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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas. (207) 245-9716
Portland homeowners trust us for driveways, patios, foundations, and more. Fully licensed, fully insured, and built for Maine winters.
Custom Portland Concrete is a licensed concrete contractor serving Portland, ME and 12 surrounding communities. We offer 16 services covering everything from driveways and patios to foundations and decorative finishes. Whether your project is residential or commercial, our crew handles the full job - site prep, permits, pour, and cleanup.
Cracked or heaving driveway? A new concrete driveway built for Maine winters adds curb appeal and holds up through decades of freeze-thaw cycles.
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Muddy backyard every spring? A concrete patio gives you a clean, level outdoor space you can actually use from May through October.
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Want the look of stone or brick without the cost? Stamped concrete delivers the same visual appeal at a fraction of the price, with no gaps for weeds.
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Uneven or crumbling front walkway? A new concrete sidewalk is safe underfoot all winter and makes a strong first impression from the street.
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Stained, pitted garage floor? A fresh concrete slab or coating gives you a durable, easy-to-clean surface that handles vehicles and heavy storage.
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Plain gray concrete does not have to be the only option. Decorative finishes, patterns, and colors can transform any slab into a surface with real character.
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Yard that erodes or slopes toward your foundation? A concrete retaining wall holds the ground in place and protects your property.
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New build or renovation? A properly poured concrete floor is the foundation every other finish depends on - level, strong, and built to last.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through our contact form. Tell us what you need - driveway, patio, foundation, or something else. We will ask a few basic questions and schedule a free on-site visit. You will hear back from us within 1 business day. No waiting around, no automated runaround.
We come to your property, walk the site with you, and measure the area. We check for drainage issues, slope, and anything that could affect the job. Then we send you a written, itemized quote that breaks down exactly what is included. You can compare it to other bids side by side - no single lump sum to decode.
Once you approve the quote, we handle permits, schedule the work, and show up on the day we said we would. Our crew does the demo, base prep, pour, and finishing. When we leave, the site is clean and you know exactly what to expect during the curing period. No loose ends.
We carry both general liability insurance and workers compensation on every project. Ask for our certificates before we start - we keep them current and on file.
We visit your property, measure the area, and give you a written, itemized quote within a few days. No phone-only guesses. No pressure to sign on the spot.
We work in these neighborhoods every week. We know how Maine winters stress concrete, what Portland's permitting process requires, and how to schedule around the short building season.
Call or fill out the form and you will hear from us within 1 business day - not a week later. We respect your time and know you have other contractors to compare.
Ready to talk through your project? Call us at (207) 245-9716 or send us a message.
"We had our driveway replaced after three winters of watching the cracks spread. The crew showed up when they said they would, finished in two days, and the surface looks exactly like they described it would. No surprises on the bill either - the final cost matched the written quote exactly."
"Our backyard was a mud pit every spring. We had a 400-square-foot patio poured in late June and it has been the most-used part of our yard ever since. The contractor walked us through the permit process and handled all the paperwork. We did not have to make a single call to the city."
"We needed new front steps and a connecting walkway. The old steps were a genuine safety hazard - one section had heaved about two inches. The new steps are level, the finish matches the house, and they handled the slope from the street perfectly. Solid work from start to finish."
We respond within 1 business day - no automated replies, no week-long waits. This is a no-obligation estimate, so there is nothing to commit to by reaching out. After you submit the form, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site visit where we measure your project and walk through your options in person.
(207) 245-9716Custom Portland Concrete is based in Portland, ME and serves 12 communities across southern Maine and into New Hampshire - including South Portland, Westbrook, Biddeford, and Brunswick. We aim to respond to new inquiries within 1 business day and can often schedule same-week site visits for projects within our core service area.
Concrete typically outperforms asphalt in cold climates because it stays rigid and does not soften in summer heat. In Portland, concrete driveways regularly last 30 to 50 years; asphalt usually needs replacement in 20 to 30. The trade-off is a higher upfront cost, but most Maine homeowners find the longer lifespan makes concrete the better long-term value.
