Concrete Contractor in Pascagoula, MS - Driveways and Slabs on a Packed Base
Gautier Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Gautier, MS, and in Pascagoula we pour driveways, patios, walks, steps and slab foundations for homeowners and small businesses, digging out and packing the ground first.
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Pascagoula homes, from older streets to new builds
Pascagoula sits just across the river from Gautier, where we're based, and we hear from homeowners there with a driveway that cracked or sank, a patio that holds water, or front steps that pulled away from the porch. We also get calls from small business owners who need a lot or a walk redone, and from folks planning a new build. Older houses on established streets sit near newer ones, so the driveways we look at here come in every age, width and condition.
Much of the old concrete we break out here was poured on raked dirt instead of a base that was dug out and packed, and it settled right along with that dirt. That's why our work in Pascagoula starts with the ground, not the finish on top.
Concrete work we do around Pascagoula
Concrete driveway building
Most driveway calls here are old slabs that cracked or sank toward the street, and we tear them out and rebuild the base before pouring new.
Concrete patio construction
A backyard patio here needs to shed rain away from the house, so we set its slope before the pour and sit it on a packed base.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of brick, slate or stone, and we seal it against the sun and rain it sees here.
Concrete sidewalk building
We replace walks that heaved or broke where roots or standing water got under them, and set the new one flush with your steps and driveway.
Garage floor concrete
When a garage floor sinks in spots, the fill underneath usually settled, so we dig it out, pack it firm and pour a level floor.
Decorative concrete
Colored, exposed-aggregate and scored finishes dress up an entry or patio on older Pascagoula homes, and we talk through which ones handle full sun and wet weather best.
Concrete retaining walls
On lots that step down toward a ditch or a bayou, a concrete wall holds the soil back, with drainage behind it so rain doesn't push it over.
Concrete floor installation
Small shops and home additions in Pascagoula need a flat interior floor, and we finish it smooth enough to take tile, sealer or equipment once it cures.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck here stays wet and hot most of the year, so we texture it for bare feet and slope it away from the pool.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps on raised and older homes crack, settle and pull away from the porch, and we pour new ones on footings dug below the loose topsoil.
Slab foundation building
For a new house or shop here, we build the slab foundation on a packed base with steel set inside, laid out to your approved plans.
Foundation installation
When a home is going up or getting raised, we form and pour the foundation the plans call for and check it before anything sits on it.
Concrete parking lot building
Small businesses here call us when an asphalt or old concrete lot is breaking up, and we pour a thicker slab built for cars and delivery trucks.
Concrete footings
Footings carry the weight of a porch, carport, wall or raised house down to firm ground, and we dig them to suit the load above.
Foundation raising
When a Pascagoula house is being raised, we pour the new footings it sits on and the steps and walks that meet it at its new height.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut old slabs for removal, cut openings for doors or plumbing, and cut joints in fresh concrete so cracks run where we chose.
Get a free on-site concrete estimate in Pascagoula
We reply within one business day to set a time, and I come out myself to look at the spot with you and explain what I see before anything goes on paper. No pressure, no obligation.
- Based in
- Gautier, MS 39553
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Working in Pascagoula: the permit office and what sets the price
In Pascagoula, permits come from the city's Building Division, which covers paving and land disturbance work along with new construction and repairs, so we check with that office about your job before we put a date on the calendar. The city also issues a privilege license to new businesses, based on the number of employees for a service business like ours, so it's fair to ask any contractor you're weighing whether they hold one. We're fully licensed and insured.
The price here moves with the size and thickness of the slab, whether an old one has to be broken out and hauled off first, how much digging and packing the ground needs, and whether a truck can back up to the forms or we have to wheel or pump the concrete in on a tight older lot. The schedule turns mostly on what the city needs from us and on the weather. We work the same way next door in Moss Point and across Jackson County, and your own figure comes after I've looked at the spot with you and explained what I see.
