Concrete contractor in San Benito, TX - driveways and patios that drain right
Elite Brownsville Concrete Construction is a concrete contractor based in Brownsville that pours driveways, patios, steps, slabs and footings for homes and small businesses in San Benito, with the base dug out, packed and set to drain.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
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San Benito homes and the flat ground under them
Most calls we get from San Benito are about the house: a driveway that's cracked and sunk at the street end, a back patio that holds water after a storm, front steps pulling away from the porch. We see older homes whose slabs have been patched more than once, newer houses where the builder's driveway is starting to settle, and shops that need slabs and parking that can take truck traffic. It's a short drive from our base in Brownsville, where I've run this business since 2017.
The work here looks a lot like what we do in Cameron Park and the other cities around Brownsville. The ground is flat, so water doesn't run off on its own, and every job here starts with a look at where the rain will go and how deep we need to dig before we pour.
Concrete work we do for San Benito homes and shops
Concrete driveway building
When an old driveway has cracked through or sunk at the street, we dig out the soft base, pack new fill and pour it to drain.
Concrete patio construction
A back patio that holds water after a summer storm usually sits too flat, so we set the new one to shed rain away from your house.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walkway the look of stone or tile, and we seal it so the pattern holds up under South Texas sun and rain.
Concrete sidewalk building
We replace front walks and side paths that have heaved or tipped, so the path to your door is level again and doesn't hold puddles after rain.
Garage floor concrete
A garage floor that's cracked or sinking in the middle gets broken out and repoured on a packed base, thick enough for the cars it carries.
Decorative concrete
Colored and textured finishes dress up an entry, a porch or a patio, and we pick a finish that still gives your feet some grip when it's wet.
Concrete retaining walls
Where soil keeps washing onto a drive or patio in heavy rain, a concrete wall with drainage behind it holds the ground back where it belongs.
Concrete floor installation
For a new room, a shop or a storage building, we pour interior floors flat and level so walls, shelving and equipment sit square on them.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks here take sun, splashing and storm water all summer, so we pour them with a textured top and slope them away from the pool.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps that have cracked or pulled away from the porch get formed and poured new, with every step the same height so nobody trips.
Slab foundation building
For a new house, an addition or a shop, we prepare the ground, set the forms and steel, and pour a slab foundation that sits above the yard.
Foundation installation
Builders and owners call us to lay out and pour foundations for new homes, additions and outbuildings, working from the approved plans for the job.
Concrete parking lot building
Shops and small businesses get parking areas poured thick enough for delivery trucks, with the surface set so rain runs off to the drains instead of pooling.
Concrete footings
Footings are the concrete under walls, posts and porches, and we dig and pour them for additions, carports and patio covers so the load sits on firm ground.
Foundation raising
When part of a slab has dropped and doors start sticking or cracks open in the walls, we lift and support the low side back toward level.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut openings, trenches and clean edges in existing concrete, so a plumber can reach a line or a new slab can join the old one neatly.
Get a free written estimate for your San Benito concrete job
Send the form or call, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a visit. I'll come out, look at the site and write up a free estimate, with no pressure to book.
(956) 505-5331- Based in
- Brownsville, TX 78520
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–10 PM
Permits, registration and price for San Benito concrete work
Inside city limits, permits for new construction, remodels, repairs, additions and demolition go through the City of San Benito's permit office, and the city wants the application in before any work starts. On a job that needs a permit, the start date waits on the city's approval, not on us. The city also requires every contractor working inside city limits to register and renew that registration each year, which is a fair thing to ask about before you hire anyone.
Before we plan anything, I check which city or county office covers your address, and if a rule isn't clear, I ask the office instead of guessing. We're fully licensed and insured, and we run jobs the same way in Harlingen and Los Fresnos. What moves the price is the size, how much old concrete has to come out and what the ground needs underneath, and what moves the schedule is the permit and the weather. Your written estimate spells out what's in and what isn't.
Rain, heat and settling on San Benito lots
Most of the sinking and cracking we see here starts underneath. San Benito lots are flat, so after a heavy storm the water sits instead of running off, and when it gets under a slab it softens the subgrade, the dirt the slab rests on, until a corner drops and cracks. We dig out the soft ground, pack new base in layers and give each slab enough slope to carry water toward the street or the yard and away from your house.
Summer heat is the other thing. Concrete poured in the middle of a hot afternoon dries on top too fast and can end up weak and dusty, so we pour early in the day and keep the new slab from drying out before it's ready.
What to expect when you hire us in San Benito
Here's how a job runs from your first call to walking the finished concrete, and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call or send the form
You call (956) 505-5331 or send the form, and we get back to you to set a time for me to come out. It helps if you're home for the visit so you can show me where the water sits and what's bothering you.
I look and write it up
I come out myself, check where the water runs and ask how you'll use the slab. Then I write up an estimate that spells out what's included and what isn't, so you know what you're paying for before anything starts.
We prep the base and pour
Once you say go, we line up the permit steps and put any inspections on the calendar with you, then our crew digs out and packs the base and sets the forms and rebar, the steel bars that hold the slab together. We pour when the weather suits it, with an experienced lead on site running the pour.
Walk it and wait it out
When the work is done, I walk it with you and go over how long to stay off it while it cures, the slow hardening that gives concrete its strength. You'll be walking on it well before you can drive on it, because a car puts far more weight on young concrete than feet do.
Questions about concrete work in San Benito
Do I need a permit to pour a new driveway or patio in San Benito?
Ask the city before you pour, because San Benito requires permits for new construction, remodels, repairs, additions and demolitions and wants the application in before work begins. The city's construction requirements don't call out driveways or patios by name, so the city is the one to say whether yours needs one. If you hire us, I'll make that call before we plan the job.
Who has to register with the city to work on a house in San Benito?
Every contractor working inside San Benito city limits has to register with the city, from general contractors to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas and pool contractors. Registration is renewed every year, so it's fair to ask whoever you hire whether theirs is current.
How do I send a permit application in San Benito?
You can email it to sbpermits@cityofsanbenito.com or take it in person to 400 N. Travis Street in San Benito, as the city's permit application page lays out. A permit is issued only after the site plan and construction plans are reviewed and approved by every department that needs to see them, and some plans have to be drawn by an engineer or architect.
When is hurricane season in San Benito, and does it change when you pour concrete?
Hurricane season here runs June 1 through November 30, and in those months we plan pours around the forecast. Heavy rain on fresh concrete washes out the top and leaves it weak, so we'd rather move a pour than finish it in a downpour.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in San Benito?
We price each driveway from a site visit, because the cost comes down to its size, how much old concrete has to come out, how much work the ground underneath needs and the finish you pick. If the budget's tight, I'd keep the money in the base and go with a plain finish, because a nice surface on a soft base still sinks, and the only fix then is tearing it out. Call (956) 505-5331 and I'll come look.
What causes concrete driveways to crack in San Benito, and will a new one crack too?
Most cracks we tear out here come from a base that was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, or from water getting under the edge and softening the dirt. Concrete can still crack, and I won't tell you otherwise, so we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give it a straight place to crack, while the slab is young, and the steel inside holds the pieces together if it does.
Brownsville, TX
Start planning your San Benito concrete job
We pick up from 7 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week, so you can call after work or on a weekend and talk the job through.