From driveways and patios to foundations and retaining walls, Precision Johnson City Concrete handles every concrete job with proper prep, the right mix, and work that holds up through East Tennessee winters.
Precision Johnson City Concrete is a concrete contractor serving Johnson City, TN and 12 surrounding communities. We handle the full range of residential and commercial concrete work - all 16 of our services are performed by our own crew with no subcontracting. Whether your project is a cracked driveway, a new patio, or a structural foundation, we show up prepared and do the job to specification.
Cracked or sinking driveway? A properly built concrete driveway handles decades of traffic and Johnson City winters without constant repairs.
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Tired of a muddy backyard after every rain? A new concrete patio gives you a clean, all-weather outdoor surface you can actually use.
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Want the look of stone or brick at a fraction of the cost? Stamped concrete delivers high-end curb appeal without the high-end price tag.
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Uneven or crumbling walkway? A new concrete sidewalk built for East Tennessee's freeze-thaw winters stays safe and solid for decades.
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Dusty, cracking garage floor? A fresh concrete pour transforms the space and holds up under vehicles, tools, and daily use.
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Plain gray concrete not cutting it? Decorative finishes add color, texture, and character to any slab without sacrificing durability.
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Sloped yard eroding your landscaping? A concrete retaining wall stops soil movement and gives your property a clean, defined look.
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Need a durable interior floor that handles heavy loads? Concrete floor installation delivers long-lasting performance for homes and businesses.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through our contact form. We ask a few basic questions about your project - size, location, what the ground looks like - so we can show up to the estimate already thinking through your specific situation. You will hear back from us within 1 business day.
We come to your property, measure the area, check the slope and drainage, and discuss your options. You get a written estimate that breaks down exactly what is included. No phone quotes, no guessing. If you have questions after reading it, call us - we explain every line.
Once you approve, we schedule the work, pull any required permits, and show up on time with our own crew. We prep the base correctly, pour to spec, and clean up before we leave. After curing, we walk you through the finished job and make sure everything looks right before we call it done.
We carry full liability insurance and meet Tennessee's licensing requirements for concrete contracting. You get proof of coverage before a single shovel moves.
Every estimate is done in person at your property. The written quote spells out every cost before you commit - no phone guesses, no surprise add-ons at the end.
We live and work here. We know the clay soil, the freeze-thaw winters, and the permit office. That local knowledge shows up in how we build every job.
If a problem is traced back to how the job was done, we return to make it right. We build to pass city inspection, so there is a documented record the work was done correctly.
Ready to talk through your project? (423) 672-1719 or send us a message.
They gave me a written estimate that matched the final bill exactly. The driveway was poured in one day and they walked me through how long to stay off it. It has held up through two hard winters with no cracking.
Our backyard was basically unusable after every rain. The crew came out, checked the slope, and built the patio with the right pitch. We used it the following weekend and the water runs away from the house now instead of toward it.
The front steps had been crumbling for two years and I kept putting it off. The new steps are level, the edges are clean, and they pulled the permit so everything is on record. Took less than two days start to finish.
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation to move forward after you submit - this just gets us talking. Once we receive your message, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site visit where we measure the space, assess the ground, and give you a written quote before any work begins.
(423) 672-1719Precision Johnson City Concrete is based in Johnson City, TN and serves 12 cities and communities across northeast Tennessee, southwest Virginia, and northwest North Carolina. Our service area includes Kingsport, Bristol, and Elizabethton, and we can typically schedule a free on-site estimate within the same week.
Yes, if the slab was not built for it. East Tennessee's freeze-thaw cycles push water into small surface cracks, freeze it, and expand those cracks wider each winter. A mix designed for freeze-thaw conditions and a properly sealed surface are the two things that prevent this. The Portland Cement Association covers mix specifications for cold climates in detail.
