Concrete Contractor
in Pearland, TX

Does the City of Pearland or Brazoria County pull my permit?

It depends on where your lot sits. Inside the city limits, the City of Pearland Permits and Inspections office at 3523 Liberty Dr reviews the work. Unincorporated ETJ lots, such as Silverlake, are permitted by Brazoria County, which requires a permit for structures over 200 square feet. Either way, the city's Site Preparation Permit still applies to most development in the ETJ, and we confirm the right office before we bid.

Do I need detention on my commercial lot in Pearland?

Usually yes. New commercial development has to hold its stormwater to city criteria and to Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 rules on the major channels. Small sites may be able to buy into regional detention where they qualify and capacity exists; otherwise it is sized on site. We work the detention out with your engineer before we price the earthwork.

How high does my slab have to sit in Pearland?

Inside the city, the lowest floor has to be at least a foot above the base flood elevation and a foot above the top of the curb. On unincorporated Brazoria County lots in the flood zone, the rule is two feet above the FEMA elevation. Outside a flood hazard area, the county recommends about 24 inches above grade. The Brazoria County flood maps were last revised on December 30, 2020, so we check the current panel for your lot.

Why do slabs and driveways crack in Pearland?

Lake Charles clay. It is 45 to 60 percent clay and opens cracks up to two inches wide in a dry spell, with the cracks staying open 60 to 90 days a year, then it swells shut when the rain returns. That back-and-forth movement is what cracks slabs and drops beams, and it is why foundation repair in Pearland is steady work. We design for it with piers, post-tension and proper drainage.

Can I clear the trees on my lot before we build?

It depends on the lot. On undeveloped or commercial land, protected trees of 12 inches in diameter or more need a tree survey and an approved disposition plan before the city issues a development permit. Lots that already have a single-family home on them are exempt. We handle the survey and the plan as part of site work when they apply.

Does a metal building in Pearland need windstorm certification?

If it is on the Brazoria County side, yes. All of Brazoria County sits in the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association designated area, so a metal building needs a WPI-8 windstorm certificate to be eligible for TWIA wind coverage. The parts of Pearland in Harris and Fort Bend counties are outside that area. We detail the building to the windstorm requirements your engineer sets.