Concrete Contractor in Latimer, MS - Slabs and Driveways Set on a Packed Base
Gautier Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Gautier, and we pour driveways, patios, garage floors, house slabs and footings for homes and small businesses in Latimer, MS. We dig out and pack the base under each one first.
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Latimer, an unincorporated corner of Jackson County
Latimer sits in western Jackson County, and D'Iberville borders it to the west, across the line in Harrison County. The northern half is less settled and lies inside De Soto National Forest, so most of the houses are in the southern part. There you'll find single-family homes on roomy lots, plenty of driveways that are still gravel, some raised houses, shops and outbuildings out back, and new builds going up on cleared land.
That mix shapes the job. A long driveway on a big lot means more base to dig out and pack, and a raised house needs steps and footings that sit on firm ground. On every lot, the first thing I check is where the rain will run once the slab is down.
Concrete work we do for Latimer properties
Concrete driveway building
When a gravel driveway on a Latimer lot keeps rutting and holding water, we dig out, pack the base and pour a slab that drains away.
Concrete patio construction
A back patio gives you a flat spot for the grill and chairs, and we pitch it so rain runs toward the yard, not your back door.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete pressed with a stone or brick pattern suits homeowners here who want a patio or walk that looks dressed up without laying pavers by hand.
Concrete sidewalk building
A poured walk from the driveway to the front steps keeps mud out of the house. We cut joints so cracks tend to follow our lines.
Garage floor concrete
A cracked or sunken garage floor in an older Latimer house usually means the dirt under it moved, so we break it out and rebuild the base first.
Decorative concrete
Colored and textured finishes let a front walk or patio match the brick or siding on your Latimer house, and I'll explain how each one wears.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard drops off or a driveway cuts into a bank, a concrete retaining wall holds the dirt back and keeps it off your slab.
Concrete floor installation
Shops, barns and workrooms on larger Latimer lots need a flat floor that takes weight, so we lay rebar, steel that ties the slab together, before pouring.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck here needs a finish that grips wet feet and a pitch that sends splash and rain away from the pool and the house.
Concrete steps construction
Raised houses and high porches in Latimer need steps with even risers, and we pour them on footings so they rest on solid ground, not loose fill.
Slab foundation building
For a new house, shop or addition in Latimer, we form and pour the slab foundation after checking with Jackson County on what it needs.
Foundation installation
When a Latimer build calls for a raised or crawlspace foundation instead of a slab, we pour the footings and stem walls the framers build on.
Concrete parking lot building
Small businesses around Latimer need parking that drains and holds up under daily traffic, so we build a thicker base for that load.
Concrete footings
Decks, carports, sheds and additions on Latimer lots sit on footings, the concrete pads under posts and walls, and we dig them down to firm ground.
Foundation raising
If you're raising a house in Latimer, we pour the new footings and piers it will sit on, built to what the county requires for your address.
Concrete cutting
On Latimer jobs we saw-cut old slabs for removal, openings for plumbing or doors, and control joints, shallow grooves that give cracks a planned place to form.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Latimer concrete job
We reply within one business day to set a time. I come out, look at the spot with you and explain what I see before I put anything on paper. No pressure, no obligation.
- Based in
- Gautier, MS 39553
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
What working in Latimer means for permits and licenses
Latimer isn't one of Jackson County's incorporated cities, so permits for work here go through the county instead of a city hall. The Jackson County Building Department issues them, and it suggests calling before you fill out any forms to confirm the right application, fees and deadlines, so the county's answer usually sets the start date. On the contractor side, the county requires a privilege license through its Tax Collector's Office for businesses outside its cities. It also asks contractors for a $2,000 surety bond on jobs under $10,000, and a state license plus that bond on bigger jobs, so those are fair things to ask anyone you hire.
