Find a local concrete & driveways in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, San Antonio, 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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San Antonio sits on expansive clay over caliche, 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 Bexar County soil than the concrete mix itself.
Spring (March–May) brings San Antonio's hail and the busiest contractor backlog — schedule ahead when you can.
What to verify when hiring a concrete in San Antonio
- After a hailstorm, get inspections in writing before signing with any storm-chaser crews working San Antonio.
- Ask how the concrete accounts for expansive clay over caliche movement — it's the #1 cause of callbacks in Bexar County.
- Ask about hard-water impact — San Antonio's mineral content shortens the life of fixtures and equipment.
Serving Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, Southtown, King William and the rest of the San Antonio–New Braunfels area.
Permits and inspections for major work run through the City of San Antonio Development Services.
Common concrete jobs in San Antonio
- 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 San Antonio
$6–$14 per sq ft (decorative higher) · $4,000–$10,000 typical driveway
Labor rates in the San Antonio–New Braunfels market are set by local demand; the statewide ranges above are a starting point, not a San Antonio quote.
Licensing & permits
Frequently asked about concrete in San Antonio
Do I need a permit for concrete work in San Antonio?
Major concrete work in San Antonio typically requires a permit and inspection through the City of San Antonio 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 San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, 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.