Frequently Asked Questions

Most residential projects take between 3 to 5 days from the initial excavation and sub-base preparation to the final pour and finish. Factors like weather and the complexity of the design (such as custom stamps or borders) can shift this timeline slightly.

For a standard passenger vehicle, we recommend a minimum thickness of 5 inches. However, if you plan on parking heavy equipment, trailers, or large trucks, we typically engineer a 6 inch reinforced slab to ensure long-term structural integrity.

While concrete feels hard quickly, it takes time to reach its full design strength. We generally recommend:

• 24 to 48 hours: Safe for foot traffic and pets.
• 28 days: Fully cured and safe for standard passenger vehicles.

• Broom Finish: The classic choice. A slip-resistant, clean, and cost-effective texture.
• Exposed Aggregate: A decorative finish that reveals the natural stones within the concrete. It is highly durable and hides wear and tear exceptionally well.
• Stamped Concrete: Concrete textured to mimic high-end materials like slate, brick, or cobblestone, offering premium curb appeal. to this item.

Concrete is incredibly strong under "compression" (pushing down) but needs help with "tension" (stretching/pulling). By adding reinforcement, we significantly reduce the risk of structural cracking and ensure the slabs stay level over years of seasonal temperature changes.

Yes. At Gigante Concrete, we provide a full-service experience. This includes the demolition and removal of your existing asphalt or concrete, proper soil compaction, and site grading to ensure perfect water drainage away from your home’s foundation.

Gigante Concrete Inc. is proud to serve the entire Niagara Region. We provide expert concrete services for residential and commercial projects across all 12 municipalities, including:

• St. Catharines & Niagara Falls
• Welland & Thorold
• Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Fort Erie & Port Colborne
• Grimsby, Lincoln (Beamsville), & West Lincoln (Smithville)
• Pelham (Fonthill) & Wainfleet