How it works
What we handle
Before you hire anyone
If your Corpus Christi driveway has a few hairline cracks, simple sealing works fine. If gumbo clay or mesquite roots have lifted the slabs or created deep, uneven drops, do not waste money on mudjacking or cheap patches.
Not sure what your job should cost?
Answer a couple of questions and we will give you an honest ballpark before anyone calls you, so you know whether a quote you get later is reasonable.
What it costs
Concrete is priced by the square foot and the thickness, but the number that really decides whether it lasts is spent before any concrete is poured: the dirt work and the base prep. On this coast the soil moves and the salt air is hard on rebar, so a slab poured on a bad base cracks no matter how good the concrete is. Pay for the prep, not just the pour.
Why people call
Questions people ask
Who can pour a small 10x12 slab for a metal shed in Portland?
We match you with licensed concrete contractors in Portland who are willing to take on smaller pours like a 10x12 shed slab. They will come measure, check your ground, and give you a written bid that covers scraping, a compacted base, and steel reinforcement so the shed sits solid. You won’t be stuck with a no-show because these are local independents who rely on word of mouth in Portland and Gregory.
Anyone have recommendations for a concrete guy that won't ghost me in Corpus?
We connect you with concrete pros in Corpus Christi who show up for the estimate and put everything in a professional written bid, not just a verbal number. The good ones share pictures of recent work done in neighborhoods like Flour Bluff, the Southside, or near the Island. Ask about their ground prep details and proof of general liability insurance so you know they are serious.
My driveway is cracking bad and lifting from tree roots, does it need to be ripped out or can it be patched?
If the slab is heaved up badly and the tree roots are still growing underneath, a patch won’t last and you’ll be chasing cracks every year. A full tear out and repour with a thicker, reinforced slab and a root barrier gives a real fix. A local pro can dig a test spot to tell you if the roots have already ruined the subgrade.
Looking to get an RV pad poured on the side of my house in Rockport. Any idea on average cost?
The cost moves around with concrete prices, site access, and how much ground prep your lot needs. No one can give a fair number without measuring your side yard and checking for soft spots or caliche. A Rockport contractor will give you a detailed quote that includes a thick enough slab and rebar for the RV’s weight.
Who does mudjacking or concrete leveling in the Calallen area?
We can match you with concrete leveling pros serving Calallen who offer mudjacking or polyurethane foam lifting. They will check whether your sinking slab is a good candidate, because out here the clay soil sometimes causes too much movement to lift safely without new drainage work. A site visit tells you if lifting will hold up long term.
Need a driveway extension so we can park our boat off the street. Who's cheap but does good work?
Cheap can get you a thin pour with no rebar that cracks under a boat trailer. Get quotes from a few local guys and compare the line items: scraping, a compacted caliche or sand base, #3 rebar grid, and a 4,000 PSI mix at the right thickness. A fair price with proper prep saves you from a patch job that crumbles in our clay.
Is it normal for a new concrete driveway to crack after only six months down here with this clay soil?
Hairline shrinkage cracks are normal, but anything wider than a credit card in the first year is not. Our Coastal Bend gumbo clay expands and shrinks a lot, so a good contractor will put in control joints, a deep compacted base, and steel reinforcement to keep cracking under control. If you have wide or uneven cracks already, have an independent pro look at the base under that slab.
Any reliable concrete contractors servicing Ingleside/Aransas Pass area? Most won't drive out here.
Yes, we work with concrete pros who live and work in the Ingleside and Aransas Pass area and don’t mind the drive because they serve the whole north side of the bay. Many of them do a lot of boat pads and driveways out here and can show you photos from jobs right in your area. They handle the ground prep correctly for the sandy and clay mix you get along the shore.
Who can do a stamped concrete patio in Kingsville? Wanting that wood plank look.
We connect you with stamped concrete contractors who serve Kingsville and have experience with wood plank stamp patterns. They will send you pictures of patios they have done locally so you can see how the coloring and release agents turn out on a South Texas back porch. Ask for a written scope that spells out sealer and aftercare, because stamped concrete needs that seal to hold up to our sun and humidity.