Clay soil expands when wet and shrinks when dry - a cycle that shifts the ground under your slab and causes cracking or sinking. The fix is proper base preparation: excavating the clay, bringing in compacted gravel, and making sure drainage runs away from the slab. Skipping this step is the most common reason concrete fails early in this region.
Concrete lasts longer in freeze-thaw climates and does not soften in summer heat the way asphalt can. Asphalt costs less upfront but requires sealing every few years and resurfacing sooner. For a driveway in Johnson City's climate, concrete is typically the lower-maintenance choice over a 20-plus year horizon.
Standing water after rain means the surface was not graded correctly or has settled unevenly over time. In Johnson City, clay soil shifts seasonally and can tilt a slab over several years. Water pooling near your foundation is both a drainage and a structural concern - it should be addressed before the next wet season.
Patching buys time when cracks are isolated and the slab is structurally sound. Once cracks spread across multiple sections or the surface starts flaking, the underlying slab has usually reached the end of its useful life. Repeated patching at that stage costs more over time than a full replacement.
Very hot weather causes concrete to set faster than normal, which can lead to surface cracking before the crew has time to finish it properly. Good contractors work early in the morning during summer, keep fresh concrete shaded, and use mix additives that slow the set time. Timing and technique matter as much as the mix itself.
Precision Johnson City Concrete is a licensed and insured concrete contractor based in Johnson City, TN, serving 12 cities across northeast Tennessee, southwest Virginia, and northwest North Carolina since 2024. We hold the contractor license issued by the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, which covers the concrete work we perform on every residential and commercial job in this state.
Since opening, we have completed concrete projects across all 16 of our service categories - driveways, patios, foundations, retaining walls, pool decks, and more. Every job is performed by our own crew. We do not subcontract the work.
Learn more about our team and approachA bid that is significantly lower than the rest usually means something is being skipped - base prep, proper thickness, permits, or cleanup. Ask the low bidder to explain their process step by step. If they cannot, that is your answer.
Foot traffic: 24-48 hours. Regular vehicles: 7 days. Heavy trucks or equipment: 28 days. Rushing this shortens the life of the slab. A contractor who tells you to drive on it in 48 hours is not being helpful.
In Johnson City's climate, yes. Sealing every two to three years protects the surface from freeze-thaw damage and moisture intrusion. The cost of sealing is modest compared to the cost of resurfacing or replacing a slab that was not maintained.
The American Concrete Institute maintains a library of homeowner resources on mix design, curing, and maintenance. If you have questions about your specific project, call us at (423) 672-1719 and we will walk you through it.
Johnson City sits in the Appalachian Highlands of northeast Tennessee at roughly 1,600 feet elevation, surrounded by ridges and valleys that give the area its character. The city is home to East Tennessee State University, and its population of roughly 73,000 includes long-term residents, university families, and newer arrivals drawn by the region's growth. The result is a city with a wide mix of housing stock - from older brick ranches near downtown to newer subdivisions out in Gray and Boones Creek.
Many of the homes in Johnson City were built between the 1940s and 1970s, particularly in neighborhoods like the Tree Streets area, Munsey Park, and the blocks around downtown. Those homes often have aging driveways, original walkways, and foundation elements that were built to the standards of their era. Properties near Buffalo Mountain Park and throughout the hillside neighborhoods tend to sit on sloped, clay-heavy lots that present real drainage and foundation challenges.
Downtown Johnson City has seen reinvestment in recent years, with activity around Founders Park at Cardinal Park and the surrounding blocks. That growth extends outward, and the concrete needs of homeowners across the city - from older neighborhoods near the university to newer areas to the south - reflect the full range of what we do. We know this terrain, the soil conditions, and the seasonal demands that come with building at this elevation.
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Precision Johnson City Concrete
104 E Market St
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 672-1719contact@johnsoncityconcretecontractor.comGet a free on-site estimate from Precision Johnson City Concrete. We show up, we measure, and we give you a written quote with no pressure to commit.
