Driveways
Reinforced driveways sized for vehicle loads with a broom finish.
Concrete
Concrete Work.
Driveways, patios, walkways and outdoor-living slabs built for Houston's expansive clay soil — with proper base, reinforcement, joints and drainage.
In short
Novara Construction provides concrete work across Greater Houston — including Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Cypress, Memorial, River Oaks, and The Heights. Driveways, patios, walkways and outdoor-living slabs built for Houston's expansive clay soil — with proper base, reinforcement, joints and drainage. Novara is general liability insured, backed by 15+ years of construction experience, and every project carries a 1-year workmanship warranty. Free consultations at (281) 889-1068.
Overview
What we deliver
Novara pours residential and light commercial concrete: driveways, patios, walkways, pads and slabs for outdoor living. Each pour starts with base preparation and reinforcement suited to local soils.
About the work
Why concrete at Novara
Houston clay swells and shrinks with moisture. Compacted base, reinforcement on chairs, well-placed control joints and drainage away from slab edges keep movement under control.
Concrete is often part of a bigger project — an outdoor kitchen, patio cover or addition — and we coordinate it with the rest of the work.
Design directions
Three ways we approach concrete.
Patios & Slabs
Backyard patios and outdoor-living slabs with drainage planned.
Outdoor Living Bases
Slabs for covered patios and outdoor kitchens.
Signature materials
What we specify, source, and install
Reinforcement
Rebar or wire on chairs.
Base
Compacted select fill.
Finishes
Broom, smooth trowel and exposed options.
Joints
Control and expansion joints.
Clay-aware prep
Base and reinforcement suited to expansive soil.
Drainage planned
Slopes that move water away from the house.
Permits coordinated
Right-of-way and city requirements checked.
Workmanship warranty
Backed by Novara's 1-year workmanship warranty.
Scope
Included in every project
- Demolition & removal
- Grading & base
- Forms & reinforcement
- Pour & finish
- Joints & curing
- Cleanup
Selected work
Our process
- 01
Site review
Soil, drainage and access checked.
- 02
Prep
Removal, grading, base and forms.
- 03
Pour
Reinforcement, pour and finish.
- 04
Cure
Curing time and final walkthrough.
FAQ
Common questions
Do you replace cracked driveways?
Yes. We remove the old concrete and pour a new reinforced driveway.
Can concrete be part of my outdoor living project?
Yes. We coordinate slabs with patio covers and outdoor kitchens.
Stamped concrete or pavers for a Houston patio?
Stamped concrete is one continuous slab with a patterned finish; pavers are individual units that flex with soil movement and can be lifted for repair. Our stamped concrete vs pavers guide covers cost, maintenance and clay-soil behavior.
Why does concrete crack in Houston?
Expansive clay soil swells when wet and shrinks when dry. Compacted base, reinforcement on chairs, control joints and drainage keep cracking controlled rather than random.
Do I need a permit for a driveway?
Many Houston-area cities require a permit for driveway replacement and for work in the right-of-way. Novara checks the requirements for your address.
Concrete Work across Greater Houston
Concrete Work guides
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- OutdoorStamped concrete vs pavers for a Houston patio or driveway
How stamped concrete and pavers compare on cost, cracking, clay-soil movement, heat, maintenance and repairs in the Houston area.
- OutdoorOutdoor kitchens in Houston: heat, humidity, storms and materials
What to plan for when building an outdoor kitchen in Houston — shade, drainage, materials that survive the weather, and the utility work involved.
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- ConcreteConcrete in Houston: driveways, patios and slabs on clay soil
What makes concrete last on Houston's expansive clay — base prep, reinforcement, joints, drainage and curing.
- OutdoorOutdoor living in Houston: covered patios, outdoor kitchens and shade
How to design a covered patio or outdoor kitchen that works in Houston heat, humidity and summer storms — materials, shade, drainage and permits.