Yes, most cities in the Houston metro area require permits for new concrete foundations and structural slabs. We’re familiar with local requirements in places like Dickinson, League City, Pearland, and Galveston.

We can handle the permitting process for you or guide you through what’s needed to stay compliant and inspection-ready.

Each slab type serves a different purpose depending on the structure and soil.

A monolithic slab combines the footing and slab in a single pour, making it ideal for smaller buildings like garages or sheds, especially in areas where the soil is stable and drainage is managed.

A floating slab doesn’t use deep footings—it "floats" on a compacted base—and is typically used for non-load-bearing structures like workshops or detached storage buildings.

A traditional slab-on-grade foundation, which has separate footings and a thicker perimeter, is most common for residential homes in the Houston area because it handles expansive clay soils better and supports heavier loads.

We'll assess your project, soil conditions, and building plans to recommend the best option.

Cracks are a common issue in Houston due to our expansive clay soils. We prevent foundation problems by compacting the base properly, installing steel rebar or mesh reinforcement, using moisture barriers, and placing control joints in the right spots.

We also cure the slab correctly and adjust for seasonal moisture conditions. This extra effort dramatically reduce the chance of structural cracks or movement.

Most residential and light commercial slabs can be completed in 2–5 days, depending on size, access, and weather. That includes prep, forming, steel, pouring, and finishing. We’ll give you a clear timeline before we begin and keep your project on schedule.

We install concrete slabs for new homes, additions, detached garages, workshops, metal buildings, sheds, and light commercial structures. Whether you’re a homeowner, builder, or General Contractor, we make sure the slab is clean, level, and ready for framing.

Most residential foundations are poured 4 inches thick, but certain builds like garages, equipment pads, or commercial spaces may require 5–6 inches with added reinforcement.

The correct thickness depends on the structure’s weight, soil type, and local code requirements. We’ll review your plans and site conditions to pour a slab that meets both code and long-term performance standards.

You can usually start framing 5–7 days after the pour, once the concrete reaches safe working strength. Light foot traffic is fine after a day or two, but the slab will continue to cure and harden for about 28 days.

We’ll advise you on the safest timing based on your specific project and concrete mix.

We install slab foundations for new homes, detached garages, metal buildings, shops, additions, and small commercial buildings. We also pour structural slabs for patios, covered porches, and more.

Whether you’re a homeowner or general contractor, we tailor each slab to your specs, budget, and schedule.

Yes, we handle full slab tear-outs from start to finish. That includes breaking up the old concrete, hauling off debris, preparing the site with proper grading and base material, and pouring your new slab with a clean finish.

Whether it’s a garage foundation, shop slab, or patio, we make the process smooth and efficient so you don’t have to hire multiple crews.

We’ll make sure your new concrete is built on a solid, clean base that’s ready to last.

A concrete pad is usually a small pour for something like a shed, A/C unit, or equipment. It’s not meant to hold up a structure with walls or a roof. It’s more about giving something a solid, level surface.

A concrete slab is a larger pour and can serve as a floor. For example, a garage, patio, or even a house can sit on a concrete slab. Depending on the job, we might reinforce it with rebar or wire mesh.

The concrete foundation is what holds the structure up. In Houston, that often means a slab-on-grade foundation - basically a thicker, reinforced slab that serves as both the floor and the structural base of the home or building. It includes footings.

Concrete footings are the extra-thick parts we pour under the slab or around the perimeter. They help spread the weight of the structure and keep it from sinking or shifting - especially important here in Houston where the clay soil moves a lot.

Not every concrete slab requires footings. Footings are essential when the slab will support a structure with walls, heavy loads, or where soil conditions demand extra support.

For simple slabs like sidewalks, patios, or shed pads, footings may not be necessary.

However, for foundations, garages, or homes in Houston’s shifting clay soil, footings are usually required to prevent cracking and settling.

We offer both. Whether you need full turnkey foundation work from grading to pour or just experienced labor to support your existing crew, we’re here to help.

We’re flexible and can work with builders, contractors, or homeowners to keep projects moving smoothly and up to spec.