I look at the site myself
I come out, look at where the patio will go and ask what it has to carry and how you'll use it. I've been doing this since I started the business in 2013, and I make the call on what each job needs.
Concrete patio construction in Rancho Cucamonga CA - a finish that fits how you live
Cracked, uneven patio or just dirt out back? We pour a new concrete patio with the finish you pick and joints planned from the start.
What does it take to build a concrete patio in Rancho Cucamonga?
Concrete patio construction in Rancho Cucamonga means our crew forms, pours and finishes a new slab next to your house, so you end up with a flat, finished outdoor space you can set a table on and hose off.
Most people call us for one of two reasons. Either the old patio is cracked, sinking or holding puddles, or there's bare dirt out back and you're tired of tracking it inside. Either way, it's flatwork, the trade that covers patios, walks and driveways, and the decisions that matter get made before the truck shows up, because once concrete sets, changing it means breaking it out.
Size and finish move the price most. A plain broom-finished slab costs less than stamped work, and tearing out an old patio, an odd shape or a backyard the truck can't reach all add to it. The schedule turns on whether the city wants a permit, the weather on pour day and the wait while the concrete cures. Your written estimate spells out what's included, so you can see where the money goes.
What happens after you call about a patio?
Here's how it goes from the first call to the finished slab, and who you'll deal with at each step.
A written estimate that lists what's included
You get the work spelled out in writing, so you can hold it up against other bids line by line. If a finish you're leaning toward means more upkeep later, I'll tell you while we're standing there.
Our own crew pours, with me running it
Once you say go, we handle any permit the job needs, set the forms, pour when the day suits it and walk the finished patio with you. We're licensed and fully insured.
What our concrete patio construction includes
Most of a patio's look comes from the finish, so we start there. I walk you through a broom finish, the light texture left by dragging a stiff broom across the wet concrete, along with stamped and the other options, and I tell you what each one will ask of you in the years after. Then we plan the control joints, grooves cut into the slab so it cracks along a straight line we chose instead of wandering across the middle. Concrete can crack, and I'd rather tell you that plainly now than have you surprised later.
A new patio often brings other work with it. If you want the look of stone or tile, our stamped concrete services cover patterns and color in more depth. If you need a path from the driveway or side gate out to the new patio, we can plan it alongside through our concrete sidewalk building work.
- Breaking out and hauling away an old, cracked patio when there is one
- Forms set to the shape and size you choose
- Broom, stamped or another finish, picked with you before the pour
- Control joints planned ahead and cut to guide where cracks go
- Site cleanup once the forms come off
How the work goes on your property
Once the plan is settled, the job moves in four steps, and I'm on site for each of them.
Clear the spot
If there's an old patio, we break it out and haul it away so the new one starts clean. We also keep the equipment off your lawn and beds wherever we can.
Set the forms and lay out the joints
We set forms to the shape we agreed on, pitched so water runs away from the house and not toward it. Then we mark where every joint goes before any concrete arrives.
Pour and finish
We pour and work the surface while it's still workable, whether that's a broom texture or a stamped pattern. Timing matters here, because a surface that dries out too fast can end up weak and dusty on top.
Cut joints, cure and clean up
We cut the joints on time, since a joint cut late can't stop the crack it was meant to catch. Then the slab cures, the wait while it hardens and gains strength before you use it, and we pull the forms and clean up.
Get a written estimate for your patio
Send the rough size of the patio, the finish you're leaning toward and when you'd like it done, or call (909) 552-8210. We reply within one business day to set a time, then I come out, look at the spot and leave you a free written estimate. There's no pressure to book.
(909) 552-8210Questions about concrete patios in Rancho Cucamonga
How much does a concrete patio cost per square foot?
In the Riverside area, a concrete patio usually runs about $6 to $14 per square foot installed. That's the going rate around the area, not our quote, so I'll measure your spot and put your number in writing.
Will my new concrete patio crack?
It can, because nobody can stop concrete from cracking entirely, but well-planned joints control where cracks happen and keep them small. That's why we lay out the joints before the pour, and when you're comparing bids, it's fair to ask every contractor how they'll plan theirs.
What is the best finish for a concrete patio?
For most patios, a broom finish is the place to start, since it's the standard for outdoor home concrete, it's the most forgiving and its texture sheds water and gives your feet some grip. Stamped concrete needs resealing every 2 to 3 years to hold its color and protection, and that sealer can make the surface slippery when wet, so I'll help you weigh the look against the upkeep.
When is the best time of day to pour a concrete patio?
Pour when conditions are mild and calm, because hot-weather trouble with fresh concrete can happen any time of year and usually shows up in summer. Wind and sun pull water off the surface faster than it can rise, which causes surface cracking, so a windy, sunny day needs more care than a calm, humid one at the same temperature. Ask any crew when they plan to pour, and I'll tell you ours and why.
How long should new concrete cure before sealing it?
One supplier's guide says to wait at least 28 days after the concrete is placed before you seal it. Sealing after that helps the patio keep its look and hold up, and on stamped work it starts the resealing schedule mentioned above.
Permits and licenses for a patio in Rancho Cucamonga
If your patio needs a permit, it comes from the city's Building and Safety Department, and every permit there is applied for online. We apply for it with the city and keep track of it, so you don't have to, and if you're unsure whether your job needs one, that office is the place to ask. We also take jobs in many of the cities around Rancho Cucamonga, and we check with the right office for yours.
California treats building or replacing a patio at your home as home improvement, and the state's concrete contractor license is the one that covers forming, pouring and finishing flat work like this. Someone without a license can only take a job up to $1,000, and only when it needs no permit and they have no one working for them. A patio that needs a permit or a crew of helpers belongs with a licensed contractor.
Tell us about the patio you want
Call (909) 552-8210 or send the form any day of the week between 8 AM and 9 PM, so we can get your site visit on the calendar.
If you've got a rough size and a finish in mind, send it over and we'll take it from there.
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