Navasota sits on clay that moves. After spring storms and summer rain, the ground beneath older frame homes and newer lots near the Navasota River swells, and concrete driveways, patios and sidewalks crack, heave and settle in ways that surprise homeowners who don't understand the soil.
College Station Concrete has spent years working on Navasota properties in ZIP 77868 and the surrounding area. We know the terrain, the drainage patterns, and what happens to a driveway when clay soil expands after a Gulf rain event. When your concrete fails, we show up fast and fix it right, with the base preparation and reinforcement that actually holds up in this climate.
Concrete in Navasota (77868)
Navasota's older frame homes and brick ranches sit on dark, highly expansive clay that shrinks and cracks in summer drought and swells after heavy rain. The terrain around town is gently rolling, and lots near the Navasota River drain slowly. That combination means concrete slabs, driveways and patios are under constant stress. A driveway that looks fine in August can crack and heave by October after a tropical storm remnant dumps rain for two days straight. Sidewalks settle unevenly, creating trip hazards. Patios crack at the joints. Garage floors spall and crumble.
We've repaired and replaced concrete on dozens of Navasota properties. We understand the soil conditions, the freeze-thaw cycle (rare but hard when it happens), the afternoon heat that bakes new concrete in summer, and the importance of solid base preparation, proper reinforcement and control joints that actually work. Every job we do here is built to handle the clay.
Our services in Navasota
- Concrete Driveways in Navasota · New concrete driveway installation and full driveway replacement built to last…
- Concrete Patios in Navasota · Custom concrete patios that expand your outdoor living space and add lasting…
- Stamped & Decorative Concrete in Navasota · Stamped, stained, and exposed aggregate finishes that replicate stone, brick…
- Concrete Repair & Resurfacing in Navasota · Repair of cracked, spalling, or worn concrete and full resurfacing to restore…
- Concrete Leveling & Slab Lifting in Navasota · Lifting and leveling of sunken or uneven concrete driveways, patios…
- Concrete Slabs & Foundations in Navasota · Poured concrete slabs and footings for garages, sheds, room additions…
- Sidewalks, Walkways & Steps in Navasota · New and replacement sidewalks, walkways, and steps…
- Concrete Pool Decks in Navasota · Slip-resistant pool decks in broom, textured…
- Concrete Sealing in Navasota · Professional sealing that protects concrete from stains, moisture…
- Concrete Removal & Replacement in Navasota · Full tear-out and haul-away of old, cracked…
- Garage Floors in Navasota · Poured and finished concrete garage floor slabs for new builds, replacements…
- Polished Concrete in Navasota · Mechanically ground and polished concrete floors with a smooth…
How a Job Works in Navasota
You call us at (979) 271-5246 or reach out online. We schedule a free on-site assessment. We walk your property, look at the concrete, ask about drainage and what you've seen happen over time, and talk about what you need. If it's a driveway or patio, we check access, lot layout and any HOA or municipal setback rules that apply. We give you a clear estimate and timeline, no pressure.
When we start work, we show up on time and we prep the job right. For driveways, that means removing old concrete if needed, compacting the base, laying proper gravel or recycled asphalt, setting forms to grade, and pouring concrete with steel reinforcement and control joints spaced to handle the clay movement. For repairs, we may resurface, level a sunken slab, or seal cracks before they worsen. We work around your schedule and your neighbors.
When we're done, we haul away debris, clean the site, and walk through the job with you. You get a concrete surface that will hold up to Navasota's soil and weather.
Concrete work in Navasota (77868) runs from $3 to $10 per square foot depending on what you need. A concrete repair or resurfacing job on an existing driveway starts around $3 to $4 per square foot. A new driveway, patio or sidewalk runs $6 to $8 per square foot for standard concrete. Stamped or decorative finishes start at $10 per square foot. Concrete leveling and slab lifting (mudjacking) runs about $4 per square foot. The cost depends on the size of the area, access for equipment, the condition of the base, and how soon you need it done. Storm damage and emergency jobs may carry rush fees. Call us at (979) 271-5246 for a free estimate on your specific project. We'll tell you exactly what we see and what it will cost.