Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Residential Concrete Contractors in Lowell, IN
Founded in 1978 by James Big Jim Nolan, our company has proudly served Lake County and Northwest Indiana for over 45 years. As a family-owned and operated business, we prioritize quality workmanship and customer satisfaction in every residential concrete project we undertake. Our expertise spans tear-outs, replacements, and full-service concrete solutions including driveways, sidewalks, patios, foundations, and garages. We specialize in decorative concrete options like border stamping and full stamping, offering customizable patterns and colors to enhance home aesthetics.With a commitment to transparency, we provide clear guidance on concrete care, including cleaning techniques and maintenance best practices. Our team adheres to strict quality standards, ensuring vehicles stay off new concrete for 10-14 days and using D-Tech sealer to protect surfaces. Licensed, bonded, and insured, we combine decades of experience with personalized service to deliver durable, visually striking results that meet each client's unique needs.
Services
Decorative Concrete
Concrete Care
Driveway Installation
Patio Construction
Foundation Work
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- 45+ years of residential concrete expertise
- Family-owned business with personalized service
- Full-service contractor from tear-out to finishing
- Custom decorative concrete pattern/color options
- Licensed, bonded, and insured professionals
Services
Decorative Concrete
We offer decorative concrete solutions including border stamping and full stamping patterns. Our border edge features 5" wide designs with five pattern options and multiple color choices. Full stamping includes Castle Stone, Wood Planks, and Stoneskin patterns in various colors. These options create visually striking driveways, patios, and sidewalks while maintaining structural integrity.
Concrete Care
Our concrete care guidance covers cleaning techniques and maintenance best practices. We recommend generic bleach for general cleaning, baking soda paste for oil stains, and strict vehicle restrictions for new concrete. We advise against salt use during the first year to prevent spalling, and guarantee proper sealing with D-Tech sealer for all new driveways.
Driveway Installation
We specialize in complete driveway solutions from tear-out to installation. Our process includes proper curing protocols requiring 10-14 days vehicle restriction. We use D-Tech sealer to protect surfaces and offer decorative border/full stamping options to enhance curb appeal while ensuring structural durability.
Patio Construction
Our patio construction services include both functional and decorative concrete applications. We offer customizable border stamping patterns and full stamping designs in multiple color options. Patios receive the same quality D-Tech sealing treatment as driveways to ensure long-lasting performance and aesthetic appeal.
Foundation Work
We provide comprehensive foundation solutions including new construction and replacement services. Our expertise covers proper concrete pouring techniques, curing processes, and structural integrity maintenance. As full-service contractors, we handle all aspects of foundation work to ensure lasting stability for residential properties.
People
James Big Jim Nolan
Founder
Established Big Jims Concrete in 1978 with a commitment to quality workmanship. Leads the family-owned business with over 45 years of concrete industry experience, ensuring exceptional service and customer satisfaction.
Questions
What concrete services do you offer?
We provide full-service concrete solutions including driveways, patios, sidewalks, foundations, and decorative stamping options.
How should I care for new concrete?
Keep vehicles off new concrete for 10-14 days. We apply D-Tech sealer, so no additional sealing is needed. Avoid salt use during the first year.
Do you offer decorative concrete options?
Yes, we offer border stamping with five patterns and full stamping with three patterns (Castle Stone, Wood Planks, Stoneskin) in multiple colors.
Are you licensed contractors?
Yes, we are licensed, bonded, and insured concrete contractors serving Northwest Indiana since 1978.
How long have you been in business?
We've been family-owned and operated since 1978, providing quality concrete work for over 45 years.
