Concrete Contractors
in Conover, NC
The Foothills Concrete Company is a locally rooted, Christian-owned concrete contractor serving Conover, a Catawba County city at the crossroads of US 70 and Highway 16. We pour driveways, patios, sidewalks, retaining walls and more — built to last, finished right, and backed by first-class customer service from first call to final walkthrough.
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Concrete Services in Conover, NC
From driveways and patios to retaining walls and commercial slabs, The Foothills Concrete Company handles residential and commercial concrete throughout Conover and the surrounding Catawba County area. Every project is poured to the right thickness, reinforced correctly, and finished to last.

Concrete Driveways
New driveways, replacements, and resurfacing — poured over a compacted base for a smooth, lasting surface.
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Stamped Concrete Patios
Custom patios in broom finish or stamped patterns that mimic stone, brick, slate, or wood — sealed for the Foothills.
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Sidewalks & Walkways
Smooth, safe, attractive paths that connect your property and improve curb appeal — residential and commercial.
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Retaining Walls
Poured and segmental block walls that control erosion, manage runoff, and level sloped yards — drainage built in.
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Pool Decks
Slip-resistant, cool-to-the-touch pool decks in stamped, textured, or broom finishes — built for splash and sun.
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RV Pads
Heavy-duty reinforced pads engineered for the weight of motorhomes, trailers, and boats — level and built to last.
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Commercial Concrete
Durable concrete for businesses — parking areas, sidewalks, loading zones, ADA ramps, and slabs.
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Conover sits right at the center of Catawba County, a well-established city where residential neighborhoods and a strong commercial corridor meet. From older in-town homes to newer subdivisions, Conover concrete projects span the full range of driveways, patios, and commercial slabs.
With its mix of long-established neighborhoods and ongoing commercial development along the US 70 corridor, Conover sees plenty of driveway replacements on older properties as well as new patios, walkways, and business-front concrete. The flatter Piedmont terrain here is forgiving, but base prep and control joints still make the difference between a slab that lasts and one that cracks.
Conover's established neighborhoods mean a lot of driveway replacements — we remove the old concrete, fix the base, and pour a driveway that outlasts the last one. As a locally rooted, Christian-owned company, we bring first-class customer service to every Conover project — clear communication, fair and transparent pricing, and concrete that's prepped, reinforced, and finished right the first time.
Concrete Contractor in Conover, Catawba County
Conover sits dead center in Catawba County, where US-70 and NC-16 cross, and that crossroads position has shaped it into a town with both deep residential roots and a busy commercial spine. You'll find quiet, established neighborhoods of brick ranches and two-stories alongside a steady commercial corridor of shops, restaurants, and small industry. The terrain through most of Conover is the gentle, rolling Piedmont — friendlier to build on than the steeper foothills to the west, though base prep and joint placement still separate a lasting slab from a cracked one. Conover grew up where US 70 crosses NC 16, and the town still works around that crossroads — with I-40 a minute away, it draws steady commercial and light-industrial work alongside the residential.
Common Concrete Projects in Conover
Because so much of Conover's housing stock has been around for decades, driveway replacement is a steady part of our work here — tearing out concrete or asphalt that's cracked, spalled, or heaved, fixing the failed base underneath, and pouring a fresh surface that lasts. We also do a healthy mix of new patios, walkways, and decorative concrete for homeowners updating established homes, plus commercial slabs, sidewalks, and ADA work along the US-70 business corridor. Conover grew up as a railroad junction before it was a highway one, and the older blocks near the tracks still hold concrete poured generations ago, while Claremont and Newton sit only minutes away.
Popular Conover Services
Free Estimates Across Conover
Whether you're near the downtown crossroads, out toward Rock Barn, or along the I-40 corridor, we provide free written estimates across Conover.
Conover's established neighborhoods mean a lot of driveway replacements — we remove the old concrete, fix the base, and pour a driveway that outlasts the last one.
Whatever your project, Conover homeowners count on us for concrete driveways, commercial concrete, and concrete walkways done right the first time. We also serve nearby Newton, and you can explore everything our Hickory-based concrete contractor crew handles, read what a stamped patio costs, or request a free Conover estimate whenever you're ready.
Concrete Done Right for Conover
Concrete Driveways in Conover, Catawba County
Conover grew up where US 70 crosses NC 16, and the town still works around that crossroads. For driveway work that matters in two ways. The older residential blocks near the centre carry concrete poured decades ago, thin and unreinforced, and much of it is now well past its service life. Out along the I-40 corridor the properties are newer and larger, and the driveways are longer.
