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What Leander driveways and patios need from the ground up

Leander sits northwest of us and spans the line between Williamson and Travis counties. The calls we get there run from older lots around Old Town Leander to newer subdivisions where the yards were graded not long ago. We're based in Round Rock and work in many of the cities around it, including Cedar Park right next door and Hutto out to the east.

Most of what people call us for here is a driveway, a patio or a slab, and the dirt decides how those jobs go more than the concrete does. Ground that got pushed around during grading, a yard that slopes toward the house, or a lot near the edge of the city limits all change how much digging, packing and paperwork come before the first truck shows up.

What concrete runs into in Leander

  • Fill dirt that settles

    Newer yards often sit on dirt moved during grading, and a base that's only raked level settles with it. We dig out the soft spots and pack the subgrade, the ground your slab sits on.

  • Water headed for the house

    A slab that falls toward your foundation sends rain straight at it, and pooling water usually means nobody checked the slope. We check where water runs on your lot before we set forms.

  • Yards that slope away

    A sloped backyard often won't hold a flat patio without something keeping the dirt in place. When that's the case, we build concrete retaining walls first so the patio sits on level, stable ground.

  • Cracks in the wrong places

    Concrete shrinks as it cures, and joints cut late or skipped let cracks pick their own spots. We cut control joints on time, shallow grooves that give a crack a straight line.

Should I patch my Leander driveway or pour new?

If the slab is still level and the cracks are thin and not growing, we can usually cut out the bad section or patch it, and you keep the rest. If it has sunk, tips toward the house or holds water, the base underneath has already failed. New concrete poured over a failed base will follow it down, so in that case we tear out and start over.

When the budget is tight, people usually want to trim the base first. It's the last place I'd cut. Nobody sees it on day one, but it decides whether the slab stays flat, so I'll suggest a plain broom finish, the light texture that gives tires and shoes grip, before I'll skimp on digging out and packing. A replacement also takes longer to plan than a patch, because it means a permit check and curing time.

Concrete services in Leander

Concrete questions from Leander homeowners

  • Do I need a permit to pour a concrete driveway in Leander?

    The City of Leander issues permits for construction on property inside the city limits. Its published list doesn't settle every driveway or patio, and the city asks owners to confirm with its permits and building inspection office before work starts. Before we set a date, we check which office covers your address, and when a permit is needed, we handle the application and keep it moving.

  • Does a concrete contractor have to register with the City of Leander?

    Yes. Every contractor and subcontractor working in Leander has to be registered with the city before a permit is issued. The registration is free and kept on file with the city's building inspection department, and the details are on the city's contractor licensing page, so ask anyone you're thinking of hiring whether theirs is current.

  • How do I know if my house is inside Leander city limits?

    Check the city limits and boundaries map on the city's maps and guides page. It matters because city permits cover construction inside the limits. Properties just outside the limits but in the city's ETJ, the band of land the city still has some say over, currently need city permits only for signs and water or wastewater connections. Questions about property restrictions out there go to Travis County or Williamson County.

  • How do I find out if my Leander property is in a flood zone?

    Look up your address on FEMA's flood map service center, since most lenders and insurance agents want the map pulled straight from FEMA's site. You can also call the city's engineering office at 512-528-2766 with your location and ask for floodplain information, as the city's floodplain page explains. It's worth knowing before we plan where water runs off a new slab.

  • How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Leander?

    I can't give you a fair number until I've seen the lot, because size, tear-out and base work move the price more than anything else. Thickness, rebar, the steel that holds the slab together if it cracks, and how close the truck can get all play a part. A stamped or decorative finish costs more than a broom finish. Call (512) 276-6396 and I'll come out and measure.

  • How long does new concrete take before I can drive on it?

    You'll walk on it well before you can drive on it. Concrete keeps gaining strength for days while it cures, which is the wait that lets it harden all the way through. The exact days depend on the mix and the weather that week, and I go over both with you when we set the date so you can plan where the cars go.

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