridged texture a stiff broom leaves, so feet keep their grip on wet days.

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  • Garage floor concrete

    If your garage floor is cracked, sunken or holding puddles, we remove it and pour a new slab sloped toward the door so snowmelt off the car drains out.

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  • Decorative concrete

    Decorative concrete covers the finishes beyond plain gray, such as color, stains, exposed stone and borders, for homes and businesses that want a patio, walk or entry with some character.

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  • Concrete retaining walls

    Need to hold back a slope or level part of your yard? We form and pour concrete retaining walls with drainage behind them, so water doesn't build up and push the wall out.

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  • Concrete floor installation

    We install concrete floors in basements, shops, pole barns and commercial buildings, reinforced with rebar, steel bars laid inside the slab to hold it together if it cracks.

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  • Concrete pool decks

    A concrete pool deck has to drain fast and stay comfortable underfoot, so we pitch it away from the pool and finish the surface with enough texture for wet, bare feet.

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  • Concrete steps construction

    We build concrete steps for front and back entries, keeping every step the same height so nobody catches a toe, with a textured top for better footing in winter.

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  • Slab foundation building

    What's a slab foundation? It's one concrete pad, thickened at the edges, that a garage, addition, shop or home sits right on, and we pour it on a packed, level base.

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  • Foundation installation

    We form and pour foundation walls for new homes, additions and outbuildings, built to your plans and set on footings below the frost line, the depth the ground freezes in winter.

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  • Concrete parking lot building

    For businesses and apartment owners, we build concrete parking lots with a thick, reinforced slab and drainage planned from the start, so water heads to the drains instead of pooling.

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  • Concrete footings

    Footings are the wide concrete base that spreads a building's weight into the soil, and we pour them for decks, porches, additions and garages to the size your plans call for.

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  • Foundation raising

    Is part of your house settling, with sticking doors or a crack that keeps widening? We look for the cause underneath, then raise and support the foundation to bring it back toward level.

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  • Concrete cutting

    Need a doorway, a basement window or a trench for plumbing cut through concrete? We saw-cut slabs and walls along a clean, straight line, so there's less patching afterward.

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Concrete work, close up

These photos show the kinds of concrete work on our list, from broom-finished walks to stamped patios and poured walls. If a finish or style catches your eye, point it out when I come to see your job.

Aerial view of a large rectangular concrete driveway between two houses, bordered by dry grass and narrow walkways.
Curved concrete pool deck surrounding a backyard swimming pool, with patio seating and a covered outdoor area.
Wood-grain stamped concrete patio and raised step beside sliding glass doors on a house.
Decorative concrete patio with broad light-gray slabs and dark stamped bands radiating around a tree beside a modern home.

Why homeowners and property owners call Willmar Concrete

Most of what sets a concrete job apart happens before the truck shows up, in the quote and in the ground. These are the habits we keep on every job, and why.

Why we put the budget into the base

On pour day, nobody sees the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, or the gravel packed over it. That's why the base is often the first thing cut when a bid has to come down. Dirt that was only raked level can keep settling, and the slab goes with it. Once that happens, no finish on top will fix it.

So that's the part we won't skimp on. We dig out soft soil, bring in gravel and pack it before any concrete arrives, and it shows on your estimate as its own line. If the budget is tight, I'd rather give up a fancy finish than a solid base, because a plain slab can be dressed up later. Call (320) 419-1056 and I'll show you what your ground needs.

  • Estimates you can compare line by line

    Your written estimate breaks the job into its parts, from tear-out to base, thickness and finish, and says plainly what isn't included. Lay it beside another bid and you'll see whether you're comparing the same job, which a single number on a page can't tell you.

  • One person from estimate to walk-through

    I come out to look at your site, I write the estimate, and I check the work on site while our crew forms, pours and finishes it. You deal with the same person from the first visit to the final walk-through.

  • Pour dates set by weather

    We pick the pour date by the ground and the forecast, not the calendar. Frozen or soaked ground and midday summer heat both work against fresh concrete, and the damage can show up later as a weak, dusty top, so we'd rather move a date than rush a pour.

  • Engineers and other trades, named early

    Some jobs have a part that belongs to someone else, like an engineer for a settling foundation or a plumber for lines under a new slab. We'll tell you plainly at the estimate, so there are fewer surprises once the work begins.

