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Tell us about your concrete project and we'll pass it to an independent, insured concrete contractor who does that kind of work in the Austin area. It's free, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
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Concrete services
From a new driveway to lifting a sunken walk, choose the kind of work you need. We'll route your request to an independent contractor who handles that work in your part of the Austin area.
Concrete Driveways
New driveways, replacements, widening, and parking pads.
02Concrete Patios
New patios, patio extensions, and slabs for outdoor living.
03Sidewalks & Walkways
Front walks, garden paths, steps, and sidewalk replacement.
04Stamped & Decorative Concrete
Stamped patterns, color, exposed aggregate, and decorative borders.
05Concrete Repair & Leveling
Crack repair, slab lifting, resurfacing, and trip-hazard fixes.
06Slabs & Foundations for Sheds and Additions
Shed pads, workshop and garage slabs, and footings for additions.
07Garage Floors & Epoxy Coatings
Garage slab replacement, epoxy and polyaspartic coatings, sealing.
What makes concrete last around Austin
Central Texas is hard on concrete in its own way. The ground can move a lot between wet springs and dry summers, the heat shortens the time crews have to finish a slab, and the soil changes sharply from one side of town to the other. Knowing the basics helps you compare quotes on more than price.
Clay east, rock west
The Balcones Fault Zone runs through the Austin area. East of it, dark blackland clays swell when wet and shrink as they dry. West of it, in the Hill Country, limestone sits close to the surface with little soil on top. Each needs a different approach to base preparation.
Cracks you plan for
All concrete shrinks as it dries and will crack somewhere. Control joints at planned spacing, closer on thinner slabs, give those cracks a straight place to form. On soil that moves with the seasons, joints and reinforcement work together to keep cracks tight and tidy.
Long, hot pouring season
Austin summers are long and hot, and fresh concrete loses water fast in heat, sun and wind. Crews often pour at dawn, dampen the base and start curing right after finishing. Freezes are occasional, but cold snaps still call for protecting a new slab overnight.
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Across Metro Austin.
We take requests from property owners across the Austin area. These are some of the cities we hear from most often, each with its own soil, housing age, HOA patterns and permit office.
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Plain-English answers to the questions homeowners ask most.
Questions, answered
Is this service free?
Yes. There's no cost to you to request help. Concrete contractors in our network pay for referrals. You only pay the contractor you hire, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
Are you a concrete contractor?
No. We're an independent referral service. We pass your request to an independent, insured concrete contractor serving your area, and they contact you directly.
Do concrete contractors need a license in Texas?
Texas has no statewide license for general contractors or concrete flatwork. Some trades, like plumbing and electrical, are licensed by the state. Cities can add their own rules: inside the City of Austin, driveway and sidewalk work in the right-of-way must be done by a contractor holding the city's Right-of-Way Contractor license. Always ask for a certificate of insurance.
Who issues driveway and sidewalk permits around Austin?
Your city does. In Austin, it's Austin Transportation and Public Works for work in the right-of-way. Georgetown, Leander, Round Rock and other suburbs run their own permit processes, and TxDOT handles access to state highways. Outside city limits, the county may be involved. Check before work starts.
What's the best time of year to pour concrete in Austin?
Spring and fall are the most forgiving. Summer pours are common but usually start at dawn with careful curing. Winters are mild, though occasional hard freezes mean protecting new concrete overnight. Contractors plan around storms too.