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Concrete Contractor in Pasadena, TX
Slabs on Grade is a family-owned concrete contractor for Pasadena, TX, from Golden Acres to Red Bluff Terrace. We replace worn driveways and fix cracked slabs, sidewalks, and foundations. We also pour parking lots and other commercial work. Every job starts with a free on-site estimate.
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A Concrete Company for Pasadena's Older Homes
Pasadena is not a brand-new suburb. The median home here was built in 1976, and close to 6 in 10 homes went up before 1980, based on Census data. The city grew from about 3,400 people in 1940 to almost 90,000 by 1970. So many driveways, walks, and garage slabs in town have been in the ground for 50 years or more. They have ridden out swelling clay, heavy Gulf rain, and decades of sinking ground along the Houston Ship Channel.
For a concrete contractor in Pasadena, TX, that means most of the work is fixing or replacing what is already there. We break out the old slab and rebuild the base. Then we pour new concrete that meets the city's driveway and sidewalk rules. We also pour commercial flatwork and parking lots for local businesses. Our base is in Pinehurst, so we drive to you. There is no Pasadena office.
Request a Free EstimatePasadena at a Glance
- County: Harris
- ZIP codes: 77502 to 77507 (plus P.O. box ZIPs 77501 and 77508)
- Permits: City of Pasadena, for driveways, sidewalks, curbs, culverts, and fill
- Soil: Beaumont Formation clay, which underlies most of Harris County
- From our base: About 50 miles from Pinehurst by SH 249, I-45, and SH 225
Concrete Services in Pasadena
Old slabs, culvert rules, and a big industrial base shape what this city needs most. That means repair, replacement, and tough commercial flatwork. Here is how each of our concrete services fits this city.
Concrete Repair in Pasadena
Almost one in three Pasadena homes was built in the 1950s or 1960s. When only part of an old driveway, walk, or patio has failed, we cut out and replace that section instead of tearing out the whole slab.
Repair servicesDriveway Replacement in Pasadena
The city caps home driveways at 12 to 35 feet wide and wants the approach from curb to property line built to its standard detail. We pour 5 to 6 inch driveways with 4,000 PSI concrete and pull the permit.
Driveway servicesFoundation Repair in Pasadena
Clay under older homes shrinks in dry spells and swells after storms. We repair and level slab and pier-and-beam foundations. We also pour new slabs for additions, built to the 2024 home code the city uses.
Foundation servicesSidewalk Repair in Pasadena
City code sets a 4-foot minimum width for sidewalks and calls for a permit on each one. We replace lifted or broken panels, walkways, and steps, and we book the city's form inspection before we pour.
Sidewalk servicesConcrete Parking Lots in Pasadena
Pasadena has a big industrial base, from the ship channel to the Bayport Industrial District. We pour and repair lots, drives, dumpster pads, and curbs for local businesses.
Parking lot servicesConcrete Patios in Pasadena
Most Pasadena yards sit on flat, low ground, so rain has to be steered. We slope new patios away from the house. If a patio needs to sit higher, we plan around the city's fill permit rule before any dirt shows up.
Patio servicesEpoxy Garage Floors in Pasadena
A garage slab that is 40 or 50 years old often has oil stains, dust, and hairline cracks. We patch the slab first, then lay down an epoxy or polyaspartic coating that is easy to sweep and wipe clean.
Epoxy servicesStamped Concrete in Pasadena
Tearing out a plain 1960s driveway or patio is a good time to add color and pattern. We pour stamped, stained, and exposed aggregate finishes, then seal them against sun and rain.
Decorative concrete servicesRetaining Walls in Pasadena
On flat ground, walls here usually hold soil along a drainage ditch, a bayou bank, or a raised bed by the slab. We build poured concrete and block walls with drainage behind them.
Retaining wall services
What Pasadena's Ground and Rules Mean for Your Concrete
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Clay Soil Under Pasadena
Pasadena sits on the Beaumont Formation, a thick layer of clay and silt that underlies most of Harris County. Clay soils in southern Harris County, such as Lake Charles clay, are rich in smectite. That clay swells when it soaks up rain and shrinks as it dries, so a slab on soft, wet ground can crack and settle. We strip weak topsoil, compact the base, and set steel rebar in every slab. On old sites, we also check the dirt left after tear-out, since decades of movement can leave soft spots.
