
Cracked driveway. Patio slab that tilts toward the house. If you own property in Mount Holly, you may already know the feeling. Gaston County’s red clay swells during humid summers and heavy rains near the Catawba River basin. Then it shrinks in dry spells and winter freezes. Concrete poured over that movement without proper prep will crack.
LG Landscaping LLC provides concrete work services in Mount Holly, NC built for this soil. As a professional concrete contractor, we plan every job around ground movement. That applies from Catawba Heights to Downtown Mount Holly and along NC-27.
What do you get? Concrete that stays flat and lasts. We build decorative stamped patios, heavy-duty driveway replacements, slab foundations, and retaining walls for homes and commercial properties.
Ready to stop patching cracks? Call us for a free site evaluation and soil prep estimate.
From residential projects to commercial developments, we provide end-to-end solutions for every stage of construction.
Good concrete starts below the surface. Here is how we build every Mount Holly job.
First, we excavate. We remove the unstable top layer of clay down to solid ground. Next, we compact an engineered crushed stone base. It drains water away and keeps clay from pushing up under your slab.
Then we reinforce. Steel rebar and mesh give your concrete the tensile strength to handle heavy vehicles and shifting ground.
We pour a high-PSI, air-entrained mix designed for North Carolina’s seasonal temperature swings. Our crew places and levels it with care.
Finally, we finish. That means non-slip brushed textures or custom stamped patterns, followed by a deep-penetrating water sealant.
The payoff for you is simple. Fewer cracks, fewer repairs, and a surface that holds up to traffic, weather, and time. Every step is done on purpose. Nothing gets skipped to save a day.
A homeowner near Catawba Heights had a driveway that cracked and sank within a few years. We removed the failed slab and excavated the unstable red clay. We compacted a crushed stone base, laid rebar and mesh, and poured a high-PSI mix. The new driveway drains cleanly and carries heavy trucks without movement.
A Downtown Mount Holly family wanted an outdoor space that would not heave after every rainy season. We graded a properly pitched gravel sub-base, added reinforcement, and poured a stamped patio with a brushed non-slip border. A channel drain now moves runoff away from the house. They got a patio that looks great and stays level.
Take a look at some of our latest work. Scroll through the photos below to see our team in action and the results we deliver.
We remove unstable clay, compact a crushed stone base, and add rebar and mesh. Then we pour a high-PSI mix with proper joints. Good prep lets the slab handle soil movement instead of fighting it.
It depends on the project size, type, and location. Some slabs need permits and inspections. We check Mount Holly and Gaston County requirements before we start so you stay compliant.
Stamped concrete costs more than brushed because of added labor, color, and sealing. Site prep affects price too. We give you a free, itemized estimate after seeing your property.
You can usually walk on it within a day or two. Wait about a week before driving on it. Concrete keeps gaining strength for about 28 days, so avoid heavy loads until then.
Yes. We adjust the mix, pour timing, and curing methods for heat and humidity. That prevents surface cracking and keeps the concrete strong. We schedule pours for the best conditions.