Concrete Contractor in Waco TX
Locally owned and open every day from 5 AM to 10 PM. Concrete slabs, patios and driveways built for Waco clay and Texas heat. Call for a free written estimate.
- Locally owned
- 8 years in business
- Open daily 5 AM to 10 PM
Free written estimate
A concrete contractor in Waco TX that knows this ground
If you have lived in Central Texas a while, you know what the ground can do. Waco sits on black clay that swells in the rain and shrinks in the heat. Slabs move. Cracks open. Doors stick. You need a concrete contractor in Waco TX who plans for all of it.
Waco Concrete pours concrete slabs, concrete patios and concrete driveways for homes and small businesses. We also build steps, garage floors, pool decks and slab foundations, and we repair what can be saved.
We are based at 617 Santa Fe Drive in the 76712 area on the west side of Waco. Every job starts with a visit, a tape measure and a plain talk about what you need, so you know what you are paying for before we mix a single yard of concrete.
Concrete services for Waco homes and businesses
Pick a service to see how we build it, what to plan for and the questions we hear most. Not sure what you need? Call us and we will help you sort it out. We do all kinds of concrete work, so if you do not see your job, ask.
Concrete Slabs
Flat, reinforced slabs for homes, shops, garages and pads.
Concrete Patios
Backyard patios in broom, color or decorative finishes.
Concrete Driveways
New driveways with a firm base, clean joints and good slope.
Foundation Repair
Concrete foundation repair for cracks, settling and edge damage.
Slab Foundations
Slab foundations poured to plan for new homes and additions.
Concrete Leveling
Lift and level sunken slabs, steps and walks.
Concrete Repair
Fix cracks, chips and spalls before they spread.
Driveway Repair
Patch and repair a cracked or sunken driveway.
Concrete Driveway Replacement
Tear out a worn driveway and pour a stronger one.
Concrete Sidewalks
Safe walks and front paths with a grip finish.
Stamped Concrete
Stone, slate and brick looks in strong poured concrete.
Garage Floor Concrete
Smooth, tough garage floors with the right slope.
Concrete Steps
Steps with even risers for front and back doors.
Concrete Pool Decks
Cool, grippy decks around the pool.
Concrete Footings
Footings for walls, posts, porches and buildings.
Concrete Retaining Walls
Poured walls that hold soil and handle water.
Concrete Cutting
Clean saw cuts for removal, repair and new utilities.
Concrete Resurfacing
A fresh surface for worn, stained concrete.
Concrete Removal
Tear out and haul away old slabs and patios.
Concrete Staining and Sealing
Color and protection for patios, drives and floors.
Decorative Concrete
Color, pattern and texture that stand out.
Concrete Pads
Pads for air conditioners, generators, sheds and tanks.
Shop and Barn Concrete Floors
Tough floors for shops, barns and metal buildings.
Commercial Concrete Flatwork
Walks, pads and lots for small businesses.
Slabs, patios and driveways, done the right way
Concrete slabs
Slabs are the base of a shop, a garage, a pad or a room addition. We compact the ground, set steel on supports, pour at the right thickness and cure the slab slowly. In Waco, that slow, careful work is what keeps a slab flat through wet springs and dry summers.
Concrete patios
A patio is where your family gathers, so it should feel good under bare feet and look right beside your home. We plan the shape, the slope and the finish with you, from a simple broom surface to color, stamping and borders that match your brick or stone.
Concrete driveways
Your driveway carries daily traffic and heavy loads, so it needs thickness, steel and good drainage. We build new drives and replace worn ones, with joints placed to keep cracks neat and edges thick where the tires roll, and a grip finish for rainy days.
How a locally owned crew works
We plan for the clay
Waco soil moves with the weather. We compact the base, add steel, cut joints and cure the concrete slowly.
We put it in writing
You get a free written estimate that lists the work, the thickness and the price, so you can compare fairly.
We tell you the truth
If a repair will do, we say so. If a slab has to be replaced, we show you why. No pressure and no surprises.
We pick up the phone
Call any day from 5 AM to 10 PM. A real person answers and helps you plan the job.
What Waco soil and weather mean for your concrete
Waco sits in the Blackland Prairie, and much of the soil here is a heavy black clay. When it gets wet, it swells. When it dries out in a Texas summer, it shrinks and cracks. A slab on top of that ground rides up and down with the seasons.
The Brazos River and Lake Waco bring moisture, and summer days often pass 100 degrees. Storms can drop heavy rain in an hour. A good concrete contractor in Waco TX digs out soft spots, compacts a firm base, slopes every slab so water leaves and keeps downspouts and sprinklers away from the edges.
Those details are not flashy, but they are why a slab stays flat. Read about foundation repair, concrete leveling and concrete repair to see how we fix concrete that has already moved.
Eight years of concrete, and a family that lives here
Waco Concrete is locally owned, and the owner is not just in business in Waco. The owner is raising a family here. That means your concrete contractor in Waco TX is also your neighbor, and our work stays in view of the people we know.
