Durable Concrete Work Built to Last

Full-Service Concrete Solutions in Marion

A driveway with a low spot that holds water after every storm or a patio that has settled unevenly over the years creates more than an inconvenience in Marion—it often signals a larger problem with the subgrade or drainage. Domer Concrete Solutions provides residential and light commercial concrete installation, replacement, repair, and finishing services across Marion, working with Iowa soil conditions and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles that affect long-term performance.

This service includes pouring new driveways, patios, sidewalks, garage floors, basement floors, and slabs, as well as replacing damaged sections and repairing surface cracks or spalling. Decorative and finished concrete options are available for homeowners who want to improve both durability and curb appeal, and every project begins with proper site preparation, grading, and reinforcement to ensure the concrete cures evenly and resists future movement.

If you are planning a new concrete project or need to address an existing issue, contact Domer Concrete Solutions to discuss your options in Marion.

How Concrete Work Is Performed

Before any concrete is poured in Marion, the site is excavated to the proper depth, compacted aggregate base is added, and forms are set to define edges and control thickness. Rebar or wire mesh is placed to reinforce the slab, and the concrete is mixed to a specified strength and slump before being poured, screeded, and finished with a bull float or trowel depending on the desired texture.

Once the concrete is poured and finished, you should see a level surface with consistent color, clean edges, and control joints cut at regular intervals to manage cracking. Decorative finishes such as stamped patterns or color staining are applied before the concrete fully cures, and sealed surfaces resist staining and freeze damage better than untreated concrete.

This service covers all aspects of concrete work from excavation to finishing, but it does not include structural foundation repairs, pool shell construction, or asphalt paving. If soil conditions or drainage issues are discovered during excavation, you will receive recommendations for corrective grading or base adjustments before the pour proceeds.

You Probably Have a Few Questions

Homeowners typically want to know how long the work takes, what affects the final appearance, and how to care for new concrete after installation.

How long does it take for new concrete to cure?
Concrete reaches full strength in about 28 days, but you can walk on most slabs after 24 hours and drive on driveways after seven days. Curing time depends on temperature, humidity, and slab thickness.
What causes concrete to crack after installation?
Cracking is often caused by poor subgrade compaction, inadequate reinforcement, or rapid drying during hot weather. Control joints are cut to guide cracks into planned locations rather than letting them form randomly.
Why does my driveway need a thicker slab than my patio?
Driveways in Marion are typically poured at four to six inches thick to handle vehicle weight, while patios and walkways can be four inches or less since they only support foot traffic.
What tools are used during a concrete pour?
A typical pour requires a concrete mixer truck, wheelbarrows or pumps for placement, screeds and bull floats for leveling, hand trowels for finishing, and saws for cutting control joints after the concrete sets.
When should I seal new concrete?
Most slabs should be sealed 30 to 60 days after installation, once the concrete has cured and any surface moisture has evaporated. Sealing too early can trap water and cause discoloration.

If your driveway is cracked, your patio has sunk, or you are ready to pour a new slab in Marion, Domer Concrete Solutions can assess the site and provide a clear plan for installation or repair. Reach out to schedule a consultation and get started on your next concrete project.