Concrete driveway building
For a driveway that's sunk by the garage or split down the middle, we break it out, dig to firm ground and pour a new one on a packed base.
Concrete Contractor in Pico Rivera, CA - Driveways and Patios That Stay Flat
Caliber East Los Angeles Concrete is a concrete contractor building driveways, patios, walkways, steps and slab foundations in Pico Rivera, CA. We also replace cracked, sinking slabs and cut concrete for new work.
In Pico Rivera, Caliber East Los Angeles Concrete handles flatwork like driveways, patios, walks and garage floors, along with steps, retaining walls and foundations. A lot of calls here start with a slab that's cracked, sunk at one corner or holding water after it rains, and we replace it from the ground up.
Concrete work on Pico Rivera homes and lots
Many of the houses we work on here are single-story homes on regular lots, with a driveway running back along the side to the garage and a backyard slab that's been patched more than once. When we break one of those out, the problem is usually underneath. The dirt was raked flat and never packed, so the slab settled right along with it.
That's why the base gets our time. The subgrade, the packed ground the slab sits on, is buried the day we pour, so it's the first thing people want to cut from the budget. I'd rather spend there and keep the finish simple, because a fancy surface on soft dirt cracks just the same. We build it the same way in Alhambra and the other cities around East Los Angeles.
- Based in
- East Los Angeles, CA 90022
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Concrete services for Pico Rivera properties
Concrete patio construction
A backyard patio that tips toward the house sends rain under your doors, so we set the new one to drain out toward the yard instead.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of stone or brick in one pour, and it holds up best on a base we've built right.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks and side paths that have heaved from roots or dropped at a joint turn into trip spots, so we replace the bad sections to meet flush.
Garage floor concrete
A garage floor that's cracked through, stained deep or sloped toward the back wall gets broken out and repoured with a slight fall toward the door.
Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete covers color, exposed stone and custom borders, for when you want a front entry or patio that looks finished instead of plain gray.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard steps down or soil pushes against a slab or fence, a concrete retaining wall with drainage behind it holds the ground where it belongs.
Concrete floor installation
For a new room, workshop or garage conversion, we pour interior concrete floors over a prepared base, level and ready for whatever flooring goes on top.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks take water and bare feet every day, so we finish them with grip and slope them so water runs off instead of sitting by the edge.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps that have pulled away from the house or crumbled at the edges get rebuilt with even risers you don't have to watch for.
Slab foundation building
For a new garage, addition or backyard unit, we pour the slab foundation to the plans, with the base, steel and thickness they call for.
Foundation installation
Foundation installation covers footings, stem walls and slabs for new structures, built the way the plans call for, with forms and steel set before any concrete arrives.
Concrete parking lot building
Small lots behind shops and apartment buildings take heavy traffic, so we build them thicker and work out the drainage before the first truck pours.
Concrete footings
Footings carry porch posts, block walls and patio covers, so we dig them to the size and depth the plans list and set the steel first.
Foundation raising
When part of a house or slab has settled, foundation raising lifts it back toward level and adds support underneath so the floor above sits right again.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut concrete for new doorways, utility trenches, clean tear-out lines and control joints, the cuts that tell a slab where it's allowed to crack.
Get a free written quote for your Pico Rivera concrete job
We get back to you within one business day. Then I come out to your place in Pico Rivera, walk the job, measure and hand you a written quote that spells out what's included. The estimate is free and comes with no obligation.
(213) 338-1030Working in Pico Rivera: permits, licenses and price
In Pico Rivera, construction permits go through the city's Building Division, and a lot of home projects need zoning review, plan check or both before a permit is issued. That review comes before the pour date, so it often sets the schedule more than the concrete does. Ask any contractor for an active California contractor's license and an active Pico Rivera business license, because the city asks for both on its express permits.
We check with the city for your address before we set a date, and when your job needs a permit we take care of it and the inspections that go with it. I come out myself to measure and write the quote, and our crew lead runs the work with our own crew, the same way we do in Montebello and Downey.
