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Serving Marshall, TX and surrounding areas. (430) 214-0018
Total Marshall Concrete serves Uncertain homeowners and property owners with concrete pool decks, driveways, patios, footings, and slab foundations. We know what lakeside and waterfront properties on Caddo Lake require - and we have served this corner of East Texas since 2015. Every estimate is free, written, and done in person.
Lakeside and waterfront properties in Uncertain often have pools or outdoor water features that need durable surfaces built for constant moisture exposure. A properly sealed concrete pool deck installed with a well-draining sub-base handles the high humidity and periodic flooding risk of Caddo Lake shoreline properties far better than wood or pavers that rot and shift in wet ground.
Cabin and camp-style properties in Uncertain typically have outdoor gathering areas that see a lot of use during fishing and recreation season. A concrete patio poured on a stable base with proper sealing resists the moisture, heat, and heavy foot traffic that come with lakeside living - and it requires far less upkeep than wood decking in this humidity.
The roads into Uncertain are rural farm-to-market routes, and many properties still have gravel or dirt drives that turn into mud after a heavy East Texas rain. A concrete driveway holds up through wet ground and makes access reliable year-round - important for both full-time residents and part-time property owners who need a dependable surface when they arrive.
New outbuildings, boat storage structures, and additions on Uncertain properties need slabs designed for the moisture-heavy ground near Caddo Lake. That means the right vapor barrier, adequate base drainage, and proper thickness - not a standard inland pour - to keep the slab stable in soil that stays wet through much of the year.
Structures built on Caddo Lake shoreline lots - elevated decks, storage buildings, fences - need footings that are deep enough to stay anchored as soil moisture fluctuates. Shallow footings in wet, clay-heavy East Texas soil shift significantly with the wet-dry cycle. Properly sized and placed footings prevent that movement from damaging the structure above.
Many older cabins and fishing camp properties in Uncertain have wood or brick steps that have deteriorated in the persistent humidity. Concrete steps hold up in this environment without rotting, splitting, or settling the way wood does over time, and they provide a stable, low-maintenance entry point that works with the existing structure.
Uncertain sits directly on the western shore of Caddo Lake - Texas's only naturally formed lake - and that proximity creates concrete conditions unlike anywhere else in Harrison County. The ground near the shoreline stays saturated through much of the year. The clay-heavy East Texas soil that causes problems throughout this region never fully dries out here, which means foundations, slabs, and driveways face not just the seasonal wet-dry clay movement that inland properties deal with, but persistent ground moisture that can work under unsealed edges and erode the sub-base. Any concrete poured near the lake needs a base that drains, a sealer that is applied correctly and maintained, and edges that are not left sitting in standing water.
The properties in Uncertain reflect the town's history as a fishing and recreation destination. Many structures are older cabins or camp-style buildings that have absorbed years of East Texas humidity with varying maintenance histories. Part-time property owners who use their place on weekends or during fishing season are common - they need work that can be planned, executed, and trusted without the owner being on-site for every step. The area also faces real flood risk: properties in low-lying areas near the lake can see water rise after heavy spring storms. The National Flood Insurance Program maps flood zones in Uncertain, and some lots are in designated flood areas. Concrete work that does not account for drainage and elevation in this environment does not last.
Our crew works throughout Uncertain regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect concrete contractor work here. The main road into town is Farm to Market Road 2198, which runs southwest about five miles to State Highway 43 near Karnack before connecting to the larger road network. From there, the route to Marshall - the Harrison County seat and closest city with full permitting services - is about 21 miles. There is no grid of city streets; properties are spread along the lakeshore and on rural FM roads. Most concrete hauling comes in from Marshall or down SH 43. We plan for that on every job here.
Uncertain is one of the smallest incorporated cities in Texas, with a population of well under 100. The character of the area is defined by Caddo Lake State Park nearby, which brings visitors and adds to the recreational property mix in the area. We regularly cover neighboring communities and can serve property owners in Waskom to the south along I-20 and Harleton to the southwest - so one call covers the whole area if you have work across multiple properties.
Contact us by phone or the contact form. We respond within 1 business day. Give us your property address and a general description of the work. Even if you are not sure exactly what you need, that is fine - we figure that out together during the site visit.
We make the drive to your Uncertain property to assess conditions in person before quoting anything. We check ground moisture, drainage, access for equipment, existing surfaces, and whether permits are needed through Harrison County. You receive a written, itemized estimate - not an approximation.
After you approve the estimate, we handle demolition of old surfaces if needed, grading, sub-base work designed for the moisture conditions of your lot, and formwork. On waterfront properties, we pay extra attention to how water will move off and away from the finished surface.
The pour typically completes in one day for standard residential work. We apply curing compound and, where specified, a sealer suited for high-humidity environments before leaving. We explain the cure timeline - generally three to seven days for foot traffic - and leave the site clean.
We serve Uncertain and the surrounding eastern Harrison County area, including waterfront and cabin properties on Caddo Lake. We respond within 1 business day and come to you for the estimate.
(430) 214-0018Uncertain is a small, incorporated city in northeastern Harrison County with a population of well under 100 permanent residents - one of the smallest cities in Texas. It sits on the western shore of Caddo Lake, which straddles the Texas-Louisiana border and is the only naturally formed lake in Texas. The town was incorporated in 1961 and grew from a cluster of fishing camps, hunting lodges, and lakeside businesses that drew visitors to the cypress-lined bayous and channels of the lake. That heritage still shapes the property mix today: many structures are older cabins or camp-style buildings, and a significant share of properties are owned by people who live elsewhere and visit on weekends or during fishing season. The median age of residents is around 60, reflecting a community of long-term owners and retirees more than young families.
The area around Uncertain is defined by the lake ecosystem - tall cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, quiet bayou channels, and the natural beauty of one of the most distinctive landscapes in East Texas. Caddo Lake State Park, located nearby, draws visitors and adds to the recreational character of the area. Road access is limited to FM 2198 and the rural routes connecting it to SH 43 and eventually to Marshall to the southwest. Nearby areas we serve include Marshall to the southwest and Waskom to the south along the I-20 corridor.
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