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Concrete Contractors in Dallas, Texas
A driveway that split down the middle after a dry summer, a patio that never drained, a sidewalk the city flagged, a garage floor you want polished instead of stained: in Dallas, concrete lives on some of the most active clay in Texas. Tell us what you need built, replaced or fixed, and an independent concrete contractor who works in Dallas will call you back, visit the site and give you a written estimate.
Common Dallas jobs
What usually brings Dallas homeowners here
A driveway that cracked or heaved
Long cracks, raised panels at the street, a drive approach that drops away from the curb. Some can be repaired; many older Dallas driveways need sections replaced.
A new patio, walk or stamped finish
A plain back slab turned into a real outdoor room, a stamped pool deck, a front walk that matches an older brick or stone home.
A slab that settled or a floor to finish
Sunken walks and patios that hold water, trip edges at the front door, or a garage or shop floor you want ground and polished.
Not sure if your concrete can be saved? Describe what you see and send a photo if you can. The contractor will tell you honestly whether repair, leveling or replacement makes more sense before you spend anything. Read the full list of warning signs →
Ground conditions
Why Dallas concrete cracks the way it does
Much of Dallas sits on clay soils such as Houston Black, formed over the Austin Chalk and the Eagle Ford Shale. The shale even takes its name from the old Eagle Ford community west of downtown. These clays swell when they get wet and shrink hard in a dry summer, so slabs on top of them are pushed up and then left unsupported, sometimes in the same year.
That movement is why the same patterns show up across the city: driveways cracked across the middle, sidewalk panels lifted at the joints, patios that tilt back toward the house. Good concrete work here starts below the slab, with a compacted base, the right steel, joints placed where the slab will want to crack and grading that keeps water away from the edges.
Soil is not the same everywhere. Parts of north and east Dallas are closer to chalk, while areas west and south of downtown have deep, very plastic clay. The contractor looks at the actual lot, how water moves across it and what failed before, rather than using one recipe for the whole city.
Permits and the street
Work at the curb needs the city's rules
In Dallas, the sidewalk and the drive approach, the piece of driveway between the sidewalk and the street, sit in the public right-of-way. The City of Dallas requires a permit for construction in the right-of-way, and paving work on sidewalks and drive approaches goes through the city's Planning and Development Department.
That matters when you replace a driveway all the way to the curb or widen an approach. Width, slope and how the new concrete meets the gutter are set by city standards, not by preference. A contractor who works in Dallas regularly knows what the city expects and builds the estimate around it.
The city has also run a residential sidewalk replacement program in which it shares the cost of replacing existing sidewalk with the owner, while the owner pays for drive approach work. Programs like this change and have been paused before, so check the current status with the city before planning around it.
How it works
One request, a local contractor, no middleman markup
You describe the job once, with photos if you have them. The request goes to an independent concrete contractor who works in Dallas and the nearby cities. They call you back, usually the same business day, to ask the questions that change the price: size, access, removal of old concrete, finish and timing.
The estimate comes after a site visit, in writing. You are under no obligation to accept it, and there is no charge for the request. If your job is outside what the contractor does, for example a commercial parking lot or a structural foundation problem, they will tell you so instead of guessing.
We do not sell your details to a list of companies. One contractor calls you, not five, so you are not chased for days after asking a simple question about your driveway.
Services
Concrete work we take requests for in Dallas
Stamped Concrete
Stamped concrete patios, pool decks, walks and entries in Dallas, with patterns and colors chosen for the house and a base built…
Concrete Driveways
New and replacement concrete driveways in Dallas, from front drives and alley entries to the drive approach at the street, built…
Polished Concrete
Ground and polished concrete floors in Dallas homes, garages, studios and shops, from a satin finish to high gloss, using the…
Concrete Repair
Concrete repair in Dallas for cracked driveways, broken sidewalks, flaking surfaces, chipped steps and failed joints, with an…
Concrete Patios
New concrete patios, patio extensions, slabs for covered patios and outdoor kitchens in Dallas, planned for shade, drainage and…
Concrete Leveling
Concrete leveling in Dallas to lift sunken driveways, walks, patios and pool decks back into place with foam or slurry, without…
The process
From request to finished slab
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Where we work
Dallas and the cities next to it
Requests come from all of Dallas, from Oak Cliff and Pleasant Grove to Lake Highlands, Preston Hollow and Far North Dallas, plus Richardson and the Park Cities. Send your address and we'll confirm coverage.
Guides
Read before you pour in Dallas
Sidewalks and Drive Approaches in Dallas
Who is responsible for the sidewalk in front of a Dallas home, when work at the curb needs a city permit, and how the cost-share program has worked.
Concrete on Dallas Clay, Shale and Chalk
How the Houston Black clay, the Eagle Ford Shale and the Austin Chalk under Dallas affect driveways, patios and walks, and what good contractors do about it.
Questions
Concrete questions from Dallas homeowners
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Dallas?
It depends on size, thickness, steel, removal of the old drive, access and whether the drive approach at the street is included. The contractor gives a written estimate after seeing the site, because tear-out and city work at the curb can change the price a lot.
Do I need a permit to replace my driveway or sidewalk?
Work in the public right-of-way, which includes the sidewalk and the drive approach, needs a City of Dallas permit. Work entirely on your lot may have different requirements, and HOAs or conservation districts can add their own rules. The contractor will tell you what applies to your address.
Can cracked concrete be repaired instead of replaced?
Often, yes. Narrow cracks can be routed and sealed, settled panels can sometimes be lifted, and worn surfaces can be resurfaced. When a slab is broken into pieces or keeps moving, replacement with a better base is usually the honest answer.
What's the best time of year to pour concrete in Dallas?
Spring and fall are easiest. Summer pours happen early in the morning with extra care for curing, and winter pours wait for nights above freezing. A good contractor watches the forecast rather than following a fixed calendar.
Do you work in Richardson and the Park Cities?
Yes. Requests come from Richardson, University Park and Highland Park as well as all parts of Dallas. Those cities have their own permit offices, so the contractor follows their rules there.
Is there a charge for the estimate?
No. Sending the request, the call back and the written estimate are free, and you are under no obligation to go ahead.
Tell us about your concrete project in Dallas
A local contractor calls you back and gives you a written estimate. Free and without obligation.