Hewitt has grown quickly south of Waco along Highway 84 and Hewitt Drive. New neighborhoods sit beside older streets, and nearly every home has a driveway, a patio or a slab that needs something. If you are looking for a concrete contractor in Hewitt TX, you want a crew that knows the area.
Waco Concrete is a locally owned concrete contractor in Hewitt TX. We have been in business for 8 years, we build slabs, patios and driveways and we give a free written estimate before work starts.
Concrete for Hewitt's newer neighborhoods
Many Hewitt homes are only a few years old. New builds often come with a plain driveway and a small slab patio. Owners later want more room, more shade or a better look. We widen driveways, extend patios and add walks and pads that match the original concrete.
A concrete contractor in Hewitt TX should also know builder grade work. New homes often sit on filled ground that has not finished settling, and we plan for that.
- Patio extensions and covered patios
- Wider driveways and parking pads
- Walks, steps and pool decks
- RV and boat pads
Clay, fill dirt and drainage in Hewitt
The soil in and around Hewitt is mostly Blackland clay, and many lots include fill dirt from grading. Clay swells and shrinks, and fill can settle. A slab poured on loose fill will sink. We probe the soil, compact the base in layers and add steel.
Drainage matters on many Hewitt lots, because rain runs downhill in a hurry. We shape the slab so water leaves and keep downspouts and sprinklers away from the edges.
Services we offer in Hewitt
We pour concrete driveways, concrete patios and concrete slabs. We also handle sidewalks, garage floors, pads and driveway repair.
If your slab has sunk or cracked, see concrete leveling and foundation repair.
Working with HOAs and the city in Hewitt
Many Hewitt subdivisions have HOA rules about driveway size, color and finish. The city also has rules for work near the street. Bring your guidelines to the estimate, and we will design to them. We call Texas811 before digging.
Call us any day from 5 AM to 10 PM or use the contact page to set up a visit.
Whether you need a new patio or a longer driveway, a concrete contractor in Hewitt TX should give you a clear plan and a clear price. We serve Hewitt and the rest of McLennan County with locally owned service and free estimates.
Questions about hiring a concrete contractor in Hewitt TX
How do I choose a concrete contractor in Hewitt TX?
Start with a written estimate. A good contractor will visit, measure and write down the thickness, the steel, the base work and the price. Ask how long they have been in business and whether they are locally owned. Ask what they do about the clay soil, since that is the main challenge in Hewitt.
We have been in business for 8 years, we are locally owned and we answer the phone every day from 5 AM to 10 PM. Compare bids by what they include. A low price that skips the base can cost you a second slab in a few years. Ask for photos of finished jobs and ask how they handle drainage.
Written estimates keep a local crew honest, so ask every bidder what is included before you sign. Check how long a contractor has served the area and ask for local references, since steady work in Hewitt shows real skill with the soil.
Can you widen my driveway in Hewitt?
Yes. Widening a driveway is a common job. We saw cut the edge of the old slab, prepare the base for the new section and tie the new concrete to the old with dowels. Then we pour and finish it to match the existing surface as closely as we can.
The new section will look a little different at first, because old concrete has aged. If you want an even look, we can stain or seal the whole driveway. HOA and city rules may limit the width, so we check them before we pour. See concrete driveways and concrete cutting for more about the process.
Matching old and new concrete is tricky, and a local crew should tell you what to expect before the pour. If your HOA has a rule on color or width, send it with your call, and we will design the new section to fit the rule.
My new Hewitt home has a cracked patio. Is that normal?
Some cracking is normal, because concrete shrinks as it dries. Control joints are supposed to guide cracks into straight lines. If your builder cut few joints, or the concrete dried fast, cracks can wander. Cracks that are thin and do not move are often only cosmetic.
Wide cracks, cracks with a height difference and cracks that grow are more serious. In Hewitt, filled soil under a new home can settle in the first years. We look at the pattern and tell you whether it needs a simple fill, leveling or a bigger fix. Take photos and call us if you are worried. A short visit costs nothing.
Photos of the cracks and a date they appeared help a concrete contractor in Hewitt TX judge whether the soil is still moving. Cracks in a new patio or a walk can also be a sign of poor drainage, so we check gutters and slopes as part of the visit.
Do you pour RV pads and boat pads in Hewitt?
Yes. Many Hewitt owners keep an RV, a boat or a trailer at home. A concrete pad keeps the vehicle out of the mud and makes parking easy. We pour pads thick enough for the weight, with steel and a firm base. We also plan the slope, the width and the turning radius.
Check your HOA first. Some neighborhoods limit where and how large a pad can be. We can sketch the plan for your request. See concrete pads for more on sizes and loads. If you have a long driveway, we can also pour an extra section to the side, so your vehicle sits out of the way.
A good concrete contractor in Hewitt TX checks HOA rules for pad size first, so your approval comes before the pour. Many Hewitt owners want an RV or boat pad for a trailer, and we can plan the width, the turn and the slope together.
How does Hewitt's fill dirt affect my concrete?
Many Hewitt lots were graded for building, and fill dirt was added in low spots. If fill was not compacted well, it settles over time. A slab on loose fill will sink and crack. That is a common reason for sunken patios and walks next to new homes.
We probe the soil before we pour. If we find loose fill, we remove it or compact it in thin layers. We may add gravel and steel for extra support. Fill can look fine at the surface and still be soft below, so we do not guess. A careful base costs a little more at the start and saves you from a failed slab.
Fill can hide soft spots, so a careful concrete contractor in Hewitt TX probes before pricing a slab. Filled lots can look firm but settle later, and a short probe with a steel rod tells us how soft the ground really is.
How fast can you start a concrete job in Hewitt?
It depends on the season and the size of the job. After the estimate, we send a written price and a start date. Small jobs, like a pad or a walk, can often begin within a week or two. Larger jobs may take longer, since we plan the base work, the forms and the delivery of concrete.
Weather can move the date, since we do not pour in heavy rain. We call you before each step so you know what is next. If you have a deadline, like a party or a move, tell us when you call. We plan backward from your date and tell you honestly what is possible.
Planning backward from your date is the best way for a concrete contractor in Hewitt TX to meet a deadline. A fixed date for a party or a move is helpful, and we will say plainly if the weather or the schedule makes it tight.
Looking for a concrete contractor in Hewitt TX? Call (254) 233-1766 any day from 5 AM to 10 PM, or use the estimate form. Waco Concrete is locally owned and gives clear written estimates for slabs, patios and driveways.