Concrete Contractors in Palmyra, PA

Palmyra sits just east of Hershey in Lebanon County, and concrete contractors who work here see a borough that is still growing. Palmyra had 7,320 residents in 2010 and 7,830 in 2020, a 7.0 percent gain, on 1.93 square miles. It sits at about 456 feet, and unusually for this area, no creek runs directly through the borough. That makes drainage a matter of grading and storm systems rather than flood plains, which changes how we plan patios and driveways.

From Palmstown to Palmyra

The area was settled in 1717. Johannes Palm is credited with founding the town, called Palmstown when its post office opened on April 1, 1804, and Palmyra was the official name by 1810. The borough was incorporated in 1913. The Landis Shoe Company Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Homes near the center along the main roads tend to be older, with walks at the street and narrow driveways, while newer neighborhoods have attached garages and bigger back yards.

No creek in town, but water still matters

Wikipedia notes that Killinger, Quittapahilla, Spring and Swatara creeks are all nearby, but none runs through the borough itself. Without a stream to carry runoff, water from roofs and yards has to be directed by grade and drains. When a patio or driveway is set too flat, or slopes toward the house, water sits and freezes. We set clear slopes on every slab, look at downspouts and talk about where the water will end up.

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Homes and projects

The 2000 census counted 3,363 housing units at about 1,808 per square mile, so lots are moderate in size. Common Palmyra jobs:

• Driveway replacement where slabs have cracked through or scaled
• Driveway widening for a second car
• Backyard patios for new and older homes
• Front walks and steps, including stoop rebuilds
• Garage and shed slabs

On older homes we match finishes and save sound concrete where we can. On newer homes we often add rather than replace.

What is underneath

Pennsylvania American Water notes that sinkholes are common in the parts of the state underlain by limestone and dolostone, often triggered by stormwater or leaking pipes. Good base compaction and controlled drainage are the two most useful things you can do for a slab here. If you notice a section that dropped suddenly, keep off it and call us so we can look for the cause.

Close to Hershey, separate rules

Palmyra sits just east of Hershey and Derry Township, but it is in a different county. Lebanon County homes follow their own borough or township rules, so a neighbor's project across the county line may have gone through a different process than yours will. We confirm the municipality and its requirements for your address before we write the estimate.

Permits and scheduling

Palmyra Borough handles permits within its limits, and homes just outside belong to nearby townships. We check what your project needs before scheduling. Call (717) 616-2142 to set up a visit in Palmyra.