Concrete Contractors in North High Shoals, GA

North High Shoals is a quiet, low-density town in western Oconee County, and the jobs that come to concrete contractors here are mostly for big lots: long driveways, patios behind homes set well back from the road, and slabs for shops and barns. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated it as a town in 1933, and it is named for shoals in the Apalachee River. The 2020 census counted 552 residents across about 2.4 square miles of land, around 228 people per square mile.

Large lots, longer driveways

With so few homes per square mile, driveways here can run a long way. The base is the most important part of a long drive. We cut out soft or organic soil, compact a stone base, and set a crown or cross-slope so the surface sheds water. Where the drive crosses the roadside ditch, Oconee County's driveway permit form calls for a culvert pipe at least 15 inches in diameter and 20 feet long, extending at least 4 feet past each side. Inspections are scheduled through the county Road Department.

Near the Apalachee

The town sits at about 692 feet, lower than much of the county, and the Apalachee River gives it its name. Lower ground near a river often means slower drainage after heavy rain. We check for wet spots and grade carefully before pouring, and we keep patios and walks pitched away from the house so water does not collect against the foundation.

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Growth and change

North High Shoals grew from 124 residents in 1950 to 652 in 2010, then counted 552 in 2020. Many homes date from the growth decades of the 1970s through 2000s. Their driveways and patios are now old enough to need repair or replacement, and owners often add a slab for a workshop or a carport at the same time.

Outbuildings and equipment

On large Oconee County lots, owners often want a slab for a workshop, a boat or RV pad, or a barn floor. These slabs carry more weight than a patio. We size the thickness, base and reinforcement for the load, add thickened edges where walls bear, and place control joints so cracks stay straight and tight.

What to send us

A few photos of the area, a rough size, and what will sit or drive on the slab help us plan the visit.

What we pour here

• Long driveways, aprons and turnarounds
• Patios and porch slabs
• Shop, barn and carport slabs
• Walks and steps
• Repairs and replacements

The town hall is at 260 Hillsboro Road, and the town council meets monthly. Inside town limits, we check with the town about any rules of its own before we pour. Call (706) 995-6616 to book a free estimate.