Driveway Replacement in Conover's Older Streets
Most Conover driveway calls are replacements rather than new pours. The pattern is consistent: a four-inch slab laid straight onto Catawba County clay with no stone base and no steel in it, cracked through at the joints and settled where water has been getting underneath. Grinding a high spot or sealing the cracks buys a season. We take it out, build a compacted stone base, and repour at the right thickness with rebar or mesh.
Longer Drives Toward Rock Barn and the I-40 Corridor
On the newer, larger lots the job changes. Longer driveways cross more ground and more soil types, so the base has to be prepared and checked along the whole run rather than just at the house. Where a drive climbs to a detached garage or shop, we grade a deliberate cross-slope so water leaves the slab instead of running its length.
What a Driveway Costs in Conover
A standard broom-finished driveway runs about $8 to $15 per square foot installed here, and stamped or decorative work $14 to $22. A typical 600 square foot two-car drive lands roughly between $5,000 and $9,000. Removing an old driveway adds $2 to $6 per square foot. Full detail is on our concrete pricing page.
Conover Concrete Contractor FAQs
Straight answers about concrete work in Conover and the NC Foothills. If your question isn't here, call us directly at (828) 471-7706.
The Foothills Concrete Company is a locally rooted, Christian-owned concrete contractor serving Conover and the surrounding Catawba County area. We specialize in concrete driveways, patios, sidewalks and walkways, retaining walls, pool decks, RV pads, stamped concrete, and commercial concrete — every project backed by first-class customer service. We're licensed and insured, offer free on-site estimates, and provide transparent written pricing with no surprises. Call (828) 471-7706.
Yes. Conover is within The Foothills Concrete Company's standard service area. We serve Conover and the surrounding Catawba County communities, along with the broader NC Foothills across Catawba, Alexander, Caldwell, Burke, Lincoln, and Iredell Counties. Estimates in Conover are always free.
In the Conover area, a standard broom-finished concrete driveway typically runs $8–$15 per square foot installed, while stamped or decorative driveways run $14–$22 per square foot. Final pricing depends on site prep, slope, drainage, removal of old concrete, and finish. We provide free, detailed written estimates for Conover projects with no hidden fees.
We offer the full range in Conover: concrete driveways, stamped and decorative patios, sidewalks and walkways, retaining walls, pool decks, RV pads, and commercial concrete. Whether it's a new pour, a replacement, or decorative work, we handle residential and commercial projects throughout Catawba County.
New concrete typically handles foot traffic after 24–48 hours, but wait at least 7 days before driving passenger vehicles on it and a full 28 days before parking heavy vehicles, RVs, or equipment. Concrete reaches about 70% of its strength in the first week and keeps curing for roughly a month. We provide clear curing instructions with every pour.
Yes. We offer financing options for qualifying customers so you can start your Conover concrete project now and pay over time. Ask about financing during your free on-site estimate — no high-pressure sales, just straightforward options to fit your budget.
The Foothills Concrete Company is a local concrete company serving Conover and the surrounding area. We handle residential and commercial concrete — driveways, slab installation, flatwork and finishing, walkways, patios, retaining walls and pads. When you compare concrete companies in Conover, ask each one for slab thickness, reinforcement and base depth in writing; that is where quotes really differ. Estimates in Conover are free and written. Call (828) 471-7706.
Yes, and it is most of what we do here. Much of the concrete in Conover's older streets was poured thin, without reinforcement, directly onto clay. We tear out the failed slab, build a properly compacted stone base and repour at the correct thickness, rather than resurfacing over a base that has already failed.
Most Conover driveway replacements run three to five working days from tear-out to finish, depending on size, access and how much grading and drainage the site needs. Keep vehicles off for 7 days after the pour and heavy vehicles or an RV off for 28.
Yes. That needs five to six inches with rebar rather than the four inches and mesh that suits passenger cars. Tell us what will actually park there and we will specify to it — under-thickness is the single most common reason driveways fail early.
Concrete Contractors Serving Conover
& the NC Foothills
The Foothills Concrete Company proudly serves Conover and the surrounding Catawba County area, along with nearby communities including Newton and Catawba. From our Hickory base we cover the full NC Foothills region. Contact us to confirm service to your Conover address.
Catawba County
- Hickory (Primary)
- Conover (You're Here)
- Newton
- Catawba
- Sherrills Ford
- St. Stephens
- Claremont
- Maiden
- Long View
- Brookford