Every year, the International Association for Business Excellence reviews applicants from across the country. Most don’t make it through. However, the businesses that do share one thing in common: they built something real, and they can back it up.
This year, that list includes Texas Slab Guys. This Houston, Texas concrete company specializes in new driveway construction and concrete driveway installation. Now, IABE names Texas Slab Guys a recipient of the 2026 IABE City Excellence Award for Houston. As a result, they stand out as a leading driveway contractor Houston homeowners trust.
Why the IABE City Excellence Award Matters
IABE doesn’t hand out its awards lightly. Every applicant faces the same published criteria, no matter their industry or location. Specifically, these criteria cover operational quality, professional credibility, and a sustained commitment to clients and community. In fact, fewer than 1% of businesses that apply qualify. There’s no shortcut here. There’s no pay-to-win path either. And there’s no regional favoritism. That’s the point. In short, a recognition only means something if it means the same thing for every business that earns it.
Texas Slab Guys fit that standard well. Jeff Price founded the company on a simple idea: bring corporate-level rigor and accountability into a trade category long underserved by quality operators. Because of that, the discipline shows up directly in how the work gets done.
“A driveway is the first thing people see, and in Houston, the clay soil makes it difficult to get right,” said Jeff Price, Founder of Texas Slab Guys. “We set out to deliver the best concrete driveway in Houston, Texas, and this award is recognition for us accomplishing that. We deliver stronger concrete, real craftsmanship, and a level of service where our team treats your property like our own. This award means a great deal to us.”
Inside Texas Slab Guys’ Work
Jeff Price founded Texas Slab Guys in 2025. Today, the company serves Houston neighborhoods including Memorial, West University, River Oaks, Briargrove, Tanglewood, the Galleria area, and The Heights. As a Houston residential driveway contractor, the team offers new driveway construction and driveway replacement across three warranty tiers, up to a full 10-year guarantee. On top of that, the company also handles concrete repair and leveling, backed by a separate 10-year re-settlement guarantee.
Here’s what sets the work apart: every residential driveway uses 5,000 PSI concrete reinforced with 1/2-inch rebar. That’s well above the industry standard of 3,000 PSI and 3/8-inch rebar. Consequently, the driveway can hold up against Houston’s shifting clay soil far better than most. In addition, Texas Slab Guys carries 2 million dollars in general commercial liability insurance and holds a 5.0 star rating across a growing base of Google reviews.
Altogether, that combination of technical standards, transparent estimates, and consistent client experience represents exactly the kind of operational integrity the IABE City Excellence Award recognizes.
To learn more about Texas Slab Guys’ approach to new driveway installation and concrete repair, or to request a free quote, visit Texas Slab Guys (https://www.texasslabguys.com/).
You can also view the official recognition page here (https://internationalbusinessexcellence.com/recipients/texas-slab-guys/).
About the International Association for Business Excellence
IABE is an independent business recognition organization. It evaluates and honors organizations that show excellence in operational quality, integrity, and results. This recognition places Texas Slab Guys among a verified global community of over 20,000 recognized organizations across 113 countries. The IABE City Excellence Award is one of four recognition levels, alongside Regional, National, and International. Notably, every level applies the same published standard across every industry. In fact, IABE has evaluated and recognized businesses across every industry and country for over three decades.
More information is available at internationalbusinessexcellence.com (https://internationalbusinessexcellence.com).
If you think your organization qualifies, apply here (https://internationalbusinessexcellence.com/apply/).
Questions about this recognition or the evaluation process can be directed to IABE Customer Support at support@internationalbusinessexcellence.com.
