Custom Concrete in Selma, TX
San Marcos Custom Concrete provides custom concrete in Selma, TX. We serve business properties, retail centers, and office projects across the area. Our crew handles business concrete sidewalks and entry features. We also handle parking lot flatwork. We build curbs and islands, plus ADA-compliant installs for business owners who need strong results. Selma sits along Interstate 35 in the San Antonio metro area. Our team has poured concrete for properties near the Selma Stage Stop and The Forum shopping district. We bring licensed, insured business concrete work to property managers, developers, and business owners. We do the work right the first time.
Selma has grown from a population of just 788 in 2000 to nearly 12,000 residents today. That growth has pushed steady business development along the I-35 corridor. Hot South Texas summers and heavy seasonal rainfall put stress on concrete surfaces here. Clay-rich soil adds more stress. Proper mix design and steel work are key for any business investment. San Marcos Custom Concrete knows the demands Selma's climate places on business flatwork, curbs, and entry systems. We hold the licensing and insurance coverage that business property owners expect. That matters for a contractor who works near active retail and office locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a new concrete driveway cost?
Most driveways in this area run about $7.50 to $11.50 per square foot for plain broom-finish work. A standard two-car drive (400 sq ft) often lands between $3,000 and $4,600 for the pour. We measure your site and give you a firm price in writing.
How thick will the concrete be?
Driveways and patios are poured 4 inches thick in most cases. Heavy truck or RV areas get 5 to 6 inches. We set rebar or fiber mesh in the slab for strength.
How long before I can drive on it?
You can walk on new concrete in about 24 hours. Park cars on it after 7 days. Heavy trucks should wait about 28 days while the slab reaches full strength.
Do you tear out the old concrete?
Yes. We break up and haul the old slab, grade the base, and compact fresh gravel before we pour. Tear-out and haul-off are in the written price.
Will my new concrete crack?
All concrete can crack in time. We cut control joints in the right spots so cracks follow the joints, not the slab face. Good base work and the right mix cut the risk a lot.
How long does a job take?
Most patios take 2 days. Most driveways take 3 days. Large or stamped jobs take 4 to 5 days. Weather can add a day.
What Does My Concrete Project Cost?
Concrete is priced by the square foot of the pour itself — length × width of the slab, driveway, or deck. Here are the ranges we see on real jobs around San Marcos, and a calculator built on the same numbers.
Concrete Driveway
A standard two-car driveway is 20×20 ft — 400 sq ft — and at 4 inches with a plain broom finish it runs about $3,000–$4,600 around San Marcos. Six inches for RVs and work trucks, stamped or exposed finishes, and tearing out the old driveway each move the number up from there. Every price here includes the compacted base — Central Texas clay swells and shrinks with the weather, so the base has to be built right or the slab moves with it.
Concrete Patio
A 20×20 patio at 4 inches, broom finish, runs about $2,400–$4,400. Stamped and exposed-aggregate finishes are the popular upgrades here — they can add half again to the plain price. Six inches goes under hot tubs and outdoor kitchens.
Slabs & Foundations
A two-car garage slab, 24×24 ft at 4 inches, runs $3,744–$5,760. Foundation-grade work — 6 inches, thickened edge, rebar, vapor barrier — prices higher per foot and is the spec a house or addition actually needs.
Pool Decks
Pool decks price like patios with three additions: coping edges at the water, drains that move splash water away, and a slip-resistant finish. A 400 sq ft deck runs about $2,600–$4,600 in a broom finish; cool-deck coatings and stamped finishes sit above that.
Repair & Resurfacing
Small concrete work is priced by the visit more than the square foot. Replacing one cracked or heaved section runs $11–$19 per sq ft with the demo of that section included; resurfacing a sound slab runs $3.50–$6.50. If a section has sunk, heaved, or cracked clean through, resurfacing is paint on a problem — we'll say so at the look.
What Moves the Price
- Finish. Plain broom is the baseline. Stamped, exposed aggregate, and stained finishes add materials and skilled labor — stamped work can run close to double a plain pour.
- Thickness. Four inches is standard for cars and foot traffic. Six inches — for RVs, work trucks, hot tubs — uses half again as much concrete on every square foot.
- Tear-out. Breaking out and hauling off old concrete is its own line, priced per square foot on top of the new pour.
- Job size. Small pours carry a minimum charge and short-load fees from the concrete plant; on big pours the setup spreads over more feet.
