The Ranking
Our top 6 concrete contractors in Edmonton
Edmonton is hard on concrete. Frost penetrates deep into the ground every winter, and clay soils swell and shrink with moisture, so slabs heave in spring and settle in summer. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles open hairline cracks, and the de-icing salt spread on driveways and steps flakes the surface. Sealing every few years slows the damage, and repair or lifting is often cheaper than replacement when a slab has only settled. When it has failed, a poor base, thin pour or missing control joints are usually the cause, so ask how any contractor will prepare the base and place the joints.
Permits and rules matter too. A new detached garage or garage pad generally needs a City of Edmonton building permit, and work that changes a driveway where it meets the curb and sidewalk can need city approval, so check with the City before you sign. The Alberta Safety Codes Act governs building permits and inspections. Alberta has no provincial licence for concrete contractors, so there is no licence number to look up. Instead, ask for a City of Edmonton business licence, a current WCB Alberta clearance letter, proof of liability insurance and a written quote that names the base, thickness, reinforcement and joints.
This list mixes flatwork contractors with repair and lifting specialists, because Edmonton homeowners tend to need both. Replace-It Concrete, The Concrete Doctors Ltd and Stele Concrete and Asphalt Inc. pour or replace driveways, walkways and slabs. Crack Buster Concrete repairs foundation cracks from the inside. On the Level Concrete Correction and Osco Mudjacking & Construction Ltd raise sunken slabs. Match the company to the problem before you compare prices.