We have been pouring concrete for 8 years. In that time we have learned which streets drain badly, which yards sit on the softest clay and which jobs need a second look before the pour. That knowledge goes into every estimate.
We would rather earn a call back than make a quick sale. If we do the work right, you tell a friend. That is how this company grows.
From first call to finished slab
Call or write
Tell us what you want to build or fix and where. Photos help but are not required.
Free estimate
We visit, measure, check drainage and talk through finishes. You get a written price.
Prep and pour
We dig, compact the base, set forms, add steel and pour. We call you before each step.
Cure and follow up
We tell you when you can walk, drive and park. We leave care notes and answer questions.
What to expect when we pour at your Waco home
We arrive early, because concrete and Texas heat do not mix well. The crew checks the forms, the steel and the base one more time, and we walk the job with you. If anything looks different from the plan, we talk before the first truck backs in.
Then the pour moves quickly. Concrete is placed, leveled and floated, and the finish goes on at the right moment, not a minute sooner or later. We cut joints, apply a curing product and set barriers so nothing walks across the surface. Most home pours finish in a few hours.
Before we leave, we clean the site and tell you exactly when you can walk, drive and park on the new concrete. A good concrete contractor in Waco TX also checks back. We call after the cure to make sure you are happy, and we answer questions about sealing, cleaning and care.
Waco and the towns of McLennan County
From the streets of west Waco to the towns along I 35, Highway 84 and Highway 6, we know the ground and the weather. Choose your town to read local notes and see the projects we pour most near you.
Waco concrete questions, answered plainly
Who is the best concrete contractor in Waco TX for a new driveway or patio?
The best fit is a crew that shows you a written price and explains the base work, the steel and the curing plan. A driveway or patio is only as good as the ground under it, and Waco clay makes that matter even more. Ask each concrete contractor how thick they pour, how they prepare the ground and how they handle water.
Waco Concrete is locally owned and has been in business for 8 years. We give free written estimates for slabs, patios and driveways, and we answer the phone every day from 5 AM to 10 PM. Compare bids by what they include, not just by the lowest number. A cheap bid that skips the base can cost you a second slab in a few years.
How much does concrete cost in Waco?
Concrete prices change with the size of the job, the thickness, the base work, the finish and how easy the site is to reach. A small pad costs far less than a long driveway or a shop floor. A plain broom finish costs less than color, exposed stone or stamped patterns. Tearing out and hauling away old concrete adds to the total.
We do not quote by phone, because every lot is different. A free estimate from Waco Concrete includes a visit, measurements and a written price that lists what is included. If you have a budget, tell us. We can show you where to spend and where to save, so you get the most from your concrete contractor in Waco TX without paying for extras you do not need.
How long does new concrete take to cure?
Concrete hardens fast, but it keeps getting stronger for weeks. You can usually walk on a new slab after a day or two. Cars should wait about seven days, and heavy trucks, trailers and RVs should wait about 28 days, when the concrete reaches its design strength. Hot weather speeds the cure, and cool weather slows it.
How the concrete cures matters as much as how long. In a Central Texas summer, sun and heat can dry fresh concrete too fast and crack it. So we pour early, keep the surface damp or covered and use a curing compound when needed. We tell you the exact day your slab is ready for each kind of use, and we mark it off so no one drives over it by mistake.
Do you serve towns outside Waco?
Yes. Waco Concrete serves Waco and the towns around it, including Woodway, Hewitt, Robinson, Bellmead, Lacy Lakeview, Beverly Hills, Lorena, McGregor, China Spring, Riesel, Mart, Moody, West, Elm Mott, Bruceville Eddy, Crawford and Marlin. Each town has its own page with local notes on soil, weather and common projects.
If your town is not on the list, call anyway. We sometimes take jobs in nearby communities, depending on the size of the project and our schedule. Tell us your address when you call, and we will let you know if we can help and when we can come out for a free estimate.
Can concrete be poured in Texas heat or rain?
Yes, with a plan. Heat is the first problem. It pulls water out of fresh concrete and can cause tiny cracks, so we start early, wet the base, cool the mix when needed and cure the surface right away. Rain is the second problem. Water on a fresh surface weakens it, so we watch the radar, cover the work and move the date when a storm is close.
In the rare hard freeze, we do not pour at all, because concrete that freezes before it sets will fail. When the weather is too harsh, we call you and reschedule. A short delay is much better than a damaged slab that you look at for twenty years.
What should I do before my concrete job starts?
A few simple steps help. Move cars, furniture and planters out of the work area. Tell us about gates, pets, sprinklers, septic tanks and wells, so we can protect them. If you have an HOA, get approval in writing before the pour. Make sure we can reach the spot, and tell us about low branches and soft ground.
We call Texas811 before digging, which is a free service that marks public utility lines, and we ask you about private lines. On pour day, keep children and pets away from the work area. After the pour, stay off the slab until we say it is safe, and keep sprinklers pointed away from it for a few days. We leave simple care notes for you.
Ready to talk about your concrete?
(254) 233-1766Call any day from 5 AM to 10 PM, or send a note. We will visit, measure and give you a written price for your slab, patio or driveway. Free estimates.