Slaton grew up around the railroad, and you can still feel it in the older streets, the brick buildings and the long blocks of mature homes. Southeast of Lubbock on US 84, it is a town where houses have been standing for generations, and the concrete around them often shows its age. A concrete contractor in Slaton TX deals with a lot of repair as well as new work.
Lubbock Concrete drives down from Lubbock to pour and repair patios, slabs, driveways and walks in Slaton. We tell you plainly what should be saved and what should be replaced, and we give a free written estimate.
Repair and replacement for older Slaton streets
Older neighborhoods have driveways and walks poured decades ago, often thin and on poor base. Roots, settled soil and years of weather have cracked and tilted them. As a concrete contractor in Slaton TX, we look at each slab and decide whether repair, resurfacing or replacement is the smart move.
New homes and additions on the edge of town need fresh concrete, too. We handle both, with the same careful base work.
- Cracked and tilted walks and driveways
- Old porches and steps pulling from the house
- New patios, slabs and additions
- Clear written estimates
What we pour around Slaton
Common jobs include driveways, sidewalks, porches and steps. We also do concrete repair, resurfacing and removal when an old slab has to go.
Farm properties near town use shop floors and equipment pads.
Soil, drainage and wind around Slaton
Slaton sits near the edge of the Caprock, where the land begins to roll. Soil is clay loam over caliche in many spots. Water runs toward draws and low areas after storms, so we plan slopes with care.
Wind is a constant. A concrete contractor in Slaton TX plans pours for calm hours, wets the base and cures well.
Serving Slaton and the farm roads nearby
We serve Slaton, the roads toward Posey and Wilson and the farms along US 84. Tell us if your lot has a long or soft lane.
Use the contact page or call us for a free written estimate.
When you need a concrete contractor in Slaton TX, we start with a visit, a tape measure and a plain explanation. We work across Lubbock County and the South Plains, and our crew handles concrete repair, concrete driveways and concrete porches with the same care on every job.
Questions about hiring a concrete contractor in Slaton TX
Is it better to repair or replace an old slab in Slaton?
It depends on the damage. If the slab is solid with a few thin cracks, repair and sealing may give you years more. If it has tilted, sunk or crumbled, the ground under it has moved, and replacement with a better base is smarter. We look at the slab, tap for hollow spots and measure cracks.
We tell you the options and the price of each. We would rather repair a good slab than sell a new one, and we would rather replace a failing one than patch it twice. 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.
Can you replace a porch or steps that are pulling away from my house?
Yes. We remove the old porch or steps, fix the soil, compact a base and pour new concrete with steel and a flexible joint at the wall. We also check gutters and grade, since roof water is a common cause.
For older homes, we match the height of doors and the style of the house. See concrete porches and concrete steps.
Older homes often have concrete porches built as part of the original house. When they pull away, we check the wall and the soil first, then rebuild so the new porch sits tight and drains away from the house. 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.
How do you protect old trees and the yard when pouring?
Older Slaton yards have mature trees, and roots can lift slabs. We avoid cutting large roots, curve or narrow slabs around trees and use a thicker section with steel where needed. We protect lawns with plywood where machines cross.
A certified arborist can tell you which roots are safe to cut. We plan the slab so you keep your shade and your slab.
Mature trees are a gift in Slaton, and we plan around them. That might mean a narrower walk, a curved edge, a thicker section with steel or a small planter cutout so the roots keep room to breathe. 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.
What does it cost to replace a driveway in Slaton?
Cost depends on size, thickness, removal, finish and access. A plain broom finish costs the least. If the old driveway has to be broken out and hauled away, that adds time and cost.
We give a free written estimate after we measure and look at the base. If you have a budget, tell us and we will show options.
A typical driveway replacement in Slaton takes two to four days. The tear out comes first, then grading and forms, then the pour and finish. We tell you when you can walk and drive on it and mark off the slab. 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.
Do you work on railroad era buildings and older commercial lots?
We pour and repair sidewalks, entries, loading pads and small lots for older commercial buildings. These sites often have tight access and old concrete that must be matched or replaced. We plan the work in phases so your business stays open.
See commercial concrete flatwork for details.
Older commercial buildings near the tracks often have tight sidewalks and loading areas. We work in phases, protect the building and match old joint lines where we can. 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. We keep our estimates simple, with the work, the materials and the price in plain words, so you know exactly what you are getting.
How do I get a free estimate in Slaton?
Call us or use the contact form and tell us your address and what you need. We schedule a visit within a few days when we can, measure the work and discuss options.
You get a written price with no pressure, and we answer questions about permits and timing.
We schedule estimate visits around your day, and we will stay after to answer questions. A written price with the scope spelled out is yours to keep. 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.
Looking for a concrete contractor in Slaton TX? Call (806) 541-4636 or use the estimate form. Lubbock Concrete gives clear written estimates for patios, slabs and driveways across the South Plains.