Oshkosh Quality Concrete: Trusted Concrete Contractors in Oshkosh, WI
#1 Concrete Installation Company in Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh Quality Concrete provides residential and commercial concrete services throughout Oshkosh and the surrounding Fox Valley area, including driveways, patios, sidewalks, garage floors, stamped and stained concrete, and repair work. We handle projects from single-slab replacements to full property installations, and we offer free estimates before any work begins.
Concrete is one of the few investments on your property that has to look good and hold up to Wisconsin winters at the same time. Freeze-thaw cycles, road salt, and heavy vehicle traffic all put pressure on a slab, which is why proper base preparation, correct mix specifications, and clean finishing matter more here than in milder climates.
We're locally owned and operated, so we know the soil conditions, permitting requirements, and seasonal scheduling windows specific to this area.
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Residential Concrete Services
From the driveway your car sits on to the slab under your garage, we pour flatwork and structural concrete for homes throughout Oshkosh and the surrounding Winnebago County communities. Every project below is built with air-entrained mix rated for Wisconsin freeze-thaw cycles, proper base preparation, and control joints cut on schedule.
Concrete Driveway Installation
A residential driveway in this climate needs more than a smooth finish. We excavate to subgrade, install and compact 4 to 6 inches of crushed aggregate base, then pour at a minimum thickness of 4 inches for passenger vehicles and 5 to 6 inches where trucks, RVs, or trailers park.
Our standard mix runs 4,000 PSI with 6% air entrainment, which resists the scaling caused by road salt tracked in over winter.
We saw-cut control joints within 24 hours, spaced at roughly 10-foot intervals, and slope the surface a minimum of 1/8 inch per foot away from the garage and foundation. Apron transitions, aprons at the street, and drainage tie-ins are handled as part of the pour.
Typical Oshkosh driveways are ready for foot traffic in 24 to 48 hours and vehicle traffic after 7 days.
Concrete Walkway/Sidewalk Installation
Walkways connect the driveway, front entry, side yard, and back patio. We generally pour 4 inches thick over a compacted gravel base, with widths of 36 to 48 inches for front walks and 30 inches for utility paths along the house.
Finishes matter more here than anywhere else on the property because walkways get the most foot traffic in ice and rain. We apply a medium broom finish across the surface for grip, and tool the edges for a clean line.
For public sidewalk sections in Oshkosh, we follow city specifications on thickness, jointing, and slope, including ADA-compliant cross slopes at driveway crossings.
Curved layouts, integral color, and exposed aggregate borders are all available.
Concrete Patio Installation
Patios are where poured concrete competes directly with pavers, and it usually wins on cost per square foot and long-term maintenance.
We pour patios at 4 inches over compacted base, sized to the furniture and use you have in mind. A common Oshkosh layout is 16 by 20 feet, which fits a dining table, grill area, and walking clearance without crowding.
Finish options include:
- Broom finish for maximum slip resistance
- Smooth trowel with a light broom border
- Exposed aggregate for texture and hidden wear
- Integral color mixed into the batch
- Salt finish for a subtle pitted texture
We slope patios 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot away from the house and coordinate joint layout so cuts land in logical places rather than through the middle of a seating area.
Stamped Concrete Patio
Stamped concrete gives you the appearance of flagstone, slate, brick, or wood plank in a single monolithic pour. There are no individual units to shift, settle, or grow weeds between.
The process uses a base color hardener worked into the surface, a contrasting release agent, and textured mats pressed into the concrete before it sets. Popular patterns in our area include Ashlar slate, random stone, and running bond brick.
Stamped work requires resealing every 2 to 3 years to keep the color depth and protect against moisture penetration. We use a solvent-based acrylic sealer and can add a non-slip additive for patios near pools or hot tubs.
Expect stamped patios to run higher per square foot than a broom finish, with the difference tied to pattern complexity and the number of colors used.
Concrete Steps
Poured steps are structural, so we treat them differently from flatwork. Footings extend below the frost line, which in Winnebago County means a minimum depth of 48 inches, and we tie the steps to the foundation with rebar or leave them free-standing with their own footing depending on the situation.
We build to a consistent riser height between 6 and 7.5 inches, with treads at 11 inches minimum. Uneven risers are the most common cause of trips on residential stairs, so we lay out the full run before forming.
Steps receive a broom finish and a slight forward pitch to shed water. Options include integral color to match adjacent flatwork, stamped risers, and cast-in handrail sleeves.
