Fullerton Concrete Work, Planned Around the Weather Ahead
We pour driveways, patios, stamped concrete, pool decks and walkways for your home in Fullerton and nearby towns such as Placentia and Brea. We set each pour date around heat, wind and rain, so the slab cures slowly and the color and texture you pick stay true for years.
- Licensed through the CSLB
- 15+ years in business
- 1-year warranty
- Itemized written estimates
Where We Work
Our crews pour throughout Fullerton and the neighboring cities of north Orange County, plus the edge of Los Angeles County just over the line. Regular stops include Buena Park, La Habra, Placentia, Brea, La Mirada, East Whittier and La Habra Heights, as well as Anaheim, Garden Grove and Orange.
- Fullerton
- Buena Park
- La Habra
- Placentia
- Brea
- La Mirada
- East Whittier
- La Habra Heights
- Anaheim
- Garden Grove
- Orange
If your street sits just beyond these towns, phone us and we will let you know whether your project fits our schedule.
What We Build Outside Your Home
Our work is outdoor flatwork and the pieces that connect it. Driveways, patios, concrete backyards, side yards, courtyards, and walkways and sidewalks fill much of our calendar. We also form concrete slabs for a shed or workshop, RV parking pads, steps and stairs, and garage floors. Most surfaces can be broom finished, exposed or stamped, and concrete pool decks get a lighter, textured surface that stays comfortable for bare feet.
Driveways
New concrete driveways built on a compacted base, reinforced with steel and poured on a schedule that suits the weather.
Patios
New concrete patios with a solid base, proper slope away from the house and a finish chosen for bare feet, furniture and long dry summers.
Stamped Concrete
Patterned, color-hardened concrete for patios, walkways and driveways, stamped and sealed on a schedule that suits the weather.
Concrete Pool Decks
New concrete pool decks with grippy, cooler finishes, proper drainage and a clean edge at the coping, poured in mild weather so they are ready for summer.
Concrete Backyards
Turn bare dirt, patchy lawn or tired old slabs into a finished concrete yard that drains properly and holds up through hot summers and winter rain.
Concrete Slabs
Flat, level slabs for sheds, spas, equipment pads and outdoor rooms, built on a compacted base with steel reinforcement and cured with care.
Steps and Stairs
New concrete entry steps, porch stairs and yard steps with even risers, solid footings and a finish that holds its grip when wet.
Side Yards
A firm, properly sloped concrete path along the side of your home that sheds rain, keeps bins and equipment out of the mud and makes the gate easy to reach.
RV Parking Pads
A thick, reinforced pad on a compacted base, sloped to drain and sized so your RV, trailer or boat sits level all year.
Garage Floors
We remove a tired garage slab and pour a new, reinforced floor with a dense troweled finish, proper slope to the door and clean control joints.
Concrete Courtyards
Enclosed courtyards formed with proper drainage, careful access and a finish chosen to suit the architecture of your home.
Walkways and Sidewalks
New concrete walkways and sidewalks with proper base, joints and slope, finished for steady footing and poured when the weather suits the concrete.
From First Call to Final Walkthrough
Here is the usual order of things, so you know what happens and when.
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Talk it over by phone
Describe the space and roughly when you hope to use it. We arrange a site visit and tell you which time of year makes the most sense for the pour.
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Measure and estimate
On site we check soil, slope, access and drainage near the house. You receive a line-item estimate along with finish and color samples to consider.
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Prep and forming
We cover planters, walls and nearby surfaces, remove old concrete, compact the base and set forms and steel. Any required permit inspection takes place before concrete arrives.
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Placing and curing
The truck comes early in the day. We place and finish the concrete, cut control joints, then keep the slab curing correctly over the next several days.
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Clean site, clear handoff
Forms and debris leave with us, and the area gets rinsed. We walk the work with you and confirm when people and vehicles can return to it.
What Moves the Price
Every yard prices differently. We measure on site, note what the job needs and put each item on a written estimate. That way you can see where the cost sits and trim or expand the plan before work begins.
After we see the site, you get a written estimate that explains each line. If something changes once work starts, we talk it over with you before it goes on the bill.
- Area and slab depth
- The footprint sets how many yards of concrete we order. Depth counts as well: a garden path can be thinner than a driveway, and an RV pad needs more depth and steel to carry the weight.
- Tear-out and digging
- Removing an existing slab means saw cutting, breaking, hauling and disposal fees. Bare soil is usually quicker to prepare, though it may still need grading.
