
Cambridge Concrete handles driveways, patios, foundations, retaining walls, and 13 other concrete services across Cambridge and 11 surrounding communities. We pull permits, use air-entrained mixes, and show up on time.
Cambridge Concrete handles concrete contractor projects across Cambridge and the surrounding region, from driveway and patio work to foundation installation and concrete cutting. We offer 16 concrete services, serving 12 cities within the Greater Boston area. Every project is permitted through the Cambridge Inspectional Services Department where required, and every mix is air-entrained to meet the demands of Massachusetts winters. Whether the job is residential or commercial, small or large, we manage it from estimate through final inspection.

Cracked or uneven driveway? A new concrete driveway handles decades of daily traffic and Cambridge winters without the pothole cycle asphalt puts you on.
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Tired of a crumbling or uneven backyard surface? A properly poured concrete patio gives you a flat, durable outdoor space that holds up through freeze-thaw seasons.
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Want the look of natural stone or brick without the upkeep? Stamped concrete delivers decorative surfaces that stay intact through Greater Boston winters when correctly specified.
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Raised, cracked, or heaved sidewalk creating a trip hazard? A new concrete sidewalk meets Cambridge code and stays level for years with proper subbase prep.
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Oil stains, cracks, and flaking garage floors are a slow drain on your home. A fresh concrete floor with the right finish handles vehicle loads and chemical exposure without deteriorating.
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Plain gray concrete does not have to be your only option. Decorative concrete adds color, texture, and visual character to any surface inside or outside your home.
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Erosion and soil movement cause real damage over time. A concrete retaining wall stops that movement, protects your yard, and handles Massachusetts frost depth requirements.
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Uneven, soft, or cracked interior floors undermine everything built on top of them. A properly installed concrete floor provides a flat, stable base that lasts for the life of the building.
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A pool deck that absorbs heat, cracks under freeze-thaw, or becomes slippery is a safety and maintenance problem. The right concrete surface stays cool, stays level, and requires minimal upkeep.
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Damaged or heaved steps are a liability at every front door. New concrete steps built to the correct rise-and-run dimensions hold their shape through decades of Cambridge winters.
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A slab foundation requires engineering for Cambridge's frost depth and soil conditions. Done right, it gives your structure a stable, monolithic base with no crawl space maintenance.
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The foundation is the one part of a structure you cannot easily fix later. Proper excavation, reinforcement, and concrete placement the first time eliminates expensive corrections down the road.
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Asphalt lots require constant patching and sealing. A concrete parking surface lasts two to three times longer with far less maintenance, especially in a northeastern climate.
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Undersized or improperly poured footings are the root cause of most foundation and structural movement problems. Correctly designed footings distribute loads to stable soil and stay put.
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Settled or sunken foundations cause doors to stick, floors to slope, and walls to crack. Foundation raising corrects the problem at its source rather than treating symptoms.
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Plumbing, electrical, or drainage work often requires precise cuts through existing slabs. Concrete cutting done cleanly protects the surrounding slab and speeds up the repair or installation.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through the contact form below. Tell us what you are dealing with — cracked driveway, failing patio, foundation issue, or anything else concrete-related. Someone from our office responds within 1 business day, asks a few questions, and schedules a time to come out and take a look.
We visit the property, assess the site conditions, take measurements, and check soil and access constraints. For Cambridge projects, we also review permit requirements upfront so there are no surprises mid-project. You receive a detailed written estimate before any commitment is made.
Once you approve the estimate, we schedule the work, pull any required permits, and handle everything from subbase prep to final finishing. We stay until the site is clean, the slab is curing correctly, and you have a clear timeline for when the surface is ready to use. No open-ended timelines.
Cambridge Concrete holds an active Home Improvement Contractor registration with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation — required by state law for any residential concrete project over $1,000. Every job is covered under general liability insurance before we mobilize.
We come to your property, measure the site, review access and soil conditions, and give you a written estimate at no charge. You will know the full scope and price before committing to anything. No deposit required to get an estimate.
We have been working in Cambridge's urban neighborhoods since 2022 — from triple-deckers in Cambridgeport to rear-yard patios in Inman Square. We know which streets have root intrusion issues, which neighborhoods require ISD permits for flatwork, and how to stage equipment on a narrow lot without damaging your neighbor's property.
Every inquiry submitted through the contact form or by phone gets a response within 1 business day. We know you are not going to wait a week for a callback when you have a cracked driveway or a heaving sidewalk. We schedule estimates within the same week for most Cambridge locations.
Questions before you submit a form? Call us at (617) 613-7966.
"The crew replaced our cracked driveway in three days, exactly when they said they would. Two winters in and the surface looks the same as the day they poured it. No scaling, no cracks."
David R., Cambridge — Concrete Driveway Building
"We had a tight rear yard in Somerville with no direct truck access. Cambridge Concrete brought a pump truck, did the whole patio without touching the fence, and cleaned up before they left. The stamped finish is exactly what we asked for."
Patricia M., Somerville — Stamped Concrete Services
"I was nervous about the permit process through Cambridge ISD. They handled everything — pulled the permit, scheduled the inspection, and kept me updated at every step. The front steps are solid and exactly level."
James T., Cambridge — Concrete Steps Construction
Submit the form and someone from our office will call you within 1 business day to schedule your free on-site estimate. No obligation, no pressure. After the estimate visit, you receive a written quote with a full scope breakdown before any work begins.
(617) 613-7966Cambridge Concrete serves Cambridge, MA and the surrounding Greater Boston region, including Somerville, Arlington, Brookline, and 8 additional communities within the metro area — 12 cities total. Whether your project is in Middlesex County or Norfolk County, our crew can be on-site within 3 business days for an estimate. Call us or submit the form and we will confirm coverage for your address.
