CONCRETE WORK
& MASONRY, DC MD VA

CONCRETE & MASONRY
BUILT FOR THE DMV CLIMATE

The DMV has one of the more demanding climates for concrete in the Mid-Atlantic. Temperatures swing from below freezing in January to over 100 degrees in July, and that freeze-thaw cycle is concrete's biggest enemy. Water infiltrates micro-cracks, freezes and expands, and over a few seasons turns a small crack into a spalled, heaved, or sunken mess. This is why you see so many cracked driveways and broken front walkways in Silver Spring, Bethesda, Arlington, and College Park neighborhoods — the concrete that looked fine ten years ago has taken a beating.

5 Star Pros approaches every concrete job with the climate in mind. We use properly specified mix designs for the DMV region, set forms with adequate base depth for frost protection, reinforce slabs with rebar or fiber mesh, and apply a quality sealer after the initial cure. These aren't optional extras — they're the steps that separate a slab that lasts 30 years from one that needs replacing in 10. We also account for drainage, making sure patios and walkways slope away from the house and that water has somewhere to go when it rains.

Our concrete and masonry work covers driveways, front and rear walkways, patio slabs, outdoor entertaining areas, front steps, retaining walls, and concrete repair. We handle both new pours and replacement of existing damaged concrete. Every job comes with a site cleanup, and we're on time and reachable throughout the project. No disappearing acts after the deposit is paid.