Concrete Contractor in Plainview TX

We use air entrained concrete for outdoor slabs, avoid pouring when freezing temperatures are coming, and cover or warm fresh concrete when it is cold. After the job, we suggest sealing in the fall and avoiding de icing salt. Sand gives traction without harming the surface. Think about how you will use the space in five years, not just this year, because a slightly larger or thicker slab now costs far less than redoing it later. If you are not sure whether to repair or replace, we will look at it honestly and tell you what will last. Ask us for a rough range if you are early in planning, and we will tell you what affects the price most. We would rather tell you the truth about what a job needs than sell you something that will fail in a few years. Mowers, trailers and heavy planters can scratch or chip a fresh surface, so wait a week before moving them back.

Yes. We pour entries, sidewalks, ramps and lots, and plan phases so your doors stay open. See commercial concrete flatwork and concrete sidewalks. Hairline cracks are normal in concrete and usually harmless, but a crack that grows or has one side higher than the other deserves a visit. Control joints are shallow cuts that give the concrete a planned place to crack, and they keep cracks straight and neat instead of random. Before a big project, a quick call to the city or county about setbacks and permits is time well spent. We take pride in straight lines, square corners and clean edges, because those are the details people notice when a job is done. We call you before each major step, so you always know what is happening and when the crew will be on your property. Ask us how we handle cleanup, because a good crew leaves your yard tidy and takes the debris with them.

Six inches or more with steel for heavy equipment and trucks, on a compacted base. We follow engineer drawings when there are any. We are glad to meet your builder, plumber or electrician on site so the sleeves, steel and forms all line up before the pour. Heavy trucks, moving vans and delivery vehicles should stay off new concrete for about four weeks, until it reaches its full strength. If your budget is tight, we can phase a project, doing the most important slab first and the rest later. We confirm the pour day with you the afternoon before and again that morning, so nothing about the schedule is a surprise. Good drainage keeps puddles, ice and algae off your concrete, and on flat land it takes careful planning of every slope. We pour year round on the South Plains, and the plan changes with the season, not the quality of the work.

Yes. We tear out, fix the base and pour a new slab. Most jobs take two to four days, plus cure time. Keep a copy of your estimate and any approvals with your home records, since they are handy when you sell or add on. Small differences in color from one pour to another are normal in concrete, and they soften with time and sunlight. If you rent your property, we can work with your landlord or manager to get the plan approved and the work scheduled. Ask us about matching the finish of nearby concrete, since the right texture and joint pattern help the new work look planned. Compacting the base in layers is slow work, but it is what keeps a slab flat when the ground around it shifts. The right mix matters, and we choose concrete strength and air content for outdoor work, not just the cheapest bag or truck.

Slower. Walk on it after a day or two, but wait longer for cars and heavy loads. We tell you exact dates and protect it. We keep our estimates simple, with the work, the materials and the price in plain words, so you know exactly what you are getting. Concrete reaches most of its strength in about a week and its full design strength in about four weeks. Stay off fresh concrete with wheelbarrows, tools and heavy carts for the first week, since edges are the easiest part to damage. Photos help a lot, so send a few pictures of the area, including any cracks, low spots or drainage trouble, when you contact us. We bring finish samples to the estimate and hold them in the real sunlight, since colors look different outside than on a screen. Dust and grit blow across the plains and into fresh concrete, so we keep the work area clean and protect the surface while it sets.

Call us or use the contact form with your address and project. We visit, measure and give you a written price. Water is the cause of most concrete problems, so we always look at slope, gutters and sprinklers before we pour anything. If you plan to add something later, like a cover, a hot tub or a grill island, tell us now so we can build for it. We can pour in sections when access is tight, or the area is large, so the finish stays uniform and the crew can do their best work. A broom finish is the safest choice outdoors, and it hides dust, small marks and the wear of daily use. We would rather spend an extra hour on prep than have you call us in a year about a crack that was avoidable. Following your engineer's or builder's drawings is part of the job, and we raise questions early if something does not look right.