For a cracked or sinking drive, we tear out, dig to firm ground, pack a new base and pour, cutting control joints so cracks fall where we choose.
Concrete contractor in Redlands, CA - slabs that sit right and shed water
Riverside Concrete Company pours driveways, patios, walkways, sidewalks and other concrete work for homes and small properties in Redlands, CA, built on a dug-out, packed base so the slab sits right and drains away from your house.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Concrete work we do in Redlands
Most of what we're asked to pour in Redlands is flatwork, the driveways, patios and walks that sit on the ground, though we also pour steps, walls and foundations.
A plain or broom-finished patio, the light brushed texture that keeps bare feet from slipping, sloped so rain runs toward the yard and not your back door.
Concrete pressed with patterns and color to look like stone, brick or slate, for patios and walkways where you want the look without laying pavers.
Front walks and side paths poured the way I learned on a city crew, to a set width and slope, so they stay even underfoot and drain.
A new or replaced garage slab with rebar, steel bars that hold the concrete together if it cracks, and a smooth finish that's easy to sweep.
Color, exposed stone, borders and scored patterns for homeowners who want a driveway, patio or entry to look finished, set on the same packed base as plain work.
Poured concrete walls that hold back soil on a sloped yard or along a drive, built on footings with a way for water behind them to drain.
Interior concrete floors for workshops, additions and outbuildings, poured level over a prepared subgrade, the packed ground the slab sits on, and finished for the room's use.
Decks around new or existing pools with a textured surface for grip when wet and a slope that carries splash water away from the pool and house.
Front and back steps poured with even step heights so nobody catches a toe, replacing crumbling or settled steps that have pulled away from the house.
Slab foundations for additions, garages and outbuildings, with the ground dug, packed and checked before we pour, because a slab is only as steady as what's under it.
Foundations for new structures on your property, laid out and poured to the plans so the framing starts on something square, level and solid.
Concrete lots and drive aisles for small businesses, churches and rental properties, poured thicker where trucks turn and graded so water reaches the drains.
Footings for decks, patio covers and garden walls, the wide concrete base under a post or wall, dug to firm soil and sized for the load.
For a slab or foundation that's settled, we look at why it moved first, and I'll tell you plainly if a foundation specialist would serve you better.
Clean saw cuts through slabs and walls for new doorways, plumbing trenches, utility runs or removing one damaged section without breaking up the whole slab.
Why Redlands homeowners call us for concrete
Redlands calls come to us from all kinds of homes, from older places still on their original slabs to newer ones whose first driveway has started to crack. It's the same work our crew does next door in Highland and out west in Eastvale, and the price on any of it turns on the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you choose. The schedule turns mostly on that tear-out and base work, then on curing, the days fresh concrete needs to harden before you put weight on it. I come out and write the estimate myself, and it spells out what's included.
Redlands keeps its own city code, and home projects inside the city fall under it, which suits me after years of pouring to a written spec for a city crew. On older lots especially, the ground under a tired driveway or patio decides the job more than the surface does, so that's where I look first.
- Estimate written on site by the owner
- Owner there on every pour day
- Licensed, fully insured, satisfaction guaranteed
How we pour concrete in Redlands
I come out first
I look at the job and write the estimate myself, on site and in writing, with what's included spelled out so you can compare it line by line.
Base before finish
If the budget gets tight, I'd trim the finish before the base, because a base that's only raked flat settles and takes the slab down with it.
The schedule up front
Before we start, we walk you through tear-out, base, pour and cure, so you know which days you'll be without your driveway or patio.
Owner on pour day
Our lead finisher runs the crew on site, and I'm there on pour days, when the timing of the finish and the joints matters most.
- Written estimate with what's included
- Old concrete hauled away, not buried
- Base dug out and packed in layers
- Forms checked for slope before the pour
- Control joints cut on time
- Fresh concrete kept damp while it cures
- Lawns, plants and walls protected
- Site cleaned up at the end of each day
- Straight answers when another approach fits better
If you get bids from several contractors in Redlands, ask each one how they prepare the base, because that's the part you won't see once it's poured.
What signs mean your Redlands concrete needs work?
These are worth a closer look on any driveway, patio or walk in Redlands, because most of them point to a base or drainage problem underneath.
- Cracks that keep getting wider
- One section sitting lower than the next
- Water pooling after rain or watering
- Patio sloping toward the house
- Surface chipping or flaking away
- Gritty dust coming off the top
- Steps pulling away from the house
- Gap opening between slab and foundation
Our office serving Redlands
Call (951) 631-9520, email us or use the form to tell us about your job in Redlands, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit.
- Phone
- (951) 631-9520
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
- Location
- Riverside, CA 92501
Questions from Redlands homeowners
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Redlands, CA?
There's no set price, because I price each Redlands driveway on site after measuring it and checking how much base work the ground needs. A plain broom finish keeps the cost down, while stamping, color or decorative borders add to it, and so does a drive that needs extra thickness or steel. The estimate is free and lists what's included.
Which building code does Redlands, CA use?
Redlands uses the California Building Code as its building code, with some local changes the city made to the state text, and those changes count as part of the local code. A copy of the adopted code is on file with the City Clerk, and you can read the city's building code chapter online. Pouring to a written code is how I learned this trade.
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Redlands?
Ask the city before work starts, since it decides what your project needs, and I'll go over it with you when I come out for the estimate. We agree with you up front on who applies for anything the city requires, and when we're the ones applying, we bring our license paperwork to the counter.
Will my new concrete patio in Redlands crack like the old one?
Concrete can still crack, but a slab built right cracks much less and mostly along lines we chose. We pack the base so it doesn't settle unevenly, cut control joints, shallow grooves that tell the slab where to crack, on the right day, and add rebar where the slab calls for it.
How long does it take before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
You can walk on new concrete well before you can drive on it, because it keeps gaining strength through the cure and a car weighs far more than you do. The wait depends on the mix and that week's weather, so on pour day we tell you when it's safe to walk and when to drive, and we ask you to keep heavy trucks off longer.
What causes a concrete patio to sink in Redlands, and can it be fixed?
Most sinking starts underneath, with a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, or with water running under the slab and washing the soil away. Sometimes a section can be raised and sometimes it's better to break it out and redo the base, and I'll tell you plainly which makes sense for yours.
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Start your Redlands quote with Riverside Concrete Company
Call (951) 631-9520 or send the form for a free written estimate, and we'll reply within one business day.