Concrete Slab Foundation
Slab foundations serve additions, detached garages, sheds, sunrooms, and shop buildings. We handle excavation, forming, vapor barrier installation, reinforcement, and the pour itself.
Thickened-edge monolithic slabs work for many outbuildings. Heated structures and habitable additions typically require frost-protected footings, and we build to whatever the permit and inspection require.
We can also install in-slab conduit, plumbing sleeves, and radiant heat tubing before the pour.
Concrete Pool Deck
Pool decks need traction when wet and a surface that stays comfortable underfoot. We pour a minimum 4-inch deck with a light broom or salt finish, and we recommend lighter integral colors that reflect heat rather than absorb it.
Drainage is the critical detail. We slope the deck away from the pool coping at 1/4 inch per foot and coordinate with deck drains or channel drains where the yard grade doesn't allow surface runoff.
Expansion joints at the coping and around fixed elements like ladders and light niches prevent cracking from thermal movement.
Stamped and textured overlays are options for existing pool decks that are structurally sound but showing surface wear.
Concrete Garage Floor
Garage slabs take abuse from vehicle weight, jack stands, dropped tools, and salt brine melting off tires all winter.
We pour garage floors at 4 to 6 inches depending on the vehicles stored, over a compacted base with a vapor barrier underneath. Reinforcement is standard, and we pitch the floor toward the overhead door or a floor drain so meltwater doesn't pool.
The finish is typically a hard steel trowel, which produces a dense surface that resists dusting and cleans easily. For new construction and replacement slabs, we can install trench drains, thickened footings for car lifts, and apron transitions.
Sealing the floor after 28 days of cure significantly reduces salt scaling over the years.
Concrete Retaining Wall
Poured retaining walls hold back grade changes in yards, along driveways, and around walkout basements. They offer more strength than segmental block for the same footprint.
We form and pour walls with rebar reinforcement sized to the wall height and soil load, set on a footing below frost depth. Drainage behind the wall is not optional — we install a perforated drain tile in washed stone with filter fabric so hydrostatic pressure doesn't build against the back face.
Walls over 4 feet generally require an engineered design and a permit. Surface options include board-form texture, stamped stone patterns, and integral color to coordinate with the house.
Concrete Curbing & Edging
Continuous poured curbing separates lawn from mulch beds, driveways from landscaping, and keeps stone or bark from migrating.
We extrude curbing on site using a curb machine, which produces a continuous ribbon with no seams or joints to shift. Standard profiles include mower's edge, slant, square, and rounded, in widths from 4 to 8 inches.
The curbing is reinforced with fiber in the mix, and we cut expansion joints every 18 to 24 inches to control cracking. Integral color and a stamped surface texture can be added during placement.
Because the machine follows your layout, curved bed lines are as straightforward as straight runs.
Our Commercial Concrete Services
We pour and repair concrete for businesses across Oshkosh and the Fox Valley, from retail parking lots on Koeller Street to manufacturing floors near the industrial park. Our commercial work is built around load ratings, drainage, joint layout, and schedules that keep your operation running.
Parking Lot Concrete
Commercial parking lots take constant abuse from delivery trucks, plow blades, and Wisconsin freeze-thaw cycles.
We typically place parking stalls at 5 to 6 inches of 4,000 PSI concrete over compacted base, and thicken drive lanes and dumpster pads to 8 inches with reinforcing steel where truck traffic concentrates.
Drainage comes first. We set slopes toward existing catch basins or curb lines so water doesn't pond and refreeze, and we cut control joints on a grid sized to the slab thickness.
Our parking lot work includes:
- New pours and full tear-out replacement
- Curb, gutter, and sidewalk installation
- ADA-compliant accessible stalls and ramps
- Trash enclosure and loading dock pads
- Joint sealing and section repair
Most lots can be phased so part of the space stays open during construction.
Warehouse Floor Concrete
Warehouse slabs have to stay flat under forklift wheels and rack loads for decades. We build them accordingly.
That means engineered subgrade preparation, vapor barrier placement, and slab thickness matched to your rack post loads and equipment weight — usually 6 to 8 inches for standard distribution use.
Flatness matters most in narrow-aisle operations. We use laser screeds and power troweling to hit specified F-numbers, then place joints and dowels to control curl at aisle intersections and dock approaches.
We also handle slab repair — spall patching at dock doors, joint refilling, and full-panel replacement.
Industrial Concrete Flooring
Manufacturing and processing environments put chemicals, heat, and impact against the same slab. We specify mixes and surface systems to match those conditions.
