Austell, GA
Concrete Contractor in Austell, GA
JJC Concrete works in Austell pouring driveways, patios, walkways, steps and garage slabs for homeowners, and poured basement, foundation and retaining walls for builders. Austell is a city in Cobb County, with a small part reaching into Douglas County, and it runs its own permit process through City Hall and Public Works.
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What Does Austell Require for a Driveway?
Austell handles driveway permits through its Public Works Department, for new and expanded driveways, residential and commercial. The application calls for a drawing of the proposed work with measurements of the existing driveway, the proposed addition, and the distance from the property lines.
That drawing does double duty. Sketch the existing drive, the addition you want and the distances to each property line, and you have the permit drawing and the starting point for a free estimate in one sheet of paper.
The layout then gets marked on the ground with flags, stakes or paint, and a pre construction inspection confirms the markings match the drawing submitted to Public Works. After the pour, the applicant contacts Public Works to confirm the construction is complete, and the driveway has to conform with the City of Austell Design and Construction Standards.
Call 811 and Know Your Flood Zone
The city driveway instructions say to call 811 to have underground utilities located before you dig, drill or blast, because the city does not provide that service. The same form asks whether the property is in a flood zone, has wetlands, sits on a state route, or has existing curbing.
Those questions have history behind them in Austell. In 2009, heavy rain pushed Sweetwater Creek over its banks and left parts of the city under more than a dozen feet of water, with a high water mark near 15 feet in Legion Park. If your lot is near the creek, bring that up early, since it affects the permit questions and the plan for the slab.
Other Austell Permits for Concrete Work
Beyond driveways, the Austell Community Development office takes building permit applications. The city says a building permit is required to erect, enlarge, alter, remove, demolish or repair a structure. Whether a given slab or wall falls under that language is a question for the city.
Permit requirements are set by the city or county, and your address decides which one. Ask about permits for your project when you call, and if the property is in the part of Austell that reaches into Douglas County, mention that too.
Flat Ground by the Creek, Red Clay Underneath
The City of Austell describes its 5.7 square miles as relatively flat, with Sweetwater Creek flowing through. Cobb County as a whole sits in the upper Piedmont, a region of rolling hills and narrow valleys, and the New Georgia Encyclopedia notes that Georgia's red clay gets its color from iron oxides left behind by long weathering.
On flatter ground, water has fewer places to go, so the grade of a driveway or patio needs to move rain away from the house and toward a spot that can take it. Where the ground does slope, describe it when you call, along with where water collects after a storm.
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Driveways, patios, slabs, walks and steps across Marietta and metro Atlanta. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
Residential Concrete for Austell Homes
Austell grew from 6,581 residents in the 2010 Census to 7,713 in 2020. Whether the house is new or decades old, the concrete around it takes weather, tires and foot traffic every day. When an old drive or walk is broken, concrete removal and replacement covers the tear out, haul off and new pour.
A new concrete driveway goes through the Public Works steps above. Sidewalks and walkways connect the drive to the door, and garage floors, slabs, patios, steps and stoops round out the residential list.
A patio is a good example of a job that starts with a simple question: where does the water go? On a lot near the creek or on flat ground, the slab has to shed rain away from the foundation, and the answer shapes the size, shape and grade before any forms are set.
Poured Walls for Austell Builders
The main work at JJC Concrete today is poured basement and foundation walls for builders and general contractors across metro Atlanta. We pour foundation walls, basement walls, footings, crawl space foundations, subwalls and retaining walls, all in aluminum forms that give the walls a smooth finish.
We have poured walls as tall as 24 feet on past work. Builders with lots in Austell can request a bid and send plans, wall heights and site details with it. The equipment on hand includes aluminum forms, lasers, excavators and bobcats, and family members work on the crew, including the owner's sons.
Railroad Town, Threadmill History and Nearby Cities
Austell was established in 1885 and named for General Alfred Austell, who helped build railway networks in the South, and the Georgia Pacific Railway made it a division point for the Birmingham and Chattanooga routes. The Clark Thread Company bought the mill site in 1894, the Clarkdale planned community followed in 1932, the threadmill district is now on the National Register of Historic Places, and U.S. Route 78 runs through the city today.
JJC Concrete is based in Marietta and works across metro Atlanta, including Powder Springs, Mableton and Douglasville.
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Driveways, patios, slabs, walks and steps across Marietta and metro Atlanta. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issues driveway permits in Austell?
The City of Austell Public Works Department handles driveway permits for new and expanded driveways. The application needs a drawing with measurements and property line distances, ground markings that match the drawing, and a pre construction inspection. Ask about permits for your project when you call.
Is Austell in Cobb County or Douglas County?
Both. Austell is mainly in Cobb County, and a small portion of the city extends into Douglas County. Permits inside city limits run through the City of Austell, so the city is the place to confirm the rules for a specific address, including any lot that sits on the Douglas County side.
Do I need to call 811 before concrete work in Austell?
Yes. The city driveway instructions say to call 811 to have underground utilities located before you dig, drill or blast, and note that the city does not provide that service. Utility marks help keep excavation, tear out and form work clear of buried gas, water and electric lines on the property.
Do you replace old driveways and walkways in Austell?
Yes. Concrete removal and replacement is one of our services, and driveway work includes tear out and haul off of the old concrete. We also pour new sidewalks and walkways, steps and stoops, patios, garage floors and slabs for Austell homes, whether the lot sits near Sweetwater Creek or on higher ground.
Do you pour basement walls for builders in Austell?
Yes. Poured basement and foundation walls for builders and general contractors are our main work. We use aluminum forms, which give the walls a smooth finish, and we have poured walls as tall as 24 feet. Builders can request a bid with plans and wall heights for Austell lots.
How long has JJC Concrete been pouring concrete?
JJC Concrete has been pouring concrete since 2010. It is a family owned company based in Marietta, licensed and insured, and family members work on the crew. Spanish service is available as well, so hablamos español if that is easier for you or your crew.
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Prefer to talk? Call (770) 755-2622. Hablamos español.