Concrete contractor in West Odessa, TX - driveways and slabs planned around your lot
R&C Midland Concrete Construction is a concrete contractor based in Midland, TX. We pour driveways, patios, house slabs and shop floors for homes in West Odessa, and we lay out each job around the lot, the septic and the road.
- I do the estimate I come out, measure and leave you a written estimate.
- Sized for your use I ask what will sit or drive on it before we size it.
- Crew lead runs pours Our crew lead works the pour alongside our finishers.
- Final walk-through together I walk the finished job with you before we call it done.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Concrete work in West Odessa
R&C Midland Concrete Construction pours driveways, patios and slabs across West Odessa, out between I-20 and Highway 302 on the west side of Odessa. A lot of our calls here are for driveways off county roads and slabs for houses and shops, usually on lots where the septic system and well decide where concrete can go.
What we know about concrete work in West Odessa
Unincorporated West Odessa falls under Ector County, so for property under county rules your permit comes from Ector County Development Services. That covers new structures, drive approaches onto a county road and work in the county right-of-way. We confirm the office first, apply as your contractor or help you apply, and wait for the permit before we start. A contractor working here under an assumed name has to file it with the county clerk unless it's a corporation, LLC or limited partnership, so ask whose name you're hiring.
On flatwork like driveways, patios and walks, the price follows the size, how much the subgrade, the dirt it all sits on, needs dug out and packed, how thick we pour, whether it gets rebar, steel set inside to hold it together, and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on the county permit and its inspections first, then the weather. Your written estimate spells out each of those, so you can see what's in it and what isn't.
Out here, a lot of homes sit on bigger lots with a septic system, a water well and a county road out front instead of a city street. That changes where we can dig and run equipment, so I mark the tanks, lines and well on the first visit. It's the same work we do in Midland, where we're based, and in Odessa next door, with more layout to think through.
What we handle around West Odessa
- Driveways tied into county roads
- Slabs laid out clear of septic tanks and wells
- House slabs formed and ready for county inspection
- Shop and garage floors on bigger lots
- Patios sloped so water runs away from the house
Concrete services we offer in West Odessa
Many homes out here sit on a county road with a septic system and a well on the lot, and the work below is planned around that.
Concrete driveway building
Long driveways off county roads are common here, so we build the base to carry trucks all the way to the house.
Concrete patio construction
A patio here often shares the yard with a septic field, so we set it clear of the tanks and lines.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete suits the big back patios people build on larger West Odessa lots, with the pattern pressed in while it's wet.
Concrete sidewalk building
Walks here often run a long way from the drive to the door, and we slope them so rain runs off.
Garage floor concrete
Plenty of properties here have a detached garage or metal shop, and its floor has to be thick enough for what you park on it.
Decorative concrete
Colored and patterned concrete lets a ranch-style house out here dress up its entry without touching the slab underneath.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a lot drops toward a ditch or a neighbor, a retaining wall holds the dirt back and keeps the yard usable.
Concrete floor installation
Shops, barns and add-on rooms here get interior concrete floors poured flat and level for whatever goes on top.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks out here take hard sun all summer, so we pick a finish that's less slick when it's wet.
Concrete steps construction
Homes set up high off the yard need solid steps at the door, built on the same packed base as the walk.
Slab foundation building
New houses going up on county lots need a slab laid out around the planned septic system and water well.
Foundation installation
From a house to a mobile home pad, we set foundations on dug-out, packed ground so the building stays put.
Concrete parking lot building
Business owners along the highways here need parking lots thick enough for work trucks and laid out to drain off the lot.
Concrete footings
Carports, porch covers and shop buildings on these lots sit on concrete footings, dug down to firm ground before we pour.
Foundation raising
When an older slab here has settled and left doors sticking or floors uneven, we lift it back toward level.
Concrete cutting
We cut openings, trenches and old driveway sections so a new utility line or drive approach can tie in without breaking out more.
How a concrete job runs when you call us from West Odessa
From the first call to the walk-through at the end, here's who does what and where the county fits in.
Call or send a message
Call (432) 219-6562 or use the form. I come out myself, measure, and ask how you'll use the concrete.
Get a written estimate
I leave you a written estimate that spells out what's included and what isn't, from the base work to the finish.
Set forms and pour
We get any permit and set the forms, which the county inspects on permitted jobs, then our crew lead and finishers pour.
Walk the job with me
After cleanup I walk the finished job with you and go over curing, the wait before you walk or drive on it while it hardens.
Why West Odessa homeowners call our crew
Base before fancy finish
If the budget's tight, I'd cut a fancy finish before the base, because a weak base shows up later as sinking.
Edges built for county roads
Where a drive meets a county road with no curb, we pack and thicken the edges so they hold up to tires coming off the road.
Pours timed ahead of the heat
We start pours early, because West Texas midday heat dries the top too fast and leaves it weak and dusty.
Straight talk about cracking
I tell you up front that concrete cracks, and we cut control joints so it cracks along straight lines we picked.
Get a free on-site estimate for your West Odessa concrete job
Tell us what you want poured, where the house sits and whether you're on septic, and we'll reply within one business day. I come out to measure and write the estimate, free and with no obligation.
Concrete work examples
Look through these examples of driveways, patios and slabs to get a feel for finishes and layouts before we talk about yours.
West Odessa concrete questions
Here are the questions West Odessa homeowners ask most about permits, septic and pours. If yours isn't here, call or send a message about your job.
How do I get a permit for concrete work in West Odessa, TX?
You apply through the county, which has moved all of its permits online on its permitting page. For property under county rules, the development structure, drive approach and right-of-way permits carry no charge and stay good for 6 months, so we plan the work to land inside that window. We can apply as your contractor or help you apply yourself.
Do I need a county permit to connect a new driveway to a county road in West Odessa?
Yes, the drive approach where your driveway meets a county road takes its own county permit. The county does a preliminary inspection, then a second one once the forms are set, so we leave room in the schedule for both before we pour that section.
How high does a new house slab need to sit in West Odessa?
The county's development structure permit checks that the finished floor sits at or 1 foot above the crown of the road or the top of the curb. Because that height is set by the road out front, I check it against the road on the first visit, and we build the pad up before we form the slab.
Do I need a septic permit before pouring a house slab in West Odessa?
For a new house, yes, because the county's development structure permit asks for a septic permit and a site plan showing where the septic system and water well sit and how far they are from the house. A septic application runs $250 for a home and $450 for a commercial building, and it's good for 1 year from when the county authorizes construction. The septic system itself has to go in with a licensed septic installer.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in West Odessa, TX?
The price comes down to how far the drive runs from the road, how much base work the ground needs, how thick we pour and the finish you choose, and I write all of that into your estimate. Long drives and soft spots that need digging out raise it most, while a plain broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives tires grip, keeps it lower.
What causes a new concrete driveway to crack in West Odessa?
Most early cracks come from a base that was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, control joints cut late or skipped, a midday pour, or water running under the slab. We cover each of those, and we slope the slab so water runs away from the house instead of toward it. Concrete still cracks, but those steps help keep the cracks on the joint lines we chose.
Other areas we work in
If you see your area below, pick it to read more. We also work in other cities around Midland, so call or send a message about where your job is.
Plan your West Odessa concrete job with a call
Our hours run until 11 PM every day, so call (432) 219-6562 after work or send the form whenever it suits you.