Concrete questions, answered plainly
Licensing, prices, timing, rain and heat, cracks, permits, HOAs and payment.
Are you licensed and insured?
Texas has no state license for concrete contractors, and the City of Houston doesn't license general contractors, so no concrete company here holds a state concrete license. The crews who do our work are insured, and we pull the permits the job needs. Ask any contractor about insurance and permits.
Is the estimate really free?
Yes. We visit, measure and give you a written estimate at no cost and with no obligation.
How much does concrete cost per square foot in Houston?
For 2026, plain broom-finish flatwork with base and rebar usually runs $8 to $13 a square foot, stamped work $14 to $24, and removal of old concrete $2 to $4. Small jobs cost more per foot. See the cost guide.
How soon can you start?
It depends on the season, the size of the job and any permit. Small repairs can often be scheduled within days; a driveway with a right-of-way permit waits for the permit. We give you the expected timing on the estimate.
When can I walk and drive on new concrete?
Walk on it after about a day, drive a car on it after about seven days, and keep heavy trucks off for closer to four weeks.
Can you pour in the rain?
We don't pour into rain. Light rain after the surface has set is usually harmless; a downpour on fresh concrete ruins the finish. We watch the forecast and reschedule when we need to.
What about the summer heat?
Hot weather speeds up setting and dries the surface, which causes cracking and weak tops. We start early, dampen the base, use evaporation retarders and curing compound, and cut joints on time.
Will my concrete crack?
Almost all concrete cracks somewhere, and Houston clay makes it more likely. Joints are cut so cracks form in them. Good base, steel and drainage keep panels from breaking apart or sinking.
Do I need a permit?
Work in the public right-of-way, like a driveway approach, curb or city sidewalk, usually needs one from the City of Houston, Harris County or your suburb. Structures like garages and additions need building permits. See permits.
Do you work with HOAs?
Yes. We prepare drawings and finish details for architectural review and schedule after approval.
Do you repair house foundations?
No. We pour and repair flatwork and build new slabs to plans. A moving house foundation needs a foundation repair specialist and often an engineer.
Do I need to be home during the work?
Not for most of it, as long as we have access and you've seen the forms before the pour if you'd like to. We do ask you to keep cars, kids and pets off the new concrete.
How do I pay?
Usually a deposit when larger jobs are scheduled and the balance on completion. See financing for options.