Portland averages more than 100 freeze-thaw cycles per year. Water seeps into the concrete, freezes, expands, and gradually breaks the surface apart. Road salt accelerates the process. Concrete poured with the right base depth, thickness, and control joints - and sealed within 30 days - will hold up far better than a surface that skipped those steps.
Stamped concrete costs less upfront than natural stone or individual pavers, and because it is one continuous surface, there are no gaps for weeds to grow through or individual pieces to shift. If a section cracks, repair is harder than swapping a single paver - but for most homeowners, the lower cost and easier maintenance make stamped concrete the stronger practical choice.
Isolated cracks under a quarter-inch wide can often be patched and last a few more years. But if cracks are spreading in a spiderweb pattern, sections are heaving or sinking, or the surface is flaking apart, patching is a short-term fix. Once the base has failed or freeze-thaw damage is widespread, replacement is more cost-effective than continued repairs.
Yes, for most projects. Driveways that connect to a city street, patios above a certain size, and sidewalks that touch the public right-of-way all require permits in Portland. A licensed contractor handles the application for you. Skipping the permit can create problems during a home sale - buyers' inspectors and lenders flag unpermitted work. The Portland Cement Association has good general guidance at the Portland Cement Association.
Unpermitted concrete work is not inspected, which means there is no independent check that it was done correctly. When you sell your home, title searches and buyers' inspections often uncover unpermitted work, which can delay or kill the sale. Requiring a contractor to pull the correct permits is one of the simplest ways to protect your investment.
Custom Portland Concrete is a licensed and insured concrete contractor based in Portland, ME, serving homeowners and businesses across southern Maine and into New Hampshire since 2024. We are registered with the Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation as a licensed contractor in the state of Maine. We offer 16 concrete services and have completed projects in every type of Portland neighborhood - from the tight lots of Munjoy Hill to newer builds out in East Deering.
We are a local company, not a franchise or out-of-state outfit routing calls to subcontractors. The person who answers your call is the same team that shows up on your job.
Learn more about usIf cracks are wider than a quarter inch, sections are heaving, or the surface is spalling across more than a small area, patching is usually a short-term fix. Replacement is more cost-effective once the base has failed. The American Concrete Institute has published guidance on evaluating concrete condition.
Foot traffic is typically safe after 24 to 48 hours. Vehicles should stay off for a full seven days. The concrete continues to gain strength for 28 days - avoid heavy loads, rock salt, and de-icing chemicals during that first month.
Freeze-thaw cycles, road salt runoff from city streets, and a short warm season that limits when sealer can be applied all combine to stress concrete faster here than in warmer states. Proper installation and regular sealing offset most of this.
Have a project in mind and not sure where to start? Call us at (207) 245-9716 and we will walk you through your options at no cost or obligation.
Portland is Maine's largest city, home to roughly 68,000 residents and known for its historic Old Port waterfront, the Victorian homes of Munjoy Hill, and the sweeping harbor views that make it one of the most recognized cities in New England. From the ornate 19th-century houses of the West End to the more modest early 20th-century homes of Deering Center and Woodfords Corner, Portland is a city where the housing stock is old, full of character, and in constant need of skilled maintenance.
A large share of Portland homes were built before 1960 - many before World War II - and that age shows up in the condition of driveways, sidewalks, foundations, and patios. Lots are narrow, streets are tight, and neighborhoods like Parkside and East Bayside have two- and three-family homes sitting close together with little staging room. We work in these conditions every week. We know how to access tight sites, handle the permitting process through Portland Public Works, and schedule around the short Maine building season.
Portland averages around 61 inches of snow per year, and the freeze-thaw cycles from November through March put real stress on any concrete surface that was not built with that climate in mind. Whether your home is near Portland Head Light or up in a denser in-town neighborhood, the concrete work we do is built for this city - not just poured and hoped for the best.
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Custom Portland Concrete
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