Concrete Contractor in Artesia, NM - Driveways and Slabs on Packed Ground
Carlsbad Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Carlsbad, NM, and we pour driveways, patios, walks, steps, slabs and footings in Artesia, with the ground dug out and packed before any concrete goes in.
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Artesia concrete jobs, from home driveways to builder slabs
Artesia is up the road from Carlsbad, where we're based, and the calls we get here look a lot like the ones at home. Homeowners want a new driveway, a back patio, front steps or a walk to the door, and builders and property owners call about slabs, footings and lots for new houses and shops. I come out to every one of those jobs myself, because I'd rather explain the work standing on your ground than over the phone.
When you call about an old slab here, the first thing I look at is what it's sitting on and where the water goes, since that decides how deep we dig and how much prep the job needs before the pour.
Concrete work we do for Artesia homes and builders
Concrete driveway building
When an old driveway has sunk, cracked across the middle or holds water by the garage, we dig out the soft dirt, pack a new base and pour new.
Concrete patio construction
A back patio that slopes away from your house keeps rain off the foundation, so we set the grade before the forms go in, then pour and finish.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of stone or brick in one pour, and we press the pattern while the surface is still soft.
Concrete sidewalk building
A walk that's heaved or broken at the joints is a trip waiting to happen, so we pull it out, pack the ground and pour it level.
Garage floor concrete
A garage floor carries the weight of trucks every day, so we pour it thick enough for the load, with steel inside to hold the slab together.
Decorative concrete
Color, exposed stone and custom borders let a front entry or patio match the house, and we go over samples with you before anything is mixed.
Concrete retaining walls
When a yard drops off or dirt keeps washing onto the drive, a poured wall on a proper footing holds the ground back and gives you level space.
Concrete floor installation
Shops, sheds and new additions need an inside floor poured flat and smooth, and we pack the base and trowel the top for the use you have planned.
Concrete pool decks
Around a pool you want a surface that drains away from the water and isn't slick when wet, so we slope it and give it some texture.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps take a lot of wear on a house, and we form each riser the same height so nobody catches a toe on the way in.
Slab foundation building
Builders and owners putting up a new house or shop call us for the slab, poured on packed ground with the steel and plumbing lines set first.
Foundation installation
For additions, garages and new buildings, we dig, form and pour the foundation to the plans, so the walls above have something solid and square to sit on.
Concrete parking lot building
Shop, office and apartment lots need room for steady traffic and a clear path for runoff, so we grade the whole area before a single section is poured.
Concrete footings
Fences, porches, posts and new walls need a footing under them to carry the weight, and we dig each one to depth and pour it before building starts.
Foundation raising
When one corner of a slab or porch has dropped and doors start sticking, we look at why it moved before we talk about lifting it back.
Concrete cutting
We saw out a section of slab for a new drain line or doorway, or cut old concrete into pieces so it hauls away without busting the rest.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Artesia job
We get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out myself, look over the site and give you a free estimate, with no obligation to book.
(575) 266-8153- info@concretecarlsbad.com
- Based in
- Carlsbad, NM 88220
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Working in Artesia: permits, licenses and what sets the price
Building permits for Artesia jobs come through the New Mexico Construction Industries Division, and you apply with the city's Planning Department, so the permit, not the crew, usually decides the earliest day we can dig. The city also requires every business working inside city limits to register with it first, so before you hire anyone, ask if they're licensed and registered with the city. We're fully licensed and insured, and before work starts I check with the office that handles your permit so nothing stalls once the forms are set.
We work Artesia the same way we work back home in Carlsbad, and the price here moves with the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out, how deep we dig to reach firm ground and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on the permit, the weather on pour day and curing, the days concrete needs to harden before it carries weight, and your own figure comes with the estimate.
Why slabs here crack and hold water
A lot of the cracked slabs we look at broke wherever they wanted to, because nobody cut control joints, the shallow grooves that give a slab a planned place to crack, or they were cut too late. We cut ours on time so any cracking runs down the joint, and a hairline crack sitting in a joint is normal, not a sign the job failed.
The other call we get is water pooling by the garage or against the house. That happens when a slab went in without anyone checking where the water runs, so we set the slope before we pour and make sure it falls away from your walls.
How a concrete job in Artesia runs, start to finish
Here's what happens from your first call to the day we pack up, so you know what's coming and when it helps to be home.
Call or send the form
Call (575) 266-8153 or send the form with a line about the job, a cracked driveway or a new patio out back, and we'll get back to you to set a time for me to come out.
I walk the site with you
I look at the old concrete, the ground under it and where the water runs, then go over your choices and what each one does to the price. It helps to be home for this visit so you can ask questions on the spot, and nothing is decided until you've seen the numbers.
Permit, prep and pour day
We take care of the permit paperwork that falls to us, and since the city's plan review can take two days to several weeks depending on how involved the project is, I set the pour date once it clears. Then my crew and I dig out, pack the base, set the forms and steel, and pour when the weather lets us.
We go over curing together
Before we leave, I tell you when the slab is ready for feet and when it's ready for the car, which takes longer. Keep sprinklers, bikes and delivery trucks off it until then, because early weight is what marks and cracks a young slab.
Questions about concrete work in Artesia
Do I need a building permit for a concrete sidewalk or retaining wall in Artesia, NM?
Yes, the city's permit guidance chart marks both sidewalks and retaining walls as needing a building permit. Driveways and patios aren't named on that chart, so I check with the city before we start on those rather than guess.
Who can pull a building permit in Artesia, the contractor or the homeowner?
A building permit in Artesia can be issued only to a licensed contractor or to the homeowner. The fee is the same either way, so the choice comes down to who wants to put together the application and book the inspections.
How is the building permit fee figured in Artesia?
The city sets the permit fee from the project's valuation, so a full driveway or a new slab carries a bigger fee than a short walk. I'll point it out at the estimate so it isn't a surprise later.
How do I apply for a building permit in Artesia for concrete work?
You can download the application from the city's website or pick one up from the city in person. Most projects need drawings of the work with a site plan, two or three sets depending on whether it's a home or a commercial job, and inspections are booked by contacting the office by noon the business day before.
How much does it cost to replace a concrete driveway in Artesia?
The cost depends mostly on the driveway's size and how much digging and base work the ground under it needs, more than on the finish, and you get your own figure at the estimate. If the budget has to give somewhere, I'd trim the finish and keep the base work, because a plain broom finish, the light texture that gives tires and shoes grip, is fine for years while a poor base can't be fixed without tearing out the slab.
What causes a concrete driveway to sink?
A driveway usually sinks because the dirt under it was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, so the ground keeps settling after the pour and the slab goes down with it. We dig to firm ground, pack the base before any concrete goes in and check where the water runs so it doesn't soften the ground from the side.
Other areas we serve
Carlsbad, NM
Tell us about your Artesia concrete job
Getting on the schedule before you need the driveway back lets the permit and the pour line up without anyone rushing the base.