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Riverside Concrete Company

Stamped concrete services in Riverside, CA - a patterned slab built on a solid base

Tired of a plain gray patio or a cracked, sinking slab? We pour, color and stamp a stone or brick look that's built to shed water.

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A reddish stamped concrete patio extends beneath a raised wooden deck, bordered by low brick walls and a gravel planting bed.
  • Licensed and fully insured.
  • Free in-person estimates.
  • Expect a reply within 1 business day.

Problems stamped concrete takes care of

A stamped slab is ordinary flatwork, the same kind of slab as a patio or walk, so the trouble below starts underneath and spreads if it's left alone.

  • A tired, plain slab

    Old gray concrete can make a good yard look worn. We pour a new slab, color it and press it with stamp mats so it reads as stone, brick, wood plank or tile.

  • Cracks in random places

    A stamped slab cracks for the same reasons any slab does, so it needs control joints, shallow cuts that give it a planned place to crack. Skip them and the slab picks its own line.

  • Sinking or uneven spots

    When the base was raked level instead of dug out and packed, the slab settles with the dirt. We pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, because a pattern hides no base mistakes.

  • Water pooling by the house

    A slab that falls toward your house sends water where you don't want it. Before we set forms, we look at where the water runs and slope the new slab away.

Reseal the old slab or pour a new one?

A flat slab that drains well may only need fresh sealer or a small fix. Sinking, wide cracks or standing water mean the trouble is underneath, and a new pour deals with that.

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  • A reseal or repair is enough when:

    • The color just looks dull
    • Water no longer beads up
    • The slab is flat and solid
    • Cracks are few and hairline
    • Water drains away from the house

  • A new stamped slab is better when:

    • The slab is sinking or tilting
    • Wide cracks keep spreading
    • Water pools or runs toward the house
    • The old plain concrete is badly broken
    • You want a new shape or pattern

How a stamped job goes

  1. Call or send the form

    Call (951) 631-9520 or use the form and tell us a little about the area you have in mind, so I can come out prepared.

    A visit set up

  2. I look at your site

    I come out myself to check the ground, the access for the truck and how water moves across your yard, and to hear what you're picturing.

    Your site checked

  3. You get it in writing

    The estimate says plainly what's included and what isn't, and we agree up front on who handles anything the city requires.

    A written estimate

  4. Prep, pour and stamp

    Our lead finisher runs the crew through the dig-out, base and forms, and I'm on site the day we pour, color and stamp the slab.

    Your pattern in place

  5. Seal and walk-through

    After curing, the wait while the concrete gains strength, we seal the surface, then walk the finished slab with you before we clean up and pack out.

    A finished, sealed slab

What our stamped concrete work includes

  1. Tear-out and haul-away

    Where there's old concrete, we break it out and haul it off so the new slab starts on clean ground.

  2. Digging out and packing

    We dig to the right depth and compact the ground so the slab rests on packed soil, not loose fill.

  3. Forms, slope and steel

    We set forms to the right thickness for a patio, walk or drive, slope them away from the house and place rebar, the steel that holds the slab together.

  4. Color before the pour

    We settle on integral color or color hardener with you ahead of pour day, so nothing gets decided in a rush.

  5. Stamping the pattern

    Our crew presses rubber stamp mats into the soft concrete for a stone, brick, wood plank or tile look.

  6. Sealing and clean-up

    We seal the cured slab to deepen the color and repel water and stains, then leave your yard clean.

What shapes the cost of a stamped slab?

Underneath, a stamped patio is the same pour as plain concrete sidewalk building, so the price starts with the size of the area, the thickness it needs, whether old concrete has to come out first and how close we can get the truck. The finish adds from there, because a busier pattern, a second color and the color method you pick all take more time, and reinforced concrete costs more per square foot than un-reinforced.

The schedule turns on the tear-out, the base work, any city steps and the curing wait before you can use the slab. If the budget is tight, I'd keep the base and simplify the pattern, because a fancy surface on loose ground won't stay flat. Your written estimate shows what's in it and what isn't.

Why Riverside homeowners call us for stamped concrete

I learned concrete on a city public works crew, pouring sidewalks and ramps to a written spec with an inspector watching, and I started this business in Riverside in 2013 to bring that same care to homes. I come out to write your estimate myself, our lead finisher runs the crew, and I'm on site the day we pour.

We lay out the control joints with your pattern in mind, so the cuts follow the stone or brick lines and fade into the design instead of slicing across it. If stamping isn't the right fit, as with most garage floor concrete, I'll tell you and suggest what is. Call (951) 631-9520 or use the form below to set up a visit.

  • Licensed and fully insured
  • The owner on site for the pour
  • Satisfaction guaranteed

Get a free written estimate for your stamped concrete

Tell us the rough size, whether it's a patio, walkway, driveway or pool deck, and a pattern you like. We reply within one business day, and the on-site estimate is free with no obligation.

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Stamped concrete questions from Riverside

How much does a stamped concrete patio cost in Riverside?

A stamped concrete patio in Riverside usually runs about $9 to $18 per square foot, as the going rate in the area, not a price of ours. Where your job lands depends on the pattern, the colors, reinforcement and how much ground prep it needs. Your free written estimate spells out exactly what's included.

Does a stamped driveway need a city permit in Riverside?

Driveways and sidewalks that sit no more than 30 inches above the ground next to them are on the City of Riverside's exempt list, but patios aren't named on it, so we check the whole job with the city's building and safety office first. The city can issue permits to the owner or a licensed contractor, and we agree with you up front on who applies. When it's us, we bring our state license proof and a current city business license to the counter.

Do I need a licensed contractor for stamped concrete in California?

Yes, unless the job counts as minor work under the state's rule, which covers jobs up to $1,000 and only when the work needs no permit and the person doing it employs no one. The state licensing board treats forming, pouring, placing and finishing flat concrete as a concrete contractor's work. We're licensed and fully insured.

What is the best way to pick a color for a stamped driveway?

Color hardener is the common driveway choice because it gives richer color and a harder top, though a deep chip shows gray underneath. Integral color runs all the way through, so chips and saw cuts match, but its tones stay softer. I'll talk you through both so you know how each one wears before you decide.

How often does stamped concrete need resealing?

Reseal when the color starts to look flat or water stops beading up, not on a set calendar. Resealing is the normal upkeep that comes with a stamped slab, and doing it every year just to keep a high gloss can cause problems.

How do I keep a stamped concrete pool deck from getting slippery?

Ask for a traction additive, a fine grit mixed into the last coat of sealer. A freshly sealed slab can be slick when wet, so it's worth adding on a pool patio or any walkway that gets wet often.

Stamped concrete around Riverside

We're based in Riverside and pour stamped slabs in San Bernardino, Corona and many other cities nearby. Pick your area below, or call if yours isn't listed.

Broad concrete block steps climb between matching retaining walls toward a house patio.

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