Sneads Ferry sits on NC 210 in Onslow County, between the New River and Topsail Sound, and it has long been a fishing and shrimping town. Boats, trailers and trucks are part of daily life here, and so are salt, sand and storms. Concrete has to work as hard as the people do.
Coastal Concrete Wilmington is a locally owned concrete company in Sneads Ferry NC. We pour driveways, pads and patios, and we give a free written estimate before work starts.
Concrete for working waterfront homes
Many Sneads Ferry homes keep a boat, a trailer and gear. They want pads that hold heavy loads, driveways that handle trucks and patios that stand up to salt. A concrete company in Sneads Ferry NC should plan for heavy use and for wet, salty conditions.
We pour thick slabs with steel, and we choose finishes that grip when wet.
- Boat and trailer pads
- Driveways and parking areas
- Shop and storage slabs
- Patios, walks and outdoor cleaning areas
Sand, salt and low ground
Ground near the sound is sandy and low, and the water table is high. Heavy rain and tides can leave water standing near slabs. We raise bases where needed, compact them in layers and slope slabs so water leaves. Salt air is hard on steel, so we cover it well and seal the surface.
We also think about rinse water from boats and gear, and where it flows.
Repairs and upgrades
Many older Sneads Ferry slabs have cracks and sunken spots. We repair, lift and replace as needed. See concrete repair, concrete leveling and driveway repair.
For new work, see concrete boat and RV pads and driveway installation.
Start your Sneads Ferry project
Call us any day from 5 AM to 10 PM or use the contact page. We will visit, measure and give you a free written estimate.
Working waterfront homes need strong concrete, and a concrete company in Sneads Ferry NC should build it. We serve Sneads Ferry and the Onslow County coast with free estimates.
Questions about hiring a concrete company in Sneads Ferry NC
Do you travel to Sneads Ferry for concrete jobs?
Yes. Sneads Ferry is about forty minutes from our shop in the 28409 area, and we serve it regularly. We visit for a free estimate, measure the work and give a written price. For larger jobs, the trip is a small part of the cost.
Call us any day from 5 AM to 10 PM and tell us your address. Onslow County has its own rules for some work, and the town may add more. We help you check them before the pour. A short phone call and a few photos help us plan the first visit and avoid wasted trips.
Send the length and weight of your boat and trailer, and a concrete company in Sneads Ferry NC can plan the pad from the first call. Ask us to see the boat, the trailer and the tow truck, or send photos, so we can size the pad for the real loads you use.
How thick should a pad for a boat and trailer be?
Five inches is a minimum for most boats and trailers. For a large fishing boat on a double axle trailer, or a work trailer, six inches with steel is a safer choice. The edges where tires roll and turn can be thicker. We also place a compacted stone base under the slab.
Sand moves, so the base matters as much as the concrete. We remove soft soil, compact the base in layers and slope the pad so water runs away. You get the thickness, the steel and the base in your written estimate, so you can compare any bid.
A short note about where rinse water goes helps us design the slope and the drain, so the pad stays clean. Tell us about the road to your property and any gates, and a concrete company in Sneads Ferry NC will plan truck access before the first visit, which saves time on pour day.
Can I rinse my boat and gear on the pad?
Yes, but plan for the water. Rinse water carries salt, fuel and fish slime, and it must drain without soaking the base or flowing onto a neighbor. We slope the pad toward a gravel strip or a drain, and we use a sealer that resists stains.
Rinse the pad itself with fresh water now and then, and hose off green algae before it grows. Stormwater rules may limit where rinse water can go, so check with the town or county. See concrete boat and RV pads. We can plan a drain or a washdown area that fits your lot.
Photos of the old slab and the soft spots help us plan the repair before we arrive in Sneads Ferry. A concrete company in Sneads Ferry NC should understand tides and storms, so we watch both and plan the pour for a dry, calm window, and we do not rush when conditions look bad.
What kind of driveway handles heavy trucks and trailers?
A thick one on a firm base. We pour driveways five inches thick or more, with steel and thick edges where tires turn. We compact crushed stone under the slab, and we slope the drive so water leaves. Control joints keep cracks neat.
If you pull a heavy trailer, the first ten feet of the drive take the worst stress, so we often thicken that part. See driveway installation. We ask about your trucks and trailers, then suggest a design. You get a written price with the thickness and the steel listed.
Ask your town or county about rules for rinse water and hard surface, and we will help you with a sketch. Ask us how we would seal the pad against fuel, salt and fish oil, since the right sealer makes cleanup easier and keeps stains from setting in the surface. Ask us to explain the sealer plan.
How do you handle storm damage to concrete?
We start by looking. Storm water can scour sand from under a slab, and wind can toss debris onto it. We fill washed out voids, lift settled slabs with concrete leveling when they are still solid and patch broken edges. We also look at where the water came from and suggest a fix.
If a slab is broken into many pieces, replacement may be smarter. We give you written prices for both. Photos taken before and after a storm help us plan the work and may help with an insurance claim. We tell you honestly what is storm damage and what was already there.
A concrete company in Sneads Ferry NC should plan for heavy trucks, so tell us the heaviest one you use. Share photos of the old pad and the soft spots, and a concrete company in Sneads Ferry NC can tell you if lifting, patching or replacing makes the most sense for your yard.
How soon can you get to Sneads Ferry for an estimate?
Usually within a few days. Call us any day from 5 AM to 10 PM, give us your address and a few landmarks and describe the work. We set a time to visit, measure and talk about the plan.
After the visit, you get a written estimate with the work, the thickness, the finish and the price. If you have a deadline, like a fishing season or a visit from family, tell us when you call. We plan backward from your date and tell you what is realistic. There is no charge for the estimate.
A short call before a storm lets us tell you whether the pour should move, and we are glad to take it. Tell us about the busiest weeks of your fishing or boating season, and we will plan the project around them, so the work does not get in the way of your income.
Looking for a concrete company in Sneads Ferry NC? Call (910) 981-2124 any day from 5 AM to 10 PM, or use the estimate form. Coastal Concrete Wilmington is locally owned and gives clear written estimates for patios, driveways and slabs.