Concrete contractor in Biloxi, MS - slabs on a packed base for wet coastal ground
Gautier Concrete is a concrete contractor working in Biloxi, MS. We pour driveways, patios, sidewalks, garage floors and slab foundations, and we dig out and pack the base under each one so it holds on wet coastal ground.
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Biloxi homes, from older cottages to raised new builds
Biloxi is a short drive west of us, past Ocean Springs, and the work there looks a lot like the coast itself. We pour for older houses close to the water, raised cottages with tall front steps, newer homes built up high after the big storms, and small businesses that need parking and walks. We get the same kinds of calls from D'Iberville, just north across the back bay.
What ties those jobs together is the ground. A lot of lots here sit low and flat and take hard rain, so most of our time goes into what's under the slab and where the water will run once it's poured.
Concrete work we do on Biloxi properties
Concrete driveway building
Biloxi driveways take heavy rain and standing water, so we dig out soft dirt, pack a firm base and set the fall to carry water toward the street.
Concrete patio construction
A back patio here should shed rain away from the house, so we slope it off the foundation and cut joints so any crack lands where we chose.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a Biloxi patio or walk the look of stone or brick, and we seal it so the color and pattern hold up under coastal sun.
Concrete sidewalk building
Walks on older Biloxi lots often heave or sink where roots and runoff got under them, so we replace them on a packed base with a slight tilt.
Garage floor concrete
A garage floor that cracked or sank after high water usually means the fill underneath washed out, so we rebuild the base before we pour a new slab.
Decorative concrete
Colored concrete, stains and scored patterns suit the porches and walks of Biloxi's older houses, and we pick a texture that keeps its grip when it's wet.
Concrete retaining walls
On low or sloped Biloxi lots, a concrete retaining wall holds back soil and steers runoff, and we build drainage behind it so water doesn't push it over.
Concrete floor installation
We pour concrete floors for shops, additions and storage buildings here, setting the slab above the ground around it so heavy rain stays outside.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks here stay wet much of the year, so we give them a textured finish that holds a bare foot and pitch them away from the pool.
Concrete steps construction
Raised houses here often need tall entry steps, and we form them with even risers and steel inside so they stay put on the footing below.
Slab foundation building
For a new Biloxi build, we check the flood zone and elevation on your permit before we set forms for the slab foundation.
Foundation installation
Raised homes on piers and footings are common along the coast, and we build those foundations to the drawings the city approved for your permit.
Concrete parking lot building
Small Biloxi businesses need parking that drains in a downpour, so we grade the lot to carry water off and pour it thick enough for delivery trucks.
Concrete footings
Footings carry porches, carports, additions and raised houses here, and we dig them to firm soil instead of loose fill so the weight doesn't settle over time.
Foundation raising
When a Biloxi house sits too low for its flood zone, we help raise it onto a new foundation built to the elevation recorded on your permit.
Concrete cutting
We saw out damaged sections and cut openings for plumbing or doors, so a Biloxi repair doesn't have to mean tearing out the whole slab.
Get a free on-site concrete estimate in Biloxi
We reply within one business day to set a time. I come out myself, look at the spot with you and explain what I see before I put a price on paper, with no pressure and no obligation.
- Based in
- Gautier, MS 39553
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Working in Biloxi: permits, licenses and what sets the price
In Biloxi, building permits come from the city's Department of Community Development, and whether your driveway, patio or slab needs one is that office's call, so we check with them for your address before we set a pour date. Business licensing runs out of the same department, and the city expects subcontractors working under a homeowner's own permit to hold a state license, so it's a good office to check any contractor with. We're fully licensed and insured, and we walk you through the paperwork so you know who's handling each piece.
Once the paperwork's clear, the price turns mostly on size, how much old concrete and soft fill has to come out, how thick the slab needs to be for what drives on it, and the finish you pick, since a broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives shoes and tires grip, costs less than stamped or colored work. The schedule turns on the permit and the weather, because we don't pour on a soaked base, and getting trucks to a lot off busy U.S. 90 or down a narrow older street takes some planning too. It's the same crew and the same base work we do from Gautier out to Tillmans Corner, and the estimate visit is where you get your own figure.