For plants handling oils, coolants, or acids, we recommend densifiers and sealers or an epoxy topping over a properly cured base. Where abrasion is the main concern, dry-shake hardeners add significant surface wear resistance.
Common industrial scopes we complete:
- Equipment pads and machine bases with anchor bolt templates set to shop drawings
- Trench drains and pits formed and finished to sloped tolerances
- Containment curbs for chemical storage areas
- Housekeeping pads around process equipment
We coordinate pours around production windows, including nights and weekends, so downtime stays limited to what the cure schedule requires.
Concrete Repair and Maintenance
Cracked, sunken, or weathered concrete rarely needs full replacement. We repair damage, lift settled slabs back to grade, and apply protective coatings that hold up against Wisconsin freeze-thaw cycles and road salt.
Concrete Repair
Winnebago County concrete faces roughly 30 to 40 freeze-thaw cycles each year, and that movement shows up as cracking, spalling, and crumbling edges.
We start by identifying the cause. A hairline crack from shrinkage gets a different treatment than a structural crack running through a slab that has lost support underneath.
Our repair work includes:
- Crack filling and routing for cracks under 1/4 inch
- Partial-depth patching for spalled surfaces and popouts
- Full-depth slab repair where the concrete has broken through
- Joint replacement using flexible sealant that allows for expansion
- Step and edge rebuilding on entryways and sidewalk sections
Repair costs in the Oshkosh area typically start around $300 for basic crack filling on a residential driveway and scale with the square footage and depth of damage.
Concrete Leveling and Mudjacking
When a slab sinks, the concrete is usually still sound — the soil beneath it has washed out or compacted. Lifting is faster and less expensive than tearing out and repouring.
We drill small holes through the slab, pump material into the voids below, and raise the concrete back to level. Holes are then patched.
Most residential leveling projects are complete in a single day, and slabs can usually carry foot traffic within a few hours.
Concrete Sealing and Resurfacing
Sealing is the least expensive thing you can do to extend the life of a slab. A penetrating silane or siloxane sealer blocks water and chloride from de-icing salt, which is the main driver of surface deterioration here.
We recommend resealing driveways every two to three years, and we schedule most sealing work between May and September when temperatures stay above 50°F.
Resurfacing is the next step when a slab is structurally solid but the surface is worn, discolored, or lightly spalled.
We clean and profile the existing concrete, then apply a polymer-modified overlay — broom finish, stamped, or troweled smooth. This gives you a new wearing surface at a fraction of replacement cost.
Why We're the Best Concrete Company in Oshkosh
Our crews pour and finish concrete across Oshkosh, Neenah, Omro, and Winneconne, and we handle each job with the same sequence of site prep, base compaction, forming, placement, and curing. That consistency is what keeps driveways, patios, and garage floors flat and crack-resistant through Wisconsin freeze-thaw cycles.
What Does Our Expert Concrete Process Involve?
Every project moves through the same five stages:
Planning & Timeline
Most residential concrete projects in Oshkosh take between two and five days of on-site work, and the pour itself is usually the shortest part. Scheduling around Wisconsin's freeze-thaw cycle, rainfall, and curing requirements matters just as much as the mix design.
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How Long Does a Concrete Project Take?
A standard two-car driveway or garage slab typically runs three to four working days from demolition to finish work.
Stage and Typical Duration
- Demolition and removal of old slab: 1 day
- Excavation, grading, base prep: 1–2 days
- Forming and reinforcement: 1 day
- Pouring and finishing: 4–8 hours
- Form removal and cleanup: 1–2 days after pour
Larger jobs change the math. A poured wall foundation may take five to seven days. Stamped patios add time for coloring, stamping, and sealing, usually one extra day plus a return visit for the sealer.
Permits through the City of Oshkosh add lead time before any work begins, so we recommend contacting us two to four weeks ahead of your target start date.
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When Is the Best Time to Pour Concrete?
Late April through October is the practical pouring window in Winnebago County. Air and ground temperatures during those months support steady hydration without special measures.
The ideal condition is an ambient temperature between 50°F and 80°F with moderate humidity and no rain in the forecast for 24 hours.
Spring and early summer book up quickly. If you want a May or June installation, scheduling in February or March gives you the most flexibility.
Late fall pours are still possible. Below roughly 40°F, we use accelerating admixtures, heated water, insulated blankets, or a combination of the three. These measures add cost but keep projects moving into November in many years.
