Concrete contractor in Pharr, TX - slabs graded for where water goes
Craftsman McAllen Concrete Construction is a concrete contractor based in McAllen, and we pour driveways, patios, sidewalks, slabs and foundations in Pharr, with the ground and the drainage worked out before any concrete goes down.
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- Free estimates at your property.
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Pharr concrete work, as we see it on our jobs
Pharr sits between McAllen and San Juan, with Edinburg a short drive north, so it's some of the closest work we do as a concrete contractor based in McAllen. Most calls here come from homeowners about flatwork, meaning the driveways, patios and walks that lie flat on the ground. Usually it's a driveway that's sunk at one corner, a patio that holds water by the back door or a garage floor cracked across the middle. The rest come from small business owners and builders who need a lot, a walk or a slab poured.
The ground across most of Pharr is flat, so rainwater tends to sit where it lands instead of running off. That puts most of the job in the subgrade, the packed ground the slab sits on, and in which way the slab falls, long before anyone talks about the finish.
Concrete work we do for Pharr homes and businesses
Concrete driveway building
When an old driveway has sunk at the edges or holds water by the garage, we dig it out and pour a new one sloped toward the street.
Concrete patio construction
A backyard patio here needs to shed rainwater away from the back door, so we set the slope before we ever set the forms.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walkway the look of stone or brick, and it still needs the same packed base underneath as plain concrete.
Concrete sidewalk building
We replace front walks that have heaved or split at the joints, and pour new paths from the driveway to the door or the side gate.
Garage floor concrete
A cracked or uneven garage floor gets broken out and repoured over a fresh base, with the slope running out the door instead of toward the house.
Decorative concrete
Color, exposed stone and custom borders dress up an entry or a backyard, and we talk through how each finish holds up underfoot before you pick one.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard steps down or fill is piled against a fence line, a concrete wall holds the soil back and keeps runoff from washing it out.
Concrete floor installation
For a shop, storage building or addition, we pour an interior floor flat and level so shelving, equipment and finished flooring sit right on it.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck has to drain away from the water and give bare feet some grip, so we pick the finish and the slope together.
Concrete steps construction
Crumbling front or back steps get replaced with new concrete steps at an even rise, so nobody catches a toe on one step taller than the rest.
Slab foundation building
For a new house, addition or outbuilding, we build the slab foundation on ground that's been dug out, packed and set high enough for water to run off.
Foundation installation
We form and pour foundations for homes, additions and small commercial buildings, starting from what the ground on your lot shows us once we dig.
Concrete parking lot building
Small businesses along Pharr's busier roads call us for parking lots that carry daily traffic and move rainwater to a drain instead of leaving puddles at the door.
Concrete footings
Footings carry the weight of a wall, column or patio cover, so we dig them down to solid ground and pour them before anything goes on top.
Foundation raising
When a slab has dropped on one side and doors start sticking, we find out why it settled before we talk about lifting it back.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut openings for doorways and plumbing, cut out damaged sections for a clean patch, and cut control joints that give a slab a straight place to crack.
Get a free on-site concrete estimate in Pharr
Tell us about the job and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out to Pharr, look and measure, and you get a free written estimate with no obligation.
- Based in
- McAllen, TX 78501
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
What matters on a concrete job inside Pharr
Before we set a grade on a Pharr lot, I want to know which office covers your address. Inside the city limits, the City of Pharr handles floodplain questions and sets its own design rules for storm sewers, street drainage and stormwater detention, and a new driveway or slab changes where your water runs. When a job needs a city permit or inspection, we help you line it up and plan the pour around it, and if you're not sure about yours, we'll check with the city office that covers your address.
What moves your price here is mostly what nobody can see yet. That means how much old concrete has to come out, how much base work the ground needs once it's open, the size and thickness of the slab and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on that same tear-out and base work, plus any city sign-off and the cure, which is the wait while new concrete gains strength before you use it. Your written estimate puts your own figure on all of it, and we work the same way in McAllen and San Juan next door. We're licensed and insured.
