A rural town that started as Coaling Station

Concrete Contractors in Coaling, AL

Driveways, patios, steps, shop slabs and repairs for Coaling homes and family land.

Free on-site measuring visit
Written, line-by-line quote before any work
Base, thickness and curing planned for clay soil and summer heat

Concrete Work for a Rural Town Built Around Families

Coaling is entirely rural by the census definition, and the jobs our concrete contractors in Coaling take on reflect that: driveways across open lots, slabs for shops and pole barns, and patios behind newer homes built on family land. The town first appeared on the 1880 census as the village of Coaling Station with 190 people. It incorporated in September 1997 and grew from 1,115 residents in 2000 to 2,035 in 2020. We pour driveways, patios, stamped concrete, walks and steps, and garage and shop slabs, and we repair concrete that has broken or settled.

Young households, practical concrete

In 2020, 42 percent of Coaling households included children under 18, and the town counted 836 housing units. Families on bigger lots tend to want concrete that works hard: a basketball slab, a pad for the trampoline or swing set, a wide driveway for a truck and trailer, and a shop floor for weekend projects. We build each one for the load it will carry, with the right thickness and joint spacing.

Storm-season planning

At about 5:15 a.m. on April 27, 2011, hours before the large tornado hit Tuscaloosa, an EF3 tornado struck parts of Coaling. Three homes were destroyed, at least ten were badly damaged and about twice as many had lighter damage. Many homeowners here now plan around storms. If you are adding a safe room or an above-ground storm shelter, the manufacturer will specify the slab and anchoring it needs. We pour to that specification, so check with your shelter supplier first and bring us the requirements.

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Ground and drainage

Coaling sits at about 384 feet, on ground that rolls more than the flat land southwest of Tuscaloosa. Rain sheds quickly on these slopes and can cut under the edge of a slab. We grade around new concrete so water moves away from it, and on driveways that cross a low spot we may add a swale or culvert rather than letting runoff cross the slab.

Two ZIP codes, one town

Coaling uses ZIP codes 35449 and 35453, which can cause confusion with Cottondale addresses. Tell us the street and we will confirm whether you are inside town limits, since that decides whether the town or the county handles any permit for the job. Call (205) 656-5328 to set up a visit.

Coaling Facts That Affect a Concrete Job

Railroad roots. Coaling first appeared on the 1880 census as the village of Coaling Station, with 190 residents.
Growth. The town incorporated in September 1997 and grew from 1,115 residents in 2000 to 2,035 in 2020.
2011 tornado. An EF3 tornado hit parts of Coaling at about 5:15 a.m. on April 27, 2011, destroying three homes.
Rural households. In 2020 the census classed Coaling as 100 percent rural, and 42.1 percent of households had children.

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Coaling Questions

Can you pour the slab for a storm shelter?

Yes. Shelter makers specify slab thickness, reinforcement and anchoring. Get those requirements from your supplier and we will pour to them.

Am I in Coaling or the county?

Coaling shares ZIP codes with nearby areas, so the address alone does not always tell. We confirm town limits for your street, which decides who handles any permit.

What thickness do I need for a shop floor?

It depends on what the shop holds. A floor for a lawn tractor is different from one for a truck or a lift. We size thickness and reinforcement once we know the loads.

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