McDonough, GA
Concrete Contractor in McDonough, GA
JJC Concrete pours driveways, patios, walkways, steps and garage slabs for McDonough homeowners, and poured basement, foundation and retaining walls for builders in Henry County. McDonough is the Henry County seat, and the city runs its own Building and Inspections Division for work inside city limits.
- Family owned since 2010
- Licensed and insured
- Hablamos español
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City or County: Who Issues Permits in McDonough?
The City of McDonough's Building and Inspections Division provides plan review and issues permits for construction inside the city. The city says a permit is required when an owner, agent or contractor wants to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move or demolish a building or structure, and it offers residential building permits and land development permits.
For a property outside city limits, Henry County is the office to check. We found no city page that spells out rules for driveways, patios or retaining walls by name. Permit requirements are set by the city or county, so ask about permits for your project when you call and confirm which office covers your address.
Driveways on State Routes Through McDonough
McDonough sits where several state routes meet, including Georgia 20, 42, 81 and 155, with US 23 running through downtown and three I-75 exits serving the city. Georgia DOT's driveway regulations require a permit before construction work within a state highway right of way, and the application goes to the GDOT district office for the area where the site is located.
For a house on a city or county road, the questions are about grade, drainage and how the new slab meets the street. Driveway work at JJC Concrete includes tear out and haul off of the old concrete, and a cracked or settled driveway can be handled as a removal and replacement job, with the old slab broken up and hauled away before the new pour.
Steep Slopes, Floodplains and Clay in Henry County
The joint comprehensive plan for Henry County and its cities, McDonough among them, states that floodplains and steep slopes are located throughout Henry County. A USGS groundwater study of the south metro Atlanta region, which includes Henry County, describes Piedmont conditions where water collects in fractured bedrock and in the weathered material above it.
In the Piedmont, that weathered layer is saprolite, which the New Georgia Encyclopedia calls the red clay of Georgia, and it erodes easily once trees and grass are cleared. We found no source for the soil on a specific McDonough lot. On a steep lot a poured retaining wall or a basement wall may be part of the plan.
Growth in McDonough and Henry County
Census Bureau QuickFacts lists McDonough at 29,178 residents in its April 2020 base and 33,395 by July 2025, an increase of 14.5 percent. Henry County as a whole grew 10.1 percent over the same stretch, and QuickFacts shows 1,666 building permits for the county in 2025.
New homes need footings, foundations and basement walls first, then driveways, walks and patios once the house is up. JJC Concrete's main work today is poured basement and foundation walls for builders and general contractors across metro Atlanta, so a Henry County builder can send plans for basement walls, foundation walls, crawl space foundations and footings.
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Driveways, patios, slabs, walks and steps across Marietta and metro Atlanta. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
Around the Square and Beyond
McDonough was incorporated in 1823 as the Henry County seat and keeps a historic town square, and the Henry County Courthouse, built in 1897, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Heritage Park, Alexander Park and Big Springs Park are part of the city today.
For homeowners, JJC Concrete pours patios, sidewalks and walkways, steps and stoops, garage floors and other slabs, and it wants more of that residential work in McDonough. Tear out and haul off of old concrete is part of driveway work, so a worn slab near the square or a newer one in a subdivision can be replaced the same way.
Patios, Walks and Steps for McDonough Homes
A back yard on a slope can still hold a level patio if the grade is cut or built up and the edges are formed to match. On a flatter lot, a patio can run straight off the back door and tie into a walkway around the side of the house.
Front entries can be a starting point too, with a set of poured steps, a stoop at the door and a walk out to the driveway. Garage floors and other concrete slabs can be poured new or replaced when the old slab has cracked or settled.
How JJC Concrete Pours Walls
JJC Concrete pours walls with aluminum forms, not lumber, and the metal forms give the finished walls a smooth face. Lasers, excavators and bobcats are on hand, and past work includes walls as tall as 24 feet.
JJC Concrete is family owned, based in Marietta, and has been pouring since 2010. The company is licensed and insured, and Spanish service is available. For other south metro work, see our pages for Fairburn and South Fulton.
Steps Toward a Concrete Project in McDonough
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Confirm city or county
Find out whether the property sits inside McDonough city limits or in unincorporated Henry County, since that decides which permit office applies.
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Describe the work
Share what you want poured, the approximate size, and whether the job includes tearing out old concrete.
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Plan for the slope
Steep ground and drainage in Henry County can change the layout, so the grade on your lot is part of the plan from the start.
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Pour and finish
The site is prepared and formed, and the concrete is placed and finished for the driveway, patio, slab or wall.
Ready to talk about your concrete project?
Driveways, patios, slabs, walks and steps across Marietta and metro Atlanta. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the City of McDonough issue building permits?
Yes. The McDonough Building and Inspections Division provides plan review and issues permits for construction inside city limits. Properties outside the city may fall under Henry County. Permit requirements are set by the city or county, so confirm which office covers your address and ask about permits when you call.
Do I need a permit for a driveway on a state route in McDonough?
Georgia DOT requires a permit before construction work within a state highway right of way, and state routes such as Georgia 20 and 155 run through McDonough. The application goes to the GDOT district office where the site is located. For city streets, check with the McDonough Building and Inspections Division.
Is the ground in McDonough hard to build on?
Henry County's comprehensive plan says floodplains and steep slopes are located throughout the county, and Piedmont saprolite, Georgia's red clay, erodes easily once cleared. Conditions vary by lot, so describe the ground on yours when you call.
Do you pour basement walls for builders in Henry County?
Yes. Basement and foundation walls poured for builders and general contractors make up JJC Concrete's main work today. We use aluminum forms for a smooth finish, and past jobs include walls as tall as 24 feet. Crawl space foundations, footings and retaining walls are part of the list too.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in McDonough?
It depends on the job. Size, access, the condition of the old concrete and the grade of the lot all shape the work. Use the Get a free estimate form or call to describe the project and get an estimate for your driveway.
Does JJC Concrete speak Spanish?
Yes. Hablamos español, and Spanish service is available for homeowners and builders in McDonough and across Henry County. JJC Concrete is licensed and insured, has worked since 2010, and keeps office hours Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
Talk to JJC Concrete
Homeowners get a free estimate. Builders and GCs can send plans for a bid. Hablamos español.
- (770) 755-2622
- jjcconcretellc@yahoo.com
- Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM
- Based in Marietta, serving metro Atlanta. See service areas
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Tell us about the project and where it is.
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Prefer to talk? Call (770) 755-2622. Hablamos español.