A new or replacement driveway, dug out to firm ground, packed, reinforced and sloped toward the street, for Rialto homes with cracked, sunken or patched drives.
Concrete contractor in Rialto, CA - driveways and patios that drain right
Riverside Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Riverside that pours driveways, patios, walkways, steps and retaining walls for Rialto homeowners and property owners, with the base, joints and drainage done right underneath.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Concrete work we do in Rialto
Most Rialto calls we get are for driveways, patios and walkways that have cracked or sunk, plus retaining walls where a yard changes grade and the occasional garage or foundation.
Backyard patios poured on a packed base and pitched away from the house, for families who want outdoor space that drains the right way.
Concrete pressed with patterns and colored to look like stone, brick or tile, for patios and walkways where you want more character than plain gray.
Walkways and side paths with a broom finish, the light texture that gives shoes some grip, for homes whose old walks have tipped, cracked or lifted.
New or replacement garage slabs poured level and smooth, for homeowners whose garage floor has cracked, settled toward the door or broken up under daily car traffic.
Colored, scored, exposed-aggregate and other decorative finishes on new concrete, for homeowners who want a patio, entry or walk that looks finished, not just poured.
Reinforced concrete walls that hold back soil, with drainage behind them, for yards where a slope or grade change keeps creeping toward the house or the patio.
Interior concrete floors for shops, additions and outbuildings, placed flat and finished smooth, for property owners who need a hard-wearing floor that's easy to keep clean.
Concrete decks around pools with a slip-resistant finish and a slope that carries splash water away, for homeowners replacing a cracked deck or finishing a new pool.
Front and back steps formed with even risers and reinforced, for homes where old steps have cracked, pulled away from the house or become uneven to climb.
The concrete slab a new building sits on, with the base, steel and edges planned together, for additions, garages and accessory buildings going up on a property.
Footings and foundation walls formed and poured for new structures, for property owners building an addition, garage or outbuilding who need it set right from the start.
Concrete parking areas and drive aisles for small commercial and multi-unit properties, built thick enough and drained well enough to handle daily traffic.
The buried concrete pads and strips that carry a wall, post or building, for patio covers, block walls and additions that need solid support below ground.
Lifting and leveling settled slabs or foundations where it makes sense, for homeowners seeing sinking floors or slabs, and we'll tell you when a specialist suits better.
Saw-cutting concrete for openings, removals, new joints or utility trenches, for owners who want a clean, straight edge instead of a slab broken up by hand.
Why Rialto homeowners call us for flatwork
Most of our Rialto work is flatwork, meaning the driveways, patios, walkways and slabs that sit on the ground, at single-family homes, like a driveway cracked across the middle or a backyard patio someone wants bigger. We get the same calls next door in Grand Terrace, Colton and Fontana, plus a few from owners of small commercial lots.
I learned concrete on a city public works crew, pouring sidewalks and curbs to a written spec with an inspector watching, and I've run this business from Riverside since 2013 on the same habits. On a Rialto job the price mostly moves with the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out, how much work the base needs and the finish you pick, while the schedule turns on whether the city needs a permit and on the curing wait before you can use it. Your written estimate spells out what's included. Most of what decides how a slab holds up here sits under it, in the dirt it's poured on and the way water leaves the yard.
- Estimates written by the owner
- Base, joints and drainage done right
- Permit roles agreed before work starts
How we handle a Rialto job
I write the estimate
I come out to look at the slab, the ground and where the water runs, then write the estimate myself with everything included spelled out.
Permits sorted up front
We look at each job with the city's building office in mind and agree with you before we start on who applies for anything Rialto requires.
The base comes first
Our crew digs out to firm soil and packs the base, because a slab only stays flat as long as the ground under it does.
I'm there on pour days
Our lead finisher runs the crew on site, and I'm there for every pour, since that's the day that decides how the slab finishes and holds up.
- Written estimate with the scope spelled out
- Old concrete broken out and hauled away
- Base dug out and packed, not raked
- Slope set away from the house
- Steel placed where the slab needs it
- Control joints cut on time
- Pours scheduled away from midday heat
- Forms pulled and the site cleaned up
- Curing instructions left with you
On a Rialto slab, what matters most is what you can't see once it's poured, so that's where we spend our care, and it's the last place I'd cut.
Is your Rialto driveway or patio due for work?
These are the signs that usually bring Rialto homeowners to call us, and each one points to something under the slab worth catching before it spreads.
- Cracks that keep getting wider
- One slab edge higher than the next
- Water pooling after the sprinklers run
- Driveway sinking near the garage door
- Patio sloping back toward the house
- Chipping or flaking on the surface
- A gap opening along the house wall
- Weeds growing up through the cracks
Office serving Rialto homeowners
Call (951) 631-9520 or use the form to tell us about your driveway, patio or wall. We reply to every call and message within one business day to set up your free estimate.
- Phone
- (951) 631-9520
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
- Location
- Riverside, CA 92501
Rialto concrete questions, answered
Do I need a permit for a concrete patio in Rialto?
Plan on one, because the city's Building Department lists patios among the work it issues permits for, along with retaining walls, masonry walls and pools. Driveways and walkways aren't named on that list, which doesn't settle whether yours needs one, so ask the Building Department. We agree with you up front on who applies, and when it's us, we bring our license paperwork to the counter.
How long does a building permit take in Rialto?
By the city's own tentative estimate, patio and block wall permits can often be reviewed and issued within 10 business days, Monday through Thursday. Other permits get a tentative 20 business days of plan review, then a tentative 10 more to become a permit, and corrections start the 20 days over. The city's permit FAQ has the details, and we build that wait into your schedule.
When does a concrete contractor need a state license in California?
The Contractors State License Board requires a license when the project needs a building permit or uses employee labor, or when contracts on it total $1,000 or more in labor and materials. Most driveway and patio jobs pass that figure. We're licensed and fully insured, and you're welcome to ask to see our license before you sign anything.
Does a contractor need a business license to work in Rialto?
Yes, the city requires a business license for state-licensed contractors who bid on or do work in Rialto, subcontractors and specialty contractors included. Applications go through a 20-business-day review, so a contractor who doesn't have one yet can hold up your start, which makes it a fair question when you're comparing bids.
How do I find out if my house is in a fire hazard zone in Rialto?
Look up your address on the city's fire hazard severity zone page, because zone status changes from one property to the next. The state fire marshal has issued recommended maps for San Bernardino County, and that page is where you check your own lot before planning work around the house.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Rialto?
We price each driveway on site and in writing, because the figure comes from your slab, its size, how much old concrete comes out, how much the base needs, the thickness and steel, and the finish. If the budget is tight, I'd keep the base and simplify the finish, since a plain broom finish on a good base outlasts a fancy one on a poor base. The estimate is free and carries no obligation.
How long before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
You'll walk on it well before you drive on it, and I'll give you both dates for your slab on pour day. That wait is curing, the stretch while concrete gains its strength, and the right length depends on the mix and the conditions, so we'd rather set it for your job than guess here.
What is the best way to keep a new concrete patio from cracking?
Pour it on a packed base with steel inside and cut control joints, the grooves that give concrete a chosen place to crack, before it has a chance to crack on its own. Concrete shrinks and moves, so some cracking is normal, and the joints decide where it goes. Rebar, the steel bars inside the slab, helps hold a crack tight so the pieces stay level.
Other cities we serve, and maybe yours
Pick another city below to see how we work there, or call (951) 631-9520 if yours isn't listed, since we work in many cities around Riverside.
Get a Riverside Concrete Company quote in Rialto
Call (951) 631-9520 or send the form, and I'll come out to write your free estimate.