Plainview sits on the flat High Plains clay loam, where early brick bungalows and solid 1960s-80s ranch homes face the same freeze-thaw cycle and hard ground that cracks and settles concrete every winter. When your driveway or patio starts to heave, sink, or spall, Lubbock Concrete Pros knows exactly what's happening under the surface and how to fix it right.
We've been serving Plainview (79072) and the surrounding Lubbock area for years, and we see the same concrete problems over and over: driveways that buckle from spring thaw, patios that settle toward the house, and sidewalks that crack in the freeze-thaw cycle. We show up with the knowledge to diagnose the problem, the equipment to do the work properly, and the insurance to back every job.
Concrete in Plainview (79072)
Plainview's mix of early brick bungalows and 1960s-80s ranches sits on fine clay loam with a hard caliche layer underneath. That combination means water doesn't drain the way it does in sandier soils, and when the ground freezes hard most winters, the clay expands and pushes up on concrete slabs. Your driveway or patio doesn't just crack from age, it heaves from the freeze-thaw cycle, and the damage accelerates every year. Proper base preparation, good drainage, and correctly placed control joints are the difference between concrete that lasts 20 years and concrete that fails in five.
We've worked on hundreds of driveways and patios in Plainview and across the Lubbock area. We understand the local soil, the seasonal freeze-thaw stress, and the permitting requirements the city has for curb cuts and right-of-way work. We also know which repairs can save an old slab and which ones need full replacement, and we'll tell you the truth about both options before we start.
Our services in Plainview
- Concrete Driveways in Plainview · New concrete driveway installation and full driveway replacement built to last…
- Concrete Patios in Plainview · Custom concrete patios that expand your outdoor living space and add lasting…
- Stamped & Decorative Concrete in Plainview · Stamped, stained, and exposed aggregate finishes that replicate stone, brick…
- Concrete Repair & Resurfacing in Plainview · Repair of cracked, spalling, or worn concrete and full resurfacing to restore…
- Concrete Leveling & Slab Lifting in Plainview · Lifting and leveling of sunken or uneven concrete driveways, patios…
- Concrete Slabs & Foundations in Plainview · Poured concrete slabs and footings for garages, sheds, room additions…
- Sidewalks, Walkways & Steps in Plainview · New and replacement sidewalks, walkways, and steps…
- Concrete Pool Decks in Plainview · Slip-resistant pool decks in broom, textured…
- Concrete Sealing in Plainview · Professional sealing that protects concrete from stains, moisture…
- Concrete Removal & Replacement in Plainview · Full tear-out and haul-away of old, cracked…
- Garage Floors in Plainview · Poured and finished concrete garage floor slabs for new builds, replacements…
- Polished Concrete in Plainview · Mechanically ground and polished concrete floors with a smooth…
How a Job Works in Plainview
We start with a free on-site assessment. We'll walk your property, look at the existing concrete, check the grade and drainage, and ask about what you want the finished product to look like. If you need a permit for a driveway or sidewalk work near the street, we'll handle the paperwork and coordinate with the city. We'll give you a realistic estimate and a timeline, and we'll answer any questions before we pour a single yard of concrete.
On the day of the job, our crew shows up early, sets up the work area, and gets to the concrete. For driveways and patios in Plainview, we pay special attention to base compaction and drainage because the clay loam here won't forgive shortcuts. We cut control joints every 4 to 6 feet to manage the freeze-thaw cracking that's inevitable in this climate. We finish the surface smooth or textured depending on your choice, and we cure the concrete properly so it gains full strength and resists the freeze-thaw cycle as well as concrete can.
When the job is done, we clean up every scrap of concrete and debris, haul it away, and walk the property with you one final time. You'll have a clean, finished concrete surface and a clear understanding of how to care for it through the seasons ahead.
Concrete driveways in Plainview typically run from $6 per square foot for a standard finish, so a 500-square-foot driveway (roughly 20 feet by 25 feet) will cost around $3,000 to $3,500 depending on the existing grade, base prep, and site access. Patios start at the same $6 per square foot. Stamped or decorative concrete runs from $10 per square foot if you want a finished look that stands out. If your concrete is already down and just needs repair, resurfacing starts at $3 per square foot, and concrete leveling (lifting a sunken slab without removal) starts at $4 per square foot, which is often much cheaper than replacement. Sidewalks and steps run $6 per square foot, and sealing an existing driveway or patio costs about $0.75 per square foot and extends the life of the concrete by years. The final price depends on the size of the job, site access, soil conditions, and how much prep work is needed. Call us at (806) 581-0763 for a free estimate tailored to your property.
