Concrete Contractors
in Icard, NC
The Foothills Concrete Company is a locally rooted, Christian-owned concrete contractor serving Icard, a Burke County community along the US 70 and I-40 corridor near Lake Rhodhiss. We pour driveways, patios, sidewalks, retaining walls and more — built to last, finished right, and backed by first-class customer service from first call to final walkthrough.
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Concrete Services in Icard, NC
From driveways and patios to retaining walls and commercial slabs, The Foothills Concrete Company handles residential and commercial concrete throughout Icard and the surrounding Burke County area. Every project is poured to the right thickness, reinforced correctly, and finished to last.
Concrete Driveways
New driveways, replacements, and resurfacing — poured over a compacted base for a smooth, lasting surface.
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Stamped Concrete Patios
Custom patios in broom finish or stamped patterns that mimic stone, brick, slate, or wood — sealed for the Foothills.
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Sidewalks & Walkways
Smooth, safe, attractive paths that connect your property and improve curb appeal — residential and commercial.
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Retaining Walls
Poured and segmental block walls that control erosion, manage runoff, and level sloped yards — drainage built in.
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Pool Decks
Slip-resistant, cool-to-the-touch pool decks in stamped, textured, or broom finishes — built for splash and sun.
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RV Pads
Heavy-duty reinforced pads engineered for the weight of motorhomes, trailers, and boats — level and built to last.
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Commercial Concrete
Durable concrete for businesses — parking areas, sidewalks, loading zones, ADA ramps, and slabs.
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& the Lake Rhodhiss Corridor
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Icard runs along US 70 and I-40 in eastern Burke County, between Hildebran and Connelly Springs, with Lake Rhodhiss to the north. It takes its name from the Icard family, among the earliest settlers in this part of the county.
Two things shape concrete work in Icard: grade and water. Properties running toward the lake and the Catawba drainage tend to fall away from the road, sometimes sharply, and Burke County clay holds everything that lands on it.
That combination makes retaining walls and drainage design as important here as the slab itself. We build both into the project rather than treating drainage as an afterthought, because on a sloped Icard lot the water is what eventually decides whether the concrete holds.
Concrete Contractor in Icard, Burke County
Icard is an unincorporated community and township in eastern Burke County, strung along the US 70 and I-40 corridor between Hildebran and Connelly Springs. The name comes from the Icard family, early settlers in the area. Lake Rhodhiss lies to the north, and much of the land between the highway and the water carries real elevation change. Icard runs along US 70 and I-40 between Hildebran and Connelly Springs, with Lake Rhodhiss to the north pulling the grade down off the highway toward the water.
Common Concrete Projects in Icard
Retaining walls do heavy work in Icard. On lots that fall toward the lake, a wall is often what converts an unusable slope into a level yard, a parking area, or a patio — and it is also what stops the grade from moving downhill during a wet Burke County spring. We engineer drainage into every wall we build, because hydrostatic pressure behind a wall is the most common reason walls fail.
Driveways here need the same attention. A drive on a grade has to shed water deliberately, and a slab poured on unprepared clay without a drainage plan will crack and settle within a few winters. We grade, base, and joint for the slope that's actually there.
Free Estimates Across Icard
Whether you're along US 70, off the I-40 corridor, or on a lot running down toward Lake Rhodhiss, we provide free written estimates across Icard.
Whatever your project, Icard homeowners count on us for concrete driveways, stamped concrete patios, and retaining wall construction done right the first time. We also serve nearby Hildebran, Connelly Springs and Valdese, and you can see the full range of work from our Hickory concrete contractor team, read what a concrete driveway costs in hickory, or request a free Icard estimate whenever you're ready.
Concrete Done Right for Icard
Icard Concrete Contractor FAQs
Straight answers about concrete work in Icard and the NC Foothills. If your question isn't here, call us directly at (828) 471-7706.
The Foothills Concrete Company is a locally rooted, Christian-owned concrete contractor serving Icard and the surrounding Burke County area. We specialize in concrete driveways, patios, sidewalks and walkways, retaining walls, pool decks, RV pads, stamped concrete, and commercial concrete — every project backed by first-class customer service. We're licensed and insured, offer free on-site estimates, and provide transparent written pricing with no surprises. Call (828) 471-7706.
Yes. Icard is within The Foothills Concrete Company's standard service area. We serve Icard and the surrounding Burke County communities, along with the broader NC Foothills across Catawba, Alexander, Caldwell, Burke, Lincoln, and Iredell Counties. Estimates in Icard are always free.
In the Icard area, a standard broom-finished concrete driveway typically runs $8–$15 per square foot installed, while stamped or decorative driveways run $14–$22 per square foot. Final pricing depends on site prep, slope, drainage, removal of old concrete, and finish. We provide free, detailed written estimates for Icard projects with no hidden fees.
Often the honest answer is that a wall isn't strictly required but is the difference between a yard you can use and a slope you can only look at. It also stops erosion that will otherwise keep taking material downhill every wet season. We'll tell you plainly at the free estimate whether a wall solves your problem or whether regrading and drainage alone will do it.
Three things: a properly compacted base that doesn't wash out from underneath, adequate thickness with reinforcement for the grade and the loads, and a deliberate drainage plan so water leaves the slab instead of running along it or pooling at the low end. Skipping the drainage is the most common reason sloped driveways in Burke County fail early.
New concrete typically handles foot traffic after 24–48 hours, but wait at least 7 days before driving passenger vehicles on it and a full 28 days before parking heavy vehicles, RVs, or equipment. Concrete reaches about 70% of its strength in the first week and keeps curing for roughly a month. We provide clear curing instructions with every pour.
The Foothills Concrete Company is a local concrete company serving Icard and the surrounding area. We handle residential and commercial concrete — driveways, slab installation, flatwork and finishing, walkways, patios, retaining walls and pads. When you compare concrete companies in Icard, ask each one for slab thickness, reinforcement and base depth in writing; that is where quotes really differ. Estimates in Icard are free and written. Call (828) 471-7706.
Concrete Contractors Serving Icard
& the NC Foothills
The Foothills Concrete Company proudly serves Icard and the surrounding Burke County area, along with nearby communities including Hildebran, Connelly Springs and Valdese. From our Hickory base we cover the full NC Foothills region. Contact us to confirm service to your Icard address.
Catawba County
Alexander County
Caldwell County
Burke County
- Connelly Springs
- Morganton
- Hildebran
- Valdese
- Icard (You're Here)
- Rutherford College
- Drexel