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Serving North Little Rock, AR and surrounding areas. (501) 737-2421
Master Little Rock Concrete is a licensed concrete contractor serving Sherwood, AR, specializing in concrete patio construction, driveway building, and sidewalk installation for Pulaski County homeowners. We have been working in Sherwood since 2024 and pull permits through the City of Sherwood on every project that requires one.
Sherwood is a city of owner-occupied homes where outdoor living space matters - from the older brick ranches near the Highway 107 corridor to the subdivisions that grew out toward the east side in the 1990s and 2000s. A concrete patio holds up through central Arkansas heat and clay soil movement in a way that wood cannot. We build with proper drainage slope and control joints so the surface stays level through wet springs and dry summers. Read more about our concrete patio construction service.
Most Sherwood homes were built between 1970 and 1999, which means a large share of driveways in the city are 25 to 55 years old and sitting on clay soil that has moved significantly since the original pour. Mature trees on older lots also push roots under slabs and lift edges over time. When replacement is the right answer, we pour with the base preparation that Pulaski County soil conditions require - not what works in a drier climate.
Sherwood residential lots from the 1970s and 1980s often have large, established trees that have had decades to push roots under sidewalk slabs. Lifted edges become tripping hazards that create real liability for homeowners. We remove the damaged sections, address root conflicts where possible, and pour new sidewalks formed and compacted to resist the same shifting that broke the original.
The majority of Sherwood homes sit on concrete slab foundations, which is the standard for central Arkansas construction. When an aging slab from the 1970s or 1980s has settled or cracked beyond repair, we pour a replacement with full city permits and the steel reinforcement that keeps a new slab intact through the wet-dry cycles Pulaski County puts it through every year.
Sherwood receives roughly 50 inches of rain per year, and properties that slope toward the foundation or toward a neighboring lot can develop drainage problems after heavy spring events. A concrete retaining wall holds soil in place, redirects surface water before it pools near the foundation, and holds up through freeze-thaw cycles better than timber or block alternatives.
Sherwood front entries on homes from the 1970s and 1980s often have original concrete steps that have settled, cracked, or pulled away from the foundation slab as the clay underneath shifted over the decades. Uneven steps are a safety issue and a first impression problem. We pour new steps that are properly attached to the foundation and formed to drain water off the surface rather than pool on it.
Sherwood grew rapidly as a suburb starting in the 1970s, and the bulk of its housing stock was built between that decade and 1999. Those homes are now between 25 and 55 years old, and they sit on clay-heavy Pulaski County soil that has been expanding and contracting with every rain and dry spell since the original pours were done. Clay soil is not like sandy or rocky ground - it does not drain quickly, it holds moisture for days after a storm, and then it pulls back as summer dries it out. A concrete slab sitting on top of that soil is constantly absorbing stress from below. Driveways, patios, and sidewalks that were not built with proper base compaction and gravel drainage show the results over time: edges that tip, surfaces that crack, and sections that shift in different directions.
The freeze-thaw pattern that runs through central Arkansas winters adds a separate layer of wear. Sherwood temperatures swing through the 20s and the 50s in the same week multiple times each winter. Water that has worked into unsealed cracks expands when it freezes, widening those cracks slightly each time. Ice storms that hit this part of Arkansas can dump a half-inch of ice on surfaces overnight and then melt within a day - that rapid cycle is especially hard on unsealed or poorly finished concrete. Newer subdivisions on the eastern edges of Sherwood have homes from the 1990s and 2000s that are now reaching the age where first-generation flatwork starts showing these effects. Older neighborhoods near the Sherwood Forest subdivision and the Highway 107 corridor have been through multiple cycles of this.
We pull permits through the City of Sherwood on every project that requires one, and we are familiar with the local permit review process and inspection schedule for Sherwood specifically. Sherwood operates its own permitting system, and contractors who work primarily in Little Rock or Pulaski County unincorporated areas sometimes run into delays when they have to navigate a different city department. That is not a problem we have here.
Sherwood sits just north of Little Rock off Highway 67/167, and the city has a distinct character shaped by decades of suburban growth. The Sherwood Forest subdivision - one of the city's older and most recognized residential neighborhoods - and the areas along the Highway 107 corridor have mature trees, original 1970s and 1980s concrete, and lots where root systems have had time to work under slabs. The newer subdivisions out toward the northeastern edge of the city have younger homes on tighter lots with different drainage patterns. We work across both parts of Sherwood and adjust the base preparation and forming approach to match what the property actually needs.
We serve Sherwood's neighbors regularly too. If you are in Jacksonville to the north or in North Little Rock to the south, we cover those areas as well.
We respond to every inquiry within one business day and schedule a free on-site estimate. You do not need measurements or drawings - we assess the site, talk through what you want, and give you a written quote that breaks out materials, labor, base preparation, and permit costs as separate line items.
Once you approve the quote, we apply for the required City of Sherwood permit. This is our responsibility, not yours. We also use this step to flag any access considerations - narrow gates, shared driveways, or mature trees near the work area - so nothing slows down the crew on project day.
The crew removes any existing material, compacts the soil, adds a gravel drainage layer suited to Pulaski County clay conditions, and sets the forms that define the edges. The pour itself usually takes a few hours. During Sherwood summers, we schedule pours for early morning to avoid afternoon heat that causes the surface to cure too fast.
The surface is firm enough to walk on within 24 to 48 hours, but the slab continues curing for 28 days. The city inspector visits to sign off on the work. Once cured, we walk you through the finished surface, point out the control joints, and explain the simple maintenance steps - including sealing - that will keep it looking right for years in central Arkansas conditions.
We serve Sherwood and the surrounding Pulaski County area. Free on-site estimates, written quotes, and permits handled for every applicable job in Sherwood.
(501) 737-2421Sherwood is a city of roughly 32,000 to 33,000 people in Pulaski County, sitting just north of Little Rock along the Highway 67/167 corridor. It grew steadily from the 1970s onward as families moved out of Little Rock looking for more space and newer homes. The result is a city where the majority of the housing stock is single-family, owner-occupied, and built between 1970 and 1999 - which means a large share of the homes here are in the range where roofs, foundations, driveways, and flatwork need serious attention for the first or second time. The Sherwood Forest subdivision near the center of the city is one of the oldest and most recognized neighborhoods, and the areas along the Highway 107 corridor that runs north-south through the city give every resident a familiar frame of reference. According to Sherwood, Arkansas on Wikipedia, the city takes its name from Sherwood Forest - a nod to Robin Hood that carries through the local identity in neighborhood names and landmarks.
The community has a notably high homeownership rate compared to nearby Little Rock, which reflects the working- and middle-class character of the city. Many Sherwood residents commute to Little Rock or work at employers in the northern metro, including institutions connected to Little Rock Air Force Base in neighboring Jacksonville to the north. The mix of long-term residents and families who value stability means homeowners here tend to invest in their properties and want work done right the first time. Nearby service areas we cover include Jacksonville and Cabot.
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