A planned postwar city beside Tinker AFB
Concrete Contractors in Midwest City, OK
Replacing original driveways, walks and patios on Midwest City homes, plus new slabs and stamped concrete.
- Free on-site measuring visit
- Itemized written estimate for every job
- Base, steel and joints planned for Oklahoma clay
Concrete for Midwest City's Postwar Neighborhoods
Most calls we get for concrete contractors in Midwest City come from owners of homes built in the city's first two decades. Midwest City was incorporated on March 11, 1943, next to what became Tinker Air Force Base, and it grew from 10,166 people in 1950 to 36,058 in 1960. By 2020 it had 58,409 residents and was the eighth-largest city in Oklahoma. A lot of the driveways, walks and stoops poured during that early boom are still in place, and many have reached the end of their life. We replace and repair them, and we pour new patios, stamped work and slabs.
A model for postwar planning
Developer W.P. "Bill" Atkinson bought land here after hearing an air depot might be built nearby, and the city took its name from the field's original designation, the Midwest Air Depot. Seward Mott, head of the Federal Housing Administration's Land Planning Division, helped design the city, and Wikipedia notes it became a model for postwar community development.
Planned neighborhoods like these have a lot in common from block to block: similar lot widths, similar driveway layouts, and front walks that meet the drive at the same spot. That makes it easy to see what original work looked like, and it also means the same failures show up again and again. We see narrow single-car drives that owners want widened, stoops that have settled away from the front door, and public-side walks that have tipped.
Storm damage and repair
Midwest City was hit hard on May 3, 1999, when a high-end F4 tornado caused extensive damage and three deaths, and again on May 8, 2003, when an F4 struck the southeastern end of Tinker and the city. Rebuilding after storms like these often left newer concrete butted against older work. Where those joints meet, uneven heights and gaps are common, and we can replace the transitions so the surfaces line up again.
Homes, owners and renters
The 2020 census counted 26,522 housing units in Midwest City, with 54.4 percent of occupied homes owner-occupied and 45.6 percent rented. Military families rotate through on assignments to Tinker, so we hear from both owners getting a house ready to sell and landlords getting one ready for the next tenant. A clean, level driveway and front walk make a big difference in how a house shows, and they remove trip hazards that can become a liability.
Cross Timbers country
Wikipedia places Midwest City in the Cross Timbers ecoregion, with a humid subtropical climate. Mature trees planted when the neighborhoods were new are now large, and their roots are a big reason front walks crack and lift. When a walk is lifted by a root, we discuss options with you, which can include rerouting the walk, adding a joint or replacing the section with a thicker pour.
What we do in Midwest City
- Widening and replacing original single-car driveways
- Front walk, stoop and step replacement
- New back patios and patio extensions
- Stamped and colored concrete for patios and entries
- Slabs for detached garages, carports and sheds
- Section repairs where storm-era and original concrete meet
Call (405) 442-4315 to schedule a visit anywhere in Midwest City.
Midwest City Facts That Shape a Concrete Job
- Incorporated 1943. Midwest City incorporated March 11, 1943, and grew from 10,166 people in 1950 to 36,058 in 1960.
- Planned design. FHA land planner Seward Mott helped design the city, a model for postwar community development.
- Storm years. An F4 tornado caused extensive damage on May 3, 1999, and another F4 struck on May 8, 2003.
- Housing. The 2020 census counted 26,522 housing units, 54.4 percent of occupied homes owner-occupied.
Our Services in Midwest City, OK
Midwest City Questions
Can you widen my single-car driveway in Midwest City?
In most cases, yes. We check the lot width, setbacks and how the new section ties into the street and the existing walk, then either add a matching strip or replace the whole drive for a cleaner look.
Why is my front walk lifting?
On older Midwest City lots the usual cause is tree roots, followed by settling soil. We recommend an option based on what we find, from replacing the panel to rerouting the walk.
Do you work with landlords near Tinker?
Yes. We can provide a written scope for walks, drives and steps and schedule around tenant move-out dates.
Free Estimates in Midwest City, OK
Send us your Midwest City address and a photo of the problem area, and we will set up a free estimate.
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