Services
Concrete in Dallas–Fort Worth
Patios, slabs, driveways, and replacements built for expansive North Texas clay: compacted base, steel rebar, correct thickness, and control joints on a real grid.
Overview
Concrete built for North Texas
Structure1 Construction is a concrete contractor serving Dallas-Fort Worth — patios, driveways, walkways, and decorative finishes across Dallas, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Arlington, Fort Worth, and the surrounding metroplex. North Texas clay soil expands and contracts with every wet-dry cycle, so we build for it: compacted base, steel reinforcement (rebar, not wire mesh), proper slab thickness, and control joints cut on a correct grid.
Concrete also pairs naturally with our patio covers: one crew pours the slab and builds the structure above it, on one permit and one timeline.
Options
Types and options
Broom finish
Clean, textured, slip-resistant. Driveways, walkways, pool surrounds.
Stamped concrete
Stone, slate, brick, and wood-plank patterns. Patios, outdoor living areas, front entries.
Stained / sealed
Rich color depth on new or existing slabs. Refreshing patios and covered outdoor rooms.
Tear-out and replacement
Demo, haul-off, re-compacted base, and a new slab for settled, heaved, or cracked concrete.
Why build it
Why homeowners choose it
Built for clay soil
Base compaction, rebar, and joint spacing matter more in North Texas than almost anywhere.
One crew with the structure
Pour the patio and build the cover above it in one mobilization.
Lasts decades
Correctly installed slabs last 30+ years in DFW, backed by our 2-year workmanship warranty.
Construction
How we build it
- 01Excavation and base: remove organics, compact base material, set forms to drain away from the house.
- 02Reinforcement: steel rebar on chairs; 4-inch minimum for patios, 5-6 inches for driveways.
- 03Pour and finish: broom, stamped, or smooth; control joints cut on a proper grid.
- 04Cure and seal: walk after 24-48 hours, furniture after 7 days, vehicles after 7-10 days; sealer applied after cure on decorative finishes.
Concrete: questions, answered
Stamped concrete in DFW typically runs $12 to $22 per square foot installed, depending on the pattern, number of colors, and site prep required. A standard 400 sq ft stamped patio usually lands between $5,000 and $8,500. Plain broom-finish concrete runs $7-$11 per square foot. Structure1 provides free itemized estimates so you can compare finishes side by side.
We install the most popular DFW patterns — ashlar slate, random stone, wood plank, herringbone brick, and cobblestone — in integral and antiqued color combinations that complement Texas home exteriors. During your estimate we bring pattern samples and photos of local installs so you can see exactly how a finish looks on a real project.
A patio slab should be a minimum of 4 inches thick over compacted base, and driveways should be 5-6 inches with steel reinforcement. North Texas clay soil moves with moisture changes, so proper base compaction, rebar (not just wire mesh), and correctly spaced control joints matter more here than in most markets. We engineer every pour for expansive soil.
All concrete develops hairline cracks as it cures — the goal is controlling where. We cut control joints on a proper grid so movement happens at the joints instead of across the surface, use reinforcement suited to the slab's use, and pour at the right thickness over compacted base. Our 2-year workmanship warranty covers structural failures, and correctly installed slabs last 30+ years in DFW.
You can walk on new concrete after 24-48 hours, place furniture after 7 days, and drive on a new driveway after 7-10 days. Full cure strength takes 28 days. For stamped and colored finishes we apply sealer after the slab has cured, which adds color depth and protects against stains and UV fading — resealing every 2-3 years keeps it looking new.
Yes. Tear-out and replacement is a large share of our concrete work in Dallas-Fort Worth — we demo the old slab, haul it off, re-compact the base, and pour new. Replacement is usually the right call when a slab has settled, heaved at the joints, or has widespread cracking, since overlays on a failed slab inherit its problems.
Areas served
Concrete across Dallas–Fort Worth
Resources
Homeowner guides
Do You Need a Permit for a Patio Cover in Dallas-Fort Worth? (City-by-City Guide)
Yes, most DFW cities require a building permit for patio covers. Here's a city-by-city guide covering Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, and more — plus how Structure1 handles permits for you.
Best Patio Cover Materials for Texas Weather: Wood vs. Aluminum vs. Vinyl
Choosing the right material for your patio cover in Texas makes all the difference. Here's a head-to-head comparison of cedar, pressure-treated pine, aluminum, and vinyl — with honest pros, cons, and what drives the cost of each for DFW homeowners.
15 Stunning Patio Cover Ideas for Dallas-Fort Worth Backyards
Looking for patio cover inspiration? Here are 15 popular design ideas we've built for DFW homeowners — from classic gable covers to modern polycarbonate-roof patio covers, complete with features and what drives the cost of each.
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