Price moves with the size of the slab, whether an old one has to be broken out and hauled off, how far down we dig to reach firm ground, and the finish. Stamped or colored concrete costs more than a broom finish, the light texture that keeps a slab from getting slick. After the pour, curing, the wait while the concrete hardens before it takes weight, decides when you get the space back.
Why Pico Rivera homeowners hire us for concrete
I worked concrete every summer through school, finishing next to guys who'd been at it for decades, and I started this business in 2013. I still do the estimates myself, so the person who measures your driveway is the same one who writes down exactly what we're going to build.
We spend our time on the part you won't see once it's poured. We dig out soft dirt instead of raking it level, pack the base, check where the water runs so the slab falls away from your house, and pour before midday heat can leave the top weak and dusty. I'd rather lose a job quoting it right than win it by skipping steps.
We're fully licensed and insured, and the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Call (213) 338-1030 or fill out our quote form to get your estimate on the calendar.
Pico Rivera city rules that touch concrete work
A few of the city's rules land right on concrete jobs, mostly at the street and at the ground itself. Here's what they mean for your driveway, patio or foundation.
Driveway approaches go to Public Works
The apron where your driveway meets the street is called the driveway approach, and in Pico Rivera it needs a Public Works plan check before a permit is issued. That's separate from the work on your lot. If your new driveway means a new or wider curb cut, we plan for that review up front instead of finding out once the forms are set.
Bins and the street
Breaking out an old driveway fills a roll-off bin fast. When that bin has to sit in the street, the city handles it through a Public Works excavation and encroachment permit, and it may ask for a construction plan. We sort out where the bin goes and what the city needs before tear-out day, so the work doesn't stall with a pile of broken concrete.
Grading needs a plan check too
Grading, reshaping the ground so water runs where you want it, is on the city's list of work that needs a Public Works plan check. On a lot that has settled toward the house, fixing the slope can take more than a new slab. At the estimate, I'll tell you if your job looks like it crosses into grading so you know before we schedule anything.
Plans built to city code
When a job needs drawings, like a slab foundation or footings for a backyard structure, the city wants the plans to meet its municipal code and the California Residential and Building Codes it lists. We build to the approved plans, with the base, steel and depth set the way they're drawn, so the inspector sees the same thing that's on paper.
Common questions about concrete work in Pico Rivera
Do I need a permit for a concrete patio in Pico Rivera?
Usually, yes. Pico Rivera lists patios with other accessory structures, like sheds, pools and porches, that need zoning review, plan check or both before a permit is issued. That review happens before any work starts, so we build it into the schedule from the first visit. The city's permit FAQ covers other common projects too.
How long is a building permit good for in Pico Rivera?
A building permit in Pico Rivera expires one year after it's issued if construction hasn't started or the work isn't moving forward. Approved plans expire six months after approval if no permit has been issued. We set the pour once the permit is in hand, so the paperwork isn't sitting there waiting on us.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Pico Rivera?
Your cost comes from your driveway's size, tear-out and the base work your ground needs, plus a few things people don't expect. A driveway that carries trucks needs more thickness and steel, a tight side yard can mean more work to get concrete in, and new approach work at the curb adds to it. Your free written quote lists each one.
How long before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
Longer than you can walk on it, because concrete keeps gaining strength well after it looks dry, and a car on it too soon can crack it. We give you the day you can walk on it and the day it can take a car before we pour, so you can plan where to park.
Will my new concrete patio crack like the old one?
Concrete can still crack, but good work keeps it from breaking up and controls where any crack goes. We pack a real base so the slab doesn't settle, set rebar, the steel inside that holds pieces tight together, and cut control joints on time so a crack follows a straight line we chose.
What should I do before a concrete crew comes to my house?
Clear the work area of cars, pots, furniture and anything stored along the side yard, and tell us about sprinkler lines or anything else buried that you know of. Keep pets inside on pour day, and plan to park on the street until the new driveway is ready for a car.
Call or message us about your Pico Rivera slab
We're open seven days a week from 7 AM to 11 PM, so you can call (213) 338-1030 after work or send the quote form tonight.