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Concrete contractor in Rancho Cucamonga - driveways and patios on a solid base

San Bernardino Concrete Company pours driveways, patios, walkways, pool decks and retaining walls in Rancho Cucamonga, and we replace the cracked, sunken slabs that older yards here tend to collect. I come out to every job myself.

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About Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Rancho Cucamonga grew out of three older towns, Alta Loma, Etiwanda and Cucamonga, and each one held on to a bit of its own town-center feel when they became one city. Those towns grew fast in the 1970s, when families from Los Angeles and Orange County came out looking for homes they could afford, so a lot of the houses I walk here have driveways, patios and walks that have been down a long time. The city runs right up against Fontana, and we see a similar mix of worn older slabs and newer ones on both sides of that line.

That age is why most of what we do here is replacement, not a first pour. The job usually starts with breaking out the old concrete and seeing what it was sitting on, and that tells me more about how to build the new slab than anything on top.

Services in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

  • Concrete driveway building

    Older driveways here often crack where they meet the street and sink along the edges. We break them out, rebuild the base and pour a new slab that fits how you park.

  • Concrete patio construction

    Many tract-home backyards here came with a small patio that's since settled or cracked. We replace it, usually bigger, and plan it around how you actually use the yard.

  • Concrete retaining walls

    Sloped yards here often need a wall to hold the ground before a patio goes in. We build concrete retaining walls with drainage behind, since trapped water tips walls over.

  • Concrete pool decks

    Older pool decks around here tend to crack and lift near the pool's edge. We pour new decks with a texture that grips wet feet and a slope that carries water off.

  • Stamped concrete services

    Homeowners redoing a front entry here often want something that matches the stone or tile on the house. Our stamped concrete gives that look in one pour, colored and patterned to suit.

  • Concrete cutting

    Remodels and repairs here often mean opening an existing slab for a plumbing line or a new door. We saw-cut clean, straight lines so the patch sits flush afterward.

Permits, licenses and pricing for concrete work in Rancho Cucamonga

The City of Rancho Cucamonga issues building permits here, and before we schedule anything I check with the city about your address, because if your job needs a permit, that comes before the pour. When it does, we take care of it and set up the inspections. Before you hire anyone, you can look up their state contractor license with the Contractors State License Board and ask about their city business license too. We're licensed and insured, and I'm happy to show you both.

The price on a slab here mostly turns on its size and thickness, how much old concrete has to be broken out and hauled off, how much base work the ground needs, how easy it is to get a truck close, and whether you want a broom finish, the light brushed texture that keeps it from getting slick, or stamped color. The schedule turns on the permit, if there is one, and on curing, the days new concrete needs to gain strength before you put weight on it. We're a concrete contractor based in San Bernardino, CA, doing the same work in Grand Terrace and across the cities around it, and your written estimate spells out exactly what's included and what isn't.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA properties and local conditions

Sinking corners, a slab that's dropped away from the garage and cracks that wander across a driveway usually trace back to the subgrade, the dirt and base the slab sits on. A lot of older flatwork, our word for driveways, patios and walks, was poured over base that was raked level and never packed, so it settled right along with the dirt. We dig down past the soft stuff, bring in new base and pack it in layers before any concrete shows up. You'll never see that part once the slab is in, which is exactly why it's the first thing people want to cut from a budget and the last thing I'd ever cut.

Water is the other thing I look at closely here, because a patio or driveway that falls toward the house sends water against the foundation and leaves puddles by the door. Before we form anything, I check where the water runs now and set the slope so it heads away from the house.

Get a free written estimate for your Rancho Cucamonga concrete job

Send the form or call (840) 222-9185, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up a visit. I'll come out to your place in Rancho Cucamonga, look at the site, ask how you plan to use it and give you a free written estimate of what's included and what isn't. There's no obligation, so take your time deciding.

How a concrete job goes when you call us in Rancho Cucamonga

  1. Call us or send the form

    Tell us what's going on, whether it's a cracked driveway, a new patio or a wall on a slope, and we'll set a time for me to come out. You don't need measurements or a plan yet.

  2. I walk the site with you

    I look at the old slab, the ground and where the water goes, and ask how you'll use the space, so it helps if you're home. You get a written estimate that lists what's in it and what isn't, so you can compare it line by line with anyone else's.

  3. We permit, prep and pour

    If your job needs a permit, we handle it and set up the inspections before work starts. Our own crew digs out, packs the base and pours, and I'm there for the pour and the steps that matter most.

  4. Walk the finished job together

    I go over the finished slab with you and explain how long to stay off it while it cures. You'll know what to look for and how to reach us if a question comes up.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for a new concrete driveway in Rancho Cucamonga?

Possibly, so it's worth checking for your address before any work starts. The city's Building and Safety department lists solar, reroofs and patio covers among the permits it issues, but that list doesn't settle driveways or other flatwork. If you're adding a patio cover over a new slab, that part is on the list, and permits there are applied for online, which we take care of when a job needs one.

Does a concrete contractor need a city business license to work in Rancho Cucamonga?

Yes, the city requires a business license from anyone doing business in Rancho Cucamonga, and it has to be in place before the work starts. It's issued and renewed every year by the city's Business Licensing office, and it's separate from the state contractor license, so a contractor working here should have both.

How much of a down payment can a contractor ask for on a concrete job in California?

Under state rules, a down payment on a home improvement job can't be more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less. Any other payments have to be clearly listed in the contract and based on work done or materials delivered, so you should be able to see what each payment covers before you sign.

How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Rancho Cucamonga?

I can't give you a fair number until I've seen the site, because the things that move the price most are things I measure in person. Breaking out an old driveway costs more than pouring on open ground, a soft or uneven subgrade adds base work, a tight side yard can mean pumping concrete in, and stamping or color costs more than a broom finish. Call (840) 222-9185 and I'll put your figure in writing.

How do I keep a new concrete driveway from cracking in Rancho Cucamonga?

Nobody can make concrete crack-proof, but you can choose where it cracks and keep those cracks tight. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack, early enough to do their job, and we set rebar, steel bars inside the slab that hold the pieces together if a crack opens. Put that over a packed base and you avoid the wandering, sinking cracks so many older slabs here have.

How long does it take before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?

You can usually walk on it after a few days, and the car has to wait longer than that because the slab is still curing and gaining strength. I'll tell you the timing for your slab when we finish, since thickness and the mix change it, and driving on it too early is one of the easiest ways to crack a brand-new driveway.

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