Can I pour concrete directly on dirt?

• <div><p>It is not advisable to pour concrete directly on dirt. Even compacted soil—known as a subgrade—is not strong enough to maintain the form of concrete. You can, however, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-pour-over-concrete.htm">pour concrete over concrete</a> as long as the overlay has proper bonding agents and the slab below is clear of damage.</p></div>

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Q: How long should concrete last before cracking?

• <div><p>Concrete cracks can occur at any time. Many cracks actually happen within a few hours or days of pouring the concrete because of mistakes made during the process; here are a few <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-freshly-poured-concrete-normally-crack.htm">reasons for freshly poured concrete cracks</a>.</p><p>If you&rsquo;re nervous about causing cracks when pouring concrete, hire a pro to handle the work, rather than tackling it yourself. You can also prevent ongoing cracks by taking care of your concrete pathway or driveway with a little sealer. Here&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-often-should-you-seal-a-driveway.htm">how often to reseal your driveway</a> to reduce the risk of cracks.</p></div>

Q: Can you pour concrete if it rained the day before?

• <div><p>Yes, you can pour concrete if it rained the day before, but you&rsquo;ll need to drain the construction site to ensure there isn&rsquo;t standing water where your slab will sit. You might need to manually remove any puddles and set up drainage on your site to dry it before pouring. Moist soil won&rsquo;t be an issue, but standing water will throw off your concrete mix ratios. Additionally, ensure there isn&rsquo;t more rain expected in the near future before you pour.</p></div>

Q: What is the downside of sealing concrete?

• <div><p>The biggest downside of sealing concrete is that it needs to be resealed every few years. This routine maintenance can be laborious if you do it yourself and expensive if you hire a professional. Beyond that, sealing concrete can make the surface slippery, which can be dangerous with people with mobility issues, young children, or those with pools near their patios.</p></div>

Q: Should fence post concrete be above ground?

• <div><p>Ideally, your concrete should set slightly above ground at an angle sloping away from the fence post. This will add extra support and allow water to run away from the wood fence post. Keeping water out will help prevent wood rot. Additionally, you can add soil on top of the concrete for a seamless finish. </p></div>

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Last update on November 15, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Did excellent job clearing trees and brush for shop and swimming pool project. Leveled inclined ground for pool installation. Built dirt shop pad on significantly inclined ground making it level and sturdy for concrete pad. Alex answered any questions I had, explained all work processes in...
Bailey Excavation LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
Cleared my lot of trees, brush, rocks and all. Brought in dirt and leveled everything off.
A-1 Excavation and Demolition
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Reviewed in April 2025
Contacted l&m concrete to pour my 31 x 31 foot slab for my new shop. Quoted me a good price. They were on the job the next day. They just completed the slab and it looks fantastic. Leo and his crew are very professional and easy to talk to. they answered all my questions. leo and his crew have...
L&M Concrete
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Reviewed in November 2024
They provided a thorough inspection, they clearly explained the repairs process and cost and deliver ed quality work while minimizing disruption to property. They raised my home to its proper level that was satisfactory. They were always on time, timely completion, clean work site, and ...
Jojoma's Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in July 2024
Wow! What an amazing experience from start to finish! Everyone from FSS showed up when they said they would, were very knowledgeable, and communicated everything very carefully and honestly. There was no discrepancy between what the estimator (Ryan) promised and what the leveling crew (David,...
Groundworks
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Reviewed in November 2022
Contreras Concrete team was professional,on time,hard workers and they asked for the correct price.We definitely reccommend them and for sure we will hire them again for future projects!
Contreras Concrete Construction
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Reviewed in August 2021
Our sewer kept backing up at our office- We contacted A-Solution Plumbing- Mike and his crew came out, ran the cable and found a few breaks in the sewer line. They had to jack hammer the concrete and repair the line. This was all done during business hours- The guys were very courteous,...
A-Solution Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2021
The concrete ramp to our garage was so steep that several of the cars we have had could not be parked in the garage. It needed to be replaced with an extended ramp. Foni and team were very knowledgeable and recommended a replacing the existing concrete with one that extended an additional 18...
VICANE CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Reviewed in November 2015
Howard and crew arrived on time for appointment, set up equipment, and began raising 16 feet of concrete that had fallen away from the house. Once holes were drilled into concrete, Howard pumped slurry mix under the concrete to raise it up to the original location. He then ensured that the...
AAA Concrete Raising Co
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Reviewed in April 2015
All of the work performed with the exception of the cabinet hardware they installed was a complete disaster. The granite on the bar area had to be removed and reinstalled because they did not cut it correctly at the angles, and it was not leveled. They fixed this but still is not leveled...
Shaw Company Painting & Remodeling
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