Home of Susie the Duck since 1948

Concrete Contractors in Lodi, WI

Driveways, patios, walks, steps and slabs for Lodi homes along Spring Creek and up the valley sides.

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Repair, lifting and replacement priced side by side when each is an option
Help sorting out city sidewalk notices and driveway approach permits

Concrete in a Glacial Valley Town

Lodi is a small city in Columbia County, north of Madison, and it sits in a setting unlike the flat suburbs closer to Madison. Isaac Palmer founded the village in 1846 and picked a glaciated valley for its water-power potential. Spring Creek, which runs from the Lodi Marsh through downtown and empties into Lake Wisconsin, powered a sawmill in 1846 and a grist mill in 1850. For homeowners looking for concrete contractors in Lodi, that valley shapes the work: creek-side lots on the low ground and sloped lots on the valley sides each need their own approach.

Spring Creek and wet ground

Spring Creek is a spring-fed brown trout stream, and parts of it stay open even in winter. Homes on the low ground near the creek and the marsh tend to have wetter soil. When we pour there we:

Remove soft or organic soil and replace it with compacted gravel
Build the base thicker than we would on a dry lot
Slope patios and walks firmly away from the house
Avoid pouring on ground that is saturated after a thaw

Near the creek, some work may also fall under floodplain or shoreland rules, and we check before we design.

On the valley sides

Where a lot sits on a slope, the job changes. Driveways that climb or fall toward the garage need careful grading and drainage at the bottom, steps need even risers and landings, and patios cut into a slope may need a step or a low edge on the downhill side. We lay out grades with string and level before we form anything and show you where the water will go.

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An old town with a historic district

The Chicago and North Western railroad reached Lodi in 1872, and the city keeps the Lodi Street-Prairie Street Historic District. On older properties the front walks, steps and garage slabs have often been replaced in pieces over the years. We match finish and joint spacing to what is staying, protect old foundations when removing failed stoops and keep new work in proportion to the house. Lodi had 2,093 residents in 1990 and 3,189 in 2020, so newer homes on the edges of town also need patios, wider drives and walks added.

Ducks, fairs and the Ice Age Trail

Susie the Duck has been Lodi's official mascot since 1948, and the annual Susie the Duck Day centers on Goeres Park. The free Lodi Agricultural Fair marked its 150th anniversary in 2015, and a segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail passes through the area. Backyard patios, connecting walks and pads for sheds and gear all suit that outdoor life.

Concrete services in Lodi

Driveways: replacement, regrading, aprons and parking pads
Patios: backyard and hillside patios
Stamped concrete: decorative patios and walks
Sidewalks and steps: front walks, stoops and hillside steps
Garage and shed slabs: detached garages, sheds and outbuildings
Repair and replacement: heaved walks, settled panels and failed steps

We use air-entrained concrete on every exterior pour and check with the City of Lodi on any work at the street or public sidewalk. Call (608) 597-6094 to set up a visit.

Lodi Facts That Shape the Work

Glacial valley. Isaac Palmer founded Lodi in 1846 in a glaciated valley he chose for its water-power potential.
Spring Creek. Spring Creek runs from the Lodi Marsh through downtown and empties into Lake Wisconsin; parts of it stay unfrozen in winter.
Historic district. The railroad reached Lodi in 1872, and the city keeps the Lodi Street-Prairie Street Historic District.
Susie the Duck. A resident mallard nicknamed Susie has been the town's official mascot since 1948.

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Lodi Questions

Do you work in Lodi even though it is in Columbia County?

Yes. Lodi is part of our regular service area north of Madison.

My driveway slopes down to the garage. Can you keep water out?

Usually, yes. We regrade the apron where possible and can add a trench drain across the driveway to catch runoff before it reaches the door.

Is a patio near Spring Creek a good idea?

It can be, if it is built for wet ground with a thicker compacted base and a firm slope away from the house. We also check whether floodplain or shoreland rules apply.

How long does new concrete need before winter?

Concrete keeps gaining strength for weeks after it is poured. For late-season pours we protect fresh concrete from freezing and, if timing allows, apply a sealer before the first hard freeze. Use sand instead of rock salt that first winter.

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