Expert Concrete Flat Work You Can Count On
Serving Bozeman & Surrounding Areas
What Concrete Flat Work Includes
Driveways, Patios, Slabs, And Structural Flatwork
Concrete flat work covers all horizontal, poured-in-place concrete surfaces such as driveways, sidewalks, patios, garage floors, shop slabs, and loading or dumpster pads. Paradigm Contractors delivers new installations, replacements, and extensions with attention to performance, appearance, and long-term durability.
From proper subgrade preparation and drainage to reinforcement, jointing, and finishing, every element of a concrete slab must be engineered for its load and environment. We plan thickness, reinforcement, control joint layouts, and surface texture to reduce cracking, improve traction, and meet functional needs like cleanability and ADA-friendly transitions.
Durable Choices Tailored To Your Project
The right mix design is critical. We specify compressive strengths appropriate for use (often 4,000–4,500 psi for driveways and heavy-use slabs), air-entrainment for freeze–thaw resistance, and a low water–cement ratio for strength and durability. Depending on the application, we may add fiber reinforcement, deicing-resistant admixtures, supplementary cementitious materials, or install rebar/welded wire reinforcement on proper chairs. Interior slabs can include vapor barriers and finishing adjustments to control moisture and curling.
Finish options include light to medium broom for traction, hard-troweled for interior smoothness, exposed aggregate, and stamped patterns for architectural appeal. We also offer integral color, color hardeners, decorative saw cuts, and compatible sealers (penetrating or film-forming) to protect against moisture and stains while maintaining slip resistance. Our recommendations balance aesthetics, safety, and maintenance needs.
From Site Prep To Final Seal
We begin with a detailed consultation to define use, loads, drainage, and design goals. Our team verifies elevations, locates utilities, evaluates soils, and plans slopes for water runoff. Clear layout and formwork establish accurate lines, grades, and transitions, and we identify where isolation and expansion joints are needed around structures, columns, or fixed features.
Preparation sets the foundation for longevity: we excavate to plan depth, proof-roll and compact the subgrade, and install a uniform, compacted aggregate base. Forms are set to grade, reinforcement is placed correctly, and concrete is delivered at the specified slump. We place and consolidate the mix, screed to level, bull float to embed aggregate, and edge for clean lines. Control joints are installed or sawed at appropriate spacing—typically 24–30 times the slab thickness in inches—to manage shrinkage cracking. Thickness is matched to use (commonly 4″ for walks/patios, 5–6″ for driveways).
Curing is essential for strength and appearance. We use curing compounds or wet cure methods and time saw cuts to prevent raveling. After the slab reaches suitable strength, we clean and, if specified, apply a sealer. You’ll receive care guidance—such as avoiding heavy loads for the initial cure period and delaying deicer use—to protect your investment. Our workmanship is backed by clear warranties and maintenance support.


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Service Area And Scheduling
Timely, Professional Service Near You
Paradigm Contractors provides responsive concrete flat work services throughout Bozeman, with scheduling calibrated to local weather windows and optimal curing conditions. Our team coordinates start dates, lead times, and material deliveries to keep your project on time and within scope in Bozeman.
We offer on-site consultations in Bozeman to assess grades, access, and design options, followed by a transparent, itemized estimate. If permits or inspections are required, we’ll help streamline the process and align forms, reinforcement, and pour timing with Bozeman project requirements.
From new installations to tear-out-and-replace projects, we stand behind our work with clear communication and dependable follow-through in Bozeman. Contact Paradigm Contractors to schedule your flat work assessment and receive a tailored plan for your project.
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