Concrete Contractors in Agritopia, AZ

Agritopia is a Gilbert neighborhood with its own look, so concrete contractors working in Agritopia have to think about style as much as strength. The 166-acre planned community sits off Loop 202 on what was the Johnston family's hay farm, bought by James Johnston in 1960. His son Joe Johnston redeveloped it, and ground was broken for homes in 2003. Today it has 452 lots, with homes from about 1,300 to 7,000 square feet.

Matching the architecture

Agritopia's homes are neotraditional, based on early 20th-century Arizona styles: Spanish eclectic, American craftsman, Northern European revival and ranch. Concrete that looks right next to a craftsman porch or a stucco Spanish facade is often simpler than a typical suburban stamped patio. Choices that tend to suit these homes:

• Broom or light sand finishes with hand-tooled edges
• Scored patterns that echo old sidewalks, rather than heavy stone stamps
• Integral color in muted earth tones instead of bright release colors
• Narrow walks and porch steps sized to the house, not to a big tract lot

We can show you samples and talk through what fits your home's style before you submit to the community for review.

Smaller lots, careful access

A neighborhood with cottages, bungalows and single-family homes on walkable streets usually means tighter work areas than a typical Gilbert subdivision. Getting a concrete truck or pump close enough, protecting landscaping, and keeping shared paths open all take planning. We walk the access route at the estimate and plan where the truck, the pump line and the wheelbarrows will go.

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Built from 2003 on

With home construction starting in 2003, Agritopia's oldest flatwork is now more than 20 years old. Slabs of that age can show hairline cracks on porches and walks; owners also ask about extending small patios for shade or an outdoor kitchen, and side pads for bikes, bins and garden carts. Where a crack has opened or a panel has settled, we can cut out and replace just that section and match the finish closely.

A working farm next door

Agritopia still keeps about 16 acres of farmland, including a 12-acre produce plot that has been USDA-certified organic since 2014. Gilbert as a whole was farm country long before the subdivisions came. Former farm ground can hold pockets of soft fill, so we compact the base under every slab and do not pour over loose soil. Near gardens and irrigated beds, we also keep slab edges and joints in mind, because steady watering next to a slab can soften the soil beneath it.

Shade structures and outdoor kitchens

An extended patio often comes with plans for a pergola, a ramada or an outdoor kitchen. Posts for a shade structure need footings sized for the load, and an outdoor kitchen needs a slab thick enough for counters and appliances, plus sleeves for gas, water or electrical lines placed before the pour. We plan those with you and your other trades at the start, so we are not cutting into new concrete later.

Front porches and steps

Many Agritopia homes have front porches that face shared walks and streets. A porch slab or step that has cracked or settled is very visible, and on these homes the porch is part of the look. We can replace porch steps and slabs with consistent riser heights, rounded or tooled edges, and a finish that suits the house.

Gilbert weather

Agritopia shares Gilbert's climate: a July mean high of 106 degrees, a record of 119 and about 9.21 inches of rain a year. Summer pours start early and get cured right away, and every new slab is sloped to move water away from the house.

Call (480) 351-1697 to set up an estimate in Agritopia.