Concrete Contractor San Antonio, TX

Though it’s not rare to see the terms “concrete” and “cement” used interchangeably, that’s not entirely accurate. Cement is an ingredient in concrete. A concrete mixture will also include water and aggregate materials, such as gravel or sand.

This term refers to concrete’s hardening process, which begins the moment we pour it. (Note that this isn’t the same as concrete’s drying process! That process involves the evaporation of excess water in a concrete mixture.)

People often handle concrete installation as a DIY project. Still, we wouldn’t advise going this route if you don’t already have experience with the process. If you don’t know what you’re doing, it could lead to poor concrete surfaces at best and severe injuries at worst. Instead, consider hiring a respected contractor like SATX Concrete

This timeframe can vary significantly based on the scope of your project. Still, we can give you a ballpark estimate. We can finish our smaller jobs like installing patios and driveways in 2-5 days. Meanwhile, we can complete larger projects over 4-10 days.

That depends on the type of finish your concrete surface has. You can walk on concrete surfaces with standard brush finishes just one day after pouring. On the other hand, it would be best if you waited an extra day to walk on stamped or exposed concrete, so we have time to pressure wash and seal these surfaces. These timeframes don’t apply to driving or parking on concrete, though - you’ll need to wait at least a week for that!

Are the cracks you’ve noticed relatively small? If so, yes, this is normal. All concrete surfaces will inevitably crack - but since small cracks won’t lower the concrete’s structural integrity, they shouldn’t be cause for alarm. For larger cracks, contact SATX Concrete for concrete repair, concrete resurfacing, and concrete removal services.

Of course! When its lengthy service lifespan has concluded, you can easily recycle concrete. Along with that, your concrete may already contain recycled industrial byproducts.

Typically, concrete is gray due to the color of cement used in most concrete mixtures. Despite this, you can order concrete in all sorts of different colors. Just let the team SATX Concrete know what you need, and we’ll provide you with concrete in any color of the rainbow!

Yes, and there are several products you can use to do so. Depending on the type of stain you have, you can use trisodium phosphate, dish detergent, or even cat litter to fight these stains.