What is under concrete in Lemoore
| Soil | Share | Drainage | Shrink-swell | Corrosion of concrete | Rating for homes on slabs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grangeville | 38% | Somewhat poorly drained | Low | High | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Flooding |
| Nord | 15% | Well drained | Low | Low | Not limited |
| Lakeside | 14% | Somewhat poorly drained | Moderate | High | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Shrink-swell |
| Lemoore | 14% | Somewhat poorly drained | Low | High | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Lemoore mostly as Grangeville (38%), Nord (15%), Lakeside (14%) and Lemoore (14%), based on 25 points sampled across the city.
Of the sampled points, 16% fell on ground the survey maps as urban land, which it does not rate. Those are left out of the percentages.
For shrink-swell, the swelling and shrinking of clay as it wets and dries, Lakeside is moderate and Grangeville, Nord and Lemoore are low.
The survey rates the risk of corrosion to concrete as high for Grangeville, Lakeside and Lemoore. The rest are rated low.
Why it matters: USDA’s California soil interpretations say that once linear extensibility passes 3 percent, the line between low and moderate shrink-swell, shrinking and swelling can damage buildings, roads and other structures.
USDA says corrosion of concrete is driven mainly by the soil’s sulfate and sodium content, texture, moisture and acidity. NRMCA’s durability guide lists sulfate-resisting cements, such as Type II and Type V, and lower permeability as the way concrete is made to resist sulfate exposure.
Flood zones in Lemoore
FEMA’s flood map puts none of the 25 land points sampled in Lemoore in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. All fell in zone X (25).
The soil survey also lists flooding as a limit for some of these soils. That comes from the survey’s own flood-frequency class for each soil, which is a separate record from FEMA’s map.
Lemoore at a glance
- CountyKings County
- Land area9.8 square miles
- From Exeter36.3 miles, straight line
- Main soilGrangeville, 38% of sampled ground
Driveway and sidewalk permits in Lemoore
Lemoore’s Public Works encroachment permit covers work in the city road right-of-way and asks for the contractor’s state license number.
The permit requires a call to Underground Service Alert (811) before any digging and a field meeting with city staff before work starts.
City of Lemoore Public Works, 711 W. Cinnamon Drive · (559) 924-6744 ext. 744
Outside city limits: The Kings County Engineer processes county right-of-way encroachment permits for work along county roads.
More: what drives concrete driveway cost and permits city by city.
Services in Lemoore
- Driveway ReplacementOld driveway out, new driveway in. The first job on Tim’s list.
- New Concrete DrivewaysNew builds and existing homes, poured to the garage.
- Stamped and Decorative ConcreteStamped texture, circles, curved borders and seat walls.
- Concrete PatiosBackyard patios, pool surrounds and poured steps.
- Foundations and SlabsHouse slabs, footings and piers for new builds.
Recent Tru Concrete work
Photos are from Tim’s jobs across his service area, not necessarily Lemoore.
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Lemoore concrete FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Lemoore?
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Lemoore mostly as Grangeville (38%), Nord (15%), Lakeside (14%) and Lemoore (14%), based on 25 points sampled across the city. For shrink-swell, the swelling and shrinking of clay as it wets and dries, Lakeside is moderate and Grangeville, Nord and Lemoore are low. The survey rates the risk of corrosion to concrete as high for Grangeville, Lakeside and Lemoore. The rest are rated low.
Where is Tru Concrete based?
Exeter, California, about 36.3 miles from Lemoore in a straight line. Tim drives up to 35 to 40 minutes by freeway for an estimate.
Do I need a permit for driveway work in Lemoore?
Lemoore’s Public Works encroachment permit covers work in the city road right-of-way and asks for the contractor’s state license number. Contact City of Lemoore Public Works, 711 W. Cinnamon Drive at (559) 924-6744 ext. 744.
Is Lemoore in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA’s flood map puts none of the 25 land points sampled in Lemoore in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. All fell in zone X (25).