Home of the Auburn Automobile Company, 1900 to 1937
Concrete Contractors in Auburn, IN
Driveways, patios, private walks, steps and garage slabs across the DeKalb County seat.
- Free on-site measuring and a written, line-item quote
- Leveling or resurfacing priced beside replacement when it will work
- Public walk and drive approach permits checked before the pour
Concrete Work in the DeKalb County Seat
Auburn is the county seat of DeKalb County, about 20 miles north of Fort Wayne, and homeowners who call concrete contractors here are usually working on older homes near downtown or the subdivisions that went up as the city grew. Auburn had 9,379 residents in 1990 and 13,412 in 2020, and the 2020 census counted 6,037 housing units. We pour and replace driveways, patios, stamped concrete, walks and steps, and garage slabs, and we repair concrete that has cracked or settled.
A city shaped by the car
The Auburn Automobile Company was founded here in 1900, built its first car in 1903, and grew to own Duesenberg, Lexington and Lycoming before it failed in August 1937. The old company headquarters is now the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, a National Historic Landmark, and the city still uses a logo based on the company's. It is fitting, then, that driveways and garage floors are some of our most common jobs here. Car collectors in particular want a garage slab that is flat, well finished and sealed, with a smooth transition to the driveway.
The city sidewalk program, and what it does not cover
The City of Auburn runs a Residential Sidewalk Program for public walks. Under it, the city supplies the labor to remove and replace the sidewalk and restore the grass, the resident pays for the concrete, and the city pays the full cost of any approved ADA ramp. Driveway approaches and curbs are included only as needed to make the sidewalk compliant, and the Street Department decides eligibility. The program applies only to residential properties, and the city can change or end it depending on funding.
That makes the split simple. If your only problem is the public sidewalk, it is worth checking with the city first. Everything on your side of the walk is private work: driveways, patios, back walks, steps, stoops and garage floors. That is the work we quote directly.
Downtown and the older neighborhoods
The Downtown Auburn Historic District is on the National Register, along with the Eckhart Public Library and Park. Auburn was platted in 1836, became a town in 1849 and a city on March 26, 1900, so homes near the center span more than a century. Walks and steps on these blocks are often a patchwork of ages. We replace the failed pieces, leave the sound ones, and match finish and joint lines so the result looks intentional.
Along Cedar Creek
The city lies on Cedar Creek, and lots that slope toward the creek or toward drainage ditches need patios and walks that move water the right way. We set pitch on every slab and plan around downspouts and sump outlets. Call (260) 300-8234 to set up a visit anywhere in Auburn.
Auburn Facts for Your Project
- Sidewalk program. Under Auburn's Residential Sidewalk Program the city supplies labor and the resident pays for the concrete; approved ADA ramps are city-paid.
- Auto history. The Auburn Automobile Company built its first car in 1903 and failed in August 1937.
- Growth. Population rose from 9,379 in 1990 to 13,412 in 2020, with 6,037 housing units.
- Historic core. The Downtown Auburn Historic District is on the National Register; Auburn became a city on March 26, 1900.
Auburn Questions
Does Auburn's sidewalk program cover my driveway?
Only the part of a driveway approach needed to bring the public sidewalk into compliance, as decided by the Street Department. Your private driveway, patio and steps are not part of the program.
Can you pour a smooth garage floor for a car collection?
Yes. We pour a flat, well-finished slab with a proper base and can recommend a sealer or coating so it is easy to clean and resists stains.
Do you work on older homes near downtown Auburn?
Yes. We replace walks, stoops and steps on older homes and match finish and joint layout so the new work fits the house.
Free Estimates in Auburn, IN
Tell us your street and project in Auburn, and we will set up a free on-site estimate.
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