Concrete and Landscaping in Havertown, PA
Chris Falcone Concrete and Landscaping has been helping Havertown homeowners keep their properties solid, safe, and looking sharp for years. From the tree-lined blocks of Brookline to the older homes tucked around Bon Air and Merwood Park, we work throughout the 19083 ZIP code with honest advice and dependable craftsmanship. Give us a call at (610) 636-6839 to talk through what your property needs.
What makes homes in Havertown specifically different
Havertown is an older, established community, and that shapes almost every project we take on. Many of the homes here were built between the 1920s and the 1950s — solid stone and brick twins, colonials, and Cape Cods with the original concrete walks, steps, and driveways still in place. That vintage concrete has usually done its job for decades, but after enough Delaware County freeze-thaw cycles, you start to see spalling, heaving, and cracked front steps that need replacing rather than patching.
Our winters swing back and forth across the freezing mark, and that repeated freezing and thawing is hard on slabs, walkways, and retaining walls. Water that gets into a hairline crack expands when it freezes and pries the concrete apart a little more each season. Add road salt and the wet springs we get, and older flatwork tends to fail from the surface down. That's why we pay close attention to grading, drainage, and proper sub-base prep — pouring new concrete without fixing the water problem underneath just buys you a few years before you're back where you started.
The lots here also matter. Many Havertown properties sit on gently sloping ground with mature trees, which means root heave under old walkways and drainage that needs to be routed carefully away from stone foundations. Narrow driveways and tight side yards between twins are common too, so we plan access and cleanup around the reality of the neighborhood, not a wide-open suburban lot. If your project touches the public sidewalk or right-of-way, Haverford Township generally requires permits, and we'll walk you through what's needed so the job is done by the book.
Services we offer in Havertown
- Concrete driveways — tear-out and replacement of cracked, heaved, or settling driveways, with proper base and slope for drainage
- Sidewalks and walkways — new and replacement flatwork, including repairs to meet township sidewalk requirements
- Front steps and porches — rebuilding worn concrete steps common on Havertown's older homes
- Patios — poured concrete and finished surfaces for backyard living
- Retaining walls — for the sloped lots you'll find around Oakmont, Penfield, and Coopertown
- Landscaping — plantings, grading, cleanups, and yard refreshes that complement your home's era and character
- Drainage solutions — regrading and water management to protect walkways, patios, and foundations
Whether you're updating a tired front walk in Manoa, replacing a driveway in Chatham Village, or reworking the landscaping around a home near Beechwood, we handle both the concrete and the greenery so you're not juggling two different crews.
Local, reliable, and nearby
We're not a company that drives in from an hour away and disappears when the job's done. We know Havertown — we know the streets around the Manoa Shopping Center, the families near Haverford Senior High School, the neighborhoods stretched between Llanerch and Grange Estate. When you call about a cracked driveway or a patio you've been meaning to build, we can usually get out to look at it quickly because we're already working nearby. Short drive times mean better communication, easier scheduling, and a contractor who's genuinely accountable to the community.
Being local also means we understand what Havertown homeowners actually want: work that respects the age and style of these homes, holds up through our tough winters, and adds real value to a property in a community people don't tend to leave. We take pride in clean job sites, straight answers, and workmanship we'd be comfortable putting in front of our own neighbors — because often, that's exactly who they are.
If you're ready to talk about your concrete or landscaping project anywhere in Havertown, call Chris Falcone Concrete and Landscaping at (610) 636-6839. We'll come take a look, give you an honest assessment, and help you get it done right.