Before we start, I check with the county about your address and walk you through the paperwork, so you know who's handling each piece. We're fully licensed and insured, and every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Your price moves with the size and thickness of the slab, how much digging and base work the spot needs, whether old concrete comes out and the finish you choose. The schedule turns on the county's answer, the weather on pour day and curing, the days a slab needs to gain strength before it takes weight. I'll go over all of that on site before your number goes on paper, and we do the same work in Saint Martin and Vancleave.
Latimer driveways and slabs usually fail from underneath
Jackson County points out that in a coastal area, many spots outside the mapped flood hazard areas can still go under water in a heavy rain, and that's hard on a slab. Water that sits along the edge soaks the base, the dirt under it softens and settles, and a driveway or patio that tips toward the house sends that water straight to your foundation. Before we set a form, I check where water runs on your lot and give the slab a fall away from the house, so it drains to the yard instead.
The other thing we see is cracking that starts with a poor base. A base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed can't be seen on day one, which is why it's the first thing people cut to save money, so I'd rather spend your budget there than on a fancier finish. We also cut control joints while the concrete is fresh, so cracks have a planned place to go.
How a concrete job runs when you call us from Latimer
From your first call to the day you park on the new slab, here's how a job runs with us and where you come in.
Call or send the form
Call (228) 263-3738 or send the form with your address and what you have in mind, and we'll set a time for me to come out. It helps if you're there, because I'll want to ask how you'll use the space.
Look, measure and lay out choices
I measure, check where water runs and lay out your choices in plain words, so you know what drives the price before anything goes on paper. Before we set a date, I point you to the county for flood zone and permit questions.
Prep the base, pour, finish
My crew and I dig out and pack the base, set the forms and rebar, then pour and finish, with me on site most days. We'd rather pour in the cool of the morning, because concrete that bakes in midday heat can end up with a weak, dusty top.
Walk through curing care
When we finish, I walk you through how to care for the new slab while it cures. You'll know when it's ready for foot traffic and when it's ready for your car.
Questions about concrete work in Latimer, MS
Does work in the flood plain need a permit in Latimer, MS?
Yes, any development in the flood plain in Latimer has to be permitted through Jackson County. If you're not sure where your lot stands, ask the county before anything gets scheduled. Its permit applications cover residential building and other work, and I'd rather confirm than guess.
How do I find out if my house in Latimer is in a flood zone?
Start by calling Jackson County, which asks anyone planning any type of construction to call about flood zone information and what can be built. FEMA names its Map Service Center and flood map viewer as the best place to start for official flood hazard determinations, and where an effective flood map exists, its data sets the minimum flood rules.
Does my concrete contractor need a state license in Mississippi?
Yes, on larger residential jobs. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors calls for a Residential Remodeler license on improvements to an existing house over $10,000, and a Residential Builder license on a new house costing over $50,000. On those projects, any electrical, plumbing, HVAC or mechanical subcontractor needs a state license, however small their part.
Which building codes apply to a new slab or foundation in Latimer, MS?
Jackson County's adopted codes apply across all of its unincorporated areas, Latimer included, so a house slab or foundation here is built to the International Residential Code the county has adopted. Where the county has its own flood-resistant construction rules, those apply in place of the code's flood section.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Latimer, MS?
A driveway in Latimer is priced mostly by its length and width, because longer runs on bigger lots mean more base to dig out and pack along with more concrete. Breaking out an old slab or hauling off gravel adds to it. So does a decorative or stamped finish in place of a broom finish, the light texture dragged across the top for grip. I'll give you your own number after I've seen the spot with you.
How do I handle elevation certificates for a new house slab in Latimer?
You hire a registered professional engineer or land surveyor to prepare them. An older Jackson County permit sheet says one has to be on file before construction starts when the building is in Flood Zone A or V. That sheet asks for three, at the construction drawings, during construction and at finished construction. Because it's an older sheet, confirm the current rule with the county, and we'll fit our pour around the surveyor's visits.
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Call about your Latimer driveway or slab
Flood plain and permit questions with the county take time to sort out, so calling (228) 263-3738 or sending the form now leaves room for that before your pour date.