New Concrete Driveways and Patios for Plano Homes

Start Your Concrete Project With a Checklist

Planning a new concrete driveway or patio? Get organized first. A little prep makes every estimate easier to compare.

Gatenba Concrete is a referral service. We connect homeowners in Plano, TX with independent local providers. The providers do the work. We help you reach them.

Here is the short version:

• First, decide what you want: a driveway, a patio, or both.
• Next, take photos and rough measurements.
• Then, request an estimate and compare written quotes.

Get Started

Hot, humid summers and heavy downpours shape how concrete gets planned in the Plano area. Drainage, slope and the base under the slab matter as much as the surface. Ask each provider how they handle them.

Prefer to talk it through? Request a callback to check provider availability for your project. Call hours vary by provider.

This page covers the services, how the referral works, and a simple plan for after the pour. Keep your notes in one folder. You will be glad you did.

How It Works

What Gatenba Concrete is, and is not

Gatenba Concrete is a referral service. It is not a contractor. It does not pour, cut, stamp or finish concrete. Independent providers in our network do that work, and each one sets its own prices, schedule and terms.

The referral in three steps

• First, you tell us about your project: driveway, patio, rough size and location.
• Next, a local provider in our network follows up to talk details and, where it makes sense, visit your property.
• Then, you review the written quote and decide. There is no obligation to hire anyone.

Why prep comes first

Providers can give a clearer quote when you hand them clear information. Photos of the area, a sketch, and a list of what you want save time for everyone. They also make quotes easier to compare, because each provider is pricing the same job.

Pour it, then protect it

Good concrete flatwork is not finished when the crew leaves. Sealing, clean drainage and early attention to small cracks help a slab last longer. Ask every provider for care instructions in writing.

Keep a paper trail

Save your photos, quotes, invoices and notes in one place. If a storm or accident damages the slab later, records help. Some policies may cover sudden damage; check your policy. Providers can often help document damage for a claim.

Costs vary by job, size, finish and site conditions. Treat any range you see online as a rough guide and get a written quote.

Serving Homeowners Across the Plano area

Gatenba Concrete works with independent providers who serve Plano and nearby communities across the Plano area. Availability depends on the provider and your address.

Local conditions matter for concrete. Here is what to keep in mind:

• Summers are hot and humid, so ask how pours are timed and cured.
• Heavy downpours and tropical storm season make drainage a priority.
• Winters are mild with rare hard freezes, so deep frost is a smaller concern than water.
• Many homes are slab-on-grade ranches with brick or vinyl siding, so a new driveway or patio often meets the house at a low point. Ask about slope.
• Some older pier-and-beam homes sit higher, which changes how water moves under and around them.

Get Started

Not sure whether your address is covered? Send a request and a provider in our network can tell you. You can also ask about matching a stamped patio to a new driveway, so both are priced and planned together.

Have your address, a few photos and a rough idea of size ready. That is all you need to begin.

Your Planning, Pour and Upkeep Checklist

Make a one-page plan

Write down the size, shape, main use and budget range. Note where cars park and where people walk. A plan on paper keeps every quote comparable.

Check the rules

Many towns and neighborhood associations have rules on size, setbacks and curb cuts. Ask each provider whether they handle permits. Ask what the rules mean for your lot.

Plan for rain and slope

Heavy downpours and storm season test every slab. Water should move away from the house, not toward it. Ask about grading, base material and where the runoff will go.

Choose a finish for the sun

Hot sun can make smooth concrete slick when wet and hard to walk on barefoot. A broom finish adds grip. Stamped concrete patios add pattern and color, so ask how the color and sealer hold up in strong light.

Respect curing time

New concrete needs time to harden. Keep cars, pets and furniture off until the provider says it is ready. Follow the written care steps.

Maintain it after the work

• Wash off dirt, oil and leaf stains.
• Reseal on the schedule the provider gives you.
• Fill small cracks and joints early.
• Keep gutters and downspouts clear.

Know when a crack is a warning

Hairline cracks are common. Wide, uneven or growing cracks near the house may point to soil movement. That is when concrete driveway repair may come up, or a talk with foundation repair experts. A local provider can tell you which trade fits.

Keep your records together

Save dated photos, quotes, invoices and care notes in one folder. Some policies may cover sudden damage; check your policy. Providers can often help document damage for a claim.

Ask these questions

• What base and thickness do you plan to use?
• How will water drain?
• What is included in the written quote?
• What upkeep do you recommend?

Request Your Estimate

Ready for the next step? Gather your photos and notes, then send a request. A local provider in our network can follow up about your driveway or patio. There is no obligation.

Get Started

Would you rather talk? Request a callback to check provider availability. Call hours vary by provider.