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How Weather Can Affect Concrete Installation
Weather influences both the pour and the days that follow.
- Rain within the first 4–8 hours can dilute the surface paste, causing scaling and a weakened top layer. We monitor forecasts closely and reschedule rather than risk it.
- Heat above 85°F speeds evaporation, which leads to plastic shrinkage cracking. Evaporation retarders, early morning pours, and fogging help control this.
- Freezing temperatures are the largest risk. Concrete that freezes before reaching about 500 psi can lose a significant portion of its final strength permanently.
- Wind accelerates surface drying even on mild days, so windbreaks are sometimes used.
Frozen or saturated subgrade also stops work. Pouring over frost creates voids when the ground thaws, which produces settlement cracks later.
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How Long Does Concrete Need to Cure?
Curing and drying are different processes, and the timeline depends on what you plan to do with the surface.
- 24–48 hours — Forms come off; light foot traffic is acceptable
- 7 days — Roughly 70% of design strength reached
- 7–10 days — Passenger vehicles can typically use a driveway
- 28 days — Full design strength; heavy vehicles and equipment are safe
- 28–30 days — Earliest point for applying most sealers
Concrete reaches roughly 70% of its design strength at seven days and about 90% at 28 days. It continues gaining strength slowly for years afterward.
During the first week, keeping the slab moist matters. We apply a curing compound or recommend light watering, depending on conditions.
Avoid deicing salts entirely through the first winter. Chloride products on young concrete accelerate surface scaling.
Cost & Budget
Concrete pricing in Oshkosh depends on square footage, thickness, site access, and finish type, with most residential projects landing between $6 and $18 per square foot installed. Below we break down typical price ranges, the variables that move those numbers, and when repair makes more financial sense than a full tear-out.
What Does a New Concrete Project Cost?
Most homeowners in the Oshkosh area spend between $3,500 and $13,000 on a residential concrete project, depending on scope.
A standard two-car driveway replacement typically falls in the $7,500 to $12,500 range. A 12' x 16' patio usually runs $2,300 to $4,600 for a plain broom finish, and more for decorative work.
Smaller jobs price differently. Sidewalk sections, front steps, and garage aprons often come in between $900 and $3,000, though minimum-charge policies apply to very small pours since crew mobilization, forming, and finishing labor stay largely fixed.
We provide free written estimates with itemized material, labor, and disposal costs so you can see exactly where the money goes.
Factors That Affect Concrete Pricing
Several variables determine where your project lands in the price range:
- Slab thickness — 4" is standard for patios and walkways; driveways and areas holding heavy vehicles need 5" to 6", which increases material volume by 25% to 50%.
- Subbase preparation — Poor soil or high water tables require additional compacted gravel, adding $1 to $3 per square foot.
- Demolition and removal — Tearing out existing concrete typically adds $2 to $6 per square foot, including hauling and dump fees.
- Reinforcement — Rebar costs more than wire mesh but is recommended for driveways and structural slabs.
- Finish type — Broom finish is the baseline; exposed aggregate, stamping, and integral color each add cost.
- Site access — If a truck cannot reach the pour area, wheelbarrowing or pumping adds labor hours.
Winter and early spring scheduling can also affect cost, since cold-weather pours may require blankets or accelerators.
Concrete Cost Per Square Foot
Breaking it down by finish makes comparison easier:
Finish Type andCost Per Square Foot
- Standard broom finish: $8–$12
- Exposed aggregate: $11–$15
- Stamped concrete: $14–$20
- Colored/stained: $12–$18
These figures include forming, materials, placement, finishing, and cleanup for standard conditions.
Larger pours generally cost less per square foot because setup costs spread across more area. A 200-square-foot patio may price at $9 per foot, while a 900-square-foot driveway of the same finish could come in closer to $7.
Removal of old concrete, extensive grading, or drainage work is quoted separately.
Driveway, Patio, and Slab Cost Considerations
Driveways carry the highest per-project cost because of thickness and reinforcement requirements. Budget for proper base depth in Wisconsin — 6" to 8" of compacted gravel helps resist frost heave through freeze-thaw cycles.
Patios offer more flexibility. You can control cost by choosing a broom finish with a decorative border rather than full stamping, which cuts material and labor while keeping visual interest.
Garage and shed slabs need a vapor barrier and often a thickened edge, adding roughly $1 to $2 per square foot over a basic patio pour.
Control joints, expansion joints, and proper slope for drainage are included in our quotes rather than treated as upgrades. Skipping them saves nothing long-term.
