Concrete Contractor in Big Spring, TX - Driveways and Slabs Built on a Packed Base
R&C Midland Concrete Construction pours concrete driveways, patios, slabs and foundations for homeowners, builders and business owners in Big Spring, TX, working out of Midland and handling the job from tear-out to finish.
- Owner writes your estimate I come out myself, measure and put the price in writing.
- Base work comes first We dig out and pack the ground before any concrete goes down.
- Straight talk about cracks You hear what concrete can and can't do before the pour.
- Final walk-through with you I walk the finished job with you once the crew's done.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Concrete work in Big Spring, TX
Our crew builds driveways, patios and slabs for homeowners and builders in Big Spring, the same work R&C Midland Concrete Construction is known for in Midland. Many calls here are about an older driveway or patio that has cracked, sunk or started holding water, so the job starts with breaking out the old slab.
Working in Big Spring: permits, contractors and what sets the price
Building permits in Big Spring go through the city's Building Permits and Inspections Department, where the Building Official reviews each application, and owners, agents and contractors all apply the same way. Before we schedule anything, we ask the city whether your job needs a permit. If it does, we apply as your contractor or help you apply yourself, and nothing gets formed until it's issued, so that wait is usually what sets your start date.
You can check who you're hiring, too. Big Spring asks contractors to register with the city, which costs them nothing, and to show proof of general liability coverage or a bond when they sign up. So it's fair to ask any contractor whether they're registered. We're licensed and fully insured.
Price here moves on the same things it does in Odessa and West Odessa. The size of the slab and how thick it has to be for what drives on it come first, then how much old concrete has to be broken out and hauled off, and how much digging and packing the subgrade, the dirt the slab sits on, needs before we pour. The finish you pick moves it last, and your written estimate shows what's in the price and what isn't.
What we handle around Big Spring
- Breaking out and hauling off old slabs
- Checking with the city before any forms go up
- Digging out and packing the base under each pour
- Sloping slabs so water runs away from the house
- Cutting control joints to steer where cracks go
Concrete work we do in Big Spring
Most of what we pour in Big Spring goes around houses that already stand, plus slabs for builders and lots for local businesses, so each job below starts with what's already on the ground.
Concrete driveway building
When an older driveway has sunk or split, a new concrete driveway starts with breaking it out and packing a fresh base.
Concrete patio construction
A concrete patio off the back door gives you a flat, easy-to-sweep place for chairs and a grill.
Stamped concrete services
For a patio that looks like stone or brick, stamped concrete gets its pattern pressed in while the surface is still soft.
Concrete sidewalk building
We replace front walks with heaved or broken panels, building a new concrete sidewalk that sits flush so nobody catches a toe.
Garage floor concrete
A cracked or stained slab under your truck can be replaced with a new garage floor poured thick enough for the load.
Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete, from colored finishes to exposed aggregate, dresses up a plain entry or backyard slab.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard drops toward the street or alley, concrete retaining walls hold the dirt back so the upper ground stays put.
Concrete floor installation
Shops, barns and add-on rooms get a concrete floor laid flat and level so equipment, shelving and furniture sit right.
Concrete pool decks
Around a pool, a concrete pool deck gets a textured top for wet feet and a slope that carries splash water off.
Concrete steps construction
When front steps start crumbling, we rebuild the concrete steps with even heights so nobody misjudges one on the way in.
Slab foundation building
Builders putting up new houses or additions call us for the slab foundation, formed and poured to the plans they bring.
Foundation installation
For a garage, workshop or room addition, foundation installation starts with digging and packing the ground the whole building will rest on.
Concrete parking lot building
Business owners hire us for concrete parking lots poured thick enough for customer traffic and delivery trucks.
Concrete footings
Carports, porches and block walls need solid concrete footings under them, dug to the size the structure calls for.
Foundation raising
If one corner of a slab has dropped and doors are sticking, foundation raising can bring it back toward level.
