Concrete Contractor in Palmview, TX - Slabs Graded to Move Water Away
United Mission Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Mission, TX. We pour driveways, patios, sidewalks, steps, pool decks and slabs for homeowners in Palmview, with the base and the grade set before any truck arrives.
Concrete work we do in Palmview
Every service listed here is available in Palmview, from a new driveway to a concrete sidewalk out front. Pick one to read more, or call and describe the job.
- 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
Where the water goes on your lot
Across Hidalgo County, the county drainage district says many homes flood because storm water can't drain away fast enough, and the ponding reaches inside. So on a Palmview lot, I check where the water runs before anything else, because a slab that falls toward the house hands that water a way in.
A lot of the calls we get start with a cracked or sinking driveway, a patio that's gone uneven, or water pooling by the back door. Before we break anything out, I want to know why the old slab failed, because if it was a thin base or a bad slope, new concrete on the same mistake cracks the same way.
Base under the slab
We dig out to firm ground and pack the base, because a slab poured on dirt that's only been raked level settles right along with it.
Joints and steel
Control joints are grooves we cut so the slab cracks along a straight line we picked, and rebar is the steel that holds the pieces together.
Pour timing
We'd rather pour in the cooler morning hours than at midday, because concrete that dries too fast in the heat can end up with a weak, dusty top.
We come out from Mission
We're based in Mission and work across Hidalgo County, and Palmview is one of the cities we cover from there, along with Alton and McAllen. I come out myself to look at the job and measure it, and our crew does the work with me on site.
The price turns on the slab's size, how much old concrete comes out, the base work and the finish. The schedule turns on the weather, the cure, which is the wait before the slab can take weight, and any permit. I'll give you your own number once I've measured.
Before I come out, it helps to know roughly how big the area is, what's there now and where water stands after a rain. If you can, keep the cars off the spot so I can see the ground and the old slab clearly.
- Area
- Palmview, 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 Palmview job
Tell us the size and what's there now through the form, or call (956) 379-6556. We reply within one business day to set up your free, no-obligation estimate on site.
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(956) 379-6556What people ask before a pour
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Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Palmview?
Ask the city first, because Palmview's Permits & Code Enforcement Department issues permits before work starts on new construction, remodeling and other listed work, and driveways and patios aren't named. When a job does need one, we handle the application and set the pour date after it's issued. If it's unclear, we ask the department instead of guessing.
What happens if concrete work starts without a permit in Palmview?
In Palmview, starting work without a required permit carries a penalty of twice the original permit cost. The city also puts it on the homeowner to see that permits are in hand before work begins and that inspections are called in 24 hours ahead, which is why we don't set a pour date until the permit is issued.
Who gets the permit for plumbing or electrical work under a new slab?
The licensed plumber or electrician does. Palmview requires a contractor with a master license in that field for electrical, plumbing, irrigation or mechanical work, and that contractor contacts the city for the permit. We pour the concrete and plan our date around their work.
Is stamped concrete worth it over a plain broom finish on a patio?
It can be, as long as the base doesn't get cut to pay for it. A broom finish, the brushed texture that gives shoes and tires grip, costs less and works fine. If the budget forces a choice, I'd put the money into the base, because a nice top on a settling slab cracks just the same. You can read more about stamped concrete here.