Concrete Driveways, Patios and More in Lakewood
We pour new driveways, patios, stamped concrete, pool decks, slabs, steps and walkways for homes in Lakewood, Long Beach and Bellflower. You get a written quote, a crew that preps the ground right, and photos of what we found and what we did at each stage, so nothing is hidden under the finished surface.
Where We Pour
We're based in Lakewood and work at homes across the nearby cities. That includes Long Beach, Norwalk, Bellflower, Paramount, Cypress, Cerritos, Artesia, La Palma, East Rancho Dominguez and Hawaiian Gardens.
- Lakewood
- Long Beach
- Norwalk
- Bellflower
- Paramount
- Cypress
- Cerritos
- Artesia
- La Palma
- East Rancho Dominguez
- Hawaiian Gardens
If your home sits just outside these cities, ask when you phone. We'll tell you plainly whether our crew can reach you.
Concrete Work for Your Home
We do new flatwork and replacement pours around your home. That covers driveways, patios, stamped concrete, concrete pool decks, full concrete backyards, side yards, courtyards, slabs, steps and stairs, RV parking pads, garage floors, and walkways and sidewalks. When an old slab has to go first, our crew breaks it up and trucks the pieces away as part of the job. Open any service to see how we build it from start to finish and what moves the cost.
Driveways
We remove the failing driveway, build a packed base and pour a new slab sloped to drain away from your garage.
Patios
New concrete patios graded to drain away from your home, built on a compacted base with rebar set at the right depth before the pour.
Stamped Concrete
Patterned, colored concrete for patios, walkways and driveways, with pictures of the base, the color and the stamping so you see what went under the surface.
Concrete Pool Decks
We replace worn pool decks with new concrete that sheds water away from the pool and grips wet feet, and you get photos of each stage.
Concrete Backyards
We turn tired lawn, dirt and old broken slabs into one planned concrete yard that drains right, and you see the base and steel before the pour.
Concrete Slabs
Flat, level slabs for sheds, hot tubs, AC units and work areas, built on a compacted base you get to see before any concrete goes in.
Steps and Stairs
We tear out tired front and back steps and pour new ones with even risers, proper landings and steel you get to see before it is buried.
Concrete Side Yards
New concrete for the narrow strip beside your house, graded to carry water away and photographed from dig-out to final finish.
RV Parking Pads
Thick, steel-reinforced concrete pads sized to your rig, with photos of the base and rebar so you can see what sits under the surface.
Garage Floors
We replace sunken or broken garage slabs with a new reinforced floor that drains toward the door, and send you photos of each stage.
Concrete Courtyards
New courtyard concrete sloped to drain, jointed to control cracking and finished the way you want, with pictures of the base before anything gets covered.
Walkways and Sidewalks
We tear out tired or lifted walks and pour new ones on a compacted base, with pictures of each stage sent to you.
What Changes the Price of a Concrete Job
We price every job on what's actually there. Two driveways of the same size can land at different numbers because of the dirt underneath or how hard it is to get a truck close. These are the things we check when we come out to measure.
We measure the space, check the soil and access, and hand you a written quote with each part listed. We don't give a number until we've seen the site.
- Size and thickness
- More square feet means more yards of concrete and more hours of finishing. Thickness counts too. A patio can be thinner than a driveway, and an RV pad needs extra depth to carry the weight.
- Tear-out and haul-off
- Getting old concrete out takes time, equipment and dump fees. A thick slab or one full of heavy rebar takes longer to break up.
- Soil and base prep
- A lot of ground in this part of Southern California is clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. Soft or clay-heavy soil can mean digging deeper and adding more base rock, and we send you pictures of it so you can see why.
- Access to the work area
- When the truck can back right up to the forms, the pour goes quickly. If the slab is behind the house or down a narrow passage, we may need a pump or wheelbarrows, and that adds hours.
- Finish and color
- A broom finish is the simplest. Stamped patterns, integral color, borders and sealer each add labor and material.
- Permits and the city approach
- Work on the sidewalk or the driveway approach in the public right of way usually needs a city permit and an inspection. When your job needs one, it shows up on the quote.
How We Work
The parts that decide how long concrete lasts are buried by the time the job is done. We want you to see them anyway.
