Lorena sits south of Waco along I 35 and has grown fast. New homes, new streets and new families keep arriving. With them come new driveways, patios, garages and shop slabs. If you are looking for a concrete contractor in Lorena TX, you want one who understands both new construction and the clay beneath it.
Waco Concrete is a locally owned concrete contractor in Lorena TX with 8 years in business. We build slabs, patios and driveways, and we give a free written estimate before work starts.
Concrete for new Lorena homes
New homes often come with a basic driveway and a small patio slab. Owners then want more. A bigger back patio. A longer drive. A walk to the side yard. A slab for a shop or a pool. We build these add ons so they match the home and last.
A concrete contractor in Lorena TX should also know how a new lot behaves. Fill dirt from grading can settle, and a new slab needs a base that accounts for it.
- Patio extensions and covered patios
- Wider and longer driveways
- Shop and garage slabs
- Pool decks and outdoor kitchens
Lots, acreage and rural slabs
Beyond the neighborhoods, Lorena has acreage and rural homes. Those lots often need long driveways, shop floors, barn pads and RV slabs. We pour them thick enough for the load and plan for drainage across open land.
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Soil and weather in Lorena
South of Waco, soil is still mostly Blackland clay, and it moves with the weather. After a dry summer, big cracks open in the ground. A wet spring swells it again. A slab on this soil needs a firm base, steel and joints that give cracks a path.
Wind and heat are also part of life on open lots, so we plan pours for early hours and cure carefully.
Start your Lorena project
Call us any day from 5 AM to 10 PM or use the contact page. We will visit, measure and give you a free written estimate.
For slabs, patios and driveways, a concrete contractor in Lorena TX should offer clear prices and careful work. We serve Lorena and nearby communities along I 35.
Questions about hiring a concrete contractor in Lorena TX
What should I know about hiring a concrete contractor in Lorena TX?
Ask for a written estimate that lists the thickness, steel, base work and finish. Ask how the contractor handles clay soil and fill dirt, since both are common near Lorena. Ask how long they have been in business and whether they will stand behind the work.
We are locally owned, we have been in business for 8 years and we give free written estimates. We visit the site, check the drainage and explain the plan in plain words. Be careful with bids that are much lower than the rest. A low bid that skips the base or the steel can cost you a second slab in a few years.
Ask any bidder what base they plan to use. A concrete contractor in Lorena TX should answer in clear numbers. A concrete contractor in Lorena TX should always ask about the soil and the fill, and we check both before we write the final price.
Can you pour a shop slab on acreage near Lorena?
Yes. A shop slab needs to be thick, flat and strong, with steel and a vapor barrier. Most are five or six inches thick, and heavier uses need more. We plan the base, the drainage and the access, since open land can be wet or soft in places.
We also plan for the building. If it is a metal building, we coordinate with your builder so the slab fits the frame and the anchor bolts. See shop and barn concrete floors and slab foundations. We give a written price that includes the base, the steel, the pour and the finish.
Send us the building plan if you have one, and we will price the slab to fit the frame and the anchor bolts. A concrete contractor in Lorena TX works with builders often, and we are glad to coordinate the pour with your framer and your plumber.
How do you handle fill dirt on a new lot in Lorena?
We check it first. Fill dirt placed during grading can look firm and still be soft inside. We probe the soil, look for loose layers and ask about how the lot was built. If the fill is loose, we remove it or compact it in thin layers, then add crushed stone for a stable base.
A slab on bad fill will settle and crack, often within a year or two. It is a common reason for a sunken patio next to a new home. A bit more base work costs little compared with fixing a failed slab. We explain what we find and give you a clear price.
Soft fill is easy to miss, so we always probe the soil before we finalize a price for your slab. Many Lorena homes sit on acreage, so we plan truck access and a staging area before we dig the first inch of soil.
Can you widen my driveway and match the old concrete?
We can widen it and tie the new concrete to the old with dowels so it stays level. Matching color exactly is hard, since old concrete has weathered. New concrete may look lighter at first and will blend in over time. If you want an even look, we can stain or seal the whole driveway.
We also check any HOA rules about width and color, and we check where the drive meets the street. See concrete driveways and concrete staining and sealing. At the estimate, we mark the new edge with paint so you can see the width before we pour.
Samples and a paint outline help you see the finished width, so your driveway matches your plan. Marking the new edge with paint before we pour helps you picture the width, and it prevents any change of mind on pour day. Ask us for a sample of the finish, and we will bring a board that shows the color in sunlight.
What about drainage on a large open lot?
Large lots can collect water in low areas, and rain from roofs and drives can all flow to one spot. We walk the lot and watch the slope. Then we shape slabs so water runs away, and we use swales, pipes or gravel to carry it to a safe spot.
On clay, standing water softens the soil and makes slabs move. A good plan at the start keeps your concrete stable for years. We also look at your gutters and downspouts. If the water has no good place to go, tell us. We can suggest simple fixes that cost much less than repairing a damaged slab.
Walking the lot after a rain gives us the best look at the water, and we are glad to come out then. Ask us about a drain, a swale or a gravel strip if your lot holds water, since a small fix can protect your whole slab.
How soon can you start a job in Lorena?
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 depend on the schedule, the base work and the weather. We do not pour in heavy rain or very high wind.
We answer the phone every day from 5 AM to 10 PM, so scheduling is simple. Lorena is a short drive down I 35 from our shop in the 76712 area. If you have a deadline, like a party, a move or a delivery, tell us when you call. We plan backward from your date and tell you what is realistic.
Tell us about your deadline when you call, and a concrete contractor in Lorena TX can plan the schedule around it. A concrete contractor in Lorena TX who answers the phone quickly keeps your project moving, and we answer calls every day.
Looking for a concrete contractor in Lorena 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.