Serving Florence, SC and surrounding areas. (854) 204-1023
Florence Concrete handles driveways, patios, foundations, and decorative concrete for homeowners and businesses across Florence and the surrounding Pee Dee region. We show up on time, do the work right, and stand behind it.
Florence Concrete is a licensed concrete contractor serving Florence, SC and 11 surrounding communities. We offer 16 concrete services - from new driveways and decorative patios to slab foundations and concrete cutting. Every job is permitted, properly prepped for Florence's clay soil, and finished to hold up through years of South Carolina heat and rain.
Cracked or uneven driveway? A new concrete driveway adds curb appeal and handles heavy traffic for decades.
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No outdoor living space? A concrete patio gives you a durable, low-maintenance surface ready for any season.
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Plain gray concrete boring you? Stamped patterns and color turn a basic slab into a standout surface.
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Uneven or crumbling walkway? A new concrete sidewalk keeps your property safe and looking sharp.
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Stained or cracked garage floor? A fresh concrete pour protects the slab and cleans up in minutes.
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Want more than plain gray? Decorative concrete delivers custom color, texture, and patterns that last.
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Yard eroding on a slope? Concrete retaining walls stop soil movement and reclaim usable outdoor space.
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Need a smooth, durable interior surface? Concrete floor installation handles commercial and residential spaces.
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Pool surround rough or outdated? A concrete pool deck is slip-resistant, heat-tolerant, and low maintenance.
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Old steps crumbling or uneven? New concrete steps are safe, solid, and built to last through heavy use.
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Building a new structure? A properly poured slab foundation is the most critical step in the whole project.
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Starting from the ground up? Expert foundation installation protects your structure for the life of the building.
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Parking lot cracked or patched? A new concrete lot handles heavy vehicles and resists South Carolina heat.
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Adding a deck or shed? Concrete footings anchor your structure and prevent shifting in clay-heavy soil.
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Foundation settled or sinking? Raising it correctly now prevents far more expensive structural repairs later.
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Need to open a slab for repairs or access? Precise concrete cutting protects surrounding surfaces and utilities.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through our contact form. We respond within 1 business day and will schedule a free on-site visit at a time that works for you. No quotes over the phone - we come to you to understand the actual conditions of your property before we give you a number.
We visit your property, measure the area, assess drainage and soil conditions, and discuss your goals. You receive a written proposal that spells out scope, materials, thickness, and timeline - no vague line items, no surprises. We also handle any permit applications required by the City of Florence.
Our crew arrives on schedule, preps the base properly, pours and finishes the concrete, and cleans up before they leave. When the job is done, we walk the finished surface with you before we consider it complete. If something is not right, that is the time to say so - and we will address it.
We are licensed through the South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board and carry general liability and workers compensation insurance. Proof of insurance is available before any work begins - no exceptions.
We come to your property, assess the actual conditions, and give you a written estimate that covers everything included - no phone quotes, no hidden fees added later. You decide when you are ready, and there is zero pressure to sign the same day.
We know Florence's clay soil, rainfall patterns, and permit process because we work here every day. Our crew understands what local conditions do to concrete over time - and we build every job to hold up through them.
We pull every permit required by the City of Florence and handle inspector coordination. That protects you at resale and ensures your project meets local standards. If a contractor suggests skipping the permit, that is a signal to keep looking.
Ready to get started? Call (854) 204-1023 or send us a message.
"They replaced our cracked driveway in about two days. The base prep they did was serious - they explained why the old one had shifted and made sure the new one was built differently. It has been through two wet seasons now and looks exactly the same."
Marcus T., Darlington, SC - Concrete driveway building
"We wanted a stamped patio for the back of the house and were nervous about getting the pattern right. They brought photos from other jobs, let us pick the color in person, and the finished result matched what we saw exactly. Permit was handled start to finish without us having to do a thing."
Denise R., Florence, SC - Stamped concrete services
"Our pool deck had big cracks and was holding water after rain. They replaced the whole thing and added the right slope so water runs away from the pool edge now. The work started and finished exactly when they said it would."
James K., Conway, SC - Concrete pool decks
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation - just a free on-site look at your project. After you submit, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site estimate at a time that works for you.
