Concrete Contractor in Henderson, TX - Driveways and Slabs Built on Packed Ground
Superior Longview Concrete Construction pours driveways, patios, walks and slabs for homes and businesses in Henderson, TX. We dig out and pack the ground, work out where the water goes, then form, pour and finish.
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Concrete work in Henderson, TX
Henderson is one of the cities we work from our base in Longview, and the calls look a lot like the ones we get in Kilgore. Most come from homeowners with an older driveway that's cracked, sunk or holding water, plus patios out back and the odd small business lot that's breaking up.
Price mostly follows the size of the job, how much old concrete has to be broken out and hauled, how much dirt work the base needs and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on whether the city wants a permit and on the ground being dry enough to work, and your written estimate spells out what's included so there's nothing to guess at. On older lots, a good part of the job is what comes out before anything goes in, so the tear-out and the ground under it shape the whole thing.
- A base dug out and packed
- Slope set to carry water away
- Joints cut where cracks should go
- Owner on site, forms to cleanup
Concrete services we offer in Henderson
Here's the concrete work we do for Henderson homes, builders and businesses, from driveways and patios to slabs, foundations and saw-cutting.
Concrete driveway building
Most Henderson driveway calls start with a cracked or sinking slab. We break it out, haul it off, dig out and pack the base, then pour new.
Explore Concrete driveway buildingConcrete patio construction
A backyard patio usually goes on ground that's never carried weight. We pack it, slope the slab away from the house and cut the joints early.
Explore Concrete patio constructionStamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of stone or brick. A pattern won't hide a sinking slab, so it gets the same packed base.
Explore Stamped concrete servicesConcrete sidewalk building
Front walks on older Henderson houses tend to tip or heave. We pour a new one with a broom finish, a light brushed texture so it isn't slick when wet.
Explore Concrete sidewalk buildingGarage floor concrete
If your garage floor is cracked across or dusting up from the top, we tear it out and pour a new slab sloped toward the door.
Explore Garage floor concreteDecorative concrete
Colored and textured concrete suits a front entry or a backyard you want to look finished. We pick the color and finish with you on site, before anything's poured.
Explore Decorative concreteConcrete retaining walls
Where a yard drops off, a concrete retaining wall holds the dirt in place. We pour it on footings with drainage behind, so water doesn't push it over.
Explore Concrete retaining wallsConcrete floor installation
Shops, barns and additions around Henderson need floors that sit flat. We pour them with rebar, the steel inside that holds a slab together, where the load calls for it.
Explore Concrete floor installationConcrete pool decks
A pool deck has to shed water away from the pool and stay comfortable barefoot. We slope it out and give it a finish that grips without scraping.
Explore Concrete pool decksConcrete steps construction
Crumbling front steps are a common call on older homes here. We form new steps with even risers, so nobody catches a toe on the one that's taller.
Explore Concrete steps constructionSlab foundation building
Builders and homeowners call us for house and shop slabs in Henderson. We set forms, place rebar and pour, with the city's inspections scheduled where they're required.
Explore Slab foundation buildingFoundation installation
For new houses and additions, we lay out and install the foundation, checking the ground under it first, because that's the one part you can't fix later.
Explore Foundation installationConcrete parking lot building
Small business lots here break up under trucks and daily traffic. We rebuild the base and pour concrete made to carry the load, with the drainage worked out.
Explore Concrete parking lot buildingConcrete footings
Footings carry porches, additions and walls. We dig them to the size your job calls for and pour them solid, so whatever sits on top stays put.
Explore Concrete footingsFoundation raising
If a slab has sunk and doors stick or cracks run up the walls, raising it can help. I look first and tell you straight whether you need it.
Explore Foundation raisingConcrete cutting
Need a trench through a slab for plumbing or a clean edge on an old driveway? We saw-cut it and leave the concrete that stays in one piece.
Explore Concrete cutting
Ask for a Henderson estimate
Tell us what you want poured and where in Henderson. We reply within one business day, usually me on the phone, to set a free on-site visit with no obligation.
What Henderson yards ask of new concrete
Most of what we see is older concrete that sank, water running toward the house and new work going on dirt nobody packed. I'd rather spend time on layout than explain a crack later.
Old slabs that sank
An old driveway usually sinks because the dirt under it was raked flat, not packed. We dig out and compact the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on.
Water headed for the house
Before we set a form, we check where water runs off your roof and yard, then slope the slab so it carries water away from the foundation.
Cracks in random places
All concrete cracks some. We cut control joints, grooves that give the crack a straight line to follow, early enough that it doesn't pick its own spot.
Somewhere else nearby? Give us a call
We're based in Longview and pour concrete in the cities around it, from Gilmer up north to Tyler out west. Pick your city from the list to see what we run into there.
If your city isn't on the list, call (903) 331-0147 and ask. The list is just the cities with their own page, not the edge of where we work.
Your Henderson job, call to cleanup
We keep the estimate simple. I come look at the job, measure it myself and put it in writing, so you can compare us fairly with anyone else.
You call us
Call (903) 331-0147 or fill out the form. I usually call back myself and set a time to come out to your place.
I look and measure
I measure, check where the water runs and ask what you need the concrete to do, whether that's parking a truck or holding a grill.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that says what's in it and what isn't, like hauling and cleanup, so nothing turns up later.
Permit, pour and cleanup
If the city wants a permit for our work, we file it and set a pour date. Its older permit packet says concrete inspections get called off when it's too wet, so we rebook, and I'm there through cleanup.
Henderson concrete questions
Do I need a permit to pour a concrete driveway in Henderson, TX?
Henderson requires a building permit for new construction and for structural changes to an existing structure, but its permit list names things like decks, pools and remodeling, not driveways, so check with the city before the pour. The city's Building and Inspection Services issues permits, and for one that isn't listed you can call Community Development at (903) 392-0786. Where a permit is required, we handle the application and inspections for our work.
What does a concrete contractor have to file with the City of Henderson before a permit?
A contractor who needs a permit fills out the city's Contractor Registration Form before the permit application goes in, and the city lists a $50 a year fee for general contractors, good from January through December. The city says building contractors aren't required to hold a city license and bond at this time, so ask whoever you hire for proof of insurance. We register with the cities that ask, and we're fully licensed and insured.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Henderson?
We can't give a fair number until we've measured, because size, tearing out and hauling the old slab, base work and the finish set most of the price. Stamped or colored work costs more than a plain broom finish. If the budget's tight, I'd keep the money in the base and go simpler on top, since nobody sees the base until it fails.
Will a new concrete driveway in Henderson crack like my old one?
It shouldn't break up the way a sunken one does, though fine hairline cracks are normal for concrete. The packed base and early joint cuts we covered above do most of that work. We also keep traffic off while it cures, the wait while it gains strength, because a slab used too soon wears a weak, dusty top.
How do I find out what's buried in my yard before a concrete job in Henderson?
Call Dig Tess at 800-344-8377 before anyone digs, which the city's older permit packet says to do. City water and sewer lines are located separately through the city, and the packet says to allow three working days for that. We make sure the locates are in before we dig out for a slab.
How do I check the flood hazard for my property in Henderson?
Look up your address on FEMA's flood map viewer, which FEMA calls the best place to start for an official flood hazard determination. It's worth doing before a patio or slab goes in. When I come out, I still check how your own yard drains, since a map won't show where the water runs past your back door.
Plan your Henderson pour with us
Call (903) 331-0147 or use the form early, since utility locates and any city permit need lead time before we can dig.