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Serving Big Spring, TX and surrounding areas. (432) 263-5443
Big Spring Advanced Concrete has been serving Andrews and Andrews County since 2015, pouring slab foundations, driveways, patios, sidewalks, and footings for homeowners and commercial property owners throughout the city. We know the caliche hardpan and shrink-swell clay that define this part of the Permian Basin, the heat and wind that wear on every outdoor surface, and the importance of preparing the subgrade correctly before a single yard of concrete is poured. Every job comes with a free written estimate.
Building a new structure in Andrews - a garage, addition, workshop, or storage building - starts with a foundation that can hold up to Permian Basin soil conditions. Our slab foundation construction cuts through the caliche layer, sets a compacted base, and uses proper rebar and vapor barrier so the slab stays level through years of shrink-swell cycles in the clay below.
Andrews homes from earlier oil boom eras often have original driveways that have cracked, heaved, or settled unevenly after decades on Permian Basin soil. A new concrete driveway prepared to local subgrade standards stops the dust, drainage, and vehicle clearance problems that a failed surface creates.
The heat and low humidity in Andrews dry out wood decking fast - boards split, splinter, and warp within a few seasons in this climate. A concrete patio holds up to West Texas summer temperatures without annual maintenance and cleans up easily after the dust storms that blow through this part of the Permian Basin.
Fence posts, carport columns, and structural supports in Andrews County require footings that cut through the caliche hardpan and reach stable, undisturbed soil below it. Posts set above the caliche layer loosen and tilt as the clay around them moves seasonally, and we plan every footing depth to prevent that from happening.
Commercial properties along US Highway 385 and Loop 1910 deal with high traffic, heavy vehicles, and the same soil movement issues as residential lots in Andrews. A properly engineered concrete parking lot, poured with the correct sub-base depth and joint placement for Permian Basin conditions, outlasts asphalt by decades in this climate.
Sidewalks in Andrews older neighborhoods have shifted and cracked from clay soil movement underneath, creating uneven surfaces that are hard to walk on and direct water toward homes during rain. We remove damaged sections, regrade the base, and pour level replacements that drain correctly away from the structure.
Andrews sits on the flat open plains of the Permian Basin, near the New Mexico border, and the soil here presents two challenges that every concrete job has to address. The first is caliche - the hard, calcium-rich layer that sits just below the topsoil across most of Andrews County. Caliche requires real equipment to cut through, and any footing, post, or foundation pier that stops above it will loosen over time because the softer material above the caliche layer does not hold. The second challenge is the clay that sits throughout the soil profile here. Clay shrinks in dry conditions and swells when moisture returns, and West Texas gives this process plenty of opportunity to run: the summers in Andrews are intensely hot and dry, with recorded highs above 110 degrees, and then periodic rain events bring moisture back into soil that has been baking for months.
The flat terrain in Andrews means there is little natural drainage relief - water pools on and around lots after heavy rain rather than running off. That pooling puts sustained moisture pressure on foundations, driveways, and slabs from below. Add to this the persistent high winds that carry abrasive dust and accelerate surface wear on anything outdoors, plus the occasional hard freeze that pushes water into existing cracks, and you have conditions that demand thorough subgrade preparation, proper reinforcement, and correct joint placement on every concrete job. Contractors who skip steps here create repairs within a few years.
Our crew works throughout Andrews regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect concrete work here. Andrews is a compact city covering just under seven square miles, with most residential neighborhoods close to the center of town and commercial activity concentrated along US Highway 385 and Loop 1910. The housing stock spans a few different eras - older homes from earlier oil booms in the core of the city, and newer subdivisions added on the edges during more recent growth cycles. The older homes, particularly those built in the 1950s through 1970s, often have original concrete driveways, dated sidewalks, and slabs that have been through several decades of Permian Basin soil movement. The newer homes on the outer streets are generally in better shape but are not immune to the same soil conditions. We pull permits through the City of Andrews for jobs that require them and are familiar with the inspection process here.
From the neighborhoods near ACE Arena to the streets around the Andrews County Veterans Memorial, we work all over the city and know what to expect from the soil and drainage conditions in different parts of town. We also serve Odessa in Ector County to the southeast, and if you are comparing quotes from contractors, we are happy to walk you through what our estimate covers and why proper subgrade preparation matters for the long-term performance of your concrete in this part of West Texas.
Reach us at (432) 263-5443 or through the contact form on this site. We respond within one business day, and most phone calls during regular hours get a same-day reply.
We visit your Andrews property, evaluate soil conditions and drainage, and measure the area. The written estimate covers all materials, subgrade work, and permit costs - no surprise line items after you approve it.
If a permit is required, we file with the city before the pour. We handle all excavation and base preparation and complete the pour on the agreed date. Most residential jobs in Andrews finish within one to two days on site.
We apply curing compound before we leave and walk you through how to protect new concrete during the critical first week in West Texas heat and wind. The site is cleaned up completely before we go.
We serve Andrews and all of Andrews County from our base in the Permian Basin. Written estimates with no surprises - contact us and we will be in touch within one business day.
(432) 263-5443Andrews is the county seat of Andrews County and the only incorporated city in the county, sitting in the Permian Basin of West Texas about 35 miles northwest of the Midland-Odessa metro area and near the New Mexico state line. The population is roughly 13,000 to 14,000 residents, and the local economy runs heavily on oil and gas - a fact that shapes both the employment landscape and the pace of home buying and property improvement in town. The city covers just under seven square miles, which keeps the residential neighborhoods close together and makes it easy for contractors to move between jobs without long drives. US Highway 385 and Loop 1910 are the main roads through and around the city, and most commercial activity is concentrated along these corridors.
Andrews has a younger median age than many West Texas cities, which reflects a population of working oilfield families who are actively investing in their properties. Community landmarks include ACE Arena, the Andrews County Veterans Memorial, and the Andrews Bird Viewing Trail - a short public trail with ponds and an observation deck on the east side of town. The Andrews Wikipedia article covers the city's full history if you want more background. We also serve homeowners and businesses in Odessa to the southeast, so if you have a job that spans both areas or you know someone in Ector County who needs concrete work, we cover that territory as well.
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