Biloxi slabs fight heavy rain and low ground
This June the city reported record rainfall that brought flooding and rescues across Biloxi, and water like that finds every weak spot under a slab. When the subgrade, the dirt the slab rests on, was only raked level instead of dug out and packed, water carries it away a little at a time, the slab drops, and you get sinking corners, cracks and puddles that sit for days. We dig down to firm ground, pack the base in layers and check where the water runs before we set forms, so the slab falls away from your house, not toward it. That base is the first thing people want to trim from a budget because nobody sees it on day one, and it's the last place I'd save money.
Summer heat is the other half. Concrete poured at midday can dry too fast on top and turn weak and dusty a year later, so we start early and keep the surface damp while it cures, the slow hardening it needs before you use it. We also cut control joints, straight grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack, so any crack follows a line we chose.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Biloxi
Here's how it goes from your first call to the day you can use your new slab, with me on site at the start and most days after.
Call or send the form
Call (228) 263-3738 or send the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out. It helps if you're there so you can tell me how you'll use the space.
I look, measure and explain
I measure, check where the water runs and look at what the old slab sits on, then lay out your choices in plain words. You'll know what's driving the price before I put a number on paper.
Settle the permit questions first
Before we pick a date, I point you to the city office for flood zone and permit questions, so paperwork doesn't stall the pour. If your lot needs historic or flood review, we plan the date around it.
We prep, pour and finish
My crew and I dig out and pack the base, pour and finish, with me on site most days. When we're done, I walk you through when it's safe to walk and drive on it and how to care for it while it cures.
Questions about concrete work in Biloxi
Who issues building permits for concrete work in Biloxi, MS?
Biloxi's Community Development department issues building permits, through its building permits and inspections division. Every permit there needs proof you have the right to use the lot, and the city's building checklist says to call the building department at 228-435-6270 for current building codes. If you're not sure your job needs a permit, ask that office before anyone pours.
Can I pull my own permit to pour a slab at my Biloxi home?
Yes, the city lets a homeowner pull their own permit to build or repair their own home. On the building permit application you certify the house is your main residence, or will be once it's finished, and that the work is done by you or under your direct supervision, and any subcontractors you bring in need a state license. Either way, the work has to meet current codes and pass the city's inspections.
Does a historic district add a step to concrete work in Biloxi?
Yes, if your property is historic, sits in a historic district or is in the setting around a landmark property, the city's Architectural & Historical Review Committee has to approve it first. A new driveway or front walk on an older street can fall under that, so check early and build the review into your timeline.
How do I find my flood zone in Biloxi before pouring a slab?
The zoning maps on the city's website show flood zones, along with historic districts and easements. The permit application records your FEMA flood zone and the design flood elevation, the flood height a design is built around, and depending on your zone the city may need more documentation. We'll go over what that means for your slab at the estimate.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Biloxi?
There's no single number, because a Biloxi driveway's cost turns on its size, how much old concrete and soft fill has to come out, how thick it needs to be and the finish you choose. Local things push it too, like extra flood zone or historic paperwork, a tight lot that's hard to reach with a truck, or a raised house that needs taller steps tied in. I'll measure and give you your own figure at the estimate visit.
How do I get a permit for a new house slab in Biloxi?
You apply through the city's Community Development department, which issues permits to build a home. If your lot's zoning fits, the city's checklist calls for two full sets of construction drawings sent to its Planning Division, plus a separate site plan showing every proposed structure, the setbacks from your lot lines and the driveway, with a survey if you have one. The application also asks whether protected trees are on the lot, so it pays to plan the slab and the paperwork together.
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Get your Biloxi slab started on solid ground
If you're planning a raised house or a new build, calling early lets us plan the slab, the drainage and the permit together instead of one after another.