Benton sits on clay that moves. Every spring, heavy rain from the Saline River valley swells the ground under older ranches and new subdivisions alike, lifting slabs and cracking driveways that looked fine in November. Little Rock Concrete knows this problem by heart because we fix it every year.
Whether your driveway is sinking, your patio is heaving, or cracks are spreading across your garage floor, we're the team Benton homeowners call. We understand the clay, the drainage challenges along the river plain, and the permit process at Benton City Hall. We've worked on homes from the historic core near Main Street to the newer subdivisions climbing toward Saline County, and we know what concrete needs to survive here.
Concrete in Benton (72022)
Benton's mix of 1950s brick ranches, 1970s split-levels, and newer two-stories all sit on the same shrink-swell clay that dominates the Arkansas River plain. When spring thunderstorms dump 3 inches of rain in an afternoon, that clay swells. When summer heat and drought crack it, slabs subside and settle. Driveways that were level in March are uneven by June. Concrete that wasn't set on a firm, well-compacted base starts to heave and crack within a few years. The narrow lots and tight access common to older Benton neighborhoods also mean careful planning, smaller equipment, and sometimes hand work where a larger crew can't fit.
We've been serving Benton and the Little Rock area for years. We understand the clay conditions, the seasonal water table swings, and the importance of proper base preparation, steel reinforcement, and well-cut control joints. We also know Benton's permit requirements and work with the city to make sure every job is done right.
Our services in Benton
- Concrete Driveways in Benton · New concrete driveway installation and full driveway replacement built to last…
- Concrete Patios in Benton · Custom concrete patios that expand your outdoor living space and add lasting…
- Stamped & Decorative Concrete in Benton · Stamped, stained, and exposed aggregate finishes that replicate stone, brick…
- Concrete Repair & Resurfacing in Benton · Repair of cracked, spalling, or worn concrete and full resurfacing to restore…
- Concrete Leveling & Slab Lifting in Benton · Lifting and leveling of sunken or uneven concrete driveways, patios…
- Concrete Slabs & Foundations in Benton · Poured concrete slabs and footings for garages, sheds, room additions…
- Sidewalks, Walkways & Steps in Benton · New and replacement sidewalks, walkways, and steps…
- Concrete Pool Decks in Benton · Slip-resistant pool decks in broom, textured…
- Concrete Sealing in Benton · Professional sealing that protects concrete from stains, moisture…
- Concrete Removal & Replacement in Benton · Full tear-out and haul-away of old, cracked…
- Garage Floors in Benton · Poured and finished concrete garage floor slabs for new builds, replacements…
- Polished Concrete in Benton · Mechanically ground and polished concrete floors with a smooth…
How a Job Works in Benton
We start with a free on-site assessment. We'll walk your property, look at the concrete and the ground around it, check drainage and grade, and talk about what you want and what the clay and weather are telling us. If you need a permit (most driveways and significant repairs do in Benton), we'll handle the paperwork and timeline with the city. We'll give you a clear price and timeline before we start.
On job day, we show up with the right crew and equipment for your lot. If your driveway is narrow or your backyard is tight, we adjust. We do the work cleanly, protect your landscaping and property, and coordinate with any HOA requirements. For slab lifting and leveling, we inject polyurethane foam under the concrete to raise it back to grade without tearing it up. For new concrete, we dig proper bases, set forms to grade, place steel, pour and finish to your spec, and cut joints at the right intervals to let the clay move without cracking the concrete.
When we're done, we haul away debris, clean up, and walk through the finished work with you. Your property looks better than when we arrived.
Concrete Driveways in Benton typically run from $6 per square foot for standard 4-inch slabs on prepared bases. A typical 500-square-foot driveway will cost between $3,000 and $3,500 depending on grade, access, and whether removal of old concrete is needed. Concrete Leveling and Slab Lifting, which is very common in Benton because of clay heave, starts at $4 per square foot for polyurethane foam injection, so a 300-square-foot sunken patio might cost $1,200 to $1,500 to raise back to grade. Concrete Repair and Resurfacing for cracked or spalling surfaces starts at $3 per square foot. Stamped or decorative finishes add $10 per square foot and up. Concrete Sealing to protect against water and freeze-thaw damage runs from $0.75 per square foot. The final cost depends on the size of the area, site access, the current condition of the concrete, whether permits are needed, and timing. Call us at (501) 214-4504 for a free estimate. We'll give you a real number, not a guess.
