Chicagoland's Concrete Experts Since 1984
- B.G. Concrete Inc. is a family-owned concrete contractor in Wood Dale, IL, serving the Chicagoland area since 1984.
- Residential: driveways, patios, foundations, footings, stoops, lead walks, sidewalks, aprons. Commercial: parking lots, curbs, basements, retail and restoration work. Decorative: colored, stamped, and acid-stained finishes.
- 42 years of hands-on construction and development experience. Free quotes: 630-595-1518.
B.G. Concrete Inc. is a concrete contractor that has been family owned and operated in Wood Dale, Illinois since 1984, pouring residential, commercial, and decorative concrete across the Chicagoland area - from Addison, Elk Grove Village, and Itasca to Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Elmhurst, Naperville, and Aurora.
What We Pour
- Concrete driveways & aprons - new installation and full replacement. Concrete Driveways
- Patios & pool decks - broom finish, stamped, colored. Concrete Patios
- Foundations & footings - poured walls, basements, exterior stoops. Foundations & Footings
- Sidewalks, lead walks & steps - sectional and full replacement. Sidewalks & Steps
- Stamped & decorative concrete - colored, stamped, acid-stained. Decorative Concrete
- Commercial concrete - parking lots, curbs, retail and restoration work. Commercial Concrete
- Commercial snow removal - plowing, hauling, ice control. Snow Removal
42 Years on Illinois Ground
Four decades of pours in one region teaches what textbooks don't: Chicagoland concrete fails from clay soil settlement and freeze-thaw cycling, and it's prevented in the spec, not the finish. B.G. Concrete pours air-entrained mix on exterior slabs because air-entrainment matters when concrete faces 40+ freeze-thaw cycles a winter. Footings go below the region's 42-inch frost line because shallow footings heave. Driveways and walks ride on compacted aggregate base because Chicago clay holds water and settles without one.
Every quote states the substance - mix strength, slab thickness, reinforcement, and base - so you can compare bids on what's actually being built. Our knowledge comes from 42 years of hands-on experience, development, and construction management, and our clients can rely on us for any questions, concerns, and future needs.
Which Service Fits Your Situation
A full tear-out and repour fits slabs with widespread cracking or base failure - it resets the 30-to-40-year lifespan. Sectional replacement fits walks and drives where the damage is localized. Restoration and finishing work fits commercial concrete that's worn but structurally sound. Not sure which you need? Send photos with your quote request and we'll tell you straight - including when the cheaper fix is the right one. 📷 Text a photo for a fast ballpark.
How fast can you start? Estimates turn around quickly and residential pours schedule within weeks during the season.
What Separates a Real Concrete Quote From a Number
A real concrete quote names the slab thickness, PSI, air entrainment, aggregate base depth, reinforcement, control-joint layout, tear-out scope, and haul-off. A low quote that only says "concrete driveway" or "patio install" is not comparable to a written scope, because the missing line items are where failed slabs usually start.
Local Conditions Change the Spec
Wood Dale and the northwest suburbs sit on soils that hold water, move through freeze-thaw, and punish shallow base prep. Exterior flatwork in this market needs air-entrained concrete, compacted stone, drainage slope, and properly timed control joints. Foundation work needs footings below the 42-inch frost depth used across northern Illinois. Those details are not upgrades; they are the local baseline.
B.G. Concrete Inc. is family owned, locally operated, and crews its own jobs.
Find B.G. Concrete in Wood Dale
Our headquarters: 265 Apollo Ct, Wood Dale, IL 60191. Call 630-595-1518 for a free estimate.