Concrete Services
Driveways, aprons, sidewalks, curbs, patios, and steps. Replacement of settled and cracked concrete on New Cumberland's older streets, built on a properly compacted base.
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New Cumberland, PA
Concrete and masonry for New Cumberland homes, from downtown blocks near Bridge Street to the streets above the Yellow Breeches. Free on-site estimate, a written proposal, and a crew that shows up when we say we will.
Concrete and Masonry Built for New Cumberland Homes
New Cumberland is one of the West Shore’s oldest boroughs, and a lot of the concrete and masonry here has been through decades of winters. Maybe your driveway apron has dropped below the sidewalk. Maybe the brick on the front steps is loose, or the basement wall weeps every time it rains hard. You want it fixed right, by someone who will tell you plainly what it needs.
That’s where we come in. Terra Firma Concrete is based in Lemoyne, New Cumberland’s next-door neighbor, about five minutes up the river. Matthew has more than 15 years of construction experience, and he personally walks every property before we write a proposal. You’ll know what’s causing the problem, what we recommend, and what it costs, in writing, before any work starts.
Because we handle concrete, masonry, and excavation in-house, one crew can take a project from tear-out to finished surface without you coordinating separate trades.
Concrete and Masonry Services in New Cumberland
New Cumberland was incorporated in 1831 at the point where the Yellow Breeches Creek meets the Susquehanna. It grew as a river and mill town before becoming the suburban borough it is today, and its housing reflects that: older homes close to the historic downtown, and newer streets as you move away from the water. Each part of town brings its own concrete and masonry problems.
Brick and Stone Masonry Repair for Older Homes
Many of the older homes near downtown have brick steps, stone foundations, and masonry walls that were built long before modern mortar. When old work is repaired with mortar that is too hard, the brick or stone around it can crack and spall. We repoint deteriorated joints, rebuild failing steps and stoops, repair chimneys and garden walls, and match existing brick and stone as closely as we can so the repair blends in.
If a wall or foundation has actually moved, we’ll look for the cause, usually water or a failed footing, and fix that first. Repointing a wall that is still being pushed by saturated soil only buys a few years. See our masonry services for more on how we approach restoration.
Driveways, Aprons, and Sidewalks
A common driveway problem in older boroughs is a slab that has settled or cracked where it meets the sidewalk and street. The base under the apron was never compacted well, or water has been running under it for years. We remove the failed concrete, rebuild and compact the stone base, set the grade so water flows to the street, and pour a new driveway or apron with properly spaced control joints.
Sidewalks follow the same rule: a new surface over a bad base won’t last. If you’ve received a sidewalk or curb notice from the borough, bring it to the estimate. We’ll confirm the borough’s requirements and whether a permit is needed, and we can usually replace just the sections called out instead of the entire walk.
Properties Near the Yellow Breeches and the River
New Cumberland flooded from both the Susquehanna and the Yellow Breeches in 1936 and again during Agnes in 1972, and the borough regulates building in its mapped flood hazard areas. If your property is in the lower part of town, that history affects how a patio, slab, or wall should be built. We pay close attention to grading and drainage on these lots, and if the work falls in a regulated floodplain area we’ll tell you before we schedule anything.
Foundations, Garages, and Additions
New Cumberland homeowners are renovating, adding rooms, and replacing detached garages. We excavate, set footings, pour slab foundations, and install foundation drainage so the new structure starts on a solid base. Because we run our own excavation equipment, there’s no waiting on a separate digging contractor before the concrete crew can start.
Our Services
Concrete, masonry, and excavation for New Cumberland homeowners
Masonry Services
Repointing, brick and stone step rebuilds, chimney and wall repair, and retaining walls, with materials matched to the original work on older homes near downtown.
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Excavation Services
Grading, drainage correction, site prep, and demolition, so water flows away from your house and your new concrete isn't sitting on a wet base.
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Foundations & Footings
Footings and slab foundations for additions and garages, plus foundation drainage for basements that take on water after heavy rain.
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Commercial & Industrial
ADA-compliant ramps, storefront sidewalks, and commercial flatwork for downtown businesses and property managers across the West Shore.
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Why New Cumberland homeowners choose Terra Firma
You shouldn’t have to chase a contractor for a callback, a price, or a start date. We keep it simple.
1. Free on-site estimate. Matthew visits your property, looks at the concrete or masonry, and explains what’s causing the problem.
2. Written proposal. The scope, price, and timeline are written down before you commit. If a smaller repair will do the job, we’ll say so.
3. We build it. Our own crew does the demolition, excavation, and finish work, and we clean up when we’re done.
We’re based next door in Lemoyne, licensed as a PA Home Improvement Contractor (HICPA #168581), and fully insured on every job.
Serving New Cumberland and the Lower West Shore
We serve New Cumberland, Lemoyne, Lower Allen, and the rest of Cumberland County's West Shore from our base in Lemoyne.
We also serve these nearby communities:
Licensed, Insured, and Right Next Door in Lemoyne
PA Home Improvement Contractor HICPA #168581. Fully insured. Based in Lemoyne, right next door to New Cumberland. Matthew brings more than 15 years of construction experience to every project. Every job starts with a free on-site estimate and a written proposal.
FAQs About Concrete and Masonry in New Cumberland
My older home has soft, crumbling mortar. Can you repoint it without damaging the brick?
Yes. Older brick and stone usually needs a softer mortar than what’s used in new construction. If a mortar that is too hard is packed into old joints, the brick around it takes the stress and starts to crack. We match the mortar to the masonry, rake out the failing joints, and repoint so the wall can move and dry the way it was built to.
Why does my driveway keep cracking where it meets the sidewalk?
That spot carries the most weight and usually gets the most water. If the base under the apron wasn’t compacted well, or water runs under the slab, it settles and cracks. We cut out the failed section, rebuild the base, correct the slope, and pour a new apron so the problem doesn’t come back next winter.
My property is near the Yellow Breeches. Does that change how you build?
It can. Lower parts of New Cumberland have flooded from the creek and the river in the past, and the borough regulates work in mapped flood hazard areas. We check whether your property falls in one, plan grading and drainage around it, and tell you up front if the project needs a permit or other approval.
Are you local to New Cumberland?
We’re based in Lemoyne, which borders New Cumberland to the north. Most New Cumberland addresses are five to ten minutes away. We schedule estimates Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM.
Can you build a foundation for a garage or addition?
Yes. We dig the footings, pour the foundation or slab, and install drainage around it. Handling the excavation and concrete ourselves keeps the schedule tight and puts the base work in one contractor’s hands.
Which New Cumberland projects usually need borough approval?
It depends on the project. Sidewalk and curb work in the right-of-way, new driveways or curb cuts, foundations, and work in flood hazard areas are the most likely to need borough approval. We’ll find out for your specific project and tell you before work is scheduled.