Concrete Contractors Serving Westview on Lake Austin

Frequently Asked Questions

Our property slopes toward the lake. How do you prevent new concrete from creating erosion problems?

Sloping toward water requires drainage design to capture and direct runoff appropriately. We install surface slopes, directing water to designated collection points rather than allowing it to sheet-flow toward the lake. Swales, French drains, or surface channels may capture water and route it to appropriate drainage paths. Edge treatments prevent water from running off concrete onto erosion-prone slopes. We evaluate your specific topography during estimates and incorporate appropriate drainage into the design.

We want a patio near the lake, but the terrain drops significantly. What options work for steep lakefront sites?

Steep lakefront areas can accommodate patios through terraced, multi-level designs that step down with the terrain, cut-and-fill construction to create level areas, or deck-style elevated structures. Retaining walls often support level patio areas on slopes. The right approach depends on your specific terrain, view goals, and budget. For significant grade changes, engineered solutions may be required. We discuss options during estimates and show what’s feasible for your particular site.

There are large cypress trees between our house and the water. Can you work around them?

Cypress trees near water are valuable and often protected. We assess root zones during estimates and design concrete to avoid critical root areas. Walkways can curve around root masses, patios can be positioned outside drip lines, and where encroachment is unavoidable, we use careful hand excavation and root-conscious techniques. Our goal is functional concrete that preserves trees and defines your lakefront character.

The existing concrete path to our dock is crumbling and slippery. Can you replace it with something safer?

Yes, walkway safety on grades leading to water is critical. We replace deteriorated paths with properly reinforced concrete using slip-resistant finishes such as deep broom textures perpendicular to the slope, saw-cut grooves every few inches, or exposed aggregate, providing a natural texture. Proper drainage prevents water from accumulating on walking surfaces. If the existing path alignment has issues, we can redesign for better grades and safer travel.

We’re considering a pool between the house and the lake. How does that affect concrete planning?

Pools on lakefront properties require careful integration with the overall site. Pool decking must drain properly without directing water toward either the house or the lake. The pool and surrounding hardscape become part of the drainage system, managing water from the upper property. Coordination between the pool contractor and us during design ensures all elements work together. If you’re in early planning, involving us before the pool design is finalized helps ensure successful integration.

How do you match new concrete with existing hardscape that’s weathered over the years?

Exact matching of weathered concrete is difficult since color and texture change over time. Options include: removing old concrete and pouring unified new surfaces for a consistent appearance; accepting visible transitions while matching finish texture and color as closely as possible; or using the project as an opportunity to upgrade all hardscape to a new, consistent finish. We discuss approaches during estimates, explaining trade-offs among scope, cost, and visual results.