Concrete Patios in Gholson, TX
Concrete patios in Gholson, TX are graded, formed and poured by Waco Elite Concrete for the sandy-loam terrace ground the county soil survey found around the FM 933 and FM 1858 crossing, with a free estimate on every slab.
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Grading a patio for the ground under it
The 1992 county soil survey describes the Gholson series as very deep, well drained fine sandy loam on stream terraces, gently sloping to strongly sloping, and took its typical example 1.2 miles west of the FM 933 and FM 1858 intersection. One sample doesn't describe every yard, so each patio is laid out to the lot's own fall.
For hard surfaces within 10 feet of the foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America guide asks for a 2% grade down and away from the house; ENERGY STAR's recommendation is no less than 0.25 inch per foot.
Where a patio can sit on the lot
The City of Gholson's staff review sheet checks a "DECK/SHED/POOL/PATIO/OTHER" item against three limits: more than 5 feet from the side and rear lot lines, more than 10 feet from the main structure, and less than 15 feet in height. Ask City Hall how those limits apply to a slab poured against the house.
A patterned slab is covered under stamped patios and walks, a path out to it under Gholson sidewalks, and other jobs on the main Gholson page.
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(254) 309-9254From layout to a finished patio
Read the lot
The yard's fall, the distance to the lot lines and what will sit on the slab are measured.
Cut, fill and form
The ground is cut and filled to grade and compacted, and forms are set so water drains away from the house.
Pour, joint and cure
Joints form near-square panels, none longer than 1.5 times its width, and then the slab cures.
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(254) 309-9254Patio prices from the Austin area
Typical Austin prices for 2026 run $4 to $10 a square foot for a concrete patio, with sizes on the ticket. They are averages, not a quote.
- 100 sq ft (10 by 10)
- $400 to $1,000
- 144 sq ft (12 by 12)
- $580 to $1,440
- 320 sq ft (16 by 20)
- $1,280 to $3,200
- 400 sq ft (20 by 20)
- $1,600 to $4,000
Austin, 2026: typical prices, not a quote.
Patio questions for Gholson yards
Does a patio need a joint where it meets steps or a walk?
Yes, an isolation joint. The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association uses isolation joints to separate patios from sidewalks, garage slabs, stairs, light poles and other points of restraint, so each part can move on its own.
Can a patio be built on a sloping yard?
Yes, once the ground is cut and filled to grade, since the slab still needs its fall away from the house. Typical Austin figures for 2026 put leveling or regrading the land at $1,000 to $3,300.
How far apart should the joints in a patio be?
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association sets the maximum spacing at 24 to 36 times the slab's thickness, about 10 feet for a 4-inch slab, and no more than 15 feet, with each groove at least a quarter of the slab's thickness deep and never less than 1 inch.
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