Concrete Contractor in Anthony, NM - Slabs Built on a Packed Base
Formcraft El Paso Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in El Paso, TX. We pour driveways, patios, walks, slabs and footings for homes and businesses in Anthony, NM, and plan each one before anything gets poured.
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Anthony homes, lots and the concrete they need
Anthony is a small city right on the Texas line, and like most of our work, the calls here come mostly from homeowners, with some from small businesses that need parking or walks poured. On the same few streets we see older single-story homes, manufactured homes on their own lots and newer houses going up.
Lots here tend to run wider than in central El Paso, so driveways are longer and plenty of yards are still bare ground or gravel, much like what we see in Chaparral and Canutillo. That shapes the job. On an older home we're usually tearing out what's there before we start, and on a bare lot there's more digging and hauling because the whole base gets built from scratch.
Concrete services we pour for Anthony homes and businesses
Concrete driveway building
Many driveways in Anthony are still gravel or an old cracked strip. We dig out, pack the base and pour a slab sized for the vehicles you park.
Concrete patio construction
A back patio turns bare yard into space you'll use. We slope it away from the house so rain runs off instead of pooling against your wall.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio, walk or entry the look of stone or tile with less upkeep, and it suits the newer homes going up around Anthony.
Concrete sidewalk building
We replace sunken or broken front walks and side paths, packing the ground first and cutting joints so cracks follow straight lines we chose.
Garage floor concrete
Garage floors on older homes are often pitted or settled. We break out the old slab, rebuild the base and pour a floor that drains toward the door.
Decorative concrete
Color, a pebbled surface or a scored pattern can dress up an entry or patio. We pick the finish with you for the foot traffic it gets.
Concrete retaining walls
On lots where one yard sits higher than the next, a poured wall holds the soil back so it doesn't slump onto your patio or drive.
Concrete floor installation
We pour interior floors for shops, additions and workrooms, digging out and packing the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, before any concrete goes in.
Concrete pool decks
Backyard pool decks need grip for wet feet and a slope that carries splash water away from the pool. We give them a textured finish that holds traction.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps on older homes tend to settle and pull away from the house. We rebuild them on a solid footing with even step heights.
Slab foundation building
For a new home, addition or casita, we build the slab on packed ground with rebar, the steel that holds the concrete together, laid to plan.
Foundation installation
When you're adding a room or a garage, we lay out and pour the foundation to the builder's or engineer's plans and check it before framing starts.
Concrete parking lot building
Small businesses and churches in Anthony need lots that take daily traffic. We pour thicker where trucks turn and plan where the water goes before we form.
Concrete footings
Block walls and carports are common on Anthony lots. We dig and pour the footings under them, sized to carry what sits on top.
Foundation raising
When part of a slab or house has sunk, I look at why it moved before we lift it, because raising it alone won't stop the cause.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut door and plumbing openings, remove damaged sections and cut clean lines for patch work, with far less mess than breaking it out by hand.
Get a free on-site concrete estimate in Anthony
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out, look at the job and write the estimate myself. It's free, with no obligation to go ahead.
- Based in
- El Paso, TX 79901
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Working in Anthony: permits, licenses and what moves the price
Inside Anthony's city limits, the city's Building Inspections Department reviews the building permits its code requires for all construction, and some jobs also go through the state. When your job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork with the City of Anthony or the state and don't pour until it's approved, so that review sets the start date. On the contractor side, the state's Construction Industries Division licenses a company only for the scope of work in its classification and requires workers' comp, and the city charges new businesses a $40 license fee for each business location, good for the calendar year. Ask anyone you're considering for both, and make sure the state license covers concrete. We're licensed and fully insured, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Price here mostly turns on what has to come out and what's under it, because tearing out an old slab, hauling it off and digging out soft fill costs more than pouring on firm, packed ground. Size, thickness, how close the truck can get to the pour and the finish you pick come next. The schedule turns on the permit, the ground prep and conditions on pour day. I put all of it in a written estimate after I've seen your lot, and we do the same work in San Elizario and across El Paso.
Why older slabs in Anthony sink and crack
Most of the sinking, cracked slabs we look at here were poured on dirt that was raked level and never dug out and packed, so the slab dropped as the ground under it settled and split wherever it wanted. We dig down to firm ground and pack the base in layers before any concrete shows up, because that's what decides how long a slab holds up.
Water is the other problem. A slab that tips toward the house sends water against the wall and under the edge, so before we form anything we check where water runs on your lot and set the slope to carry it away.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Anthony
From your first call to the day you can use the new slab, here's what happens and who you'll be dealing with along the way.
Call or send the form
Call (915) 265-1446 or send the form, and we set a time for me to come out to your place in Anthony. It helps if you can be home to walk the lot with me and show me what's bothering you.
I measure and write it up
I look at the site, measure it and ask how you'll use the slab, then you get a written estimate that spells out what's included and what isn't. That way you can hold it up against other bids line by line.
Paperwork, prep and forms
We line up whatever paperwork the job needs, and if there's a permit, the pour date follows the city's approval. Then our own crew digs out to firm ground, packs the base and sets the forms.
Pour, finish and cure
We pour when conditions make sense, usually early in the day, and I'm on site for it. After finishing, we cut the control joints, the grooves that tell the slab where to crack, then leave it to cure, the wait that lets it gain strength before you use it.
Questions about concrete work in Anthony, NM
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Anthony, NM?
There's no single price, because it depends on your lot, so I give you a number in a written estimate after I've seen it. Where bids differ most is the base, the dug-out and packed ground under the slab, which nobody sees on day one and which is usually the first thing cut to lower a price. If something has to give, I'd go to a plain broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives grip, before I'd skimp on the base, since a nice surface on a weak base cracks and sinks just the same.
How do I get a permit for concrete work in Anthony, NM?
You apply on the city's Construction Permit Application, which covers new work, additions, alterations and repairs, and foundation-only jobs, and you'll find it on the city's Forms page. When your job calls for a permit, we handle that paperwork for you as part of the job.
Does a retaining wall need a permit in Anthony, NM?
A taller wall does, and a short one may still need the city's okay. State rule exempts walls holding back less than 36 inches of unbalanced fill, the difference in soil height from one side to the other, that measure six feet or less from the top of the wall to the bottom of the footing, but walls with extra weight pressing behind them, like a driveway or a slope, need a permit. The city's code calls for permits on all construction inside city limits, so we check with the city before we dig.
Do I need a permit to pour a slab for a small shed in Anthony?
A small shed slab may still need a permit in Anthony, so we check before we pour. State rule exempts one-story detached accessory buildings at a home with 120 square feet of floor or less, but the city requires permits for all construction within its limits. I'll ask the city about your shed before we set a pour date.
Can I pull my own permit for a concrete job in Anthony, NM?
Often you can, because state rule lets residential property owners take out a homeowner's permit within set limits, while other permits go to licensed contractors. The state takes permit applications through its online permit portal. If you hire us, that paperwork is ours to handle.
What causes new concrete to crack, and will mine crack too?
Concrete shrinks as it cures, so some cracking is normal in any slab, and I won't promise you a slab with none. What we can control is where cracks show up and how far they open, with a packed base, rebar in the slab and joints cut on time so cracks follow lines we chose instead of running across the middle.
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Plan your Anthony concrete job with us
A sinking slab usually gets worse as more water gets under it, so calling (915) 265-1446 or sending the form now can mean less to tear out later.