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Durham, North Carolina · Concrete Contractors

The 4 best concrete contractors in Durham, NC

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

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Durham is served by local service businesses indexed below. Concrete contractors pour driveways, patios, sidewalks, foundations, and retaining walls, and handle decorative concrete and repair.

We indexed 4 concrete contractors serving Durham and surrounding neighborhoods, including American Tobacco Historic District, American Village, Archer Woods, Arrowhead, Autumn Ridge, Barclay to Sandlewood. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the concrete contractors niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 4 concrete contractors listed for Durham, 4 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 3 publish a phone number and 4 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Durham, NC and need a concrete contractor, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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How we rank concrete contractors in Durham

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the concrete contractors category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring concrete contractors in Durham: what the local data says

  • The typical last spring frost in Durham is around March 27 and the first fall frost around November 18, roughly 236 frost-free days. Concrete should not be poured on frozen ground or left to freeze while it cures, so outdoor pours are easiest to schedule between those dates.
  • Durham gets about 49 inches of precipitation a year and about 6 inches of snow, and September is typically the wettest month. Plan pours around the wettest stretch, since heavy rain on fresh concrete can ruin the surface.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Durham, NC, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Concrete Contractors around Durham

Nearby directories for the same trade: Cary (3 ranked), Raleigh (4 ranked), Greensboro (6 ranked).

Common questions

Concrete Contractors in Durham: quick answers

How are the concrete contractors in Durham ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the concrete contractors category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best concrete contractor in Durham?

Use this list to shortlist two or three concrete contractors, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a concrete contractor's license in North Carolina?

Licensing in North Carolina runs through the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, with electricians, plumbers and HVAC licensed by their own state boards. Before hiring anyone in Durham, ask for the license number and verify it in the board's public lookup (nclbgc.org for general contractors; the State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors or the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors for those trades). Jobs under $40,000 do not require a general contractor license, so ask about insurance either way. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which concrete contractors serve Durham?

This page lists Bull City Concrete, Classic Concrete Design, Inc., Chavez Concrete Work Inc. and mendez concrete & pavers LLC, in ranked order. 3 of the 4 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

When is the best time to book concrete contractors in Durham?

Going by Durham's own weather records (typical last spring frost around March 27, first fall frost around November 18), the usual windows are from about March 27 into early summer. Booking a few weeks ahead of those windows beats the rush.

What to look for when hiring a concrete contractor in Durham

  • Check which North Carolina license applies. North Carolina licenses some of this work through the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC), which issues the General Contractor License. Verify it at the official North Carolina license lookup before signing. North Carolina requires a licensed general contractor only when the total project cost is $40,000 or more. The Homeowners Recovery Fund covers only licensed general contractors, so check the license even on jobs close to that amount.
  • Written estimates. Any concrete contractor who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A concrete contractor who's done work in American Tobacco Historic District or American Village will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular concrete contractors neighborhoods in Durham

The concrete contractors on this page serve all of Durham and surrounding areas, including American Tobacco Historic District, American Village, Archer Woods, Arrowhead, Autumn Ridge, Barclay to Sandlewood. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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