- Ground. Central Texas clay swells when it is wet and shrinks hard in a drought, and that movement cracks slabs that were poured on a thin base. Base work is in every price here — it is not an extra.
Where these numbers come from. Published Central Texas cost guides — Angi's Austin slab and driveway guides, HomeBlue's San Marcos slab guide, BuildX Pro's Austin driveway data, and Austin contractor pricing guides — gathered November 2026, on top of the national guides (HomeGuide, Angi, Fixr) behind the fleet concrete card. The full research note is on file with the site records.
A note on materials. These ranges figure a standard 4-inch pour of 3,500-psi concrete on a compacted base, broom finish. Decorative finishes — stamped, exposed aggregate, stained — add materials and skilled labor, and 6-inch work uses half again as much concrete on every square foot. Tell us what the slab has to carry and we'll confirm the spec and the exact price at the in-person estimate, before any work starts.
Estimate Your Project
A standard 2-car driveway is 20×20 ft = 400 sq ft; 24×24 = 576.
Sections poured in one visit share a single minimum charge.
A 20×20 patio is 400 sq ft; 10×20 = 200.
Sections poured in one visit share a single minimum charge.
A 2-car garage is 24×24 ft = 576 sq ft; a house slab is often 1,200–2,000.
Foundation-grade includes a thickened perimeter edge, rebar, and a vapor barrier — that's the spec, not an upsell.
Measure the deck band around the pool — most home decks run 300–600 sq ft.
Sections poured in one visit share a single minimum charge.
Pool decks get a slip-resistant finish and slope away from the water — both are in these numbers.
For a section replacement, measure the section itself. For resurfacing, measure the whole surface.
Sections done in one visit share a single minimum charge.
Resurfacing only works on a slab that's still sound underneath. If a section has heaved, sunk, or cracked clean through, replacement is the honest fix — we'll tell you which one yours is at the in-person look.
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Why Choose Our San Marcos Concrete Contractors?
Quality, Durability, and Craftsmanship
The basics are never optional with us. Quality concrete, proper reinforcement, sealers, and curing done right. That is what stands between a slab that lasts and one that cracks, shifts, and wears out early.
Community Reputation and Customer Satisfaction
Reputation is the whole business in Selma. We work where our customers live, so every slab we pour has to keep proving itself long after the truck leaves.
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Commercial Concrete Sidewalks, Entry Features, and Site Flatwork in Selma, TX
San Marcos Custom Concrete builds business sidewalks and entry features in Selma. We also build site flatwork built for daily foot traffic across Selma business properties. Our team plans each project around drainage and slab thickness. We plan around long-term strength too, so surfaces hold up under business use.
What Do Business Entry Walkways and Storefront Sidewalks Involve?
Our crew builds entry walkways and storefront sidewalks. They give customers a smooth, level path into Selma retail and office spaces. We grade the base with care before we pour. That prevents pooling water near entrances. Pooling is a common issue during South Texas storms. San Marcos Custom Concrete pours these sections with broom-finished surfaces. They give grip around high-traffic doorways. Storefront sidewalks also connect directly to parking areas. Our team matches grades and joint patterns across the whole entry zone.
How Does Parking Lot Curb, Island, and Median Work Get Handled?
Our team forms and pours curbs, islands, and medians. They direct traffic flow and protect landscaping within Selma parking lots. San Marcos Custom Concrete uses steel forms to keep curb lines straight and even across large business lots. We reinforce islands with rebar. They take repeated vehicle contact from turning traffic and parking moves. Well-built medians also carry stormwater away from building foundations. That matters given Selma's heavy rainfall totals.
What Does Loading Dock Approach and Commercial Pad Construction Include?
Our crew pours loading dock approaches and business pads built to handle delivery trucks and heavy gear. San Marcos Custom Concrete thickens these slabs and adds steel. That prevents cracking under repeated axle loads. We slope approaches with care. Trucks can back in safely, without scraping trailers or harming the surface. Loading areas also need control joints placed at the right intervals. The joints manage stress from constant heavy traffic.
Commercial Concrete Mix, Reinforcement, and Surface Standards in Selma, TX
San Marcos Custom Concrete picks mix designs and steel patterns based on how each Selma business surface will be used. We match PSI ratings, rebar spacing, and finish type to the demands of each property. Retail, office, and industrial sites all carry different demands.
Why Does High-Traffic Commercial Concrete Need a Heavy-Duty PSI Mix?
