Find a local concrete & driveways in Dallas, TX
Dallas, Dallas, Texas,'s expansive clay soil and heat make concrete crack and heave if it isn't poured with the right base, thickness, and control joints. Get matched with a local concrete contractor who builds for our ground, not against it.
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Dallas sits on expansive Blackland clay, which swells and shrinks with drought-to-downpour moisture swings — the main reason driveways, patios, and slabs crack here. Proper base prep, rebar/mesh spec, and control joints matter far more on Dallas County soil than the concrete mix itself.
Spring (March–May) brings Dallas's hail and the busiest contractor backlog — schedule ahead when you can.
What to verify when hiring a concrete in Dallas
- After a hailstorm, get inspections in writing before signing with any storm-chaser crews working Dallas.
- Ask how the concrete accounts for expansive Blackland clay movement — it's the #1 cause of callbacks in Dallas County.
- Confirm freeze and winterization steps — the 2021 statewide event showed how exposed Dallas homes are.
Serving Oak Cliff, Lakewood, Uptown, Lake Highlands and the rest of the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
Permits and inspections for major work run through the City of Dallas Development Services.
Common concrete jobs in Dallas
- Cracked or heaved driveways and slabs
- New driveways, patios, and walkways
- Stamped and decorative concrete
- Sunken slabs (mudjacking / leveling)
- Proper base, rebar, and control joints
- Drainage and grading around the pour
What it costs in Dallas
$6–$14 per sq ft (decorative higher) · $4,000–$10,000 typical driveway
Labor rates in the Dallas–Fort Worth market are set by local demand; the statewide ranges above are a starting point, not a Dallas quote.
Licensing & permits
Frequently asked about concrete in Dallas
Do I need a permit for concrete work in Dallas?
Major concrete work in Dallas typically requires a permit and inspection through the City of Dallas Development Services; routine repairs usually don't. Ask the contractor who will pull the permit and verify any required trade license before hiring.
Why does concrete crack so much in Dallas, Texas?
Texas's expansive clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, moving slabs up and down with the seasons. Hairline cracks are normal; major cracking usually means a thin pour, no rebar, a poor base, or missing control joints — all avoidable with the right contractor.
Do concrete contractors need a license in Dallas, Texas?
Texas has no statewide concrete contractor license. The difference between a 5-year and a 30-year pour is base prep, thickness, rebar/mesh, and control-joint spacing — ask what they spec, and confirm insurance and a written warranty.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Dallas, Texas?
Plain concrete runs about $6–$10 per sq ft installed; stamped or decorative $10–$14+. A standard two-car driveway typically lands between $4,000 and $8,000 depending on tear-out, base, and reinforcement. Get a written quote listing thickness and rebar.