Concrete questions in Texas City, TX

Texas City, La Marque, League City, Dickinson and Hitchcock. Call with your address if you are nearby and not sure, and we will tell you if you are in range.

Often it can. Small cracks can usually be sealed and some sunken slabs can be lifted, while wide cracks, heaving or crumbling surfaces usually mean replacement; the contractor can tell you which after seeing it.

Concrete can be poured most of the year on the Gulf Coast. The main things to plan around are rain and summer heat, which is why summer pours are often done early in the morning.

The phone line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. If no one can pick up, leave a message with your name and number.

Plan on about a week before driving on it. Foot traffic is usually fine within a day or two, and concrete keeps gaining strength for weeks, so heavier vehicles should wait longer.

Size, thickness, removal of old concrete, base preparation, reinforcement, the finish and site access set most of the price. A good quote lists each so you can compare.

Some cracking is normal, which is why control joints are cut so it happens in straight, planned lines. Wide or spreading cracks usually point to base, soil or drainage problems.

It depends on the city. Many require one for the approach where a driveway meets the street, and the contractor can tell you what applies to your address.

Sealing is optional for plain concrete and recommended for stamped or colored concrete. It helps resist stains and moisture and keeps decorative color from fading.