Concrete outlasts asphalt in freeze-thaw climates when it is correctly specified with air entrainment and a low water-to-cement ratio. Asphalt needs resealing every 3 to 5 years and patching after most winters; a properly poured concrete driveway in Cambridge can go 25 to 40 years with minimal maintenance. The Portland Cement Association publishes free guidance on concrete durability and freeze-thaw performance at cement.org.
Surface cracks, widespread scaling, water pooling in low spots, sections that have heaved by more than an inch, and crumbling edges are all signs that patching is a temporary fix. Patching over a failed subbase or deteriorated slab delays the inevitable and costs more in the long run than a full replacement.
Late May through September is the safest window. Concrete placed below 40°F requires heated mixes and insulating blankets; above 90°F requires hot-weather precautions to prevent premature setting. Both conditions add cost and risk. Spring and fall are feasible for experienced crews, but summer is the most reliable season for residential flatwork in the Boston area.
Residential driveways handling regular vehicle traffic should be at least 4 inches thick, with 5 to 6 inches justified where heavy vehicles park regularly. Patios for pedestrian use can be 4 inches. Both require a compacted 4- to 6-inch crushed stone subbase beneath the slab — skipping or thinning the subbase is the leading cause of premature slab failure.
For most new concrete installations in Cambridge — driveways, patios that constitute a new structure, and work that alters site drainage — a building permit from the Cambridge Inspectional Services Department is required. Cambridge also imposes its own concrete mix standards: a minimum of 650 pounds of cement per cubic yard with air entrainment. Any contractor who skips the permit process is exposing you to stop-work orders and future sale complications.
Stamped concrete requires resealing every 2 to 3 years using a professional-grade acrylic sealer, which typically costs $1 to $3 per square foot. Plain concrete can go longer between sealings and is generally more forgiving of maintenance delays. In Cambridge's climate with road salt exposure, sealing any exterior concrete is strongly recommended regardless of finish type.
Cambridge Concrete is a licensed and insured concrete contractor company based in Cambridge, MA, serving Cambridge and 11 surrounding cities since 2022.
All work on residential projects is performed under active Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration through the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, as required by state law. Where projects require a building permit, work is carried out under a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) issued by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards.
Since 2022, we have completed concrete projects across more than a dozen Cambridge neighborhoods and 11 surrounding communities — from driveway replacements in East Cambridge to foundation work in Brookline and patio installations in Newton. Our estimates reflect real Greater Boston labor and material costs with no hidden escalation clauses.
About Cambridge Concrete — read more about our team, licensing, and how we approach projects in the Cambridge area.
The two most common causes are an inadequate subbase and missing air entrainment in the mix. A weak subbase allows differential settlement; a mix without air entrainment cannot survive repeated freeze-thaw cycles without surface scaling. Both are preventable with proper specification and installation.
Cambridge's glacial till and marine clay pockets near the Charles River expand when wet and contract when dry. This movement beneath a slab causes cracking and settlement over time. The fix is excavating to the correct depth, removing expansive soils, and replacing them with compacted crushed stone.
Surface cracks under 1/4 inch wide with no vertical displacement can often be filled and sealed effectively. Widespread scaling, sections with more than 1 inch of heave, or evidence of subbase failure usually require full replacement. A free on-site estimate gives you a clear answer without guessing.
For homeowners researching concrete contractor licensing requirements in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts OCABR publishes the Home Improvement Contractor registration requirements and public registry at mass.gov, where you can verify any contractor before signing a contract.
If you are unsure whether your driveway or patio needs repair or full replacement, a free on-site estimate from Cambridge Concrete in Cambridge gives you a direct answer with no obligation. Request your estimate here.
Cambridge is a city of roughly 118,000 residents packed into 6.4 square miles along the north bank of the Charles River, making it one of the most densely developed cities in Massachusetts. Cambridge is home to Harvard University and MIT, two of the world's most influential research institutions, which shape the character and pace of every neighborhood in the city. That density means concrete work here is fundamentally different from suburban projects: lots are narrow, street access is often restricted, and the housing stock ranges from 19th-century triple-deckers in Inman Square to modern lab buildings in Kendall Square.
The city is organized around a series of well-known squares, each with a distinct character. Harvard Square anchors the western end of the city, lined with bookstores, cafés, and historic architecture steps from Harvard Yard. Central Square is a multicultural hub with live music and diverse restaurants. East Cambridge and Cambridgeport have seen major redevelopment along the river, with new lab towers rising alongside older residential blocks. Each neighborhood presents its own access constraints, soil conditions, and permit requirements that affect how concrete projects are planned and executed.
The Charles River forms Cambridge's entire southern boundary, and the recreational paths along both banks are part of daily life for thousands of residents. Mount Auburn Cemetery, on the Cambridge-Watertown line, is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most actively visited green spaces in the region. The MBTA Red Line runs through the city with stops at Alewife, Porter Square, Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall/MIT, giving most neighborhoods direct access to downtown Boston. This transit infrastructure shapes how residents move, but it does not change the fact that most properties still need functional driveways, patios, steps, and foundations.
Cambridge Concrete has been operating in Cambridge since 2022, familiar with the permit process through the Cambridge Inspectional Services Department, the soil conditions near the Charles River, and the access challenges common to triple-decker lots across the city. When your concrete project is in Cambridge, you need a contractor who already knows the neighborhood. Call (617) 613-7966 or request a free estimate online.
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Cambridge Concrete
57 Hancock St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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