Concrete Contractor in Lake Dallas, TX - Slabs Poured to Drain and Stay Even
Groundwork Denton Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Denton that pours driveways, patios, walks and slabs for homes in Lake Dallas, TX, starting with the dug-out, packed base that keeps the work even.
Groundwork Denton Concrete Company pours driveways, patios, walks, steps and slabs for homes in Lake Dallas, and I come out to look at every job myself. I learned concrete fixing cracked and sunken work for a property management company, so the parts I watch hardest are the base under the slab and where the water goes, the parts you won't see once it's poured.
- Base dug out and packed first
- Drainage planned before we pour
- Walk-through before we pack up
Concrete for Lake Dallas homes
Lake Dallas runs from the Lake Lewisville shore out to the I-35 corridor, and the concrete work around homes here is the same kind we do across Denton and the cities around it: driveways, patios, walks, steps and the slabs under garages.
Where a driveway has sunk or a patio holds water against the house, the cause is usually under the slab, not in it. Most often the base was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so the dirt settled and the concrete went with it. Before we form anything, I look at the subgrade, the ground the old slab sat on, and which way the yard drains.
What we pour in Lake Dallas
Pick the job you have in mind for your Lake Dallas home, and each page walks through how we build it, what it involves and what moves the price.
Concrete driveway building
A new driveway on a dug-out, packed base, where the old one has sunk, cracked or started holding water.
Concrete patio construction
Patios sloped away from your house so rain runs off into the yard instead of toward the foundation.
Stamped concrete services
If you want the look of stone or brick, we press a pattern into the fresh concrete before it sets.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks and side paths poured flat, with joints cut so any crack follows a line we chose.
Garage floor concrete
Garage floors poured new where the old slab has cracked, gone dusty or dropped below the driveway.
Decorative concrete
Color, borders and finishes that dress up a patio, walk or entry without giving up a sound base.
Concrete retaining walls
Concrete walls that hold back soil where a yard slopes, with a path for the water behind them.
Concrete floor installation
Interior and shop floors poured level and finished smooth, for a workshop, a storage building or a new room.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks with a textured finish for grip and a slope that sends splash water toward the drains.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps rebuilt with even risers, so nobody catches a toe on one taller than the rest.
Slab foundation building
The slab under a new home, addition or garage, formed and poured on ground we've prepared and checked first.
Foundation installation
Foundations for additions, garages and outbuildings, laid out to the plans and set on packed, prepared ground.
Concrete parking lot building
Parking areas and larger lots for property managers and small businesses, built heavier where trucks will turn.
Concrete footings
Footings dug and poured for porches, walls, decks and additions, so the weight rests on firm ground.
Foundation raising
When a foundation or slab has dropped, we raise it back toward level and find what let it sink.
Concrete cutting
Clean saw cuts through existing concrete for a new doorway, a plumbing repair or a section being replaced.
Serving Lake Dallas from Denton
We're based in Denton and work in the cities around it, including Lake Dallas and Krum. The cities listed on this site aren't everywhere we go, so if yours isn't on it, call and ask.
To set up a visit, call (940) 287-2036 or send the form below, and I'll come out to the house myself. We pick up the phone seven days a week, from 8 AM to 9 PM.
Before you pour in Lake Dallas
What moves the price is the size, the thickness, any tear-out and hauling, and how much the ground needs first. The schedule turns on the permit, the weather on pour day and curing, the days new concrete needs to harden before you put weight on it. Your written estimate shows what's included.
If the budget's tight, put the money in the base and save on the finish. A plain broom finish, the light texture that gives shoes and tires grip, can be dressed up later, but a base that settles means tearing the slab out and starting over.
- Where water should run off the slab, and away from the house.
- Whether old concrete comes out and gets hauled, and if that's in the price.
- Trees in a buildable area, or dead or damaged ones, take a $25.00-per-tree city permit.
- Adding or leveling soil for drainage takes the city's separate grading and fill permit.
How a Lake Dallas job runs
A look at your site
You call or send the form, and I come out myself to measure, see what the old slab sat on and check where your water runs.
Estimate and permit
Your written estimate lists what's included. We apply for any permit needed, and while many are issued over the counter, a fuller review can take up to 10 business days.
Pour and walk-through
Our crew preps the base, sets forms and pours, I check the work at the key steps, and we walk the finished job with you before we pack up.
Lake Dallas concrete questions
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Lake Dallas?
Yes, the city has a driveway and flatwork permit for driveways, patios and other flatwork, the flat concrete around a house, with a $125.00 fee. Development Services issues it, and we handle the application and schedule the inspections for you.
What happens if concrete work starts before the permit is issued in Lake Dallas?
The city doubles the permit fee when work starts before a permit is issued. That's why we wait until the permit is in hand before we dig, and I'll tell you if the review is holding up your start.
Does a concrete contractor have to register with the city of Lake Dallas?
Yes, every contractor working in Lake Dallas registers with the city, paying a $100 fee and showing a driver's license and a certificate of liability insurance. It's fair to ask any contractor you're weighing whether they've done it, and we're licensed and insured.
Can I pour my own patio in Lake Dallas without registering as a contractor?
Yes, if you live at the property and pay taxes on it, you can do the work yourself without registering. You still need the permit, with proof of residency attached to your application.
Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one did?
Concrete usually cracks some as it shrinks, so we cut control joints, grooves that give it a straight line to crack along, before it picks its own spot. What turns a hairline into a broken, sunken slab is usually the base, which is why we dig it out and pack it instead of raking it level.
How long will I be without my driveway after a new pour?
You can usually walk on new concrete well before you can drive on it, because curing, the slow hardening after the pour, has to go further before it can carry a car. I'll tell you before we pour when it's safe for each.
Tell us about your concrete job
Send a few lines about the job, or call (940) 287-2036. You'll hear from me within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation estimate at your property.
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