Concrete cutting
Concrete cutting makes clean, straight edges when part of an old slab has to come out for a repair.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Big Spring
Here's how a job goes from your first call to the day I walk the finished concrete with you.
Reach out and set a visit
Call (432) 219-6562 or send a message, then I come out to measure, look over the ground and ask how you'll use the concrete.
Get a written estimate
I leave you an estimate in writing that shows what's included and what isn't, from tear-out to the finish.
Permit, forms and the pour
Once you say go, we sort out any permit and wait for it, then our crew lead and finishers form, pour and finish.
Clean up and walk through
We clean up, then I walk the job with you and go over how long to stay off the concrete while it cures and hardens.
Why Big Spring homeowners call our crew
Base work before the finish
On a tight budget I'd spend on the base, not the finish, since the base can't be fixed once concrete covers it.
Water runs away from the house
We check where water runs before we set forms, so the new driveway or patio doesn't drain toward your foundation.
Control joints cut on time
Control joints are grooves we cut so if the slab cracks, it follows a line we chose instead of wandering across it.
Built for what drives on it
A driveway for a loaded pickup gets more thickness and rebar, the steel that holds the slab together, than a patio.
Get a free written estimate for your Big Spring concrete job
Tell us what you want poured or replaced and roughly where on the property, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a time. I'll come out, measure and leave you a free written estimate, with no obligation.
Concrete work to look through
Look through these examples of driveways, patios and decorative finishes to get a feel for the textures and edges you might want.
Big Spring concrete questions
These are questions we hear before a pour in Big Spring. If yours isn't here, call or send a message and I'll answer it for your own job.
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Big Spring?
The city's permit list doesn't settle it, because it names roofs, fences, pools, decks, porches and additions but not driveways or patios. The work Big Spring says needs no permit is cosmetic, like painting, carpet, windows and cabinets, so concrete isn't on that list either. You can read both lists on the city's permit questions page, and we get the answer for your job before we give you a start date.
Does building a carport in Big Spring need a permit?
Yes, the city requires a permit to build any structure on a property, and it names front, side and back yard carports. Applications go to the Permit Clerk, and the Building Official reviews them. If you want a slab poured under a new carport, tell me on the first visit so the slab and the carport get planned together.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Big Spring?
Your number comes from the written estimate I leave after measuring, because the size, the tear-out, the base work and the finish all move it. Hauling off an old driveway is a real part of the bill, and at the City Landfill commercial contractors pay $46.92 a ton, with a building permit needed to dump there. A plain broom finish, the light brushed texture that keeps shoes and tires from slipping, costs less than stamped or colored work.
What building codes does Big Spring use for concrete work?
Big Spring builds to the International Building Codes, with local changes the city has written into its Code of Ordinances. The permits department suggests reading its FAQs or the Code of Ordinances, or calling staff, before any construction or home improvement starts. Registered contractors also agree to ask for inspections as the job goes, especially before new work covers earlier work, which on a concrete job can mean before the pour covers the base.
How do I ask to build past the setback line in Big Spring?
You file the request with the Building Official, who denies it, and the Zoning Board then meets to review your application. Setback lines limit how close a building can sit to your property lines, so this mostly comes up with a garage, an addition or another slab foundation near the edge of the lot. The $50 meeting fee isn't refunded and pays for letters to the neighbors around your property.
What causes a concrete driveway to crack and sink?
Most cracking and sinking starts under the slab, when the dirt was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so it settles and takes the concrete with it. Water draining toward the house, joints cut late or skipped, and a midday pour that leaves a weak, dusty top cause much of the rest. Concrete can still crack, which is why we put our effort into the base, the slope and the joints.
Other cities we work in
If your city is listed below, its page covers our work there, and if it isn't, give us a call, because we work in other cities around Midland too.
Planning concrete work in Big Spring? Call before you start.
We're open until 11 PM every day, weekends included, so call (432) 219-6562 or send the form when it suits you.