- Getting concrete to the forms
- A truck that can reach the forms makes for a direct pour. Tight side yards or a backyard behind the house may need a pump or a wheelbarrow crew, which adds hours.
- Surface and color
- Broom finish is the plainest option. Stamping, integral color, exposed aggregate and sealer each bring more materials and finishing time.
- Steel, drains and slope
- Reinforcement, drain lines and careful grading keep water off the slab and away from your foundation. Some sites need much more of this than others.
- Permits and timing
- Work that cuts into the curb or connects to the public sidewalk usually falls under a city permit, and when your project needs one, we take care of it. Calendars fill early in spring and early summer, so a little lead time helps you land the dates you want.
The Habits Behind Every Pour
Concrete rewards patience and punishes shortcuts. These are the practices we hold to whether the job is a single step or a full backyard.
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A long record with the state board
Concrete Contractor Fullerton is in business 15+ years and is licensed by the California State License Board (CSLB). Experience shows in quiet details, such as spacing control joints so any shrinkage crack runs straight along a line rather than wandering across your patio.
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Pour dates chosen by the forecast
Hot afternoons pull water from the surface too quickly, and a winter storm can pit a fresh slab. In warm months we start at first light, and in wet months we work between storms. Afterward we keep the concrete damp or treated with a curing compound so it gains strength evenly.
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Groundwork done before anything shows
We dig down to firm soil, compact a gravel base in lifts and add rebar or wire mesh where the load calls for it. Where the ground is clay that swells with rain, we give extra attention to drainage and slope so water moves away from the slab and your home.
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Finishes chosen for real use
Tires need grip on a driveway, feet need comfort on a pool deck, and a courtyard might suit a stamped stone pattern. You see samples and hear how each one wears and weathers before we place any concrete.
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Covered after the forms come off
Each project carries a 1-year warranty. At the final walkthrough we explain sealing and care, and we give you clear dates for foot traffic, furniture and cars.
Common Questions About New Concrete
- When is the best time of year to pour concrete in Fullerton?
- Spring and fall are the easiest, since mild temperatures let concrete cure slowly. Summer pours go well when we start at dawn and keep the slab moist afterward. In winter we follow the forecast and pour between storms so rain does not mark the surface.
- How long before I can walk or drive on new concrete?
- Walking is usually fine after a day or two. For cars we generally ask you to wait about a week, and longer for heavy vehicles such as an RV. We give you exact timing for your slab at the walkthrough.
- Will my new concrete crack?
- All concrete shrinks as it cures, so fine hairline cracks can appear. We lower the odds with a compacted base, reinforcement and control joints placed so any cracking follows those lines. Good drainage also keeps clay soil under the slab from swelling and shifting.
- Do I need a permit?
- Many backyard patios and walkways do not. Work at the curb, such as widening where your driveway meets the street, and some larger projects usually do. We check what your job calls for and handle the permit whenever one applies.
- Is stamped concrete slippery around a pool?
- It can be with the wrong sealer. On pool decks we pick textures with some bite and mix a fine grit into the sealer so the surface holds when wet. Lighter colors also help it stay cooler underfoot.
- Can you take out an old patio or driveway before pouring a new one?
- Yes. On replacement jobs we saw cut, break out and haul away the old concrete, then build a fresh base. Removal appears as its own line on your estimate so you can see what it adds.
- What coverage comes with the finished work?
- Your project is backed by a 1-year warranty. We go over what that coverage includes before you agree to the work. At the walkthrough we also point out the simple care steps that help the surface wear well.
- How do I get a price for my project?
- Start with a phone call describing what you want built. We then visit to measure and look at access, soil and drainage. You get your quote by phone, with a written, itemized estimate to follow.
Outdoor Concrete, Planned by the Calendar
We are a Fullerton concrete company focused on the outdoor spaces you use daily: the driveway, the patio, the walk to the front door. We plan our work around the calendar. A patio poured in spring is ready for summer evenings, and a driveway with the right slope is draining properly before the first winter storm.
We give the layers under the surface the same care as the finish on top. That means straight answers about thickness, reinforcement and drainage, clear estimates and a clean yard when we pack up. We would rather explain a choice twice than leave you guessing.
- License
- Licensed by the California State License Board (CSLB)
- In business
- In business 15+ years
- Warranty
- 1-year warranty
Get Ahead of the Weather
A patio before summer or a driveway before the rains comes out best with a little lead time. Tell us what you have in mind and we will suggest dates that suit the forecast.