Concrete patio construction in Longview TX - a slab that drains away from the house
Old patio cracked and sinking, or bare dirt out back? We build the base, plan the joints with you and pour a patio you can live on.
Tear-out and dig-out
Old concrete, pavers and soft dirt come out first.
Packed, sloped base
A firm base, graded so rain runs off toward the yard.
Forms and the pour
Forms set square, then the concrete placed and leveled.
Broom finish
A light broom texture so the slab isn't slick when wet.
What goes into a new concrete patio in Longview?
Concrete patio construction in Longview means building a flat slab out back that drains away from the house. We dig out the dirt, pack a firm base, set the forms, pour and finish, then keep the new slab damp while it cures, which lets it harden slowly instead of drying out.
Patios crack, so our job is deciding where. Before we pour, I lay out the control joints with you, grooves we cut so the slab cracks along a straight line we picked. The base matters even more, though nobody sees it. It's the first thing people want to cut when money's tight and the last place I'll skimp, because a slab sits only as flat as the dirt under it.
Price moves with the patio's size, whether an old slab or pavers come out first, how much dirt has to go or come in, how close the truck can get, and the finish, since a plain broom finish costs less than stamped concrete. The schedule turns on the weather and on any permit the city wants. Your written estimate shows what's in the price and what isn't.
- Joint lines picked with you
- A slab kept damp while it cures
- A separate joint at the house and walks
- Hauling and cleanup listed in writing
How do you know it's time for a new patio?
Most people call when the old patio starts working against them, or when they're tired of tracking mud in from a bare spot out back.
Cracks that keep widening
Hairline cracks are normal. Cracks that widen each year or break the slab into loose pieces usually mean the ground underneath moved.
One side sinking
A corner or edge that drops lower than the rest usually sat on loose dirt that was never packed, and it went down with it.
Water pooling toward the house
Puddles that hang around after rain, or water running off the slab toward your foundation, mean the slope is working against you.
Chipping, flaking or a dusty top
A top that flakes or dusts under a broom often goes back to a slab that dried out too fast after the pour.
A trip edge at the door
An edge that's heaved or dropped where the patio meets the door, steps or walk catches toes and gets worse with time.
Bare dirt or shifting pavers
If the back door opens onto mud, gravel or pavers that keep shifting, a slab gives you a flat place to put a table.
Get a free patio estimate
List the patio's rough size, what it touches and your timing. You'll hear back within one business day, usually from me, to set a free, no-obligation visit.
What I check before pricing your concrete patio
A patio's trouble usually starts underneath it, so before I suggest a size or a finish, I look at the ground, the slope and everything the slab will touch.
The ground underneath
I check the dirt the slab will sit on for soft spots and old fill, because a patio settles right along with whatever is under it.
Where the water goes
I see how the yard drains now, then set the slope so rain runs off the patio and away from your house.
Where it meets the house
Where the patio touches the house, steps, walks or driveway, we set a joint so each piece can move on its own instead of pulling on the other.
Access and tear-out
I check how a truck or wheelbarrows reach the backyard, and whether an old slab, pavers or roots have to come out first.
How a concrete patio job runs
We plan the pour around the weather and your week, and I tell you ahead of time when the backyard is off limits and for how long.
You call
Call (903) 331-0147 or send the form, and I call you back to set a time to look at the job.
The visit
We walk the spot together, and I measure, check the ground and slope, and ask what you need the patio to hold.
Written estimate
You get a written estimate that says what's in it and what isn't, like hauling and cleanup, so you can compare bids fairly.
Permit and pour
If you go ahead, we handle the permit side for our work, set a pour date, and the crew forms, pours and finishes the slab.
Cleanup and walk-through
We haul off the forms and the mess, and once the slab has cured we walk the finished patio with you.
Why Longview homeowners call us for concrete patios
You deal with someone who'd rather fuss over the ground than explain a crack later. Satisfaction guaranteed.
In business since 2017
I learned the trade on another contractor's crew, and for 9 years we've been known mostly for driveways, patios and slab work.
The owner measures and pours
I come out to measure your patio myself, and I work alongside our crew on the forming, pouring and finishing.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured, and it's fair to ask every contractor you're comparing to show you the same.
A straight no if you need one
If you don't need the patio you pictured, I'll tell you. Call (903) 331-0147 and ask what your yard actually needs.
Concrete patio construction in Longview and nearby cities
In Longview, the city decides whether a patio needs a permit. Its contractor list names driveways, sidewalks and curbs, not patios, so I ask the city before we start, and where a permit is required, we file it and handle the inspections. If the job adds a sidewalk or driveway piece, we register with the city first, as it asks.
Where the area soil survey maps Kullit soils, it calls them highly corrosive to uncoated steel and concrete underground, with deeper subsoil that swells and shrinks, so I check what's under your yard before pricing. We do the same work in Kilgore, White Oak and other cities around Longview, and if yours isn't listed, call and ask.
Planning a patio somewhere around Longview?
(903) 331-0147Concrete patio questions we hear
Will my new concrete patio crack?
Most likely somewhere, because cracks in concrete can't be prevented entirely, but well-planned joints control where they show up and keep them to a minimum. That's why the joint layout is worth asking about when you compare contractors. Wire mesh won't stop cracking either, though it tends to keep cracks from opening up.
Can you pour a concrete patio in the summer in Longview?
Yes, though in hot weather concrete is best placed and finished outside the hottest part of the day when possible, so ask any crew what time they plan to pour. Midday heat can dry the top before it's finished and leave it weak and dusty later. National guidance also says to finish the slab without sprinkling water on it to make the work easier.
How long does a new concrete patio need to cure?
In hot weather, curing should start as soon as finishing is done and run at least 3 days, so plan on the patio staying wet or covered that long. It keeps water from leaving the slab too early, and one supplier's guide links poor curing to shrinkage cracks, scaling and flaking. Curing can be done with wet burlap under plastic, a liquid curing compound or plain water, so ask which one you'll get.
Who do I contact at the City of Longview about a patio permit?
Homeowners pulling a homestead exempt permit contact the city's Development Services department in person or by phone, because the online permit portal is built for contractors and design professionals. The city's Building Inspection staff also help homeowners with code questions before a permit is issued. If we're doing the work, we handle the permit side, and if you pull it yourself, I'll tell you what we need from it.
How much does a concrete patio cost in Longview?
There's no flat price I'd stand behind, because the things that move it, from tear-out to truck access, change from yard to yard, so I give you a number after I measure. If it comes in higher than you hoped, the size and the finish are the easiest places to trim.
What causes an old concrete patio to sink?
Usually the dirt under it was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, so it settled and took the slab with it. Water getting under the edges, often because the patio sloped toward the house, speeds that up. On a new patio, we pack the base and set the slope before the forms go up.
Ask about your Longview patio
We take calls seven days a week, into the evening, so call (903) 331-0147 or send the form with your patio's rough size and timing.