Surfaces Built to Handle Pressure

Plan Concrete Construction in the East Texas Region

You watch as wet concrete spreads smooth across forms, the screed board gliding over the surface before it sets into a hard, level slab. Badillo Construction pours driveways, patios, walkways, and foundations throughout Lufkin, along with retaining walls and exterior hardscape features that stand up to weather and use. Whether you're adding a workshop pad or replacing a cracked driveway, you get durable, long-lasting concrete finishes reinforced for strength and stability.

This service includes driveways, patios, walkways, and decorative concrete, foundation work and structural slabs, retaining walls and exterior hardscape construction, site grading and preparation for exterior projects, and durable finishes with proper reinforcement. Each pour is timed to avoid extreme heat or cold, and control joints are cut to prevent random cracking. From site prep to final finish, every step is managed to ensure the concrete cures properly and performs for years.

Schedule your concrete and exterior construction project in Lufkin and build the outdoor spaces your property needs.

Details That Matter Most

Site preparation begins with grading and compaction to create a stable base that won't shift or settle. Forms are set to the correct elevation and braced to prevent movement during the pour. In Lufkin, where clay soils expand and contract with moisture, proper base material and rebar placement are essential to prevent cracking and heaving over time.

Badillo Construction uses rebar or wire mesh to reinforce slabs and pours concrete at the proper thickness for the load it will carry. Foundation work, slabs, and structural concrete are mixed to specification and finished with trowels, floats, or brooms depending on the surface type. Decorative concrete options include stamped patterns, exposed aggregate, and colored finishes.

Control joints are saw-cut within 24 hours to guide cracking along planned lines, and curing compounds or plastic sheeting are applied to retain moisture during the hardening process. Retaining walls are built with drainage behind the structure to prevent hydrostatic pressure, and footings are poured below frost line to ensure stability.

How Our Process Works

Property owners across Lufkin have questions about concrete thickness, drainage, and how long new slabs take to cure. Here's what you need to know before starting your project.

How thick should a residential driveway be?
Most driveways are poured at four inches thick with rebar reinforcement. Heavier loads or softer soils may require six inches and additional steel for added strength.
How long does concrete take to fully cure?
Concrete reaches full strength after 28 days, though light foot traffic is safe after 24 to 48 hours. Vehicle use should wait at least seven days depending on weather and thickness.
What's the best way to prevent cracks in a new slab?
Proper base compaction, correct concrete mix, rebar placement, and timely control joints all reduce cracking. Avoiding pours during extreme heat or freezing temperatures also helps.
Can you pour concrete during Lufkin's hot summers?
Yes, summer pours are common but require adjustments like early morning start times, evaporation retarders, and prompt finishing. Concrete sets faster in heat, so timing is critical.
Do retaining walls need drainage systems?
Yes, gravel backfill and weep holes or drainage pipe prevent water from building pressure behind the wall. Without drainage, walls can shift, crack, or lean over time.

Concrete work is permanent, so getting it right the first time matters more than speed. With proper planning, reinforcement, and attention to soil conditions, outdoor surfaces become reliable assets that support your daily activities and property value. Call to discuss your concrete and exterior construction needs in Lufkin and start building with confidence.