We use heavy-duty PSI mixes rated for the repeated wear that Selma retail centers and parking areas see each day. Standard home mixes wear down faster under constant vehicle and foot traffic. Business sites see that traffic each day. Our team in most cases specifies mixes in the 4,000 PSI range or higher. They suit parking lots, loading docks, and heavily used walkways. San Marcos Custom Concrete adjusts mix ratios further for properties near Cibolo Creek. Soil moisture there affects curing conditions.
What Rebar Grid and Control Joint Standards Apply to Commercial Slabs?
Our crew places rebar grids on standard spacing intervals. They control cracking across large business concrete slabs. San Marcos Custom Concrete cuts control joints at planned distances. Any cracking that occurs stays predictable and contained. Grid spacing changes based on slab thickness, expected load, and soil conditions on each Selma property. Skipping proper joint placement leads to random cracking. That shortens a business surface's usable life by a lot.
Which Non-Slip and High-Durability Finishes Work Best for Business Use?
Our team offers broom, exposed aggregate, and textured finishes. They reduce slip risk across Selma business properties. San Marcos Custom Concrete suggests non-slip finishes near entrances and ramps. We suggest them for any surface exposed to regular rainfall. Exposed aggregate finishes also resist wear better than smooth-troweled surfaces in high-traffic retail settings. Property owners who manage restaurant patios or grocery entrances gain most from these higher-strength finish options.
Selma, TX Retail, Office, and Commercial Property Concrete Services
San Marcos Custom Concrete works with shopping centers, office buildings, restaurants, and hospitality properties across Selma, TX. Our team adapts each project to the traffic patterns and code needs tied to that property type.
What Concrete Work Do Shopping Centers and Storefronts Need?
Our crew pours sidewalks, parking areas, and entry features for shopping centers and strip malls across Selma. That includes properties near The Forum retail corridor. San Marcos Custom Concrete coordinates around active tenant schedules. That limits disruption during storefront concrete projects. We also repair and replace aging flatwork at established shopping centers. Those centers see decades of built-up wear. Retail property managers count on fast turnaround. Parking lot closures affect customer access and sales directly.
How Do Office Building Concrete Projects In most cases Get Handled?
Our team builds entry walkways, sidewalks, and parking areas for office buildings. They are designed around the steady daily foot traffic that offices generate. San Marcos Custom Concrete plans pours around business hours. That avoids blocking worker and visitor access during work weeks. Office properties in Selma often need ADA-compliant ramps. They connect parking areas directly to building entrances. We also install curb work around office parking lots to manage traffic flow and drainage.
What Outdoor Concrete Work Do Restaurants and Hospitality Properties Need?
Our crew pours patios, walkways, and parking areas for Selma restaurants. They handle spills, weather exposure, and constant guest traffic. San Marcos Custom Concrete picks slip-resistant finishes for outdoor dining areas. Safety matters most for guests and staff there. Hospitality properties also need strong curb and approach work near drive-through lanes and delivery entrances. A well-built restaurant patio can extend usable seating through most of the year in this climate.
Commercial Concrete Permits, ADA Compliance, and Inspection Process in Selma, TX
San Marcos Custom Concrete manages the permit, design, and inspection steps for business concrete work across Selma. Our team keeps projects moving through Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe County needs. The right county depends on where the property sits.
What Does the Building Permit and Engineering Plan Process Involve?
Our crew submits plans and permit applications to the correct county office. The right office depends on where a Selma property is located. San Marcos Custom Concrete prepares detailed slab and steel drawings. They meet local building department needs before work starts. Selma spans Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe counties. Permit needs shift based on the exact project address. We track approval timelines with care. Business clients avoid needless delays before construction begins.
Which ADA Parking, Ramp, and Walkway Standards Must Be Met?
Our team builds ramps, walkways, and parking setups that meet ADA slope, width, and surface needs for business properties. San Marcos Custom Concrete works out ramp grades with precision. Even small slope errors can trigger a failed inspection. Selma retail and office properties must maintain accessible routes. They connect parking areas directly to building entrances. Concrete work that misses the code can force costly demolition and repours. Getting ramp specs right the first time saves money.
What Stormwater and Impervious Surface Permit Requirements Apply?
Our crew accounts for stormwater and hard surface rules before we pour any large business concrete area in Selma. San Marcos Custom Concrete designs drainage paths that route water away from buildings. Water goes toward approved discharge points. Hard surface limits can affect how much concrete a property may add without extra stormwater controls. Given Selma's seasonal rainfall totals, proper drainage planning protects the new concrete and nearby structures for the long term.