(854) 204-1023Florence Concrete is based in Florence, SC and serves 12 cities and communities across the Pee Dee region, including Darlington, Sumter, and Myrtle Beach. We offer same-week scheduling for most projects, and our crews cover the full service area without additional travel fees.
Concrete is the stronger choice in Florence's heat. Asphalt softens above 120 degrees surface temperature, which happens regularly on South Carolina pavement in summer. Concrete costs more upfront but lasts 25 to 50 years versus 15 to 20 for asphalt.
Spring and fall are the best windows - roughly March through May and September through November. Florence summers push above 90 degrees, which causes concrete to set too fast on the surface and crack. Scheduling in cooler months gives you the strongest, most even result.
The Pee Dee region's clay-heavy soil swells when wet and shrinks when dry - a constant movement that puts stress on any slab above it. Proper gravel base compaction before pouring is the main defense. The Portland Cement Association covers base requirements in depth.
Those grooves are control joints - they give the slab a planned place to flex without cracking randomly. Without them, the concrete cracks wherever it wants, which is almost always in the most visible spot. A contractor who skips this step is cutting corners you will notice within a few years.
Walk on it after 24 to 48 hours, but keep vehicles off for at least 7 days. Full strength takes 28 days. Driving on it too soon - especially in South Carolina's summer heat when the surface is still soft - can leave permanent marks and weaken the slab.
Yes, for most flatwork that connects to a public street or meets certain size thresholds. A licensed contractor handles the permit application for you. Skipping permits can block a home sale or trigger fines. Always confirm your contractor plans to pull one before work starts.
Florence Concrete is a licensed, insured concrete contractor based in Florence, SC, serving Florence and 11 surrounding cities since 2025. We are licensed through the South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board, which requires passing a technical exam and maintaining active insurance to protect both homeowners and workers on every job.
We offer 16 concrete services - from residential driveways and decorative patios to slab foundations and parking lots. Every project is permitted, properly prepped, and finished to hold up in Florence's clay soil and high-rainfall climate.
Want to learn more about how we work? Read about our company or contact us to get a free estimate.
A standard residential driveway is poured four inches thick. If you park an RV, heavy truck, or trailer on it regularly, ask for five to six inches. The difference in upfront cost is modest, but the added thickness significantly reduces cracking under heavy loads. The American Concrete Institute covers thickness guidelines in detail.
Hairline cracks are cosmetic and can be sealed. If cracks are wider than a pencil, sections have shifted heights, or the surface is flaking across more than a third of the slab, full replacement makes more sense than patching. In Florence, clay soil movement often means the underlying problem will keep pushing cracks back through any patch.
Seal your new surface every two to three years. In Florence's humid climate, resealing fills surface pores that would otherwise absorb moisture and staining agents from rain, oil spills, and pine sap. Keep heavy vehicles off new concrete for at least seven days after the pour, and avoid de-icing salts in winter - they accelerate surface wear.
Have more questions about your specific project? Call us at (854) 204-1023 or send a message and we will answer before we ever ask for your business.
Florence is the largest city in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina, home to roughly 38,000 residents and about 140,000 people across Florence County. It sits at the crossroads of I-95 and I-20, which has made it a regional hub for healthcare, retail, and education. Major employers like McLeod Health and Francis Marion University bring a steady stream of families to the area, which keeps demand for home improvements active year-round.
The bulk of Florence's housing stock was built between the 1950s and 1980s - brick ranch homes on generous lots in established neighborhoods like Brierfield, Vintage Place, and the West Florence area near the Florence Civic Center. Many of these homes sit on large lots with mature oaks and pines, which creates ongoing work around driveways and foundations as root systems grow. Newer subdivisions off Hoffmeyer Road and the South Florence corridor bring younger homes that are now hitting the age when major surfaces need attention.
Florence gets about 46 to 48 inches of rain per year, and the flat terrain with clay-heavy soil means water drains slowly. Standing water after heavy rain is a common problem around driveways and foundations across the city. That combination - aging housing stock, active root systems, clay soil, and significant rainfall - is why Florence Concrete focuses specifically on this region. We know what local conditions do to concrete over time, and we build every project to account for them.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Florence Concrete
202 W Evans St
Florence, SC 29501
(854) 204-1023hi@concreteflorence.comAlways open, 24/7.
Call or message us today and we will schedule a free on-site estimate at no obligation.