Photos of the ground before it's covered
Once the old concrete is out, we photograph the soil, the base rock and the forms. You see the compaction, the rebar or wire, and the slope before any of it disappears. If we find trouble, like soft soil or old roots, you see that too, along with how we plan to handle it.
A quote you can read line by line
Tear-out, haul-off, base, reinforcement, concrete, finish and permits each get their own line. If something changes on site, we show you the picture and talk it over before any extra work starts.
Straight answers on finishes
Stamped and colored concrete looks great, but a broom finish costs less and grips better around a pool or on a steep driveway. We'll tell you which one suits how you use the space, even when it's the plainer choice.
Your property protected
We cover walls, put plywood over the lawn where the wheelbarrows roll, and keep washout water away from your plants and the storm drains. After we strip the forms, we sweep up and every scrap of debris leaves on our truck.
Clear talk about timing
Before we start, you'll know the order of work and the day the concrete truck shows up. We also tell you how long the driveway or walk will be off limits, so you can plan around it.
About Concrete Contractor Lakewood
We're a concrete contractor working out of Lakewood, CA. Our work is the flat, practical concrete around your home: the driveway you park on, the patio where you sit, the walk to the front door. A lot of homes around here are older single-story houses where the original concrete has settled, heaved or just worn out, and replacing it is most of what we do.
We started sending photos at each step because customers kept asking what was under their new slab. It's a fair question. Base rock, compaction and rebar decide how long concrete lasts, and you can't see any of it once the pour is done. Now every job gets a full set of pictures, and you keep them.
- License
- Licensed by the California State License Board (CSLB)
- Warranty
- 1-year warranty
Common Questions
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How soon can I walk or drive on new concrete?
Light foot traffic is generally fine after 24 to 48 hours. Plan on about seven days before you park a car on it, and longer for an RV or a loaded work truck. Weather and the mix shift these times, so we give you dates for your job at the walkthrough.
Will my new concrete crack?
Concrete shrinks as it cures, so small hairline cracks can show up. We cut control joints so any cracking runs along those straight lines instead of wandering across the slab. Solid base prep and the right steel keep bigger cracks from forming, and your photos show that work was done.
Do you take out the old concrete?
Yes. Tear-out and haul-off are part of most replacement jobs, and each gets its own line on your quote. Once the old slab is gone, we photograph the ground so you can see what the new concrete will sit on.
Do I need a permit?
Many backyard patios and walkways don't. Work on the driveway approach or the public sidewalk usually does, and some larger slabs may as well. We find out what your job needs, pull the permit when it's required and put it on the quote.
What will you show me during the job?
You'll see the site before we start, the ground after tear-out, the compacted base, the forms and steel, the pour and the finished surface. If something unexpected turns up, we take a picture and talk with you before we keep going.
Is stamped concrete worth the extra cost?
It depends on the space. Stamped concrete gives a patio or courtyard the look of stone or tile for less than the real thing. On a busy driveway or a wet pool deck, a broom finish may work better for you, and we'll tell you so.
How long will the work take?
A typical driveway or patio is a few days on site: tear-out and grading, then forms and steel, then the pour. Larger backyards or jobs waiting on a permit inspection run longer. You get the schedule for your job along with the quote.
How do I get a quote?
Phone us and tell us what you're picturing. We'll pick a time to come by, take measurements and check the ground. After that you'll have a written quote that lists each part of the job.
How a Job Runs
Most home pours follow the same order. You'll get photos of each stage as it happens.
- 1
Phone call
You tell us what you'd like built and where it goes. We ask about size, how you'll use it and whether old concrete is there now, then pick a day to stop by.
- 2
Site visit and written quote
We measure, check the slope and drainage, and see where the truck can park. Then you get a written quote with every line spelled out.
- 3
Tear-out, grading and forms
Old concrete gets broken up and hauled away. Then we grade the ground, run the compactor over the base rock, build the forms and tie in the rebar or wire. You get pictures of all of it before any concrete goes in.
- 4
Pour and finish
We place the concrete, work it to the texture you chose and cut control joints so any cracking stays in straight lines. Stamped work gets its pattern while the surface can still take it.
- 5
Cure, clean up and walk through
We strip the forms, clean the site and walk the new slab with you. You'll get dates for foot traffic and for parking, plus a few simple care tips for the first month.
Let's Look at Your Space Together
Describe the driveway, patio or walk you have in mind. We'll come out, measure, tell you what we see and put a written quote in your hands.