Concrete driveway building
We tear out cracked or sunken driveways, dig out to firm ground, pack a new base and pour a slab sloped so water runs to the street, not the garage.
Concrete contractor in Corona, CA - slabs that drain right on hillside and tract lots
Quality Chino Hills Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Chino Hills. We pour driveways, patios, walkways, steps and garage floors for homeowners in Corona, CA, and replace slabs that have sunk or cracked.
What concrete work in Corona usually involves
Most of our Corona calls are about the same few things: a driveway cracked across the middle, a patio that holds water after the sprinklers run, or front steps pulling away from the house. On the hillside streets, driveways run steep and backyards drop off, so where the water goes matters as much as the concrete. On the flatter tract lots, it's more often a long driveway or a backyard slab that sank, usually because the dirt under it was raked smooth instead of packed. We see the same kinds of houses next door in Eastvale and up in Ontario.
Price on a Corona job comes down to the size of the slab, how thick it has to be for what sits or drives on it, how much old concrete comes out, how much base work the ground needs, and the finish you pick. A plain broom finish, the light texture that keeps a slab from getting slick, costs less than stamped or colored work. Steep driveways and narrow side yards add labor when material has to move by hand. The schedule turns on tear-out, base work, the pour and then the cure, the wait while the concrete gains strength before you walk or drive on it. Your written estimate spells out what's included and what isn't.
Water gets checked first
Before we set a form, we look at where rain and sprinkler water run on your lot, because a slab that tips toward the house sends water right at your foundation.
We won't skimp on the base
The subgrade, the dirt the slab sits on, gets dug out and packed, not raked flat. It's the first budget cut people ask for, but it decides whether your slab sinks.
Concrete cracks, so we choose where
Every slab cracks some, so we cut control joints, grooves that give cracks a straight line to follow, early enough that the slab doesn't pick its own spots.
Concrete services for Corona homes and lots
Concrete patio construction
Backyard patios on Corona tract lots usually butt up against the house, so we slope them away from your foundation and plan around footings if a patio cover is coming later.
Stamped concrete services
We press a stone or brick pattern and color into fresh concrete on patios and walks, and we'll tell you up front it needs resealing now and then to hold its color.
Concrete sidewalk building
We replace front walks and side-yard paths that have heaved or sunk into a trip edge, and set the new run so it meets your driveway and steps flush.
Garage floor concrete
When a garage floor is cracked, stained or sunk at the door, we break it out, fix the dirt beneath and pour a new slab pitched toward the door so water runs out.
Decorative concrete
For homeowners who want more than gray, we do colored concrete, exposed stone finishes and contrast borders, and we show you samples before the pour so you know what you're getting.
Concrete retaining walls
On sloped Corona yards, a poured wall holds back the hill so you get flat ground for a patio, and we build in drainage behind it so water doesn't push it over.
Concrete floor installation
We pour interior slabs for additions, workshops and converted spaces, and we check the base and the moisture barrier under it so the flooring you lay on top stays flat.
Concrete pool decks
Around the pool, we slope the deck so splash water drains away from the water's edge and finish the top with a texture that grips wet feet without scraping them.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps that have pulled away from the porch get torn out and rebuilt around rebar, steel bars that hold them together, with even rises so nobody catches a toe.
Slab foundation building
For an addition, backyard unit or detached garage, we pour the slab to the plans, with forms, steel and plumbing openings checked before the truck shows up.
Foundation installation
We dig and pour foundations for room additions and new structures, matching the depth and steel to the plans so the walls above sit on something solid.
Concrete parking lot building
For shops, churches and HOA lots, we pour parking areas thick enough for the traffic they'll carry, pitched to the drains, and can work in sections so part stays open.
Concrete footings
Patio covers, block walls and decks sit on footings, the concrete pads that carry the weight, and we dig them to the depth on the plans so posts don't lean later.
Foundation raising
When part of a slab or house has settled, we find the cause first and tell you straight if lifting won't fix it, since that cause would sink it again.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut clean lines through slabs for drain and plumbing runs, wider gates and partial replacements, so only the bad section comes out instead of the whole driveway.
Get a written concrete estimate for your Corona home
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 give you a free written estimate, with no pressure to book.
What's in and what's out
The estimate lists what's included and what isn't, such as tear-out, base work and haul-away, so you can hold it up against another quote line by line.
The hard parts, said up front
If your job needs extra base work, a drainage fix or a permit, I'll say so at the estimate, because hearing it halfway through is worse for everybody.
Who does the work
A crew lead and our crew do the work, and I stop by while it's going, so the person who wrote your estimate sees it built the way it was quoted.
Concrete and permit questions from Corona homeowners
These are the permit and license questions that come up most when Corona homeowners plan a driveway, patio or other concrete job.
Who issues building permits for concrete work in Corona, CA?
The City of Corona's Planning & Development department handles building permits, and its permit line is 951-736-2250. When your job needs one, we handle the application and set up the inspections, which can be scheduled Monday through Thursday. If we're not sure a permit is needed, we check with that office before we start.
Does a concrete contractor based outside Corona need a Corona business license?
Yes. The city requires a business license for every business working in Corona, in any trade, and that includes contractors whose main address is in another city, like ours in Chino Hills. The license renews every year on its anniversary date. It's fair to ask any contractor you're considering about it.
When does a contractor need a California state license for a concrete job?
A contractor needs a license from the state's contractor licensing board when the job needs a building permit, uses any hired workers, or comes to $1,000 or more in labor and materials. The small-job exception rose from $500 to $1,000, and it only covers work with no permit and no hired help. We're licensed and insured.
Cities we serve for concrete work
Besides Corona, these cities have their own pages on our site. We work in other cities around Chino Hills too, so if yours isn't listed, call and ask.
Ask about your Corona concrete project
Call (909) 308-0181 or send the form, and ask about your slab and its permit steps while the plan is still easy to change.