Water and base problems we see on Pharr properties
The most common reason we're called out in Pharr is a slab that's dropped or cracked because water got under it. On a lot of older driveways and patios, the dirt was raked level and poured over instead of being dug out and packed, so it kept settling for years. A slab that falls toward the house also sends every rain back against your foundation. We dig down to firm ground, pack a new base in layers and set the slope so water heads for the yard or the street.
When a budget gets tight, the base is usually the first thing people want to cut, because nobody sees it once the concrete is down. I'd rather you pick a plain broom finish, the light ridged texture that gives shoes and tires some grip, over a good base than a fancy surface over a bad one, since a finish can be redone later and a base can't.
How a concrete job in Pharr runs, from call to walkthrough
Here's how it goes from your side once you get in touch, so you know who shows up and what you'll have in hand before anything is poured.
Call or send the form
You reach us at (956) 331-0213 or through the form, and we set a time for me to come out. You don't need measurements or a plan yet.
I look and measure first
I come out myself, walk the lot, ask a lot of questions about how the water moves and take my own measurements. You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so the price isn't a guess.
Our crew does the work
Our crew digs out, packs the base, sets the forms, pours and finishes, and I'm on the job with them. You don't have to be home for the pour, but we'll want the driveway clear and pets inside.
We walk it together
When we're done, I walk the finished concrete with you and point out anything worth watching. Then we clean up and haul off the old concrete.
Questions about concrete work in Pharr
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Pharr, TX?
Your price comes from your lot, not a rate sheet, so I won't give you a number until I've measured and looked at the ground. On Pharr jobs, the costs usually go up when an old driveway has to be broken out and hauled away, when a sinking base has to be rebuilt or when extra work is needed to move water away from the house. A plain broom finish keeps the price down, and stamping, color or a thicker slab for heavier vehicles push it up.
How do I find out if my part of Pharr floods?
Call the City of Pharr at (956) 402-4000 and ask which parts of the city are subject to flooding. Don't stop at the flood map, because Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 says homes outside the mapped 100-year floodplain can still flood. In this county that happens often, mostly when storm water can't get into the drainage system fast enough and ponds around houses, so we make sure a new slab sheds water away from your house instead of holding it there.
Who handles floodplain questions if I live just outside Pharr city limits?
Outside the city limits, in unincorporated Hidalgo County, the general manager of the county drainage district serves as floodplain administrator, not the city. Plenty of addresses near Pharr sit on one side of that line or the other, so it's worth knowing which side you're on before you plan anything that changes how water leaves your lot.
What is the flood project proposed for Las Milpas in Pharr?
The county drainage district is evaluating a proposed project, the South Lateral Drain Phase VII, aimed at reducing flooding risk in the Las Milpas area of Pharr and Hidalgo County. As proposed, it includes drainage ditch improvements and two regional stormwater detention ponds, which are basins that hold storm water and let it out slowly. It's still a proposal, so if you're in Las Milpas, plan your slab's drainage around how water moves on your lot today.
How long does a new concrete driveway take to cure before I can drive on it?
You'll be walking on a new driveway well before you can park on it, and I give you both waits at the end of the job because they depend on your pour. Curing is the stretch when the concrete is still gaining strength, and a car parked on it too early is how a good driveway gets marked or cracked before it ever has a chance.
Will my new concrete slab crack like the old one?
Concrete can still crack, but a slab built right cracks where we planned it to, in thin straight lines, instead of breaking into pieces and dropping. We cut the control joints on time so the cracks follow them, set rebar, the steel that holds the pieces together if a crack opens, and finish the top while it's still workable so it doesn't turn dusty later. The rest comes down to the base and the drainage we fix before the pour.
Tell us about your Pharr concrete job
A slab that's started to sink usually keeps going until somebody fixes what's under it, so call (956) 331-0213 or send the form and I'll come take a look.