Concrete Contractors in Reddick, FL

Reddick is a town of 449 people, and concrete contractors who work there usually split their time between in-town homes and the farms around it. The town sits about 15 miles north of Ocala and covers about 1.26 square miles, all land, at roughly 72 feet of elevation. It was platted on June 8, 1882, took its name from first postmaster John Reddick and became a municipality in 1925.

A tiny town with old bones

Reddick counted 506 residents in 2010 and 449 in 2020, even as households rose from 174 to 215. The 2000 census found 236 housing units. In a town this size and this old, much of the concrete was poured long ago, often without reinforcement, base preparation or joints. The common signs are:

• Front walks broken into uneven pieces by roots or settlement
• Porch steps that have separated from the house
• Driveways with wide cracks and crumbling edges at the road
• Old carport slabs that have sunk at one end

We start by finding the cause. Roots, poor drainage and a thin original pour all fail in different ways, and the fix should address the cause, not just the surface.

Horse country surrounds the town

Marion County has more than 1,200 horse farms, and its roughly 900 Thoroughbred farms cover some 77,000 acres. The county's limestone supports good pasture, which is part of why the horse industry grew here. For farm properties in and around Reddick, concrete does specific jobs:

Wash racks. Sloped slabs with a textured finish so horses keep their footing when wet.

Barn aisles. Broom-finished concrete that drains out the ends instead of into stalls.

Feed and tack rooms. Smooth, sealed floors that are easy to sweep and keep pests out.

Equipment pads. Thick, reinforced slabs for tractors and trailers.

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Why slab thickness matters on farms

A horse trailer, a loaded hay truck or a tractor puts far more weight on concrete than a family car. A standard four-inch driveway slab will crack under that kind of load if it sits on a soft base. For farm traffic we recommend thicker sections, rebar and a base compacted in layers. Where trucks turn, we widen the slab and thicken the edges, because turning wheels grind and twist the surface.

Home projects in town

Not every job in Reddick is agricultural. In town, we pour new patios, replace driveways, build stamped concrete entries and add slabs for sheds and carports. Pool owners can get a textured pool deck that stays cooler. We also handle small repairs that bigger crews may pass over, like a single cracked panel or a broken step.

Seasons and scheduling

Reddick shares Ocala's humid subtropical climate, with hot, wet summers and mild winters. Summer storms can roll in quickly in the afternoon, so we pour farm and home slabs early in the day and keep covers on hand. Cool, dry stretches in late fall and winter are a comfortable time for large barn or equipment pours, since the concrete cures more evenly without the summer heat.

Small town, big lots

Reddick's 449 residents live on about 1.26 square miles, and many of the properties around town are farms rather than subdivision lots. That often means a long drive from the road to the house or barn. On a long run we space control joints evenly along the full length, widen the slab where vehicles turn, and give the apron at the road a thicker edge, since that is where loaded trucks drop on and off the pavement.

Permits

Reddick is an incorporated town, so its own rules may apply inside town limits, while surrounding farmland falls under Marion County. We confirm which office covers your address and check the requirements for your project before we schedule work.