Serving Temple, TX and surrounding areas. (254) 791-8108
Temple Concrete Company handles driveways, patios, foundations, and more across Temple and Central Texas. We show up, do the work properly, and leave your property better than we found it.
Temple Concrete Company is a full-service concrete contractor in Temple, TX, handling 16 services for residential and commercial customers. Whether you need a new driveway to replace one that has cracked from clay soil movement, a decorative patio for Central Texas outdoor living, or a slab foundation for a new build, we handle it. We serve Temple and 11 surrounding communities - licensed, insured, and available 24/7 for estimates.
Cracked or uneven driveway? A new concrete driveway adds curb appeal and handles heavy traffic for decades - even on Temple's shifting clay soil.
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No usable outdoor space? A concrete patio gives you a clean, level surface for furniture, grills, and gatherings during Temple's long outdoor season.
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Plain gray not cutting it? Stamped concrete delivers the look of stone or brick as one solid, maintenance-free slab.
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Cracked panels or no walkway at all? A properly poured sidewalk steers foot traffic and keeps water away from your foundation.
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Dusty, stained garage floor making your space hard to use? A new concrete floor seals out moisture and cleans up in minutes.
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Want something more than plain gray? Decorative concrete lets you choose colors and textures that fit the look of your home.
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Sloped yard washing out after every rain? A concrete retaining wall holds your soil in place and turns problem terrain into usable space.
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Uneven or deteriorating floor surface? New concrete flooring gives commercial and residential spaces a durable, level finish.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through our contact form. We respond within 1 business day - usually the same day. Tell us what you need, roughly where you are in Temple or the surrounding area, and we will schedule a free on-site visit. No commitment required at this stage.
We come to your property, measure the area, assess the soil and drainage, and talk through your options. You get a written, itemized estimate before anyone picks up a shovel. If you have HOA requirements or city permit questions, we handle those too - nothing falls on you.
Our crew handles everything: demolition, base prep, the pour, finishing, and cleanup. When the work is done, we walk the project with you before we consider the job closed. If something does not look right, we address it on the spot. You do not pay for a job you are not satisfied with.
We carry full general liability insurance and workers compensation on every project. Ask for our certificates before work starts - a contractor who hesitates is a contractor to avoid.
We work in Temple and the surrounding Central Texas area every day. We know the clay soil, the permit process with Temple Development Services, and the seasonal timing that affects concrete work here.
We measure your project in person and give you a written, itemized quote. No verbal estimates, no pressure. If the price does not work for you, you walk away - no hard feelings.
Every project comes with a written warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. If something goes wrong on our end, we come back and fix it. You get the warranty terms in your contract before we start.
Ready to talk through your project? Call us at (254) 791-8108 or send us a message online.
“The crew showed up when they said they would and finished our driveway in two days. They poured early in the morning to beat the heat, which I appreciated since we had tried another contractor the summer before who did not bother. Seven months later, no cracks.”
Marcus T., Belton - Concrete driveway building
“We had a patio poured in our backyard and the process was straightforward from start to finish. They pulled the permit, handled the inspection, and walked us through the curing timeline so we knew exactly when to put the furniture back. The stamped finish looks exactly like the sample they showed us.”
Rachel N., Harker Heights - Stamped concrete services
“Called about a slab foundation for a workshop we were adding. Got an estimate the same week, permit was pulled without us doing anything, and the slab was poured on schedule. They explained the base prep in detail, which mattered to us because our neighbor had a slab fail two years ago from poor prep.”
James W., Killeen - Slab foundation building
We respond within 1 business day - usually the same day you reach out. There is no obligation and no sales pressure. After you submit the form, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site estimate at your property.
(254) 791-8108Temple Concrete Company is based in Temple, TX and serves 12 cities and communities across the region, including Killeen, Waco, and Austin. We cover all of our service area - same-week scheduling is often available, and we can usually reach any location within our territory in under an hour for an estimate.
Yes. Temple sits on Blackland Prairie clay, which swells when wet and shrinks when dry. That movement is why so many driveways and patios in this area crack within a few years of being poured. Proper base preparation - compacted gravel and well-placed control joints - is the difference between a slab that lasts 30 years and one that fails in five.
