If you searched for online estimates concrete companies near me, you probably want a price without a lot of phone calls. This guide explains what an online concrete estimate request can and cannot tell you in San Antonio, what to send, what driveways and patios typically cost, how the site visit works, and which City rules apply.
- Can I get a concrete estimate online?
- What should I include in an online estimate request?
- How much does concrete work cost in San Antonio?
- Why does a concrete company need a site visit before the final price?
- What happens after I request an estimate online?
- How do I compare estimates from different concrete companies?
- How long does the job take after I accept an estimate?
- Do I need a permit for concrete work in San Antonio?
- When should I call instead of filling out a form?
- Where do we work?
- What else are homeowners asking?
You can request a concrete estimate online, but the final written price comes after a site visit, because San Antonio clay soil, slope, drainage, and tear-out change the job. A broom-finish driveway typically runs $7 to $12 per square foot. Call a pro first if the work touches the curb or street.
Can I get a concrete estimate online?
Yes, you can start a concrete estimate online by sending your project details through a company’s estimate form. Expect a price range at first and a firm written quote after someone measures the site.
An online concrete estimate is a starting point, not a contract. A free concrete estimate request online lets the company see the size, type of work, and your address before they call. Our own free estimate form asks for your name, email, phone, full address, and a message about the project.
- What an online request can do: Confirm the company serves your area, match you to the right service, and give a rough range.
- What it cannot do: Check your soil, slope, drainage, access, or the condition of old concrete.
- Plan your own numbers: Our concrete slab calculator turns length, width, and thickness into cubic yards and square feet.
What should I include in an online estimate request?
Include the type of work, rough length and width, the full address, whether old concrete must be removed, and the finish you want. The more specific you are, the closer the first range will be to the final price.
- Project type: New driveway, replacement, patio, parking pad, sidewalk, or repair.
- Size: Length and width in feet. A 20 by 25 foot driveway is 500 square feet.
- Existing concrete: Say if a slab, pavers, or asphalt has to be torn out.
- Finish: Broom, stamped, stained, or exposed aggregate. See concrete finishing contractors.
- Use: Foot traffic, cars, trucks, or a trailer or RV.
- Street work: Mention if the job reaches the curb, driveway approach, or public sidewalk.
- Timing: When you want the work done and any HOA approval you still need.
How much does concrete work cost in San Antonio?
A broom-finish driveway typically runs about $7 to $12 per square foot and a standard patio about $6 to $12 per square foot. Use these ranges to check whether an online estimate is in the right neighborhood.
| Common job | Typical price per sq. ft. | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Broom-finish driveway | $7 to $12 | Two-car, about 500 sq. ft.: about $3,500 to $6,000 |
| Stamped driveway | $14 to $20 | Varies with pattern and color |
| Standard patio | $6 to $12 | 300 sq. ft.: about $1,800 to $3,600 |
| Stamped or colored patio | $12 to $25 | Varies with design and finish |
| Single-car parking pad | N/A | 10 by 20 feet: about $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Old concrete tear-out | About $1.50 to $3.00 | Added when a slab is replaced |
Ranges come from our driveway replacement guide, patio cost guide, and parking pad guide. Typical estimates as of October 2026, not a quote.
Start online, finish on site
Why does a concrete company need a site visit before the final price?
Because the price depends on things a form cannot show: base prep, thickness, slope, drainage, access for the truck, and what is under the old slab. A site visit turns a per-square-foot range into a written price for your yard.
- Clay soil: San Antonio’s expansive clay can call for more base and better drainage.
- Slope and drainage: Water has to run away from the house and garage.
- Access: A tight side yard may mean pumping or wheelbarrowing concrete.
- Tear-out: Thick or heavily reinforced old slabs take longer to remove.
- Loads: Trucks, trailers, and RVs need a thicker slab and more steel.
That is why we do not give a final price over the phone. Every job is priced on its size, base prep, thickness, finish, and access.
What happens after I request an estimate online?
With us, a real person calls you back, sets up a site visit, measures the area, and then gives you a free written quote. You decide with no obligation.
- Call back: Someone from our father-son team calls you, not a call center, and asks a few questions.
- Site visit: We pick a time that works for you, typically within a few days and often sooner for urgent repairs.
- Inspection: Ted or a crew lead measures the area and checks slope, drainage, and access.
- Written quote: Free, in writing, and itemized so you can see what the job needs.
Read the full process on our driveway installation page.
How do I compare estimates from different concrete companies?
