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Tell us about your concrete project and we'll pass it to an independent, insured Greater Houston 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 over a roadside culvert 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 Greater Houston.
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 Houston
Houston concrete rarely fails from cold. It fails from ground that moves with the weather, water that has nowhere to go on flat lots, and fresh concrete that dries too fast in summer heat and wind. Knowing those three things helps you compare quotes on more than price.
Ground that moves
Much of the Houston area sits on clay soils that swell when soaked and shrink and crack in dry spells. Slabs ride that movement. Ask how the subgrade will be compacted, what base goes under the slab, and how the contractor handles soft or wet clay.
Flat lots, heavy rain
The coastal plain is flat, and big storms can drop a lot of rain fast. A slab that sends water toward the house, or that blocks the path water used to take across the yard, causes trouble later. Drainage belongs in every quote.
Humid, hot pour days
Long, hot summers shorten the time crews have to place and finish concrete, and sun and wind can dry the surface before it cures. Early-morning pours, prompt curing and sensible joint spacing matter more here than air entrainment does.
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Across Metro Houston.
We take requests from property owners across Greater Houston. These are some of the places we hear from most often, each with its own mix of soil, drainage, HOA rules and permit offices, from the City of Houston to unincorporated Harris County.
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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 or concrete contractors. Cities and counties regulate the work through permits and inspections, and some require registration or proof of insurance; Pearland, for example, asks contractors for a certificate of insurance. Electrical and plumbing work is licensed by the state. Either way, ask for a certificate of insurance.
Who issues driveway permits in the Houston area?
Inside the City of Houston, Houston Public Works issues residential driveway, sidewalk and curb permits. In unincorporated Harris County, including much of Cypress and Spring, the county engineer handles driveways and culverts. Cities like Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland and League City run their own permits, and HOAs or The Woodlands Township often require approval too.
What's the best time of year to pour concrete in Houston?
Fall through spring is easiest on fresh concrete, though rainy spells can delay work. Summer pours are common but are usually scheduled early in the morning with quick finishing and prompt curing. Hard freezes are infrequent, but contractors watch the forecast and protect fresh concrete when one is coming.