Concrete handles extreme heat better than asphalt, which softens and ruts under sustained high temperatures. In Central Texas, where summers push above 100 degrees regularly, concrete driveways and parking lots hold their shape and do not require the periodic resurfacing that asphalt demands. The upfront cost is higher, but the long-term maintenance is lower.
Most contractors recommend applying a concrete sealer 28 days after the pour, once the concrete reaches full strength. In Temple's sun and heat, sealing every two to three years protects color, slows surface wear, and prevents moisture from working into small cracks. The Portland Cement Association has published guidance on sealing schedules at{' '} cement.org.
Mature pecans and oaks in Temple's older neighborhoods have root systems that spread far beyond the tree canopy. Roots push up concrete panels from below, creating trip hazards and cracks that no amount of patching fixes permanently. Addressing root placement before the pour - not after - is the only lasting solution.
In most cases, yes. The City of Temple requires permits for driveways that connect to a public street and for patio flatwork above certain size thresholds. Unpermitted work can become a problem when you sell your home. The good news: your contractor should handle the entire permit process - you should not have to set foot in a government office.
Concrete reaches enough strength for foot traffic after 24 to 48 hours, but vehicles should stay off for a full seven days. Driving on it too soon is one of the most common ways a brand-new driveway gets damaged. The American Concrete Institute explains the full curing timeline at concrete.org.
Temple Concrete Company is a licensed and insured concrete contractor based in Temple, TX, serving Temple and 11 surrounding communities in Central Texas since 2025.
We carry general liability insurance and workers compensation coverage as required under Texas contractor regulations - certificates are available on request before any work begins.
Since opening, we have completed projects across 16 concrete service categories, from standard residential driveways and patios to commercial parking lots, slab foundations, and decorative concrete installations.
A solid concrete job starts underground. The crew should remove existing material, compact the soil, and add a gravel layer before a single drop of concrete is poured. Skipping this step is the most common reason slabs crack in Temple's clay soil.
Yes - always get at least two or three written quotes for any concrete project. A bid that comes in dramatically lower than the others usually means something is being skipped, whether that is base prep, permits, or proper thickness.
Light rain after the initial set is generally harmless. Heavy rain on fresh concrete is a problem - it can wash out the surface finish and weaken the top layer. A good contractor watches the forecast and will reschedule a pour rather than risk a failed slab.
Ask for references from recent jobs in the Temple area, not just a list of names. Check that their insurance certificates are current. A contractor who is reluctant to provide either of those things is one to pass on.
For independent guidance on hiring contractors in Texas, the Texas Attorney General's Consumer Protection division publishes practical advice on home improvement contracts. Call us at (254) 791-8108 or request an estimate online and we will walk you through every step.
Temple is a mid-size city of around 90,000 residents in Bell County, sitting roughly halfway between Austin and Waco along the I-35 corridor. Founded in 1881 as a railroad town, Temple has grown steadily over the past two decades and today includes older neighborhoods near the historic downtown railroad district alongside newer subdivisions spreading south and west. Most of the housing stock consists of single-family ranch homes, many built between the 1950s and 1980s, sitting on slab foundations on the expansive clay soil common across Bell County.
The city is anchored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in Texas and the area's biggest employer. That stable workforce has supported steady homeownership throughout the city - about 57 percent of housing units in Temple are owner-occupied, according to U.S. Census data. Residents in areas like Adams Addition and the neighborhoods near Midway Drive live in homes that have been through decades of Central Texas clay soil movement, heat cycles, and occasional hard freezes, all of which take a toll on driveways, patios, and concrete flatwork over time.
Many Temple homeowners also spend time out at Belton Lake, the large reservoir just west of the city managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. That outdoor culture carries over into how people use their homes - backyard patios, pool decks, and covered outdoor living areas are common requests from Temple homeowners who want to make the most of Central Texas weather. Temple Concrete Company works throughout the city and knows what homes here need, from clay soil base prep to HOA-compliant finishes in the city's newer subdivisions.
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Temple Concrete Company
3 E Adams Ave, Temple, TX 76501
(254) 791-8108team@templeconcretecompany.comAlways open, 24/7.
Call us today or submit a request online and we will get back to you within 1 business day with a free, no-obligation estimate.
