We dig out, pack the base and pour driveways sized for the cars and trucks on them, with a broom finish, a light texture for grip when it's wet.
Concrete built on solid ground for homes and businesses in Oxford, MS
Oxford Concrete Company builds concrete for homes, rentals and businesses, and we start with the ground under it and where the water runs, because that's usually what decides how long it lasts.
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Concrete work we build in Oxford, MS
What moves the price is size, how much base work the ground needs, tear-out and haul off, truck access and the finish you pick. Weather, any permit and cure time set the schedule, and your estimate spells out what's covered.
Want a place for a grill and chairs out back? We build patios that slope away from the house so rain runs off instead of pooling by the door.
Stamped concrete gets pressed with a pattern and colored while it's still wet, so a patio or walk can look like stone or brick for homeowners who want more than gray.
We pour front walks and paths with control joints, shallow cuts that give the slab a planned place to crack instead of across the middle.
Pouring a new garage or replacing a cracked floor? We build slabs that drain toward the door and hold up under cars, tools and shelving.
Decorative concrete covers colored, stained and textured finishes for patios, walks and entries, for owners who want the strength of concrete with a look that fits the house.
We build concrete retaining walls that hold back a slope, set on a footing with drainage behind them so water pressure doesn't push the wall over.
We pour interior concrete floors for shops, barns, warehouses and businesses, troweled smooth and given time to cure, the wait that lets concrete gain its strength.
A pool deck has to shed water and give bare feet some grip, so we slope it away from the pool and use a textured finish that isn't slick.
We build concrete steps for front doors, porches and side entries, with every step the same height so they're easy to climb and hard to trip on.
Building a house, shop or addition? We pour the slab foundation under it, with rebar, the steel that holds the concrete together, over a packed subgrade.
We install foundations for new homes, additions and outbuildings, from layout and digging to forms and the pour, so framing starts on a level, square base.
For businesses, offices and apartment properties, we build concrete parking lots graded to drain and built for delivery trucks, with joints laid out around the traffic.
Footings are the concrete pads and strips that carry a wall, porch post or addition, and we dig and pour them for builders and homeowners before anything goes on top.
Sinking slabs and settling foundations usually trace back to soft ground or water underneath, so we lift them back toward level and look at what let them drop.
Need a doorway, a trench for pipe or a broken section removed? We saw-cut concrete on a clean line so the rest of the slab stays intact.
Why we start with the ground under the slab
I spent years keeping up rental properties for a property management company, patching walks, steps, drives and slabs. Most of the cracked and sunken concrete I fixed failed because of what was under it, not the concrete on top. In 2023 I started Oxford Concrete Company to build it right the first time, and you can read more about how we got here.
The base is where I won't cut corners. It's the subgrade, the dirt the slab sits on, and on pour day nobody sees it, so it's the first thing a tight budget wants to trim. I'd rather dig it out, pack it and check where the water runs than put a fancier finish on ground that's going to settle.
I come out for the estimate and I'm on site running the job, so the person who quoted your work makes the calls on pour day. Our written quotes list what's included, like haul off, sealer and drainage, so you can line ours up against anyone else's. Landlords like that we keep the site tidy and keep a way in and out open where we can.
Building concrete in Oxford and nearby cities
A few things about working here shape your job before we ever pour, from who handles permits to how we deal with bare dirt and where we travel.
Permits go through the city
In Oxford, the city's Building division issues residential and commercial permits after it reviews the application and plans, and its inspectors check new construction, remodels and alterations. Whether your job needs one depends on the work, so we check with the permit office before we start. When it does, we handle the paperwork and line up the inspections.
Bare dirt and erosion control
Digging out for a solid base leaves bare dirt for a while, and the same division enforces Oxford's erosion control rules. We keep the dug-out area tidy and work to keep loose soil out of the street and the neighbor's yard. If you want to read the rules yourself, the city posts its ordinances online.
The same work nearby
We're based in Oxford and work across Lafayette County and the cities around it, including Batesville, Holly Springs and Pontotoc. The calls look a lot alike from city to city. Drives sunk at the edges, walks lifted by roots and patios holding water against the house usually come back to the same ground and drainage problems.
What happens after you call us
Here's how a job goes from your first call to the final walk-through, so you know who you'll talk to and what you'll have in hand before any work starts.
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Call or send the form
Call (662) 550-8149 or use the form on our contact page. Tell us what you're seeing and where, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time.
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Walk the job together
I come out, measure and look over the ground, the drainage and the access with you. Then I send a free written estimate that spells out what's in the price and what isn't.
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We prep and pour
Once you say go, we sort out any permit and inspections, then dig out, pack the base, set forms and pour. We cut the joints and finish the surface, then leave it to cure.
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Walk it again at the end
When it's done, I walk it with you again and tell you when it's ready for feet and when it's ready for cars. The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Concrete finishes and builds
A look at the kinds of concrete work people ask about, from broom-finished drives to stamped patios and steps, to help you picture the finish you want.
Questions people ask about concrete work
How much does concrete work cost in Oxford, MS?
It depends on the job, so the real number comes from a free on-site estimate. Size, base work, tear-out, truck access and the finish move the price most. I'll point out where a simpler finish saves you money without touching the base.
How long will I be without my driveway or patio after a new pour?
You'll stay off it while it cures, and longer for cars than for foot traffic. The mix and the weather change those waits, so I give you the walking and driving dates for your slab when we pour. Tear-out and base work come first, and rain can push the pour back.
Will my new concrete slab crack like the old one did?
Most concrete gets a few hairline cracks, and the goal is to keep them small and inside the control joints. Cracks that open wide or drop usually come from a soft base or water running under the slab. That's why we spend our time on the ground before we pour.
What do I need to do to get ready for a concrete pour?
Mostly clear the way. Move cars, grills and planters out of the work area, and tell us about sprinkler lines, buried cables, pets and when you need to get in and out. We plan the truck route around that and keep a way in open where we can.
Do you work with landlords and property managers near Oxford?
Yes, landlords and property managers call us when they want one person handling the job and giving a straight answer. Years of upkeep on rentals taught us to work around tenants who still live there. We keep the site tidy and plan the work so people can still get in and out.
Should I repair my cracked concrete or replace it?
It depends on what's under it, and I'll tell you straight, even when new concrete isn't the right fix. If the base is sound and the damage is small, lifting or repairing it can make more sense. If the ground has settled or water runs underneath, a new slab on that same dirt will likely fail the same way.
Tell us about your concrete job
Call (662) 550-8149 or send the form with what's going on and where, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a time to look at it.