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Concrete work in rural Lubbock County

Outside the city limits — around Idalou, Abernathy, New Deal and the farm roads between — concrete jobs tend to be bigger and more practical: equipment pads, barn and shop floors, feed areas, and long driveways.

Practical tips for rural jobs

• Agricultural traffic is heavy. Ask for slab thickness and reinforcement designed for the actual loads — tractors, trailers and grain trucks.
• Caliche and clay are both common in the area. Good base preparation and compaction are the best protection against cracking.
• Wind and low humidity dry concrete quickly. Ask how the crew will cure the slab, especially on large pours.
• Expect travel or minimum charges on smaller jobs far from town.

Permits and rules

Requirements outside city limits can differ from those inside a city. Check with Lubbock County, and ask your contractor what applies to your property.

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