Concrete Contractor in Moss Point, MS - Slabs Built on a Solid Base
Gautier Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Gautier, MS, working in Moss Point. We pour and finish driveways, patios, walks, garage floors and foundations, and I explain what goes under the slab before anything gets poured.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Moss Point homes and the ground under them
Moss Point calls itself The River City, and it sits where the Escatawpa and Pascagoula rivers meet, just north of Pascagoula. On our jobs here we see older homes with long driveways and carports, newer builds, some raised houses, and small businesses that need parking and walks. Most of what we do is flatwork, the driveways, patios, walks and floors that lie flat on the ground, with foundations and steps mixed in.
A lot of the concrete we tear out here was poured on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so it settled as the ground did. That's why our jobs here start with the base and with where the water runs, before we ever talk about finishes.
Concrete work we do on Moss Point properties
Concrete driveway building
Older driveways here often crack and drop where the base was never packed, so we tear out, dig to firm ground, rebuild the base and pour.
Concrete patio construction
A back patio that holds water against the house needs a new slope, so we set the fall away from your walls before the pour.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of stone or brick, and it goes over the same packed base as any plain slab we build.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks that heave or chip turn into a trip hazard. We replace them over a packed base, with joints cut where we choose them.
Garage floor concrete
Garage and carport floors on older homes here often settle or crack, so we pour a new floor that drains toward the door instead of the house.
Decorative concrete
Colored, stained or textured finishes for patios and entries, chosen once the base work is right, because a pretty top can't fix what's underneath it.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard steps down or a slope pushes against a driveway, a concrete retaining wall holds the dirt back and keeps the water moving.
Concrete floor installation
Interior slabs for shops, additions and outbuildings, poured level and finished smooth enough for the flooring or equipment you plan to put on them.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks need grip for wet feet and a slope that sends water away from the pool, and we finish and joint them with both in mind.
Concrete steps construction
Crumbling front or back steps, including taller runs up to a raised house, rebuilt with steel inside and even steps that are easy to climb.
Slab foundation building
For a new house, garage or addition, we prepare the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, then pour a slab foundation that stays put.
Foundation installation
New foundations for homes and outbuildings in Moss Point, laid out, formed and poured to the plans, with the base work finished before the truck arrives.
Concrete parking lot building
Small businesses here need parking that drains and holds up to daily traffic, so we build lots and entrances on a base sized for that traffic.
Concrete footings
Footings carry the weight of walls, porches, piers and raised houses, and we dig and pour them to the plans so what sits above stays level.
Foundation raising
If you're planning to raise your house, we handle the concrete side, from footings to the new slab and steps, working alongside your other contractors.
Concrete cutting
We cut new openings, remove a damaged section, or cut joints into an existing slab, so a repair doesn't have to mean tearing everything out.
Get a free on-site concrete estimate in Moss Point
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 writing anything up, with no pressure and no obligation.
- Based in
- Gautier, MS 39553
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
What to check before we pour in Moss Point
Inside Moss Point city limits, permit questions go first to the city's Zoning department, and we check with them about what your job needs before we set a pour date, so their answer sets the start, not our calendar. The city also keeps its own rules on business licenses, so it's fair to ask any contractor, us included, whether they're licensed and insured. We're fully licensed and insured, every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, and we walk you through the paperwork so you know who's handling each piece. The price moves with the size of the slab, how much old concrete and dirt comes out, how much base the ground needs, the steel inside, the finish you pick and how close the truck can get. Your estimate lays that out for your own job.
Moss Point Public Works, run by ClearWater Solutions, covers gas, water, sewer and streets in the city, so if your driveway meets the street or a line runs near where we'll dig, we want that sorted out before anyone picks up a shovel. We do the same work over in Ocean Springs and back home in Gautier, and the base and drainage problems look much the same from one city to the next.
Why Moss Point driveways and slabs crack and sink
When an older slab here cracks or sinks, the trouble is usually underneath it, in dirt that was never packed or a slab with no joints to tell the cracks where to go. We dig down to firm ground and pack the base, set rebar, the steel that holds the slab together if it does crack, and cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the concrete a straight place to crack where nobody will notice. No one can promise concrete won't crack, but this way it cracks where we chose and doesn't heave or sink.
Pooling water is the other thing we see a lot, usually a patio or driveway that falls toward the house instead of away from it. Before we form anything, we check where the water runs and set the slope to carry it off.
How a Moss Point concrete job runs, start to finish
Here's how it goes from your first call to the day you can use the new slab, and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call or send the form
You call or send the form, and we set a time for me to come out. I look at every job myself, so the person who sees your spot is the one on site later.
Walk the spot with me
I look, measure and ask how you'll use the space, then explain what I see, including what's driving the price, before I put anything on paper. It helps if you're there so you can ask questions as we go.
Settle permits and a date
I lay out your choices in plain words and point you to the right city or county office for flood and permit questions. We set a date once that's settled, because the office's answer is what decides when we can start.
Base, pour, finish and care
My crew and I dig out and pack the base, then pour and finish, and I'm on site with them most days. When we're done, I walk you through caring for the slab while it cures, the wait while concrete hardens and gains strength.
Questions about concrete work in Moss Point
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Moss Point?
The price comes down to the size of the slab, how much old concrete and dirt has to come out, how much base the ground needs, the steel inside and the finish you choose. A broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives tires and shoes grip, costs less than stamped or decorative work. If the budget's tight, I'd rather trim the finish than the base, because the base keeps the slab from settling and you can't fix it later without tearing the concrete out.
Where do I find Moss Point's building and flood rules?
They're in the city's Code of Ordinances, which has one chapter on buildings and building regulations and another on flood damage prevention. They're worth a read before you plan a new slab or a raised house, and we check what your job needs with the city before we start.
Who can help me find a section of the Moss Point city code?
The City Clerk keeps the city's code and can help at (228) 475-0300. The Clerk can point you to a section, get you a certified copy or explain how a rule is applied, which helps if you'd like to read it yourself before we talk.
What causes a concrete driveway to crack and sink in Moss Point?
Most of the time it's what's under it, usually dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so the slab sinks as the dirt settles. Water running toward the house or sitting at the edges softens that ground, joints cut late or skipped let cracks pick their own spots, and a pour in the midday heat can leave a weak, dusty top.
How do I report a drainage problem on my street in Moss Point?
You can report it on the city's website, where residents send in a pothole or drainage problem with a photo. If street water is what ends up on your driveway, it's worth reporting before we pour, because a new slab can only shed so much water that keeps coming from somewhere else.
How long does it take before I can use a new concrete slab?
You'll stay off a new slab for a while, longer for a car than for feet, because concrete keeps hardening and gaining strength as it cures. I'll give you the dates for your slab when we finish and tell you what to watch for until then.
Gautier, MS
Talk through your Moss Point slab with me
Call (228) 263-3738 or use the form, and you'll know what to ask any contractor about the base, the joints and the drainage before you sign anything.