Concrete Contractor in Brea, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on Solid Ground
Excel La Habra Concrete is a concrete contractor based in La Habra, CA, pouring driveways, patios, walks and foundations in Brea, with the owner on site leading our crew from the first form to the clean-up.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Concrete work we do in Brea
Concrete driveway building
When an old driveway has cracked, sunk or started pooling water, we tear it out, dig down to firm subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and pour new.
Concrete patio construction
A patio for a Brea backyard starts with where the rain will run, so we slope the slab away from the house before we set a single form.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of stone or brick, pressed into the surface while it's still soft, on the same packed base.
Concrete sidewalk building
If a front walk has heaved into a trip hazard, we pour a new one with a broom finish, a light texture that keeps shoes from slipping.
Garage floor concrete
Garage floors carry cars, jacks and dropped tools, so we pour them thick enough for the load and cut control joints, grooves that decide where cracks go.
Decorative concrete
Color, exposed stone and saw-cut patterns can dress up a plain slab, and we talk through which finishes hold up to the way you use the space.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard steps up or down, a concrete retaining wall holds soil, and its footing and the drainage behind it matter more than the face you see.
Concrete floor installation
For a workshop, studio or room addition, we pour interior concrete floors flat and level, so the flooring that goes on top sits right.
Concrete pool decks
Around a pool, the deck has to shed splash water away from the pool and the house, with a surface that grips wet bare feet.
Concrete steps construction
Concrete steps need even risers and a footing, so we form each step to the same height and reinforce it with rebar, the steel that holds it together.
Slab foundation building
We pour slab foundations for additions, garages and backyard units to the plans, with the ground graded and packed before the trucks arrive.
Foundation installation
New construction in Brea or La Habra starts below ground, and we set the forms, steel and concrete for foundations that carry the building the plans call for.
Concrete parking lot building
When a shop or apartment building needs a new lot, we plan thickness and drainage for daily traffic and work in sections where that keeps the lot open.
Concrete footings
Footings spread the weight of a wall, patio cover or addition into firm ground, so we dig them to the depth the plans and the soil require.
Foundation raising
If a slab or foundation has settled and doors stick or cracks run across the floor, we look at why it sank before talking about lifting it.
Concrete cutting
Need a doorway in a concrete wall, a trench for a line or a section of slab removed? We saw-cut clean edges so the concrete left in place isn't broken up.
How we work in Brea
We come to Brea from our base in La Habra, the same as we do for homeowners in Fullerton and Rowland Heights.
Price follows the size, any tear-out, the base work and the finish, and the schedule follows the city's permit review and the weather. Your written estimate spells out what's included.
Start with the permit question
The city's permits and forms page says any building or construction in Brea needs a building permit application, so we settle that question before a pour is scheduled.
Brea's business license tax
The city charges it to every business working inside city limits, out-of-town contractors included, and paying it doesn't count as permit or code approval.
Call 811 before digging
The city's building pages point to gas pipeline safety advice to call 811 before you dig, so buried lines get marked before any ground is broken.
What I check on the visit
I look at where water runs off your lot, how the old slab failed and how firm the ground feels, because that decides the base work.
From first call to clean-up
You deal with me from the estimate through the pour, since I'm on site with our crew until it's done.
You get in touch
Call (562) 245-5067 or send the form, and we'll set a time to see the job.
I come out myself
I walk the site and ask how you'll use the concrete, from parked cars to patio furniture.
A written estimate
You get it in writing, listing what is and isn't included, such as removal or rebar.
Permit and scheduling
We handle any permit, reviewed by several city departments, and time the pour around it and the weather.
Pour, finish and clean-up
I'm on site leading our crew through the pour, the finish and the clean-up.
Brea concrete questions, answered
Here are plain answers on permits, licensing, cracks and cost, and if your question isn't here, just ask.
Ask us directly
Call (562) 245-5067 or send the form with any other question about your project, and thank you for considering us.
Who handles building permits for concrete work in Brea, CA?
The city's Building & Safety Division runs Brea's permit system and takes applications, including through its online permit center. When your job needs a permit, we handle the application for you. If you have your own questions, the division is the right place to ask, and we're glad to help you reach them.
Does a concrete contractor need a California state license for my job?
In most cases, yes. The state's Contractors State License Board requires a license when a project needs a building permit, uses any other workers, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials, and contractors must hold it before they bid. We're fully licensed and insured.
Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one did?
Some fine cracking is normal in any slab, but the bad cracks in an old driveway usually come from a weak base, missing joints or rushed curing. We dig to firm ground and pack it, cut control joints on time so cracks follow them, and protect the surface while it cures, the slow hardening that follows the pour.
How long before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
Most driveways can take careful foot traffic after a day or two and a car after about a week, though the weather and the mix move that. Curing keeps going for weeks, so it pays to keep heavy trucks off a while longer. I'll go over the timing for your slab at the estimate.
What affects the cost of a new concrete patio or driveway in Brea?
Size and thickness set most of it, then tear-out, base work, reinforcement and any decorative finish. If the budget is tight, I'd keep a plain broom finish before cutting the digging and packing, because a fancy surface over a weak base settles with the dirt. Your written estimate lists each item so you can compare.
Tell us about your Brea concrete job
Send the address and what you have in mind, or call. We reply within one business day to set a visit, and the on-site estimate is free, with no obligation.
La Habra, CA 90631