Licensed Concrete Contractor in San Antonio: What to Check Before You Hire

Many homeowners search for a licensed concrete contractor and assume Texas issues a concrete license. It does not. This guide explains what “licensed” really means in San Antonio, which City registrations apply to concrete work, which jobs need a permit, how to look a contractor up, and what a professional concrete contractor should put in writing.

Does Texas require a license for concrete contractors?

No. Texas does not require general contractors to be licensed or bonded, and it has no separate state license for concrete work. Contractors must still be a state-registered business, and cities can add their own rules.

• State registration: The business should be registered with the state, as Texas Law Help notes.
• Local rules: Check your city building department for extra licensing or registration.
• What “licensed” should mean to you: Registered for the City work your job needs, insured, and willing to show both on paper.

What registrations does San Antonio require for concrete work?

San Antonio requires a Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter registration for sidewalk, curb, and driveway approach work, and a Residential Building Contractor registration for structural and new home work. Commercial general contractors have no City license or registration requirement.

From City of San Antonio Development Services pages, checked October 27, 2026. All City and State licensed contractors must register with Development Services before permits are issued.

Which concrete jobs need a permit in San Antonio?

Driveways and sidewalks inside your property line are on the City No Permit Required list. Sidewalks, curbs, and drive approaches between your property line and the street need a Sidewalk-Curb permit, which must pass inspection before the concrete is poured.

• No permit: Driveways and sidewalks inside your property line, and private flatwork that does not bear a load, have a cover, or attach to a structure.
• Sidewalk-Curb permit: Work in the public parkway or City right-of-way, including a second driveway or a residential driveway wider than 20 feet.
• Special districts: Historic, Neighborhood Conservation, and Corridor Districts can limit design even with no permit.
• HOA rules: The City does not enforce deed restrictions, so check your HOA yourself.

A new driveway usually ends at the street, so our driveway installation process confirms the City permit first whenever work touches the curb, approach, or sidewalk.

How do I find a concrete contractor registered with the City?

Use the City’s Contractor Connect search, which lets you look up registered contractors by company name, registration number, or type of work. If you cannot find a concrete contractor there, call Development Services at 210-207-1111.

1. Ask the contractor for their City registration number.
2. Search it on Contractor Connect.
3. Match the company name to your written bid.
4. Ask who will pull the permit. Texas consumer guidance warns about contractors who ask you to get permits yourself.

What insurance should a licensed concrete contractor carry?

Ask for current certificates of liability insurance, workers’ compensation, and property damage coverage. San Antonio sets minimum liability limits for registered residential builders, and commercial projects usually need more.

• Residential Building Contractor minimum: $500,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 aggregate, $500,000 products and completed operations.
• Home Improvement Contractor minimum: $300,000 per occurrence, $600,000 aggregate, $300,000 products and completed operations.
• Commercial work: Our commercial contractor guide treats $1M per occurrence as the floor.
• Our coverage: $2,000,000 in liability coverage.

What should a concrete contractor put in writing?

Get a written contract with the scope, price, payment schedule, dates, permits, and warranty before any work starts. Texas consumer guidance lists the items a good contract should include.

• Contractor name, address, phone, and license or registration number.
• Start and completion dates.
• Slab thickness, base, reinforcement, finish, tear-out, and clean-up.
• A payment schedule tied to completed work, never full payment up front.
• Who gets the permits, and how change orders work.
• Warranty terms for materials and workmanship.
• A three-business-day cancellation right if you sign at home.
• For a homestead job over $5,000, a construction account for your payments.

How much does a licensed concrete contractor cost in San Antonio?

A broom-finish driveway from a professional concrete contractor typically runs about $7 to $12 per square foot installed in San Antonio. Registration and insurance do not change the per-square-foot rate much; size, tear-out, and finish do.

• Driveway, broom finish: $7 to $12 per sq. ft. (driveway replacement guide)
• Tear-out and haul-away: $1.50 to $3.00 per sq. ft. (driveway replacement guide)
• 10 by 20 ft. parking pad: $1,500 to $3,000 (parking pad guide)
• Commercial flatwork: $5 to $9 per sq. ft. (commercial flatwork guide)

Installed estimates from our own published San Antonio guides as of October 2026.

What are the red flags of an unqualified concrete contractor?

Be wary of anyone who knocks on your door because they are “in the area,” pressures you to decide now, wants everything up front or in cash, or asks you to pull the permits. Those are the common scam tactics Texas consumer guidance lists.

• “Leftover concrete from another job.”
• No registration number for curb or approach work.
• No certificate of insurance.
• A bid far below the others with no scope explained.
• No written warranty.

When should I call a professional concrete contractor?

Call before any job that touches the curb, approach, or city sidewalk, or when a driveway, pad, or slab is cracking or settling. A free site visit tells you whether you need a permit and what the work will cost.

• New or wider driveways that meet the street.
• Broken approaches or city sidewalks in front of your home.
• Settling or cracked driveways and pads.
• Commercial slabs and parking areas; see our commercial concrete services.

Ready to find a concrete contractor? Request a free quote or call (713) 504-2341.

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 pour and repair driveways, approaches, pads, and slabs 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.

Sources used in this article:

• City of San Antonio, Contractor Registration & Licensing, checked October 27, 2026, sa.gov
• City of San Antonio, Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, checked October 27, 2026, sa.gov
• City of San Antonio, Building & Home Improvement, checked October 27, 2026, sa.gov
• City of San Antonio, Sidewalk-Curb Permit Application, checked October 27, 2026, sanantonio.gov
• City of San Antonio, No Permit Required List, checked October 27, 2026, sa.gov
• City of San Antonio, Contractor Connect search, sanantonio.gov
• Texas Law Help, Hiring a Contractor, checked October 27, 2026, texaslawhelp.org
• Affordable Concrete San Antonio, driveway replacement cost guide, checked October 27, 2026, affordableconcretesanantonio.com/concrete-blogs/how-much-to-replace-driveway-concrete-in-san-antonio/
• Affordable Concrete San Antonio, concrete parking pad contractors guide, checked October 27, 2026, affordableconcretesanantonio.com/concrete-blogs/concrete-parking-pad-contractors/

This article is general information for San Antonio property owners, not legal advice. City and state rules can change; the City of San Antonio is the final authority on permits and contractor registration. Prices are typical estimates as of October 2026 and are not a quote.