Dickinson sits along Interstate 45 in Galveston County, between League City and Texas City, with Dickinson Bayou winding through the city toward Galveston Bay. The bayou is part of what gives Dickinson its character, and it is also why drainage is never far from anyone's mind here. Flooding from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 hit Dickinson especially hard, and many homes in the area have had repairs and rebuilding since.
For concrete, that history means a few things come up often. Driveways and walkways damaged by standing water or heavy equipment during repairs sometimes need to be replaced. Homeowners also ask about pouring slabs that move water away from the house and garage more effectively, and about fixing low spots where water collects after storms. A contractor can look at how water moves across your lot and plan the grade of a new driveway or patio around it.
The clay soils in this part of the county add another factor. When they get soaked and then dry out, they shift, and concrete poured on a weak base can crack or settle. Good preparation, compaction, reinforcement and control joints help a slab hold up. If a slab near the bayou keeps settling, ask whether the soil under it needs to be dug out and replaced before new concrete goes down.
If you are planning a new driveway, patio, sidewalk or repair in Dickinson, call or send the form. You will be connected with an independent, locally owned concrete contractor who works in Dickinson and nearby League City, Texas City and La Marque, and you can talk through the project and get a quote directly.