Find a local concrete & driveways in Houston, TX
Houston, Houston, 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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Houston sits on expansive Gulf-Coast clay, which swells and shrinks with moisture swings — the main reason driveways, patios, and slabs crack here. Proper base prep, rebar/mesh spec, and control joints matter far more on Harris County soil than the concrete mix itself.
When you can, book non-emergency work outside hurricane season (June–November), when Houston crews are less stretched.
What to verify when hiring a concrete in Houston
- Ask how the concrete accounts for expansive Gulf-Coast clay movement — it's the #1 cause of callbacks in Harris County.
- Confirm freeze and winterization steps — the 2021 statewide event showed how exposed Houston homes are.
- Ask about hard-water impact — Houston's mineral content shortens the life of fixtures and equipment.
Serving The Heights, Montrose, Memorial, Sugar Land and the rest of the Greater Houston area.
Permits and inspections for major work run through the City of Houston Permitting Center.
Common concrete jobs in Houston
- 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 Houston
$6–$14 per sq ft (decorative higher) · $4,000–$10,000 typical driveway
Labor rates in the Greater Houston market are set by local demand; the statewide ranges above are a starting point, not a Houston quote.
Licensing & permits
Frequently asked about concrete in Houston
Do I need a permit for concrete work in Houston?
Major concrete work in Houston typically requires a permit and inspection through the City of Houston Permitting Center; 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 Houston, 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 Houston, 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 Houston, 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.