Concrete driveways and flatwork in Houston
Cracked, sunken or too narrow? We tear out and pour driveways, walks and slabs with the base, steel and joints Houston’s shifting clay demands, and handle the city driveway permit.
Quick answer: Replacing a concrete driveway in Houston usually costs $8–$14 per square foot including removal of the old one, and stamped or stained decorative concrete $14–$22. Inside the City of Houston, building, replacing or extending a driveway or sidewalk needs a residential driveway permit, with inspections before and after the pour.
- Written, itemized priceScope, schedule and cost before you sign
- Permits in our nameDrawings, inspections and HOA approval handled
- Licensed trades, insuredTexas-licensed plumbing, electrical and HVAC
- 2-year written warrantyTransferable if you sell
What’s included
- Removal and haul-off of old concrete
- Compacted base and proper slope away from the house
- Steel rebar grid on chairs, not just mesh on the ground
- Control joints to steer cracking
- Broom, stamped, stained or exposed-aggregate finish
- City driveway permit and inspections
Concrete & driveways projects we build
Driveway replacement
Full tear-out and re-pour, often with a wider apron or a turnaround added.
Driveway extensions
Extra parking beside the house or a path to a new garage apartment or gate.
Stamped and stained concrete
Stone and wood patterns or rich color for patios, walks and pool decks.
Stamped and stained concrete: cost and detailsSidewalks and walkways
Front walks, side-yard paths and the public sidewalk in front of your home.
Why Houston concrete cracks, and how we prevent it
- Clay soil swells when wet and shrinks when dry. A compacted base and steel rebar keep slabs from breaking apart when it moves.
- Control joints cut at the right spacing make concrete crack where we choose, in a straight line.
- Slope sends water to the street, not toward your foundation or garage.
- Tree roots: we cut and barrier roots where safe, or route the slab around a protected tree.
Design ideas for your concrete project
Design concepts showing the kind of work we build. Photos of finished Houston jobs are added as projects complete.
Concrete & driveways cost in Houston
Typical ranges for full-service work in Greater Houston, reviewed every year.
| Project | What it usually includes | Typical Houston range |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway replacement | Removal, base, rebar, 4–5 inch slab, broom finish | $8–$14 per sq ft |
| Stamped or stained concrete | Pattern or color, sealer | $14–$22 per sq ft |
| Walks and small slabs | Sidewalks, pads and side-yard paths | $9–$15 per sq ft |
Ranges are for full-service work in Greater Houston, including design, permits, licensed trades and cleanup. They are based on 2025–2026 Houston data from Remodeling’s Cost vs Value report, Angi and Block Renovation, plus our own pricing. Your written estimate is itemized for your home.
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Typical Houston range
$8k – $13k
Concrete & driveways · Stamped or stained concrete · 600 sq ft. Based on 2025–2026 Houston data and our own pricing. Your home decides the real number.
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Permits
Inside the City of Houston, building a new driveway or sidewalk, replacing one, or extending a driveway needs a Residential Driveway, Sidewalk, or Curb & Gutter permit, with a dimensioned site plan and inspections before and after concrete is placed. Large added paving can also bring impervious-cover and drainage review. We pull the permit and schedule both inspections.
Read our Houston permit guideHow your concrete project runs
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Tell us
Call, WhatsApp or the form. We reply within one business day.
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Visit and design
We measure, listen and sketch options in your home.
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Written price
Scope, materials, schedule and cost in writing.
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Permits
Plans to your city, plus HOA approval if needed.
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Build and warranty
One project manager, photo updates, final walkthrough.
Questions about concrete & driveways
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Houston?
Usually $8–$14 per square foot including tear-out of the old driveway. A typical two-car driveway of about 600 square feet runs roughly $4,800–$8,400.
Do I need a permit to replace my driveway in Houston?
Yes. Inside the City of Houston, new, replaced or extended driveways and sidewalks need a residential driveway permit, with inspections before and after the pour.
Why does my driveway keep cracking?
Houston’s clay soil moves with moisture. Without a compacted base, steel reinforcement and control joints, slabs crack and heave. Fixing the base matters more than the finish.
How long before I can drive on new concrete?
Walk on it after a day or two and drive a car after about 7 days. Concrete reaches design strength around 28 days.
Is stamped concrete slippery?
It can be when wet. We add a slip-resistant additive to the sealer for walks and pool decks.
Where we build concrete projects
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Helpful guides
Problems & fixes · 5 min
Why does water stand in my yard after it rains?
Puddles that won’t drain, water against the slab, a soggy lawn: why Houston yards hold water, which fix fits, and what French drains and regrading cost.
Read the guide
Costs · 4 min
How much does it cost to replace a driveway in Houston?
What a new concrete driveway costs in Houston, stamped and stained options, why Houston driveways crack, and the City of Houston driveway permit.
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