Concrete Contractors in Susquehanna Township, PA

Susquehanna Township wraps around the north and east sides of Harrisburg, and concrete contractors working here deal with more elevation change than almost anywhere in the area. Land in the township runs from about 300 feet along the Susquehanna River to 1,150 feet in the northeast near Blue Mountain. The township had 26,740 residents at the 2020 census, up 11.2 percent from 2010, and it covers 13.34 square miles of land. That spread of terrain and house ages means one week we are rebuilding a flat driveway near the river and the next we are forming steps on a steep hillside lot.

An early suburb that kept growing

The township was formed from part of Lower Paxtang on May 1, 1815. Its population went from 8,716 in 1940 to 11,081 in 1950 and 17,474 in 1960, a fast postwar build-out, and it became a First Class township on January 2, 1952. Neighborhoods such as Progress, Edgemont, Lucknow and Montrose Park grew during those decades, so many homes there now have concrete that is 60 or more years old. Estherton traces back to "Coxestown," laid out on October 2, 1757, and Rockville was settled in 1774.

On mid-century homes, the typical list is a single-car driveway the owner wants widened, a front stoop that has pulled away from the house, and walks broken by decades of frost.

Slopes change the plan

On the higher ground toward Blue Mountain, driveways climb and back yards drop off. A slab on a slope needs more than a level pour:

• Grip: a firm broom finish, never a slick trowel finish on an incline
• Joints: closer spacing so movement shows up as neat lines, not random cracks
• Water: a path for runoff to leave the slab before it reaches the garage or a door
• Steps: risers and landings laid out so a long walk up is comfortable and safe

We also check that the base is cut into firm ground rather than loose fill pushed downhill during construction.

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Near the river

The Susquehanna forms the township's western edge, and the Rockville Bridge, listed on the National Register in 1975, crosses the river at the township's north end. It was described as the world's longest stone-arch rail bridge when it was finished. Homes on the low ground near the river need attention to drainage and to how high water would affect a slab. We set grades so water moves away from foundations and toward the street or a yard drain.

What we pour here

Driveway replacements and widenings, backyard patios, front walks, stoops, garage floors and shed pads make up most of our work in the township. Stamped patios are common on newer lots, while older homes often get a plain broom finish that suits the house. Whatever the project, we compact the base, use air-entrained concrete for exterior work and cure it properly.

Permits and wards

The township elects nine commissioners by ward and handles its own permits. Work at the road or curb can need township review, and we confirm what applies before scheduling. Call (717) 616-2142 to set up a visit in Susquehanna Township.