Driveways and Aprons
Residential driveways through commercial truck aprons. Thickness and reinforcement specified by load requirements.
Bloomington, MN
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Get to know Nova Concrete
Commercial and residential projects aren't the same job — the scale, the timeline, the structural demands all differ. Nova Concrete handles both: driveways, patios, steps, interior slabs, and decorative finishes for homeowners, and flatwork, structural pours, and full removal and replacement for commercial sites. Every project is backed by a 1-year warranty and full insurance coverage. Call (612) 462-2610 to talk through what you need.
Scope drives cost more than anything else on concrete work. A small residential walkway replacement and a commercial parking apron might both involve the same material, but the site prep, forming, pour volume, finishing method, and cure requirements are different problems. Stamped concrete and exposed aggregate add finishing time and material costs. Removal and disposal of existing concrete adds more. A wide range for concrete projects runs from a few hundred dollars for minor residential work to well over $50,000 for large commercial installations. Every job is different — contact Nova Concrete for an accurate estimate.
What Counts as a Residential Concrete Project
Residential work covers everything a homeowner touches: driveways, sidewalks, walkways, patio slabs, pool surrounds, steps, garage slabs, and basement slabs. The scope can be a single replacement slab or a full exterior concrete package on a new build. Decorative finishes — stamped patterns, integral color, broom texture — are common requests on patios and entries. Structural requirements still apply even on smaller residential pours; thickness, reinforcement, and subbase prep aren't optional just because the project is residential.
What Counts as a Commercial Concrete Project
Commercial projects include flatwork for retail and office sites, warehouse floors, loading dock approaches, parking lots, curb and gutter work, and concrete for apartment complexes and multi-unit developments. Volume is higher, deadlines are tighter, and the work often has to coordinate around tenant occupancy or active construction schedules. Nova Concrete handles concrete installation at the commercial scale — forming, pouring, finishing, and curing on schedule. Retaining walls for grade changes on commercial sites are also in scope.
How Nova Concrete Handles Both Project Types
Twelve years in the trade means one thing practically: fewer surprises on your job. Subbase failures, drainage problems, expansion joint placement — these aren't things you notice in a photo. They show up in the first winter after the pour. Nova Concrete has been insured throughout, and the 1-year warranty on completed work means any defects that develop get addressed. The person who scopes your job is the same person responsible for the outcome. No handoffs to subcontractors.
What we do
Concrete Services Covered Under This Category
Both commercial and residential scopes pull from the same service set:
Flatwork and Interior Slabs
Garage slabs, basement slabs, warehouse floors. Vapor barriers and control joints included where required.
Decorative Finishes
Stamped patterns, exposed aggregate, and colored concrete for patios, entries, and commercial hardscaping.
Removal and Replacement
Existing concrete broken out, hauled off, subbase corrected, and new concrete poured to current spec.
Steps and Walkways
Cast-in-place steps and connected walkways for residential properties and commercial building entries.
Retaining Walls
Concrete retaining structures for grade changes on both residential lots and commercial development sites.
What we do
Key Facts for Both Project Types
Structured reference for what applies across commercial and residential pours:
Warranty
1-year warranty on all completed concrete work, residential and commercial.
Insurance
Fully insured on every project type and scale.
Experience
12 years handling both project categories in the Twin Cities Metro.
Removal Included
Existing concrete removal and disposal is available as part of replacement projects.
Decorative Options
Stamped, colored, and exposed aggregate finishes available for residential and commercial sites.
Scheduling
Open Monday through Sunday, 9am to 7pm. Call (612) 462-2610 to schedule.
Our work
Recent Work
Residential and commercial concrete projects completed by Nova Concrete.
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What Customers Say
Rated 4.8/5 from 66 Google reviews
“Nova Concrete did our commercial parking area and it came out clean and level. Finished on schedule with no issues.”
“Had a driveway and patio done the same week. Both look great and held up through the first winter with no cracking.”
“They replaced a failing basement slab. Honest about the scope, no surprises on the bill.”
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Commercial or residential, new pour or removal and replacement — Nova Concrete handles it. Fully insured, 1-year warranty on all work. Call (612) 462-2610 or visit the quote page to get started.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are residential and commercial projects? +
Residential projects involve concrete work on private property: driveways, patios, walkways, steps, garage slabs, and basement floors. Commercial projects cover concrete for businesses, apartment complexes, warehouses, parking areas, and retail sites. The structural requirements differ significantly. Commercial pours typically require greater slab thickness, heavier reinforcement, and tighter control joint spacing to handle vehicle and equipment loads residential slabs aren't designed to take.
What are examples of commercial projects? +
Commercial concrete projects include warehouse and industrial floor slabs, retail parking lot flatwork, loading dock aprons, curb and gutter installation, concrete entries for office buildings, and foundations or slabs for apartment complexes. Large-scale decorative pours for commercial hardscaping also fall in this category. Each has specific thickness, reinforcement, and finishing requirements determined by the intended load and use.
What are examples of commercial and residential concrete work? +
On the residential side: driveways, patios, walkways, steps, garage and basement slabs. On the commercial side: parking aprons, warehouse floors, loading zones, and multi-unit building flatwork. Both types can include decorative finishes like stamped concrete or exposed aggregate. Both also involve removal and replacement work when existing slabs have failed due to settling, frost heave, or subbase erosion — a common issue in Minnesota's freeze-thaw climate.
What is the 3 3 3 rule in real estate? +
The 3-3-3 rule is a real estate investment framework, not a concrete standard. It refers to three-month, three-year, and thirty-year financial evaluation windows. It's not relevant to concrete project specification. If you're trying to assess whether a concrete surface needs replacement versus repair, the deciding factors are slab thickness, subbase condition, the depth and pattern of cracking, and whether frost heave has caused differential settling. Nova Concrete can assess that on-site.
How thick does a concrete slab need to be for a commercial project versus a residential one? +
Residential driveways typically run 4 inches thick on a prepared subbase. Garage slabs are usually 4 to 5 inches. Commercial slabs designed for vehicle traffic start at 5 to 6 inches, and warehouse or heavy-equipment floors often require 6 inches or more with reinforcing steel or fiber. Getting thickness wrong is the most common reason concrete fails ahead of schedule. It's not a place to cut material.
Does concrete work require permits for commercial or residential projects in Minnesota? +
Permit requirements vary by municipality and project type. In the Twin Cities Metro, many residential flatwork projects like driveways and patios don't require a permit, but structural work, retaining walls over a certain height, and commercial projects typically do. Nova Concrete has worked across Minnesota municipalities for 12 years and can advise on what your specific project scope requires before work starts.
How does Minnesota's climate affect concrete pours for both residential and commercial projects? +
Freeze-thaw cycles are the main threat to concrete in Minnesota. Water penetrates surface pores, freezes, expands, and causes spalling and cracking. Proper air entrainment in the mix, adequate slab thickness, correct control joint placement, and subbase drainage all reduce this risk significantly. Pours scheduled outside of winter months have better curing conditions. Cold-weather pours require protective measures to prevent the concrete from freezing before it reaches adequate strength.