Creative Concrete provides super-customized concrete work for homeowners in Columbus. Our skilled, certified, experienced, and friendly team can help you with a wide range of concrete projects, including patios, driveways, walkways, pool decks, garages, and more. No matter the size of the job, all projects get clean finishes, thorough base work, and strong surfaces that stay level through Minnesota’s seasons.

We promise you the highest level of customer service and craftsmanship in the industry. Tell us what design you have in mind and we’ll turn your vision into a beautiful design and a new source of pride in your home.

Columbus sits in the northeast corner of Anoka County, about 30 minutes north of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Columbus was a rural township until it incorporated as a city in 2006, keeping all 48 square miles of its original township boundaries. With a population of about 4,200 residents, it still feels more like open country than a city.

Columbus has never had the dense suburban build-out you see in cities closer to Minneapolis. Homes here sit on large lots and the landscape is a mix of wooded parcels, open fields, and wetlands.  The Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area takes up much of the city’s north and west sides, which keeps large stretches of Columbus undeveloped and gives many properties a backdrop of woods and open land.

Much of Columbus sits on the Anoka Sand Plain, a broad glacial outwash formation of sandy, well-drained soils. Sand drains fast, which is good for avoiding puddles, but it can also shift and settle unevenly under concrete slabs, especially when the ground hasn’t been properly compacted.

In lower areas and near wetlands, higher groundwater can affect how well a base holds up over time, particularly through freeze-thaw cycles, which makes proper grading and drainage just as important as compaction.

Thorough base preparation matters here even more than in suburbs built on heavier soils. That’s something we pay close attention to on every Columbus project.

Most homes in Columbus were built between the late 1970s and early 2000s, though you’ll find older farmsteads scattered throughout and newer custom builds on parcels that were recently split off from larger tracts of land.

The typical home now has concrete that’s multiple decades old, which is plenty of time for Minnesota’s freeze-thaw cycles to crack driveways, heave walkways, and chip patios.

Because lots here tend to be larger and more spread out, driveways in Columbus are often longer than in other communities. That means more surface area exposed to the elements, and more reason to get the base work and grading right when it’s time for a replacement.

Properties near Coon Lake, or backing up to the Carlos Avery preserve, tend to attract homeowners who want more from their outdoor space. On those larger lots, we see more interest in stamped patios, decorative walkways, fire pit pads, and pool decks. These are projects where design and craftsmanship matter just as much as durability.

Creative Concrete has been pouring concrete in Columbus and throughout the Twin Cities since 1998. Contact us today to tell us all about your project and get a free quote.

Once we work out the details of the concrete project, it will be time to prepare the site for the concrete. Although we’ll do most of the work to level out the ground and create a solid foundation, you will also need to do your part to prepare the site.

The first thing you will do is make sure that all personal items and debris are cleared from the area. Take all chairs, tables, lawn supplies, children’s toys, pet items, and other objects, and remove them far away from the site. Second, make sure there is a clear path from the street to the construction site. A clear path allows us to do our job quickly and safely and gives us access to the site.

We may also need to discuss removing other items before starting the project.

There are several things that can go wrong when you attempt a DIY concrete project. Most DIY projects fail due to incorrect measurements, unlevel surfaces, or improper mixture. Regardless of what happens, you will save yourself time, money, and a huge headache by hiring a professional concrete company to do the work for you.

How can a concrete professional help you with your project?

• Pull permits for concrete work
• Properly mix the concrete
• Measure and build accurate concrete forms
• Provide reinforcements if necessary
• Apply decorative designs, patterns, or textures
• Allows for curing and drying times

• We’re Hard Working. A lot of work goes into every project we carry out. We focus on every detail of the job with absolute precision. We do not stop until you are 100% satisfied.
• We’re Thorough. We undergo a rigorous step-by-step process that we use to make sure nothing is left out during the project.
• We’re Professional. We take pride in our industry, in our business, and in our brand. We arrive at every job with marked trucks and machines, industry-grade equipment, and uniformed employees.
• Our Work is the Highest Quality. We offer the highest quality concrete work near Columbus. We stand behind our products and our service completely.

If you are looking for a professional concrete specialist serving Columbus, contact Creative Concrete Inc today. We can meet with you on-site to discuss your upcoming concrete project.

For more information about our services or for a free estimate, call us today at 612-414-7932, or fill out our online form for a free estimate.