Concrete contractor in La Homa, TX - slabs built on a packed base and the right grade
United Mission Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Mission, and we pour driveways, patios, steps, pool decks, slabs and footings for homeowners in La Homa. I measure every job myself before our crew sets a form.
What we pour and build in La Homa
Every service below is available in La Homa, from driveways and patios to concrete retaining walls where a yard steps down. Pick one to read more, or call and ask.
- Concrete driveway building
- Concrete patio construction
- Stamped concrete services
- Concrete sidewalk building
- Garage floor concrete
- Decorative concrete
- Concrete retaining walls
- Concrete floor installation
- Concrete pool decks
- Concrete steps construction
- Slab foundation building
- Foundation installation
- Concrete parking lot building
- Concrete footings
- Foundation raising
- Concrete cutting
What I check first on a La Homa lot
La Homa is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, so building permits here run through the county. So I start with your lot lines. Setbacks, how far you build from the property line, have to match your subdivision plat and any deed restrictions, nothing can go over an easement, and the county asks for a call 48 hours before a foundation pour to check setbacks and finish floor height.
The part I won't cut is the base. You can't see it once the concrete's down, so it's the first thing people want to trim, but we dig out and pack the subgrade the slab sits on, because a slab raked onto loose dirt settles with it.
Where water runs
I check which way your yard drains today, so the new slab carries rain away from the house instead of pooling against it.
The old slab
If a cracked or sinking slab is coming out, I look at how it broke, because that usually shows whether the base or the joints failed.
Thickness and steel
A walkway and a driveway carry different weight, so I size the slab's thickness and place the rebar to match, since that steel keeps a cracked slab together.
Covering La Homa from Mission
We're based in Mission and work in the cities around it across Hidalgo County, including La Homa, Palmview and San Juan. I come out myself to look at the job and measure it, and our licensed, insured crew does the work with me on site.
Price moves with the size of the slab, how thick it needs to be, whether old concrete has to come out first, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you pick. I'll give you your own number at the estimate.
The schedule turns on the permit, if your job needs one, since we set the work date after it's issued, and on curing, the wait while fresh concrete gains strength before you walk or drive on it. Have your plat or survey handy, and know whether you're on septic.
- Area
- La Homa, TX
- Phone
- (956) 379-6556
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
- Based in
- Mission, TX 78572
Tell us about your La Homa job
Tell us the job and what's there now through the form, or call (956) 379-6556. We reply within one business day, and the on-site estimate is free, no obligation.
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(956) 379-6556Questions La Homa homeowners ask
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Do I need a county permit for concrete work in La Homa?
The Hidalgo County Planning Department issues development permits for building any structure, and you need one before the work begins. Whether your driveway or patio counts, I'll check with that office instead of guessing, and when a permit is needed we handle the application and set the pour after it's issued. Starting before approval doubles the county's application fee.
Does a house slab in a La Homa flood zone need extra permits?
Yes, in flood zone A, AE, AH or AO the county floodplain administrator has to approve a development permit before the county clears the work. That permit includes an elevation certificate showing the planned finished floor and the base flood elevation, so check your zone on FEMA's flood map viewer before we set forms.
Can you pour a driveway or patio near my septic tank in La Homa?
Yes, we pour around septic systems, and we plan the slab so the tank and lids stay clear and easy to reach. Work on the septic system itself is a separate permit, because state guidance requires one to install, alter, extend or repair a septic system, and local programs can be stricter.
Will a new concrete driveway in La Homa crack like my old one?
A new slab can still crack, but we cut control joints on time so it cracks in straight lines we picked instead of across the middle. Along with the packed base, we schedule the pour away from midday heat, since a hot pour can leave a weak, dusty top.