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Abilene Concrete serves Killeen, TX with foundation installation, concrete driveways, patios, and slabs built for the Blackland Prairie clay that underlies most of Bell County. We serve military families and long-term homeowners alike, respond within 1 business day, and provide free on-site estimates.
Killeen's Blackland Prairie clay is one of the most active shrink-swell soils in Texas — it expands after rain and contracts during drought, which is why foundation problems are common in homes across Bell County. Our foundation installation work accounts for the local soil from the first day of site prep, not after problems show up years later.
Nearly every home in Killeen sits on a concrete slab rather than a crawl space or basement, and the Blackland Prairie soil means the quality of the ground preparation determines whether that slab holds for decades or starts cracking in a few years. We build slabs with the reinforcement and soil prep that Bell County conditions demand.
Many Killeen homes built in the 1980s and 1990s are at the age where original driveways are reaching the end of their useful life. Cracked and shifted surfaces are especially common on the clay-heavy soils around Fort Cavazos. A new driveway with proper base prep and jointing will handle Bell County's seasonal soil movement far better than a patch on a failing slab.
Killeen homeowners with modest backyards get real value from a properly poured concrete patio that holds up through summer heat and spring storm seasons. On rental properties — which make up a large share of Killeen's housing stock — a durable concrete patio reduces ongoing maintenance between tenants compared to a wood deck or pavers.
Killeen neighborhoods built in the 1970s through 1990s often have original concrete sidewalks and walkways that have shifted and cracked from decades of clay soil movement. A new concrete walkway with properly cut control joints and a stable base is a practical upgrade that improves safety, drainage, and curb appeal on properties of all sizes.
Killeen sits on the Blackland Prairie, one of the most well-documented areas for expansive clay soil in the United States. That soil swells when it gets wet and shrinks during the prolonged dry periods that central Texas summers routinely deliver. The result is a constant, low-grade stress on every concrete surface in the ground, whether that is a driveway, a patio, a sidewalk, or a slab foundation. A contractor who does not prepare the soil carefully before pouring is setting the concrete up to fail within a few years.
The housing stock adds to the challenge. The bulk of Killeen was built between the 1970s and 2000s to house the families attached to Fort Cavazos, which means a large share of the city's homes are now 25 to 50 years old. Homes built in that era are reaching the age where original slabs, driveways, and flatwork are at or past the end of their useful life. Deferred maintenance is common in rental properties that cycle through tenants every two or three years — and Killeen's high rental rate means a significant portion of the housing stock falls into this category.
Central Texas also sits in a region of active spring thunderstorm activity. Hail events are regular, and heavy rain after an extended dry spell saturates the clay soil quickly, forcing it to expand rapidly. That sudden movement is especially hard on concrete that was poured thin or without adequate jointing. Getting the base and the thickness right at installation is the most cost-effective way to protect any concrete investment in Bell County.
Our crew works on concrete projects in Killeen and pulls permits from the City of Killeen Building Inspections division. The neighborhoods closest to the Fort Cavazos gates tend to have older ranch homes with well-established clay soil settlement patterns, while the subdivisions going up on the south and east sides of the city sit on recently graded ground where soil compaction needs to be verified before any pour. We approach both situations differently, and that starts with the on-site estimate.
Killeen is home to roughly 160,000 people, and the city runs along US Highway 190 and connects to Temple and Belton to the south. The Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport is on the north side of the city. A significant portion of Killeen's homeowners are active-duty military or veterans who appreciate clear communication and a schedule that does not drag on — we prioritize both. Whether you are on a PCS-driven timeline or a long-term owner looking to improve your property, the process we follow is the same: free on-site estimate, written scope, permit pulled if required, work done on schedule.
We also serve homeowners in Temple and San Angelo, both of which share central Texas clay soil characteristics with Bell County. If you have a neighbor or family member in either city who needs concrete work, we serve them as well.
Reach out by phone or through our contact form. We reply within 1 business day, ask a few questions about your project, and schedule a free on-site estimate in Killeen at a time that works for you.
We visit your property to assess the site, soil, and drainage before quoting. Killeen's clay soil can vary by neighborhood, and we want to see the ground before putting a number on paper. You get a written, itemized estimate before we leave.
If your project requires a City of Killeen permit, we handle the application — you do not have to navigate that process yourself. Once the permit is approved, we schedule your start date and give you a clear timeline.
Our crew handles every step from ground prep through the pour and finishing. We clean up before we leave and walk you through the finished work so you know exactly what to expect during the curing period.
We serve all of Killeen and Bell County. Written estimates, permits handled, 1-business-day response. No obligation.
(325) 283-1159Killeen is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, with a population of approximately 160,000 in Bell County. The city exists largely because of Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), one of the largest U.S. Army installations in the world, which sits directly adjacent to the city and drives the local economy, housing demand, and population turnover. A significant portion of Killeen's residents are active-duty soldiers and their families on two to three year assignments, which creates a high rental rate and steady demand for maintenance and repair work.
The bulk of Killeen's housing stock is single-family ranch homes built between the 1970s and 2000s, most with brick veneer exteriors and concrete slab foundations. Neighborhoods closest to the Fort Cavazos gates have the oldest homes, while newer subdivisions on the south and east sides of the city are still being developed. The Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport serves the north side of the city. With roughly half of Killeen's homes being rentals, property managers and landlords are a significant part of the local market for concrete repair and replacement work.
Killeen borders Temple to the south and Harker Heights and Copperas Cove to the west, all of which we serve. Homeowners in Waco and the surrounding central Texas corridor deal with the same Blackland Prairie clay soil issues, and we are equipped to handle concrete work throughout the region.
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From foundations to driveways, we build concrete that handles Blackland Prairie clay. Call now or request a free estimate — we respond within 1 business day.
We work on homes across Killeen — from the brick ranch houses near the Fort Cavazos gates to the newer subdivisions on the south and east sides of the city. Military families on tight timelines get the same clear communication and written scope that every customer receives.
We carry liability insurance and workers' compensation on every project. Ask any contractor you are considering for a current certificate of insurance before they start. It is a basic protection for your property that every legitimate contractor can produce immediately.
We do not quote concrete projects over the phone because site conditions in Killeen vary enough to matter. Every estimate starts with a visit to your property. The scope of work and the price are committed to in writing before any ground is touched.
Killeen has one of the highest rental rates of any Texas city, and rental properties often have deferred concrete maintenance. We have worked on both owner-occupied homes and landlord properties throughout Bell County and understand the different priorities of each type of job.
Killeen is a city where concrete work needs to hold up through hot summers, spring storms, and the constant low-level stress of Blackland Prairie clay. We build with that reality in mind from the first day of site preparation. Call us or submit a request and we will be in touch within 1 business day.