Repair vs. Concrete Replacement
Repair is usually the better value when damage is limited and the slab base is stable.
Repair makes sense when:
- Cracks are under ¼" wide and not displaced
- A single slab section has settled but neighboring sections are sound
- Surface spalling affects the top layer only
Slab jacking or polyurethane leveling for a settled section typically costs $600 to $1,800 — often a third of replacement pricing.
Replacement is the practical choice when:
- Multiple slabs are cracked, heaved, or crumbling
- The subbase has washed out or failed
- The concrete is 30+ years old with widespread surface deterioration
We inspect the base condition before recommending either path, because patching over a failed subbase produces the same problem within a few seasons.
Proudly Serving Oshkosh and Fox Valley
While Oshkosh is our home base, our crews travel throughout the Fox Valley and Winnebago County region for both residential and commercial concrete work.
Travel distance can affect scheduling and pricing on smaller jobs. For projects outside a 30-mile radius of Oshkosh, we typically ask about the scope of work before quoting so the estimate reflects actual mobilization costs.
Larger pours — driveways, garage floors, foundations, and commercial flatwork — are generally cost-effective anywhere in our service area.
We follow the same standards on every job regardless of location: proper base preparation, correct mix specifications for Wisconsin freeze-thaw conditions, and control joints cut at appropriate intervals.
Not sure whether your address falls within our range? Give us a call with your location and project details. If we're not the right fit for the distance, we'll tell you directly and, when we can, point you toward a reputable contractor closer to you.
We regularly complete projects in:
- Neenah and Menasha
- Appleton and Grand Chute
- Omro and Winneconne
- Fond du Lac and North Fond du Lac
- Ripon and Berlin
- Waupaca and New London
- Kaukauna and Little Chute
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to the questions we hear most often from homeowners and business owners in the Oshkosh area, covering pricing ranges, curing times, decorative options, and our service territory.
We handle residential and commercial flatwork from start to finish. That includes driveways, sidewalks, patios, garage floors, basement floors, steps, and approach aprons.
We also perform tear-out and replacement of failing slabs, poured concrete foundation walls, and footings for additions or new garages.
Repair work is part of what we do as well — crack filling, slab jacking referrals, resurfacing worn slabs, and sealing to protect against Wisconsin's freeze-thaw cycles.
Most standard broom-finish driveways in the Fox Valley fall between $8 and $14 per square foot installed, depending on thickness, base preparation, and whether an old slab needs removal.
Patios typically run in a similar range, though smaller pours often carry a higher per-foot cost because mobilization and labor are spread across less area.
Several factors move the number:
- Thickness — 4" for patios and walkways, 5"–6" for driveways that see truck or trailer traffic
- Reinforcement — wire mesh versus rebar grid
- Site access — whether the truck can reach the pour or we need to wheel or pump concrete
- Removal and disposal of existing concrete
- Finish type — broom, exposed aggregate, stamped, or colored
We give a firm written price after measuring the site, so you are not working from a rough guess.
Yes. Stamped concrete lets you get the look of brick, slate, flagstone, or wood plank at a lower cost than laying individual pavers.
We offer integral color, color hardeners, and antiquing release agents, along with pattern selection from a range of stamp mats. Exposed aggregate and saw-cut score lines are also available for a cleaner, more contemporary appearance.
Decorative surfaces do need periodic resealing — usually every two to three years in our climate — and we walk you through that maintenance schedule before the project starts.
You can walk on new concrete after about 24 to 48 hours, depending on temperature and mix design.
Passenger vehicles should stay off for 7 days. Heavy trucks, RVs, and equipment should wait a full 28 days, which is when concrete reaches its designed compressive strength.
During the first week we ask that you keep the surface moist or leave the curing compound undisturbed. In late fall pours, we may use blankets or accelerating admixtures to protect the slab from early freezing.
We do. Our regular service area covers Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, Appleton, Omro, Winneconne, Fond du Lac, Ripon, and Berlin.
We also take projects in Green Lake, Waupaca, and the smaller townships throughout Winnebago and Outagamie counties. If you are unsure whether your address falls within range, call and ask — we will tell you directly.
Yes, estimates are free and carry no obligation.
We visit the site, measure the area, check drainage and soil conditions, and discuss finish options with you. You receive a written quote that breaks out excavation, base material, concrete, reinforcement, finishing, and any removal costs.
Scheduling fills up quickly from May through October, so we recommend reaching out several weeks ahead of when you would like the work done.