Catarina sits on the dry brush country south of Laredo, where modest single-story homes and ranch properties rest on alkaline clay and shallow caliche that shift and settle with the South Texas heat and rare hard rains. When your driveway cracks, your patio sinks, or your slab heaves, you need a concrete contractor who understands this ground.
Homeowners in Catarina (78836) call Laredo Concrete Contractors because we know the terrain here, we show up on time, and we build concrete that holds up to the long summers, the clay movement, and the flash-flood risk along the draws and arroyos that cut through the area. We've been serving Catarina and the surrounding Laredo region for years, and we treat every job like it's in our own neighborhood.
Concrete in Catarina (78836)
Catarina's small-town lots sit on the same challenging ground that makes concrete work tricky all across South Texas. The clay-loam soil here shrinks hard in drought and swells when the rains come fast. Shallow caliche lies just below the surface, which means your driveway or slab needs a solid compacted base, proper reinforcement, and well-cut control joints to handle the movement. Drainage matters too, especially after the spring thunderstorms that can push water across flat terrain and test every slope and swale on your property.
We've poured driveways and foundation slabs on Catarina properties for years. We know which lots have poor drainage, we know how to set a base that won't shift, and we know the permitting process with the city. Most of our Catarina work is straightforward residential: driveways for modest ranch homes, concrete slabs for additions or patios, and repair jobs on older concrete that's cracked or settled. We also handle emergency concrete removal and replacement when a slab has failed or a driveway has become a trip hazard.
Our services in Catarina
- Concrete Driveways in Catarina · New concrete driveway installation and full driveway replacement built to last…
- Concrete Patios in Catarina · Custom concrete patios that expand your outdoor living space and add lasting…
- Stamped & Decorative Concrete in Catarina · Stamped, stained, and exposed aggregate finishes that replicate stone, brick…
- Concrete Repair & Resurfacing in Catarina · Repair of cracked, spalling, or worn concrete and full resurfacing to restore…
- Concrete Leveling & Slab Lifting in Catarina · Lifting and leveling of sunken or uneven concrete driveways, patios…
- Concrete Slabs & Foundations in Catarina · Poured concrete slabs and footings for garages, sheds, room additions…
- Sidewalks, Walkways & Steps in Catarina · New and replacement sidewalks, walkways, and steps…
- Concrete Pool Decks in Catarina · Slip-resistant pool decks in broom, textured…
- Concrete Sealing in Catarina · Professional sealing that protects concrete from stains, moisture…
- Concrete Removal & Replacement in Catarina · Full tear-out and haul-away of old, cracked…
- Garage Floors in Catarina · Poured and finished concrete garage floor slabs for new builds, replacements…
- Polished Concrete in Catarina · Mechanically ground and polished concrete floors with a smooth…
How a Job Works in Catarina
We start with a free on-site visit to your Catarina property. We'll walk the lot, look at the soil, check drainage, measure the area, and listen to what you need. If permits are required by the city for your driveway or sidewalk work, we'll tell you upfront and handle the paperwork. We'll give you a clear price and timeline before we start.
On job day, our crew shows up early, especially in summer, because the heat speeds concrete set time and we want to work in the cooler morning hours. We'll prepare the base, set forms, pour and finish the concrete, and cut control joints to prevent cracking as the slab cures. If your lot has tight access or an odd grade, we work around it. We coordinate with any HOA requirements and respect your neighbors' property lines.
When we're done, we clean up thoroughly, haul away debris, and walk through the finished work with you. You get a solid concrete surface that will last, backed by our reputation in the area.
Concrete driveways in Catarina typically run from 6 dollars per square foot for a standard 2-car driveway, which usually means 400 to 600 square feet and a total cost in the 2,400 to 3,600 dollar range. Concrete slabs and foundations start at 5 dollars per square foot. Patios run 6 dollars per square foot and up. Concrete repair and resurfacing, which is common on older slabs, starts at 3 dollars per square foot. The real cost drivers are site access, soil prep, whether the lot drains well, and how much old concrete we need to remove. A free estimate call to (956) 477-3546 gets you a real number based on your specific property and what you're trying to accomplish. We'll explain every line item so you know exactly what you're paying for.