Compare written, itemized estimates for the same scope: the same size, thickness, base, steel, finish, and tear-out. A lower number often means something was left out.
- Line items: Base, thickness, rebar or mesh, finish, control joints, tear-out, and haul-away.
- Payment schedule: Do not pay the full amount up front. Pay for work as it is completed.
- Right to cancel: In Texas, a contract signed at your home should include a written right to cancel within three business days.
- Insurance: Ask each company for a certificate of liability insurance.
- Who does the work: Ask whether the company pours the job or subcontracts it.
For a fuller checklist, read what to look for in a concrete contractor.
How long does the job take after I accept an estimate?
Most residential driveways take about 1 to 3 working days to form and pour once the site is ready. Tear-out, grading, or permits can add time.
You can typically walk on new concrete after 1 to 2 days, drive a car on it after about 7 days, and park heavy trucks or trailers on it after about 28 days.
Do I need a permit for concrete work in San Antonio?
Usually not for driveways and sidewalks inside your property line, which the City lists as typically not needing a permit. Work on the curb, driveway approach, or public sidewalk needs a contractor with the City Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter registration.
- Inside the property line: See the City’s No Permit Required list.
- Historic or conservation districts: The City notes there may be design and material restrictions.
- At the street: The contractor needs the City Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter registration.
- Before you dig: Check HOA rules and call 811. Full details are in our licensed concrete contractor guide.
- The job reaches the curb, the street, or a public sidewalk
- An old slab is sinking, badly cracked, or holding water
- The new concrete ties into a foundation, garage, or pool deck
- You plan to park trucks, a trailer, or an RV on it
Call (713) 504-2341 or request a free quote.
When should I call instead of filling out a form?
Call when the repair is urgent, when water is getting under a slab, or when you are not sure what the job needs. A short phone call can sort out the scope faster than a form.
Otherwise, an online request works well. Send your details through our free estimate form or call (713) 504-2341. See our driveway installation and concrete patio services to see what we pour.
Want a free concrete estimate in San Antonio?
Send your project details online or call. We visit the site and give you a free written, itemized price before any work starts. Insured, with $2,000,000 liability coverage.
Where do we work?
Affordable Concrete San Antonio works across San Antonio and nearby areas from our shop at 1247 W Thompson Pl, San Antonio, TX 78226.
We visit sites for free estimates in San Antonio and these nearby areas: Helotes, Leon Valley, Shavano Park, Terrell Hills, Alamo Heights, Converse, Universal City, Schertz, Boerne, Cibolo, Fair Oaks Ranch, Bulverde, Spring Branch, New Braunfels, Pleasanton, Floresville, Castroville, Lytle, and Von Ormy. Not sure about your address? Call (713) 504-2341.
What else are homeowners asking?
These are the short answers people want before they book a quote.
Can I get a concrete estimate online?
Yes. You can send your project details through an online form and get a rough range, but the final written price comes after a site visit.
What should I send with an online concrete estimate request?
Send the type of work, rough length and width, your full address, whether old concrete must come out, the finish you want, and how the slab will be used.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in San Antonio?
A broom-finish driveway typically runs about $7 to $12 per square foot, so a two-car, 500-square-foot driveway is about $3,500 to $6,000.
Why can a concrete company not give a final price online?
Soil, slope, drainage, access, base prep, and tear-out all change the price, and those have to be checked on site.
How soon can I get a site visit after I request an estimate?
We can typically schedule a site visit within a few days, and often sooner for urgent repairs.
Are online concrete estimates free?
Our estimates are free and in writing, with no obligation to go ahead with the work.
Sources used in this article:
- City of San Antonio, No Permit Required List, checked October 29, 2026, sa.gov
- City of San Antonio, Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, checked October 29, 2026, sa.gov
- Texas Law Help, Hiring a Contractor, checked October 29, 2026, texaslawhelp.org
- Affordable Concrete San Antonio, driveway replacement cost guide, checked October 29, 2026, affordableconcretesanantonio.com
- Affordable Concrete San Antonio, patio installation cost guide, checked October 29, 2026, affordableconcretesanantonio.com
- Affordable Concrete San Antonio, parking pad guide, checked October 29, 2026, affordableconcretesanantonio.com
This article is general information for San Antonio homeowners. Prices are typical estimates as of October 2026 and can change. City rules change; confirm with the City of San Antonio before work in the right-of-way.
What should I read next?
Start with our driveway service, or keep reading before you request a quote.