Concrete Contractors in Dike, IA

Dike grew from 944 residents in 2000 to 1,304 in 2020, and concrete contractors working in Dike see the result on nearly every block. Census estimates count 116 homes built from 2000 to 2009, about 20.9 percent of the town's 554 housing units, plus another 51 from the 2010s. A lot of Dike's driveways, walks and patios are only fifteen to twenty-five years old. That is the age for maintenance and additions, not tear-outs.

Keeping newer concrete healthy

Concrete from the 2000s should have decades left if it is cared for. What we suggest:

• Seal control joints and cracks so water does not reach the base.
• Apply a penetrating sealer every few years to slow damage from de-icing salt.
• Fix the apron early. The slab in front of the garage often settles first; replacing just that panel prevents a step-down at the door.
• Check downspouts. Water dumped at the edge of a driveway undermines it over time.

Adding on

Owners in Dike often want more concrete, not less:

• A patio off the back door, plain or stamped.
• A side pad beside the driveway for a trailer, boat or camper.
• A shed or detached garage slab for tools and toys.
• A walk from the driveway to the back yard.

When we add to existing concrete, we tie new slabs to the old with dowels where it makes sense, match the finish and keep the same elevation so there is no lip.

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The oldest houses near the center

Dike has older homes too; Point2Homes counts 108 from 1939 or earlier. Wikipedia says railroad construction engineer Chester Thomas Dike picked the site and laid out the town in 1900, and it incorporated on January 16, 1901. The oldest houses near the center have concrete that has been replaced or patched more than once. Those jobs usually mean full replacement of steps and walks and a careful look at drainage around old foundations.

Grundy County's third town

By the 2020 census, Dike ranks third in Grundy County behind Grundy Center, the county seat, and Reinbeck. It shares a school district with New Hartford; Dike-New Hartford was formed by merger on July 1, 1996. We work in both towns and on the farms between them, where shop floors and equipment pads are frequent requests.

Owner-occupied homes

About 88.6 percent of occupied homes in Dike are owner-occupied. For owners who plan to stay, doing the job once and doing it right matters more than a low first price.

The 1970s houses

Before the 2000s boom there was a 1970s one. Point2Homes counts 141 Dike homes from that decade, about a quarter of the total. Those driveways and garage floors are around fifty years old. Panels that have sunk, rock underfoot or are cracked through with offset edges usually call for a new slab on a rebuilt base, and owners often widen the drive at the same time.

Families and a tight market

Wikipedia's 2020 census figures show 34.8 percent of Dike households with children under 18, 61.7 percent married couples, and a homeowner vacancy rate of just 0.4 percent. Houses rarely sit empty, and young families tend to add patios, play pads and wider drives.

Call (319) 481-5867 or send a few photos through the form, and we will make the trip to Dike.