The Foothills Concrete Company is a locally rooted, Christian-owned concrete contractor serving Hiddenite and a rural Alexander County community known for its gemstone heritage. 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.
Tell us about your Hiddenite concrete project and we'll get back to you — usually same day or next. No high-pressure sales, no surprise fees. Just a thorough on-site assessment and an honest written quote.
From driveways and patios to retaining walls and commercial slabs, The Foothills Concrete Company handles residential and commercial concrete throughout Hiddenite and the surrounding Alexander County area. Every project is poured to the right thickness, reinforced correctly, and finished to last.

New driveways, replacements, and resurfacing — poured over a compacted base for a smooth, lasting surface.
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Custom patios in broom finish or stamped patterns that mimic stone, brick, slate, or wood — sealed for the Foothills.
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Smooth, safe, attractive paths that connect your property and improve curb appeal — residential and commercial.
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Poured and segmental block walls that control erosion, manage runoff, and level sloped yards — drainage built in.
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Slip-resistant, cool-to-the-touch pool decks in stamped, textured, or broom finishes — built for splash and sun.
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Heavy-duty reinforced pads engineered for the weight of motorhomes, trailers, and boats — level and built to last.
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Durable concrete for businesses — parking areas, sidewalks, loading zones, ADA ramps, and slabs.
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Hiddenite is a small, rural community in eastern Alexander County, famous as the namesake home of the rare hiddenite gemstone. Properties here are spread across rolling foothills countryside, where driveways tend to run long and grade matters.
Rural Hiddenite homesteads often sit back from the road on sloped or wooded lots, which means longer driveways, the occasional culvert or drainage tie-in, and pads for outbuildings, barns, and equipment. We build for the realities of country property, not just suburban lots.
Hiddenite's rural lots often mean long driveways and sloped sites — we grade and reinforce them to handle real country use, from daily driving to farm equipment. As a locally rooted, Christian-owned company, we bring first-class customer service to every Hiddenite project — clear communication, fair and transparent pricing, and concrete that's prepped, reinforced, and finished right the first time.
Hiddenite is named for the rare green gemstone discovered here in the 1880s, and the town still has that off-the-beaten-path, rural character — the Emerald Hollow Mine remains the only place in the world open to the public to dig for the stone. Out here in eastern Alexander County, properties are spread across wooded, rolling foothills countryside. Homes sit well back from the road, lots run large, and the gap between 'suburban concrete contractor' and what these properties actually need is wide.
In Hiddenite, the bread-and-butter work is long rural driveways — often a hundred feet or more from road to garage, sometimes crossing a drainage swale or culvert, frequently climbing a grade. We also pour a lot of pads: for barns, detached shops, equipment, and the outbuildings that come with country living. These aren't suburban pours, and they shouldn't be treated like one. A rural driveway that carries a truck and a trailer needs real thickness, real reinforcement, and a base built to handle the load and the runoff that comes off a hillside in a hard rain.
If you're out toward the Emerald Hollow Mine, along NC-90, or anywhere in the Hiddenite countryside, we'll make the drive to assess your project and give you a straight, written quote.
Hiddenite's rural lots often mean long driveways and sloped sites — we grade and reinforce them to handle real country use, from daily driving to farm equipment.
As a newer business, we're in the process of getting reviews — new reviews coming soon. We'd be honored to earn your project and your feedback.
As a newer business, we're in the process of getting reviews — new reviews coming soon.
As a newer business, we're in the process of getting reviews — new reviews coming soon.
As a newer business, we're in the process of getting reviews — new reviews coming soon.
Straight answers about concrete work in Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and the surrounding Alexander 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. Hiddenite is within The Foothills Concrete Company's standard service area. We serve Hiddenite and the surrounding Alexander County communities, along with the broader NC Foothills across Catawba, Alexander, Caldwell, and Burke Counties. Estimates in Hiddenite are always free.
In the Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite projects with no hidden fees.
We offer the full range in Hiddenite: 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 Alexander 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 Hiddenite 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 proudly serves Hiddenite and the surrounding Alexander County area, along with nearby communities including Taylorsville, Bethlehem, St. Stephens, . From our Hickory base we cover the full NC Foothills region. Contact us to confirm service to your Hiddenite address.