Need a sidewalk poured from the driveway to the backyard gate. Any recommendations for small jobs?
We match you with concrete pros who take on small sidewalk jobs without tacking on a huge minimum load charge. They should still give you a real quote that includes a compacted base, wire or rebar, and a slope that sends water away from your house. Look for someone who has done similar walkways in nearby neighborhoods and does not skip the ground prep just because it is a small pour.
Best way to fix a sinking garage floor? It's sloping towards the house now.
First get a professional to check whether water is washing out the dirt under the slab or if the clay is shrinking away. If the slope is mild and the base is still solid, mudjacking or poly lifting might fix it. If it is sinking because of poor drainage against the foundation, you might need a tear out and repour with proper grading so you do not funnel water into your house every time it rains.
Looking for someone to tear out an old cracked caliche driveway and put down real concrete in Robstown.
We match you with contractors in Robstown who do tear out and replace and know how to handle caliche removal. They will saw cut, break up, and haul off the old material, then grade and compact a solid base before forming and pouring. Ask for a quote that lists tear out and haul off separately so you know exactly what is included.
How much is it running per square foot for a basic concrete driveway in Corpus Christi right now?
The per square foot price changes with concrete supply, trucking, and labor demand, so a generic number from a website will not match your job. A Corpus Christi concrete pro will measure your site, check the ground, and quote you a complete job with prep, rebar, thickness, and broom finish. That is the only number that matters, because two identical driveways can cost very differently if one has bad clay underneath and the other sits on solid caliche.
How long do I have to wait before I can drive and park on my new concrete?
Wait at least seven days before you drive a regular car or pickup onto a new driveway. For a heavy RV, boat, or loaded work truck, the concrete pro will usually tell you to stay off for a month so the slab gains enough strength. Our Coastal Bend heat will cure the top fast, but the middle needs time, and rushing it can cause early cracking.
Why does concrete crack?
All concrete cracks; the question is whether it cracks where you want it to. Fine hairline cracks from curing are normal and cosmetic. The cracks that matter are wide ones, ones where one side is higher than the other, or ones that keep growing, because those mean the base moved. On this coast the expansive clay soil is the usual cause, which is why base prep matters more than the concrete itself.
How thick should my driveway be?
It depends on what parks on it. A driveway that only sees cars can be thinner than one where a work truck, boat trailer, or RV sits, and the rebar or mesh inside has to match the load. A crew that pours everything the same thickness is guessing. Underbuilt concrete cracks at the load points, and that cannot be fixed after the fact.
Is stamped concrete worth it?
If you want the look of stone, brick, or pavers, yes, because you get that look for a good deal less on the same slab you were pouring anyway. The catch is that decorative concrete needs sealing and resealing to keep its color and pattern against the coastal sun and salt, so budget for that. Around a pool, ask for a texture that stays grippy when wet.
Can you just repair my cracked concrete?
Sometimes. A sound slab with surface cracks is worth repairing and sealing. But concrete that is settling, heaving, or cracking in a spreading pattern has a base problem underneath, and patching the top does nothing if the ground is the cause. An honest crew tells you when a slab is past repair and cheaper to replace than to keep patching.
How soon can I use new concrete?
You can usually walk on it in a day and drive on it in about a week, though it keeps curing and gaining strength for weeks after. A good crew tells you the specific timing for your pour and the weather. Rushing heavy loads onto green concrete is a way to crack a driveway you just paid for.
Is there a season you cannot pour concrete here?
No real off-season, which helps. There is no hard winter to wait out like up north, so around here the rule is basically that if it is not raining, it is pouring weather. Rain is the main thing that stops a pour, both because you cannot place concrete in it and because fresh concrete needs the right conditions to cure, so crews watch the forecast and schedule around it. In the peak heat they may start early or take steps so it does not cure too fast, but the work runs year round.
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