Concrete Contractor in Hewitt, TX - Driveways and Patios Built on Solid Ground
A&L Temple Concrete Construction is a concrete contractor based in Temple that pours driveways, patios, sidewalks, slabs and garage floors for homes and small businesses in Hewitt, TX, with the ground under each one dug out and packed first.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
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Hewitt homes and the concrete around them
Hewitt sits about eight miles south of Waco, and most of our jobs here are at single-family homes with a driveway out front and a yard out back. We come up from Temple for that work, and we're often over in Woodway and the other cities on that side of the county too.
On a lot of these properties, the driveway, walk and patio went in when the house was built. By now some of them have sunk at a corner, cracked across the middle or started holding water. The ground under them is often clay that swells when it's wet and shrinks as it dries, so the base we put down matters as much here as the concrete on top.
Concrete services we offer Hewitt homeowners
Concrete driveway building
When an old Hewitt driveway has sunk or split, we tear it out, dig out the soft dirt and pack a firm base before the new pour.
Concrete patio construction
A backyard patio gives a Hewitt family room to sit outside, and we set its slope so rain runs to the yard instead of toward your back door.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete pressed with a pattern gives a patio or front walk the look of stone or brick, a common pick when a Hewitt backyard gets redone.
Concrete sidewalk building
A front walk that's heaved or tilted becomes a trip hazard, so we replace the bad sections and slope new ones to shed water off the path.
Garage floor concrete
A cracked or stained garage floor in an older Hewitt house can be torn out and repoured on a packed base that holds up to cars and workbenches.
Decorative concrete
Color, scored patterns and exposed stone can make a plain slab match your house, and we talk through which finishes suit a busy family yard.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a Hewitt lot slopes toward the house or a neighbor's fence, a concrete retaining wall holds the soil back and gives you a level yard.
Concrete floor installation
Shops, storage buildings and additions need an interior floor that's flat and level, so we pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, before we pour.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck around a Hewitt backyard pool needs a surface that isn't slick when wet and a slope that carries splash water away from the pool edge.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps that have pulled away from the house or chipped at the edges get rebuilt with even risers, so nobody misjudges a step.
Slab foundation building
For a new house, addition or shop in Hewitt, we pour the slab foundation on a packed base with rebar, steel that holds it together, set inside.
Foundation installation
Foundation work for a garage, addition or outbuilding starts with what the ground will carry, so I look at the soil before we set forms.
Concrete parking lot building
Small businesses in Hewitt need a lot that handles daily traffic and drains where it should, so we size the thickness and base for the vehicles using it.
Concrete footings
Footings carry the weight of a porch, column or wall down into firm ground, and on clay ground we dig them deep enough to reach it.
Foundation raising
When a Hewitt porch or slab has dropped as the ground under it shifted, foundation raising can bring it back up before the gap gets worse.
Concrete cutting
We cut openings for a new door, drain or plumbing line, and saw out damaged sections so a repair ties into the sound concrete around it.
Get a free written quote for concrete work in Hewitt
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up a visit. I'll walk your Hewitt property with you, free and with no pressure to book, and send a written quote afterward.
(254) 791-8043- Based in
- Temple, TX 76501
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Working in Hewitt: permits, contractors and price
Concrete permits in Hewitt come from the City of Hewitt's Building Department, which reviews the plans and then sends an inspector out, so a permit adds time between your yes and our pour date. Before we start, I check with the department for your address and tell you what I learn, and if your job needs a permit, we handle the application. When you're comparing contractors, ask whether they're licensed and insured, as we are. The city also registers electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors who hold a Texas license, so if your project adds wiring or a drain in a garage floor, that tradesperson should be registered with Hewitt.
Once the paperwork's sorted, the price comes down to the size of the slab, how much dirt we dig out and replace with packed base, how far concrete has to travel from the truck to your forms, and the finish you choose. A plain broom finish, the light texture that gives shoes and tires some grip, costs less than stamped or colored work. The schedule turns on the city's review, the forecast and how much prep the ground needs, and your written quote lists what's in it and what isn't. We do the same work next door in Robinson, so a quote there reads the same way.
Why Hewitt driveways and patios give out
The most common thing we see on Hewitt driveways is a slab that sank or split because the base under it was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so it settled right along with the dirt. We dig down to firm ground, bring in base material and pack it in layers before any forms go up, because that's the part of the job you can't get back to once the concrete is poured.
Water is the other big one. A patio or walk that tips toward the house sends rain against your foundation and leaves puddles by the door, so I check where water runs on your lot and set the new slope to carry it away.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Hewitt
Here's how a Hewitt job goes from your first call to a finished slab, and who you'll be dealing with along the way.
Call or send the form
You reach us at (254) 791-8043 or through the form, and we set a time for me to come see the job. You don't need anything ready except a rough idea of what you want poured.
I walk the site with you
I look at the ground, ask about drainage, trees and what the concrete has to carry, then send a written quote that lists what's in it and what isn't. That way you can set it next to another contractor's and see what you're paying for.
We line up permits and dates
We check with the city for your address and file the application if one's needed, and the city's permit form says review can take up to 10 business days. Once that's cleared, we set a pour date with the forecast in mind.
We form, pour and clean up
I'm on site with our crew for the forming, pouring, finishing and cleanup, and we plan that work inside the 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. hours the city allows for construction in neighborhoods. Before we leave, I tell you when the slab is ready to walk on and when it's ready to drive on.
Questions about concrete work in Hewitt
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Hewitt, TX?
Plan on one, because Hewitt lists flatwork, the permit for slabs on the ground like driveways, patios and walks, among the permits that need an inspector's approval. You can apply online through the city's GovWell portal or in person at 103 N Hewitt Dr, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The city notes its permit list may not cover everything, so ask before you assume a job is off it.
How do I schedule a concrete inspection in Hewitt?
Request it through GovWell or call 254-666-6173, at least a day before you need the inspector, because the city wants every inspection called in a day ahead. When we hold the permit, we plan forming and pour days around that day of notice so nobody's waiting on an inspector with a truck on the way.
What building codes apply to concrete work in Hewitt, TX?
The city checks work against the building codes and city ordinances it has adopted, first at plan review and again at inspection. The code of ordinances posted online may not be current, so for anything you'd rely on, the city says to call (254) 666-6171.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Hewitt?
Your price comes from a written quote after I've seen the lot, because the dirt under the driveway and the finish on top swing the cost more than anything else. If the budget's tight, I'd keep the money in the base and save on the finish, since a fancy surface on a weak base cracks just the same, and fixing the base later means tearing out the driveway.
How long will I be without my driveway after a new concrete pour?
You can usually walk on it within a few days, but a car has to wait longer, because concrete keeps curing, slowly hardening and gaining strength, well after it looks dry. Putting weight on it too early can crack it, so I give you the day it's ready to drive on before our crew leaves.
What causes concrete driveways to crack in Hewitt, and will mine crack again?
Every slab gets a few cracks, and what you can control is where they go and whether they stay thin. The bad ones usually come from a base that wasn't packed, joints cut late or skipped, or a midday pour that leaves a weak, dusty top. We pack the base, pour early in the day, add rebar where the slab needs it to keep cracks tight, and cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack.
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Plan your Hewitt concrete project with us
Call (254) 791-8043 or send the form while you're still deciding on a finish, so I can price the base and the surface side by side and you can choose with both in front of you.