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Tell us about your concrete project and we'll pass it to an independent, insured Dallas-Fort Worth concrete contractor who does that kind of work. It's free, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
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Concrete services
From a new driveway to leveling a sunken walkway, choose the kind of work you need. We'll route your request to an independent contractor who handles that work in your part of Dallas-Fort Worth.
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 in North Texas
Concrete in Dallas-Fort Worth has to live with some of the most expansive clay in the country, long stretches of 100-degree heat, and storms that swing from drought to downpour. Most cracking, heaving and settling here traces back to the ground, the joints and how the slab was cured. Knowing the basics helps you compare quotes on more than price.
Clay that moves
Much of the metro sits on Blackland Prairie clays that swell when wet and shrink and crack when dry. Slabs ride that movement. Ask how the contractor will prepare and compact the subgrade, what base goes under the slab, and how water will be kept from soaking or drying the soil unevenly.
Cracks you plan for
All concrete shrinks as it dries and will crack somewhere. On moving clay, it also bends. Control joints at planned spacing, plus isolation joints where flatwork meets the house, give those cracks a straight, tidy place to form instead of running across the middle of a panel.
Summer pours
North Texas summers routinely reach 100 degrees, and hot, windy days pull water out of fresh concrete too fast. Early-morning pours, a dampened base and prompt curing make a real difference. Winters are mild, but freezes and the occasional ice storm still test concrete that wasn't finished well.
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Across Metro Dallas-Fort Worth.
We take requests from property owners across Dallas-Fort Worth. These are some of the cities we hear from most often, each with its own mix of soil, housing age, HOA rules and city permit offices.
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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 part of Dallas-Fort Worth, and they contact you directly.
Do concrete contractors need a license in Texas?
Texas has no statewide license for general or concrete contractors. Cities regulate the work through permits, and many require contractor registration, bonding or insurance for drive approaches and sidewalks in the right-of-way. Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work are licensed by the state. Either way, ask for a certificate of insurance.
Do I need a permit for a driveway or sidewalk in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Work in the city right-of-way, such as the drive approach and public sidewalk, usually needs a permit, often pulled by a registered or bonded contractor. Work entirely on your lot may not; Fort Worth, for example, says driveway flatwork on your own property doesn't need a permit. Rules vary, so check with your city.
What's the best time of year to pour concrete in North Texas?
Spring and fall are easiest on fresh concrete but are also the wettest seasons. Summer pours are common with early starts and careful curing, and winter pours need protection on freezing nights. An experienced contractor plans around the forecast.