Dallas, GA
Concrete Contractor in Dallas, GA
JJC Concrete pours concrete driveways, patios, garage slabs, sidewalks and steps for homeowners in Dallas, Georgia, the county seat of Paulding County. We also pour basement walls, foundation walls, footings and retaining walls for builders and general contractors. We are a family owned company based in Marietta, pouring concrete since 2010.
- Family owned since 2010
- Licensed and insured
- Hablamos español
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Concrete Contractor for Dallas, Georgia
Dallas is the seat of Paulding County. The city was incorporated in 1854, named for Vice President George Mifflin Dallas, and is home to the Paulding County Courthouse, a Queen Anne style building from 1892. U.S. 278, State Route 61 and State Route 120 all pass through town, and the Silver Comet Trail runs nearby.
Some Dallas homes need concrete for the first time and others need old concrete replaced. We pour for both: a replacement driveway where the old one has cracked and settled, or a first patio behind a house that was finished last year.
What the City of Dallas Says About Concrete Permits
The city or county sets permit requirements, and it is worth asking about yours when you call. Inside city limits, the City of Dallas Community Development Department handles building permits, and its published FAQ lists which projects are exempt under section R105.2 of the 2024 International Residential Code.
That list includes flatwork, described as sidewalks, driveways, patios and similar surfaces. It also includes retaining walls 4 feet or less in height, unless they support additional loads, which matters if you are planning a poured retaining wall on a sloped yard. The city adds that even an exempt project must still meet all applicable building codes.
When a new house is permitted, the city's residential permit requirements call for a house location plan, a survey of the lot that shows proposed driveways, fences, patios, pools and other improvements. Plan the flatwork early, because it goes on that survey.
Hills, Ravines and Red Clay Around Dallas
The ground around Dallas rises and falls. Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site, in Paulding County near Dallas, lets visitors walk through the same ravine where the 1864 fighting took place, and Elsberry Mountain rises to about 1,310 feet in the area.
Georgia red clay is common across the Piedmont. The New Georgia Encyclopedia explains that the red comes from iron oxides left by long weathering. A Paulding County archaeological survey, citing the Atlas of Georgia, describes the county's Southern Piedmont soils as thin, well drained red soil over sandy clay to clay subsoils. We found no published soil map entry for individual Dallas lots, so the soil on your lot is something to look at on site.
Driveways, Patios and Walks in Dallas
Sloped lots shape flatwork in Dallas. A driveway that climbs from the street needs a surface that drains, a patio on a hillside may need a wall or steps to reach it, and a walkway down a grade may need a landing or two. We pour:
- Concrete driveways, new or replaced, with tear out and haul off of old concrete
- Patios and grill pads
- Garage floors, shop slabs and shed pads
- Sidewalks and walkways
- Steps and stoops at entries and grade changes
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Driveways, patios, slabs, walks and steps across Marietta and metro Atlanta. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
Poured Walls for Paulding County Builders
Our main work is walls for builders and general contractors, and Paulding County is part of the metro Atlanta area where we pour. The county has grown into one of the fastest growing in the state, according to the New Georgia Encyclopedia, with residents looking for bedroom communities near Cobb County and Atlanta.
We pour basement walls, foundation walls, footings, crawl space foundations, subwalls and retaining walls. Every wall we pour goes up in metal forms, which leave the concrete with a smooth finish. Our crew has poured walls as tall as 24 feet, and our equipment on hand includes lasers, excavators and bobcats.
Planning a Wall on a Dallas Hillside
A retaining wall turns a slope into usable ground, whether that is a level backyard, a parking pad beside the driveway or a terrace for a patio. On clay, what happens to water behind the wall matters as much as the wall itself, and industry guidance calls for drainage behind a retaining wall so water does not build up against it.
Before a wall is poured, it helps to know its height, what will sit above it, and where the water will go. Those same answers decide whether the Dallas permit exemption applies, so they are worth having in hand when you ask for an estimate.
Dallas by the Numbers
The Census Bureau counted 11,544 Dallas residents in 2010 and 14,042 in 2020, and it estimates 15,402 as of July 2025, a 9.5 percent increase over the April 2020 base. The city covers 7.38 square miles of land.
Growth in and around the city brings new foundations, and older homes bring replacement work. We also pour in nearby Hiram and in Villa Rica, which State Route 61 connects to the Dallas area.
How a Dallas concrete job works
- 1
Confirm the address
Inside Dallas city limits or in unincorporated Paulding County, the address tells you which office to ask about permits.
- 2
Describe the project
New driveway, replacement, patio, steps or walls for a new house.
- 3
Get a free estimate or bid
Homeowners request a free estimate, and builders with plans request a bid.
- 4
Prep and pour
Any old slab is broken out and hauled off, then the base, forms, placement and finish follow.
Ready to talk about your concrete project?
Driveways, patios, slabs, walks and steps across Marietta and metro Atlanta. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work in Dallas, Georgia or Dallas, Texas?
Dallas, Georgia. JJC Concrete is based in Marietta and works across metro Atlanta, including Dallas and the rest of Paulding County. The Georgia city is the one we serve. We pour driveways, patios, slabs, walkways and steps for homeowners, plus poured walls for builders.
Does the City of Dallas require a permit for a concrete driveway?
The city's FAQ lists flatwork, including sidewalks, driveways and patios, as exempt from a building permit under IRC section R105.2, while noting the work must still meet building codes. Work in a public road right of way is a separate question, so ask about permits when you call.
Do retaining walls in Dallas need a permit?
The City of Dallas FAQ lists retaining walls 4 feet or less in height as exempt, unless they support additional loads. A wall taller than that, or one that supports additional loads, is not covered by that exemption. Permit rules come from the city or county, so ask when you call.
Can you pour a basement on a sloped lot in Paulding County?
Yes. Basement and foundation walls poured for builders are the center of our business. The aluminum forms we pour with leave a smooth finish, and we have poured walls as tall as 24 feet. Plans can come to us through the bid request form.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. JJC Concrete is a licensed and insured company. Family members, including the owner's sons, work on our crew, and the company has poured concrete since 2010. We work across metro Atlanta, including Dallas and the rest of Paulding County.
Do you have Spanish speaking service?
Yes. Se habla español. Dallas homeowners and builders can talk through a driveway, patio, steps or a set of poured basement walls in Spanish. Spanish service is available, and our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
Talk to JJC Concrete
Homeowners get a free estimate. Builders and GCs can send plans for a bid. Hablamos español.
- (770) 755-2622
- jjcconcretellc@yahoo.com
- Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM
- Based in Marietta, serving metro Atlanta. See service areas
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Prefer to talk? Call (770) 755-2622. Hablamos español.