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Concrete Work for Homes & Houses
For one- and two-family homes across the five boroughs: the sidewalk out front, the driveway, the stoop, the backyard patio and the basement.
Most of our customers are homeowners. A typical house in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx or Staten Island has a little of everything we do: a public sidewalk the owner is responsible for, a driveway or shared drive, front steps, a yard or patio, and a basement that has to stay dry.
Homeowners usually call us for one problem, a violation notice, a cracked driveway or a crumbling stoop, and it helps to look at the whole property at the same visit. Doing the sidewalk, apron and driveway together, for example, usually costs less than three separate jobs and gives you matching concrete.
We explain what is urgent and what can wait, and you get a written estimate before any work starts.
Recent work


What we do for these properties
- DOT Sidewalk Violation Repair: Violation reviewed, permit pulled, sidewalk rebuilt to DOT spec, dismissal requested.
- Sidewalk Installation & Replacement: New sidewalks and flag-by-flag replacement poured to NYC specification.
- Concrete Driveways: New driveways and full replacements with proper base, reinforcement and drainage.
- Stoops & Steps: Concrete stoops and front steps repaired or rebuilt safely.
- Concrete Patios: Backyard patios and outdoor slabs built with the right slope, base and finish.
- Walkways, Slabs & Pads: Front walks, side paths, garage slabs and equipment pads.
- Foundation & Basement Waterproofing: Exterior and interior waterproofing to keep water out of basements.
- Drainage & Sump Pumps: French drains, yard drainage and sump pits to move water away from the house.
Things we plan for
- You are responsible for the public sidewalk in front of your house
- Combining sidewalk, apron and driveway work usually saves money
- Driveway and yard drainage affect basement leaks
- Stoop and front-yard work on landmarked blocks may need Landmarks approval
Where
We work on these properties across all five boroughs, most often in Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Staten Island.
Frequently asked questions
What should I fix first?
Anything that is a safety issue or has a deadline, like a DOT violation or a crumbling stoop. We tell you what can wait.
Can you do the sidewalk and driveway at the same time?
Yes, and it often saves money and gives you matching concrete.
Do I need to be home for the estimate?
It helps for the first visit so we can walk the property with you.
Request a free estimate
Estimates are free and typically delivered within 48 hours of a site visit.
Why JBS
- Licensed and insured, with a contractor license and a sidewalk license
- Permit paperwork handled by our office where the job requires it
- Free estimates, typically within 48 hours of a site visit
- Based in Richmond Hill, Queens, working in all five boroughs
Got a violation notice or a concrete job to price?
(718) 849-2500Call us, or request a free estimate.
