"Collier and Cruz did a great job leveling my driveway and pool deck patio as well as sealing concrete joints. Very professional and personable. Explained the process and goals very clearly and made sure we were satisfied with work before leaving.
I highly recommend Groundworks and I would request Collier and Cruz !"
CW Custom Builders is a high-quality residential and commercial construction company serving Central Texas. We handle all phases of construction—from new builds to remodeling and additions—while priding ourselves on a foundation of honesty and integrity. Call today to get your project underway 830-391-9897.
"I had been waiting 8 weeks for the pool company that put my pool in to give me an estimate for the concrete decking around the pool. The estimate was very high so I found Tom Smyrson from A to Z fence and concrete who came right over to check out the job and gave me a very reasonable estimate. He assured me the job would be done in 3 days and it was. That's over 1,000 square feet of concrete no short cuts. I am very pleased. Great crew that I would definitely hire again."
"I was impressed with the professionalism of Old Man Joe's top-tier staff. Fidencio showed excellent attention to detail and performed a speedy installation of my new windows. I'm very happy with the results and will certainly seek out their help with future home-improvement tasks. I highly recommend them."
"Willie is very professional and knows his stuff. He visited us several times as we planned the project, and he and his mason Polo consulted with us on our various options. It took about two weeks to complete. Some delays were due to letting block walls cure overnight before they could get any higher. Regardless, they finished in the estimated time. There were some sections we were unsure of because a previous owner had covered up the basement walls with beadboard. After uncovering, they honestly advised us that there was no major damage there and proceeded to carefully replace the cripple wall supports with larger and stronger beams. They did great work, were very pleasant to work with, and we would hire them again!"
"Fernando, his son Frankie, and Jeb Kraft (substituting for a vacationing crew member) were excellent. Their experience, work ethic, and attitude were outstanding. Every issue that arose as they repaired work another company did several years ago was solved by Fernando. He always provided several options and we selected the best one for the situation. Because Fernando hand-dug the needed holes and trenches he had no problem when he encountered the main electric line several feet from where 811 had marked it."
"They put 35 piers around the outside of my home to level the outside. The center of my house was unleveled from the previous plumbing leak. They made a huge tunnel under my home to get to the center. They installed 5 piers in the center of my house to level the home. The men were very courteous and on time. It started raining in the middle of the job and I though "Oh my Gosh". It rained for 4 days straight. Some how they blocked the water from getting under my house. It was a muddy mess and when they were done the job was cleaned up nice and neat. Job took 16 days. "
The actual moisture level that is acceptable for your concrete floor depends on what primer or flooring material you plan to install above it. For this reason, you should check the manufacturer’s instructions for the exact details.
Generally, the moisture levels should be 3.5% to 4.5%, although it does vary. Some products can handle higher levels of moisture, so you should always test your concrete before purchasing your flooring materials.
Costs depend on material type, labor rates, and additional features like decorative finishes or reinforcement.
Aim for a concrete thickness of at least 4 inches for the walls of your above-ground storm shelter and 3.0 to 3.5 cubic yards of concrete for the base of your storm shelter. If you’re concerned about the thickness of your concrete while building a storm shelter, get in touch with a professional storm shelter builder to make sure your work is up to code and safe.
With proper installation and sealing, both poured concrete and cinder block walls can be durable options for your yard or home. Poured concrete walls do offer more durability and strength, but cinder block walls are less expensive to build and DIY. A concrete wall costs an average of $6,500.
Costs range from $5,000 to $15,000, depending on size, material, and design complexity.
The Mathis, TX homeowners’ guide to concrete wall construction
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
