Don't "Fall" Behind...

Today is the first day of fall 2016! A fact many share very different opinions on. Weather you enjoy fall or dread it, Mattingly Concrete, Inc. is here to help. The changing of the seasons is something many of us Hoosiers are all too aware of. With that, comes typical maintenance many homeowners are sure to look out for; cleaning gutters, doing that final exterior project, getting the lawn ready for winter, or bagging leaves and doing yard work, all chores that we can encounter. 

Properly maintaining your concrete or having your exterior concrete overhauled doesn't need to be as hard on YOU as it seems. Here at Mattingly Concrete, we offer a slew of professional concrete services. We strive to make this daunting task as easy on the client as possible. Be it a commercial business park or a residential backyard setting or driveway, we can offer a turn key service to bring your exterior hard surfaces back to life or give them new life all together.

Is it too cold in the late fall to be pouring concrete? We are well aware of the limitations that mother nature puts in place for proper concrete curing. We have very specific methods and tools that we utilize combined with advanced concrete and cement additives for cold weather pouring to allow us to install a quality product almost year round! Utilizing freeze-proof concrete mixes and other tools we have at our disposal, Mattingly Concrete is your clear choice for that last minute concrete project as we head into winter. We typically pour our exterior projects through Christmas time and sometimes there after on warmer years past. One big advantage is that price breaks are often put in place for end of year projects!

Call today to schedule your free estimate as our schedule usually fills up fast for the end of the year! 317-867-4049

Think Spring.

Spring is right around the corner. The schedules are filling up fast gor home improvement contractors accross the city. If you are considering your next concrete home improvement around the house and want it done before Memorial Day weekend or some other major spring holiday or event, consider to start planning now! There is no time "too early" 

Get your estimate now for budgeting purposes. Your estimator may work within your budget once its made known and we can help you get the most for your money!  

1. Consider your options when comparing estimates. Compare apples to apples rather than apples to oranges. If one contractor is offering more for a greater price, or one less for a lower price, be sure to make your budgetary concerns and ultimate goals known. 
2. Compare experience being put to the task. Typically, a company with more experience will see obstacles and potential unrelated circumstances involved with a job and the price will reflect that, so ASK plenty of questions if anything is unclear in your proposal. 
3. Follow your gut feeling. Check a company's reviews and reputation on sites like Angie's List and save yourself the headache of paying to do the same job twice. Get it done the right way the first time and youll be worry free for the life of the concrete. 
4. Ask about warranties and additional support and maintinence options. 

Winter Maintenance Tip From The Pros

So you've just had a new concrete driveway, sidewalk , or set of steps installed and you've heard all of the rumors and wives tales about salting concrete. Well we are here to set the record straight. NEVER de-ice any concrete surface in below freezing conditions!

The Science Behind The Explanation:

Concrete is a very porous surface type. It acts as a sponge and soaks in liquids as they land about. This can be oil, water, natural stains, etc. In the winter months, during a snow or ice storm, per say, the microscopic pores in the concrete surface are filled with freezing water particles. This begins to form a slick layer of matter or ice. Once a vehicle or the weight of a human footprint pack the snow down further, that's when you have a serious problem, Or So You Think. Once ANY type of ice-melt is applied and the ambient temperature is below freezing, it begins to melt the snow and ice. Thus causing the water to break down further, seep deeper into the concrete surface, freeze, and expand again. This causes about 99% of surface spalling, chipping, or pop-outs in concrete, especially in the first year or two. Its best to shovel off any concrete surface BEFORE walking or tracking on it. This makes the process much easier and takes away any need for de-icing. A good alternative for de-icing products are kitty litter or sand. This can be spread about to increase traction and can easily be swept or blow away in the spring as things thaw out. If you MUST use de-icing products as means of liability requirements, we suggest sealing your concrete two times before the first winter it experiences. Then yearly after that before each winter. There is no such thing as "concrete safe" de-icing product. The science proves it to be simply wrong. If your car is expected to track salt from the street into the driveway or garage it is also recommended that you seal your concrete yearly. You can do it yourself or call on us, but we highly recommend that you not risk your investment! Remember: Under NO (reasonable) CIRCUMSTANCE should you use de-icing salts around your home. Please just shovel or sweep!