Foundations, driveways and flatwork for one-acre lots in the hills west of Austin. DB Concrete knows that West Lake Hills has its own rules, and we build to them.
West Lake Hills became a village in 1953. Today it is home to about 3,400 people in about 1,000 homes. It is not part of Austin. The city runs its own permits and its own inspections.
Most homes sit on big lots. The R-1 zone calls for at least one acre, at least 150 feet wide and 150 feet deep. Big lots mean long driveways, large slabs and a lot of grade to work with.
These rules come from the city's own code. They shape every driveway and slab we pour here.
Some lots here are too steep for a normal driveway. The city has a second path for those lots. It needs a plan sealed by a licensed engineer. The first 20 feet from the street can be no steeper than 10 percent.
Any change to hard surface needs a city permit. So does new work on a foundation or a driveway. We plan the job around the permit, not the other way around. Parts of the city also sit over the Edwards Aquifer, so we keep a close eye on runoff.
The city limits cut and fill inside the setbacks to 18 inches. With a stone wall, that goes to 30 inches. Trees to be removed must be marked on the survey. Cutting one without a permit can mean a fine of up to $2,000.
We plan grading and forms around the trees from day one. That keeps your build on schedule and out of trouble with the city.
We walk the lot with you. We look at the slope, the trees, the access, and where the water goes.
You get an accurate takeoff and a written price. No guesswork and no surprise change orders.
We plan the work to West Lake Hills's own code. We also work with your builder, engineer and other trades.
We place and finish the concrete with care. Then we clean up and walk the job with you.
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"DB Concrete has been accurately installing our foundation designs for over 10 years. DB Concrete takes pride in their craft and it shows in their work. They always go that extra mile to make things 'right'."
"Precision starts before we ever step foot on the job site. Accurate takeoffs eliminate guesswork and help our clients budget confidently."
Yes. We come out, look at the lot, and give you a written price. You don't owe us anything to get it.
Yes. West Lake Hills asks for a permit for any change to hard surface. We plan the driveway to the city's grade, width and setback rules before you apply.
Often, yes. The city allows a different driveway design on hard lots. It needs a plan sealed by a licensed engineer, and we work with yours.
We plan around it first. If a tree has to go, it goes on the survey. Then it needs a city permit before work starts.
Tell us what you're building. We'll give you a detailed, dependable proposal that fits West Lake Hills' rules from the start.
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