What wears out concrete on Pascagoula properties
Much of Pascagoula is flat, low ground close to the Mississippi Sound, so after a heavy rain the water has nowhere to go and sits along the edges of a driveway or patio, soaking into the subgrade, the dirt and fill the slab rests on, until it softens and the slab sinks or tips back toward the house. We dig out the soft ground, pack a firm base in its place and set the new slab with enough fall to carry water off the edges and away from the house.
Raised houses bring their own work, since lifting a home leaves the old steps, walks and porch slab too low to meet the door. We pour new ones on footings, concrete pads dug below the loose topsoil, so they carry the weight at the new height instead of settling away from the house.
How a concrete job in Pascagoula runs, start to finish
Here's what happens from the time you reach out to the day you walk on your new slab, so you know who's doing what at each step.
Call or send the form
You call (228) 263-3738 or fill out the form, and we set a time for me to come out to your place in Pascagoula. It helps if you're home, since I'll want to hear how you plan to use the space.
I look, measure and explain
I measure, check where water runs on your lot and lay out your choices in plain words, with what each one does to the price, so nothing on the estimate is a surprise. Before we pick a date, we check with the city or county office for your address on permit and flood questions and walk you through who's handling each piece of the paperwork.
We prep, pour and finish
My crew and I dig out and pack the base, set the forms and the rebar, steel bars that hold the slab together if it cracks, then pour and give it a broom finish, a light texture that keeps it from getting slick when wet. I'm on site with them most days, so you can ask me questions while the work goes on.
Curing care and walk-through
When we're done, I walk you through caring for the slab while it cures, the slow hardening that gives concrete its strength. Keep weight off it until then, because early loads are what mark and crack a fresh slab.
Questions about concrete work in Pascagoula
Can a homeowner pull their own permit in Pascagoula?
Yes, the city may issue permits to homeowners for certain repairs and improvements, though some electrical and mechanical permits only go to licensed contractors. If you'd like to pull your own for a driveway or patio, ask the city whether your job qualifies. Either way, we'll walk you through the paperwork so you know who's handling each piece.
Does Pascagoula check plans for a new slab or raised house against flood rules?
Yes, the city reviews building plans against its flood hazard rules as part of plan review, and it inspects buildings too. That's why, on a slab foundation or a raised house, I point you to the city before we set a date, so their answers come before we schedule the pour.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Pascagoula?
The cost comes down to how big the driveway is and what goes into it, so your real number comes from looking at your spot together. A stamped or colored finish costs more than a plain broom finish, and extra thickness or steel for heavy trucks adds to it. If the budget's tight, I'd keep the money in the base and go plain on top, because a plain slab can last for years, but one on a weak base gets torn out.
What causes concrete driveways in Pascagoula to crack, and will a new one crack too?
Concrete shrinks as it dries and moves with the ground, so most slabs crack somewhere, and the bad cracks come from a soft base, water underneath or joints cut too late. We cut control joints, shallow grooves sawed into the slab soon after the pour, so the cracks it's going to make run straight along those lines instead of wandering across the middle. With a packed base and water sent off the edges, what you usually get are hairline cracks in the joints, not the sinking and heaving you see now.
How long does it take before I can drive on a new concrete driveway in Pascagoula?
You'll be walking on it well before you're driving on it, because concrete keeps gaining strength for days after the pour and a car weighs a lot more than a person. I'll give you the dates for your slab when we finish, since heat, rain and thickness all change them. Plan on parking in the street for a stretch, and keep delivery trucks off it longer than cars.
What is the best time of day to pour concrete in Pascagoula's summer heat?
Early morning is the best time to pour here in summer, because midday heat dries the top before it can be finished and leaves a weak, dusty surface that wears and chips. We start early on hot days, keep the fresh slab damp while it cures, and watch for afternoon storms, since heavy rain on fresh concrete pits the surface.
Gautier, MS
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Concrete is hard to undo once it's poured, so a short look at the ground together now costs a lot less than breaking out a slab later.