La Marque and Texas City sit on the Galveston County mainland, separated from Galveston Island by Galveston Bay. The bay's proximity keeps the water table elevated throughout this area, and the coastal prairie clay soils typical of the Beaumont Formation here hold moisture exceptionally well. The result: MVER readings in La Marque and Texas City residential slabs tend to run higher than comparable inland Harris County properties — and the system specification needs to reflect that.
Communities We Serve
La Marque
Galveston County city adjacent to Texas City. Mix of older residential neighborhoods (1950s–1980s) and some newer development. Coastal prairie clay throughout. MVER testing standard on pre-1990 slabs.
Texas City
Industrial and residential city on Galveston Bay. Legacy petrochemical and maritime industry influence. Older housing stock common near the port; newer residential areas in the north. Wide slab age range — assess per property.
Hitchcock
Galveston County community between La Marque and Santa Fe. Agricultural and residential mix. Bottomland prairie soil with elevated moisture in low-lying areas. Harvey flooding affected some neighborhoods.
Santa Fe
North Galveston County community along FM 646. More inland character than coastal La Marque — but still on Galveston County clay. Transitional MVER zone; we test per property.
Dickinson
Galveston County city along I-45. Clear Creek corridor adds moisture risk near the water. Mix of 1970s–1990s homes and newer construction. Good candidate area for chip/flake systems.
League City (south)
South League City neighborhoods bordering the La Marque area. We serve this as part of the Galveston County corridor. Newer construction generally — see our League City page for full details.
Galveston Bay Influence — La Marque MVER Profile
| Area | Typical MVER | Standard Primer Adequate? |
|---|---|---|
| La Marque (bay-adjacent lots) | 8–14 lbs | No — MVE-rated primer required |
| La Marque (inland neighborhoods) | 5–9 lbs | Marginal — test determines |
| Texas City (near port) | 8–15 lbs | No — MVE-rated primer required |
| Texas City (residential, inland) | 5–10 lbs | Test determines |
| Santa Fe / Hitchcock | 4–8 lbs | Test determines — borderline |
| Dickinson | 4–7 lbs | Often adequate — test confirms |
La Marque & Texas City Pricing
| System | Standard Slab | High-MVE / Older Slab |
|---|---|---|
| Chip / Flake (full broadcast) | $4.25–$5.50/sq ft | $5.25–$6.75/sq ft |
| Metallic Epoxy | $6.00–$8.00/sq ft | $7.00–$9.50/sq ft |
| Solid Color + Clear Topcoat | $3.75–$4.75/sq ft | $4.75–$5.75/sq ft |
| Polyaspartic (1-day) | $5.50–$7.00/sq ft | $6.50–$8.00/sq ft |
77568 (La Marque) · 77590 · 77591 · 77592 (Texas City) · 77563 (Hitchcock) · 77510 · 77517 (Santa Fe) · 77539 (Dickinson) · 77573 · 77574 (League City south)
Free Estimate — La Marque & Galveston County Mainland
We test your slab before quoting. Most La Marque and Texas City slabs benefit from MVE primer — we'll confirm with test results before the contract is signed.
Call (281) 715-4051