Concrete Contractor in Denton, TX - Driveways and Patios That Stay Even and Drain
Groundwork Denton Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Denton, TX. We pour driveways, patios, walks, steps and slabs across Denton, and we dig out and pack the base under them so they stay even.
I learned concrete patching walks, driveways and steps that had cracked or sunk for a property management company, and I started this business to pour new work the way I wished the old work had been poured. Here in Denton, we build driveways, patios and the prep under them that nobody sees, for homeowners and for property managers who need it done right.
- We dig out and pack the base
- We check where water will run
- We walk the finished job with you
Driveways and patios across Denton
The City says Denton is especially prone to flash floods, with flood hazard areas mainly along Cooper Creek, Pecan Creek, Hickory Creek and the smaller creeks that feed them. In a hard rain your driveway or patio becomes part of where that water goes, so before we set forms I check where it runs off your lot and make sure the slab falls away from the house.
A lot of the calls we get are about a driveway or patio that has sunk, cracked or started holding water by the back door. I spent years patching that kind of concrete, so when we replace it, we start by finding out why the old slab failed.
Concrete work we do in Denton
Pick the job you're planning in Denton to see how we handle it, from the base and drainage under the slab to the finish on top.
Concrete driveway building
New and replacement driveways, poured over a base we dig out and pack so the slab stays level under cars.
Concrete patio construction
Backyard patios sloped to shed rain away from your house, with a broom finish or a decorative surface.
Stamped concrete services
Patterns pressed into fresh concrete so a patio or walk looks like stone or brick, without pavers that shift.
Concrete sidewalk building
Where a front walk has lifted into a trip edge, we pour a new one that sits flush.
Garage floor concrete
Garage slabs poured new or replaced, finished smooth enough to sweep and built for the weight of vehicles.
Decorative concrete
Color, stains and patterned finishes for patios, walks and entries when plain gray isn't what you want.
Concrete retaining walls
Walls that hold back a sloped yard, with drainage behind them so trapped water doesn't push them over.
Concrete floor installation
Level floors for additions, workshops and outbuildings that need a solid surface to work and store things on.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks with a textured surface for wet feet and a slope that carries splash water away from the pool.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps poured with even step heights, so nobody catches a toe on one that's taller.
Slab foundation building
Slab foundations for new homes, additions and garages, starting with the ground prep and steel the slab sits on.
Foundation installation
Foundation work for new structures, from layout and digging through forms, steel and the pour.
Concrete parking lot building
Parking lots and larger paved areas for property managers, graded so rain runs to drains instead of pooling.
Concrete footings
Footings for decks, porches, additions and walls, dug and poured to carry the load above them.
Foundation raising
When part of a slab or foundation has settled, we find out why before we raise it back up.
Concrete cutting
Saw cutting for new openings, removing a damaged section or adding joints to an existing slab.
Serving Denton and the cities around it
We're based in Denton, so most of our work is right here, and we also pour driveways and patios in the cities around it, including Lewisville and Corinth. If your city isn't listed on this site, give us a call and ask.
To set up a visit, call (940) 287-2036 any day between 8 AM and 9 PM, or use the form below, and you'll hear back from me directly.
What to settle before we pour
Price moves with the slab's size and thickness, whether old concrete comes out and gets hauled off, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you choose. The base is the first thing people want to cut and the one place I won't, because it's hidden on day one and it decides whether the slab stays even.
The schedule turns on the weather, any permit and inspections the job needs, and curing, the days fresh concrete needs to gain strength before you walk or drive on it. Your written estimate spells out what's included, like tear-out and hauling, so the price and the plan are on paper before we start.
- Where rain should run once the new slab is in
- Whether tear-out and hauling of the old concrete are included
- A plain broom finish for grip, or stamped or colored concrete
- Where the control joints go, so you know where any cracks will run
How a Denton job runs
Call and site visit
You call or send the form, and we set a time for me to come out and look at the slab, the ground around it and where water runs.
Measurements and written estimate
I measure, talk through what's under the slab and where water will go, and send you a written estimate that says what's included.
Prep, pour and walk-through
Our crew preps the base, sets forms, pours and finishes, I check the work at key steps, and we walk the finished job with you before packing up.
Questions about concrete in Denton
Do I need a permit to pour a concrete driveway or patio in Denton?
The City of Denton's Building Safety Division issues permits here and is the office to ask about your driveway or patio. When a job needs a permit, we handle the application and schedule the inspections, and if I'm not sure what applies, I check with that office before we start.
How long does a building permit last in Denton, TX?
A Denton permit expires 180 days after it's issued, and each inspection renews it for another 180 days. On our jobs we schedule the inspections, and a homeowner who needs to schedule one can call the office at (940) 349-8600.
What do I need before pouring concrete in a Denton floodplain?
You need the city's approval of a Floodplain Development Permit before any work starts, because paving, grading, filling and excavation in the floodplain all count as development under the city's floodplain rules. If your lot sits near one of Denton's creeks, I check with the city before we plan the slab.
Do concrete contractors have to register with the City of Denton?
Yes, contractors register with the city through its Building Safety office and are required to re-register every year. The state licensing agency, TDLR, licenses trades like electricians and air conditioning contractors. We're licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask about it at the estimate.
Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one did?
New concrete can still crack, so we cut control joints, straight grooves that give it a chosen place to crack, and I'll show you where they go before we pour. Most of the sinking I used to fix came from a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, which is why we spend our time there.
Tell us about your Denton project
Tell us what you want poured and any sinking or pooling you've seen, and I'll reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation estimate at your property.
Call (940) 287-2036