Concrete driveway building
We tear out cracked or sunken driveways, dig down to firm ground and pack a new base before the pour, because that base is what keeps a driveway from settling with the dirt.
Concrete contractor in Chino, CA - driveways and patios poured ahead of the heat
Quality Chino Hills Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Chino Hills. We build driveways, patios, walkways, steps and slabs across Chino, and replace the old ones that have cracked, sunk or started holding water.
Concrete work in Chino, from the base up
Most of the calls we get from Chino start with a driveway that's cracked or dropped at one corner, or a patio where water sits after it rains. Usually the slab isn't the whole problem. The subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, so it settled and took the concrete with it. We're based next door in Chino Hills and do the same work in Ontario and Diamond Bar.
Heat is the other thing we plan around here. In a normal year Chino sees about 99 days at 90°F or hotter, and 23 of those go past 100°F, so in summer we pour early in the morning. Concrete that goes down in the midday sun dries too fast on top and can end up weak and dusty a year later.
Your price moves with the size of the job, how much old concrete comes out, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you pick, since a plain broom finish, the light texture that keeps it from getting slick, costs less than stamped. The schedule turns on the weather and the curing, the wait while the concrete hardens before it can take foot traffic and later a car. I put your figure in a written estimate that spells out what's included and what isn't.
Base first, finish second
If the budget's tight, the fancy finish is what I'd cut, not the base. Nobody sees the packed base on day one, but it's what keeps the slab from sinking.
Water runs away from the house
We check where the water goes before we set any forms, so the new slab falls away from your house instead of sending rain back toward the foundation or garage.
Joints cut on time
Concrete cracks, and control joints, the grooves cut into the slab, give it a planned place to do that. We cut them soon after the pour so cracks usually follow those lines.
Concrete work we do in Chino
Concrete patio construction
Most patios we pour go in where lawn used to be, so we dig out the soft ground, pack a base and slope the slab so rain runs off instead of pooling.
Stamped concrete services
We press a stone, brick or wood pattern into the fresh concrete and add color, a common pick for front walks and patios where plain gray looks too bare.
Concrete sidewalk building
Walkways get replaced when roots or settling lift a panel into a trip edge. We set the new walk so it meets your porch and driveway without a lip.
Garage floor concrete
We break out cracked or oil-soaked garage floors and pour a new slab with rebar, the steel bars that help hold concrete together and keep cracks tight under parked cars.
Decorative concrete
Colored, exposed-aggregate and scored finishes dress up entries and patios. I go over what each one adds to the work before you pick, so the choice isn't a guess.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard steps up or down, we build concrete retaining walls on footings with drainage behind them, because a wall that traps water is the one that starts leaning.
Concrete floor installation
Interior slabs for additions, workshops and converted rooms go down level and smooth, so flooring can go right on top once the concrete has finished curing.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks get a textured surface that grips wet feet and a slope that carries splash water away from the pool edge and the house.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps that have cracked or pulled away from the house get rebuilt with even rises, so nobody catches a toe on one step taller than the rest.
Slab foundation building
Slab foundations for additions, garages and backyard units start with the base and the steel, since those are what the building sits on for decades after we leave.
Foundation installation
We dig, form and pour foundations for new structures, and I walk through the plans with you first so the work in the ground matches what's on paper.
Concrete parking lot building
Parking areas for shops, churches and small businesses get a thicker slab and more steel than a home driveway, because delivery trucks and daily traffic are hard on concrete.
Concrete footings
Footings for patio covers, walls and posts are sized for the load they carry, because a footing that's too small lets whatever sits on it sink over time.
Foundation raising
When a slab or foundation has dropped, I look for what caused it before quoting a lift, because raising it without fixing the cause usually means it drops again.
Concrete cutting
Saw cutting gives clean lines for new doorways, plumbing trenches and partial tear-outs, so the concrete that stays isn't cracked or chipped by breaking it out by hand.
Get a written concrete estimate for your Chino job
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out, look at the job and write you a free estimate, with no obligation to book.
I write the estimate myself
I'm the one who comes out, looks at the slab and the ground around it, and writes the estimate, so whoever quotes your job has actually stood on it.
What's in and what's out
Your estimate comes in writing and lists what's included and what isn't, so tear-out, base work and finish are spelled out before you sign anything.
A crew lead on site
A crew lead and our crew do the work, and I stop by while it's going, so there's someone to ask questions on the day of the pour.
Chino concrete questions on permits and licenses
These are the questions Chino homeowners ask us most about permits, licenses and who's allowed to do concrete work on their property.
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Chino?
It may, and the city's Building Division is where to ask. Chino requires a building permit for all work except what the state codes exempt, and its examples of exempt work are things like painting, carpet and tile, not concrete. When a job needs a permit, we handle the application and set up the inspections, and if we're unsure, we check with the city first.
How long does a building permit last in Chino?
About 180 days, going by the city's permit FAQ, which was written before the current code. It says a permit expires 180 days after it's issued or 180 days after work stops. The Building Official can grant one 180-day extension at no cost, as long as a letter giving the reason arrives before the permit expires.
Does an out-of-town contractor need a Chino business license?
Yes. The City of Chino requires a business license from anyone doing business in the city, and it says that includes contractors from out of town. A city business license is good for one year, so it's fair to ask any contractor you're considering whether theirs is current.
When does a concrete contractor need a California state license?
A contractor needs a state license when the job needs a building permit, uses any additional workers, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials, across one or more contracts. That's the California Contractors State License Board's rule for anyone who builds or alters a structure. We're licensed and insured, and you can ask about it at the estimate.
Cities where we pour concrete
These cities have their own page on our site, and we work in others around Chino Hills too. If you don't see yours listed, call and ask.
Find out if your slab can stay
Call (909) 308-0181 or use the form, and I'll tell you straight whether that old concrete needs replacing or just a repair.