What happens after you call us about concrete

Every job runs in the same order, so you know what's coming and who you'll be talking to. Here's how it goes from your first call to the final walk-through.

  1. Call or send the form

    Call (320) 419-1056 or use the contact page to tell us a little about the job. We reply to calls and messages within one business day, and I'll set a time to come out. A rough size and a note about what's there now help me plan the visit.

  2. Site visit and written estimate

    I come out, look over the ground, check where water runs and what has to be removed, and hear what you have in mind. You'll get a written estimate that lists each part of the job. It's free, with no pressure to book, so take your time comparing.

  3. Forming, pouring and finishing

    Once you're ready, we schedule the pour around the ground and the forecast. Our crew digs out and packs the base, sets the forms, then pours and finishes the concrete. I check the work on site as it goes, so your questions reach the person who wrote your estimate.

  4. Final walk-through together

    When the crew is done, I walk the finished job with you before we call it complete. We look it over together, I answer your questions and go over what to watch for while it cures. Satisfaction guaranteed, and I'd rather hear about anything now, with you standing beside me.

Who you're dealing with at Willmar Concrete

I started on the sales side of concrete, quoting jobs and talking with homeowners, before I moved into forming and finishing the work myself and opened Willmar Concrete. Those years in sales taught me that a clear quote matters as much as the work, because you should know exactly what you're paying for before you sign anything.

We're licensed and insured, and it's fair to ask that of any contractor you're comparing. I hold every job to one standard. The finished concrete has to be something I'm glad to put our name on, which is why I check the work on site myself. There's more on who we are and how we work if you'd like to know us before you call.

  • In business since 2023 and based in Willmar, MN 56201.
  • Residential and commercial work, from front steps to footings and parking lots.
  • Open 8 AM to 11 PM weekdays and 7 AM to 11 PM weekends.

Willmar, Litchfield and the cities around them

Willmar Concrete is based in Willmar, MN, and our crew also works in Litchfield and other cities in the area. Willmar and Litchfield each have their own page, and if your city isn't one of those two, it's still worth a call.

Questions people ask before hiring a concrete contractor

These are the questions I hear most at estimates, about bids, permits, getting ready and what to expect after the pour. If yours isn't here, ask me when I come out.

What should a written concrete estimate include?

A good written estimate lists the size and thickness of the slab, the base work, any tear-out and haul-away, the reinforcing, the finish, the joints and cleanup. It should also say what isn't included, such as sod repair or work by another trade, so nothing gets assumed. Ours are laid out that way on purpose.

Why are two concrete bids for the same driveway so far apart?

Usually the two bids don't describe the same job, and the gap is often in the base, the thickness or the tear-out. Line the bids up item by item and ask about anything one of them leaves out. It's also fair to ask about licensing, since Minnesota requires a residential building contractor or remodeler license from anyone who contracts directly with a homeowner for work in more than one skill area.

Do I need a permit for concrete work in Willmar, MN?

It depends on the job, so before we schedule, we check with the city or county office about what your work requires. When a permit applies, we take care of the paperwork and inspections and keep you informed. Under state rules, building or altering a structure takes a permit from the local building official, and new plumbing or electrical work under a slab needs its own permit first.

How do I get my yard ready for a new concrete driveway or patio?

Clear the work area, keep a path open for the concrete truck and park your vehicles out of the way on pour day. Tell us about sprinkler lines, pet fences or buried lines you know of, and keep pets and kids inside while the crew works. I'll go over anything specific to your site at the estimate.

Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one?

Any concrete can crack, but a packed base, good drainage and control joints make it far more likely that cracks stay small and land where we planned. Control joints are straight grooves cut across the slab, so as the concrete shrinks it cracks along them instead of across the middle. We cut them early, before the slab picks its own spot, and an old driveway's cracks usually trace back to a thin base or trapped water.

How long before I can walk or drive on new concrete?

You can walk on new concrete well before you can drive on it, and I'll give you the dates for your slab at the walk-through. Concrete keeps gaining strength as it cures, and it does so more slowly in the cold, which matters in a city where January highs average about 20 degrees. That's part of why we set pour dates by the forecast.

Tell us about the concrete job you have in mind

We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out and see the site. The estimate is free and written out part by part, with no obligation and no pressure to book.

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