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Subsidence and Flooding
The USGS found that land near Pasadena sank more than 10 feet from 1906 to 1995. Most of it came from pumping groundwater. The sinking has largely stopped since the late 1970s, but the USGS says it made flooding in the region more frequent and more severe. In 2017, Hurricane Harvey dropped more than 19 inches of rain on the city overnight. Some neighborhoods saw up to 8 feet of water. About 90 percent of the Vince Bayou watershed lies inside Pasadena, per the county flood control district. We slope every slab to carry water away from the house.
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Permits and Rules in Pasadena
The City of Pasadena asks for a permit for driveway and sidewalk work. The builder must call for an inspection at least 24 hours before pouring. Where a street has an open ditch, city code calls for a concrete culvert under the drive, with its own permit. The minimum pipe is 24-inch reinforced concrete unless the city's Street and Bridge staff approve another size. Any fill dirt needs a fill permit, even outside the flood zone. We handle these steps. A city permit does not clear deed restrictions.
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Older Homes in Pasadena
Census data puts the median Pasadena home at 1976, and the 1950s and 1970s were the city's two biggest decades for new homes. Golden Acres even had its own post office from 1946 to 1959. Concrete that old has often been patched, lifted by roots, or cut open for plumbing work. So we look at the whole slab first. Then we tell you plainly whether a section repair will hold or the slab should come out.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pasadena
We work across Pasadena, from the older blocks off Red Bluff Road and Pasadena Boulevard to the south side near Armand Bayou. The Armand Bayou Nature Center sits between Johnson Space Center and the Bayport Industrial District. It is one of the largest urban wild preserves in the country. San Jacinto College is also based in Pasadena, and part of Clear Lake City falls inside the city limits.
From our Pinehurst base, we come down SH 249 and I-45, then head east on SH 225, the Pasadena Freeway. It is about 50 miles each way, and the estimate is still free.
Neighborhoods
- Golden Acres
- Red Bluff Terrace
- Pasadena Gardens
- Deepwater
- Allendale
- Parkview Manor
- Parkview South
- Burke Meadows
- Country Meadows
- Village Grove
- El Jardin del Mar
- Clear Lake City (Pasadena)
ZIP Codes
- 77502
- 77503
- 77504
- 77505
- 77506
- 77507
How Much Does Driveway Replacement Cost in Pasadena?
We don't post one price, because no two Pasadena jobs start from the same old slab. The size of the pour matters most. After that, cost comes down to what has to come out, what the city requires at the street, and how much base work the clay needs. You get a written quote after a free visit. Our quote form lets you pick a budget range, from under $5,000 up to $40,000 and more.
Tear-Out of Old Concrete
Old slabs here can be thick, patched, or poured over older concrete. Breaking it out and hauling it off takes time and truck trips, so a full removal costs more than a new pour on open ground.
City Approach and Culvert Rules
The approach between the curb and your property line must follow the city's standard detail. Any expansion joint in the city easement must be redwood, at least a half inch thick. If your street has an open ditch, a new culvert pipe adds cost.
Base Repair and Drainage
Soft clay, voids under the old slab, and low spots all need fixing before we pour. We try to fix drainage with slope first, since adding fill dirt in Pasadena means a separate city permit.
Get a free, written estimate for your Pasadena project.
Request a Free EstimateHow a Pasadena
Concrete Project Works
Start to Finish
Here is what happens from the first visit to the day you drive on your new slab, including the city steps we take care of for you.
Free On-Site Estimate
We measure, watch how water leaves your lot, and check for a roadside ditch or culvert. Then you get a written quote that lists the Pasadena permits your job needs.
Demo & Removal
We break out the old concrete, pull the old wire or steel, and haul it all away. Then we look hard at the dirt that was under it.
Grading & Forming
We dig out soft clay, compact the base, and set forms with slope for drainage. At the street, we follow the city detail and keep the drive flush with the pavement, with no lip.
Reinforce With Rebar
We set steel rebar on chairs so it sits inside the slab. Then we call the city at least 24 hours ahead so an inspector can check forms and materials.
Pour & Finish
Driveways get 4,000 PSI concrete, 5 to 6 inches thick. We finish with a broom, stamp, or exposed aggregate, and set a redwood joint where the city calls for one.
