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"I was very well pleased and would highly recommend this company. Couldn’t have built a prettier pond"

Harold H on April 2024

Excavating, Dirt Work, Clearing, Pond Building, Road Maintenance, House Pads, Oil Field

"I was very well pleased and would highly recommend this company. Couldn’t have built a prettier pond"

Harold H on April 2024



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Texas Made Welding Inc.

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Texas Made Welding Inc.

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We are a small company the consists of only three employees. We normally do all the work required on a jobsite unless a third party is required for other services we don't offer. We except most methods of billing procedures. Materials must me purchased by customer needed for the job. Customer will only be charged for labor or special materials mentioned in the job contract!

We are a small company the consists of only three employees. We normally do all the work required on a jobsite unless a third party is required for other services we don't offer. We except most methods of billing procedures. Materials must me purchased by customer needed for the job. Customer will only be charged for labor or special materials mentioned in the job contract!


Shallow River LLC

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Shallow River LLC

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10 years of experience

Shallow River Construction Services is general contracting company primarily focusing on concrete construction and repair. In addition to this we provide several contracting services from landscaping and carpentry to heavy haul trucking. Anything and everything in between.

Shallow River Construction Services is general contracting company primarily focusing on concrete construction and repair. In addition to this we provide several contracting services from landscaping and carpentry to heavy haul trucking. Anything and everything in between.







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Patios questions, answered by experts

If you don’t seal a concrete patio, the surface may crack, fade, or stain. While it’s not strictly necessary to seal a concrete patio, doing so can help protect it, extend its lifespan, and enhance its beauty.

A concrete base—or concrete footings, more specifically—is necessary for a freestanding pergola build. A pergola is top-heavy and can’t stand on its own, so it will always need some type of base or support. If you’re attaching a pergola to a deck, the deck’s supportive joists will act as the support, so there will be no concrete base or footings necessary.

You don't technically need rebar for a concrete patio, but it's a good idea to install it, especially if your patio will support any heavy items. All concrete is susceptible to cracking, and rebar keeps cracks in check while maintaining a smooth, level surface. Without rebar, cracks will likely widen and cause the concrete to become uneven, compromising its structural integrity.

Concrete should be at least 4 inches thick for steps. This thickness boosts stability and prevents cracking and deterioration. After you’ve built your forms out of wood, fill the void with a sand or gravel base for concrete. Use an all-purpose concrete mix to form your steps. After pouring your concrete steps, be sure to screed and float the concrete. 

You should have at least 4 to 6 inches of compactable base under your concrete slab. Your contractor may recommend more depending on the structure.

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