Cure, Seal & Walkthrough
We let the slab cure, seal it when the finish calls for it, and walk the job with you. We also tell you when it is safe to park on it.
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Also Serving Cities Near Pasadena
Pasadena borders Houston to the west, and we also work in Baytown, Pearland, and Friendswood. See all service areas.
Houston, TX
SH 225 links southeast Houston with Pasadena. Houston runs its own permits, and sidewalk work in its right-of-way goes through Houston Public Works instead of Pasadena's office.
Concrete services in Houston, TXBaytown, TX
East of Pasadena, in Harris and Chambers counties. Baytown also sank for decades from groundwater pumping, and like Pasadena it has largely stopped since the late 1970s.
Concrete services in Baytown, TXPearland, TX
Southwest of Pasadena and mostly in Brazoria County. A different city and county set the permit and drainage rules there, so we check them fresh for each job.
Concrete services in Pearland, TXFriendswood, TX
South of Pasadena, split between Galveston and Harris counties. Friendswood is its own city, so its driveway and sidewalk rules come from its own code, not Pasadena's.
Concrete services in Friendswood, TX
Concrete Questions From Pasadena Homeowners
Straight answers from our crew. Still have a question? Call us and talk to a real person.
Get a Free EstimateDo I need a city permit to replace my driveway in Pasadena?
Yes. The City of Pasadena asks for a permit for driveway and sidewalk work. City code also calls for a permit for each sidewalk, curb, or culvert on a job. The builder must call the city at least 24 hours before pouring so an inspector can check the forms and materials. The city also sets limits. A home driveway must be 12 to 35 feet wide, and only lots wider than 50 feet can go to 35 feet. The part between the curb and your property line has to follow the city's standard detail. We fill out the application, schedule the inspection, and build to the detail. A city permit does not clear deed restrictions, so check yours before you pick a new width or finish.
Is Pasadena still sinking, and does that crack my concrete?
The USGS measured more than 10 feet of subsidence near Pasadena between 1906 and 1995. Most of it came from pumping groundwater. Since the late 1970s, the sinking has largely stopped along the ship channel and in Pasadena, because pumping was cut back. So today, subsidence is not the usual reason a driveway cracks. The bigger causes are age, tree roots, and clay soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. The lost height still matters, though. Low ground floods more often, so we slope every slab to move water away from your home.
Can I bring in fill dirt to raise my patio or yard in Pasadena?
Not without a permit. The city's flood rules call fill any material added above natural grade. Any fill placed inside city limits needs a fill permit from the city floodplain manager. This rule applies even if your lot is not in a mapped flood zone. So before we raise a patio, driveway, or low spot, we look at the grade and ask whether we can solve the problem with slope instead of new dirt. When fill is the right answer, we plan for the permit first so the job is not held up later.
Do you do foundation repair in Pasadena?
Yes. We repair and level slab foundations and pier-and-beam homes, and we pour new slab foundations for additions and rebuilds. Pasadena sits on the clay-rich Beaumont Formation. The clay here swells when it gets wet and shrinks as it dries. Over decades, that movement can show up as cracks in brick, doors that stick, or gaps at the slab edge. We start with a free on-site visit, look at the whole house and how water drains around it, and then explain what we would fix and why.
How far is Pasadena from your base, and do you charge to come out?
Our base is in Pinehurst, TX 77362. Pasadena is about 50 miles away by road, down SH 249 and I-45 and then east on SH 225. We do not have an office in Pasadena, so we drive to you. The on-site estimate is free, and we reply to every inquiry within one business day. Call (832) 422-0354 or use the quote form, and tell us your ZIP code and what you need poured or repaired.
Do you pour commercial concrete and parking lots in Pasadena?
Yes. We pour and repair concrete parking lots, drives, sidewalks, curbs, and dumpster pads. We work for businesses, HOAs, and property managers. The city allows commercial driveways from 12 to 35 feet wide. A new commercial site usually needs a floodplain permit, with plans sealed by an engineer. Those plans show how the site drains and where storm water is held. The city's form sets a detention rate of 0.55 acre-feet per acre. We work from your engineer's plans and can phase repairs so part of the lot stays open.
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