Concrete contractor in La Habra, CA - driveways and patios built on a firm base
Excel La Habra Concrete is a concrete contractor based in La Habra. We pour driveways, patios, walks and footings for homes here, and I lead our crew on every job myself.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Concrete work we do in La Habra
Concrete driveway building
When a driveway has sunk or split, we remove it, dig out and pack the base, and pour a new slab that sheds water away from the house.
Concrete patio construction
A backyard patio in La Habra gets the same groundwork as a driveway, with the slab pitched so rain runs off instead of pooling by the door.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete presses a stone, brick or slate pattern into the fresh slab and adds color, so a patio or walk looks laid but pours as one piece.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks and side paths that have heaved or chipped are replaced with a level, broom-finished surface, lightly brushed so it's less slick when wet.
Garage floor concrete
If your garage slab is cracked, stained or sloping the wrong way, we can break it out and pour a new floor built to carry a car's weight.
Decorative concrete
Color, exposed stone and scored lines dress up an entry or patio, and we settle the finish with you at the estimate so the price is clear.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard steps down or soil is pushing toward a walk or fence, a reinforced concrete retaining wall holds the grade with drainage built in behind it.
Concrete floor installation
For a workshop, studio or addition, we pour interior concrete floors over a packed, level base so they finish flat and ready for the floor covering.
Concrete pool decks
Around a pool, the deck needs a finish that grips bare feet and a slope that sends splash water to the drains, not back into the pool.
Concrete steps construction
Crumbling or uneven front steps are a trip risk, so we form and pour new ones with even rises and rebar, steel that holds the concrete together.
Slab foundation building
A new garage, addition or backyard building usually starts with a slab foundation, which we pour level and square to the plans before framing begins.
Foundation installation
When the plans call for a raised floor or a deeper foundation, we set the forms and steel and pour to the drawings for your project.
Concrete parking lot building
For small business and apartment lots, we pour concrete heavy enough for daily traffic and slope it so storm water runs off instead of standing.
Concrete footings
Footings are the buried concrete that carries a wall, post or addition, and we dig them to the depth on your plans so they sit on firm ground.
Foundation raising
If part of a foundation has settled and doors stick or floors slope, we find out why first, then raise and support that section.
Concrete cutting
Need a door opening, a trench or a broken section removed? We saw-cut it cleanly so the rest of the slab stays sound and usable.
Our concrete work around La Habra
We're based in La Habra and work across the cities around it, including Fullerton and La Mirada. The price moves with the size of the slab, whether old concrete comes out and how much base work the ground needs. The schedule turns on any permit review, the inspections and the weather, and your written estimate lists what is and isn't included.
Pour timing and heat
We plan the pour around the forecast and avoid midday heat when we can, because concrete that dries too fast on top can turn weak and dusty later.
The city reviews and inspects
La Habra's Building and Safety Division reviews plans, issues permits and inspects permitted work. When your job needs one, we file the application and plan around its inspections.
The ground decides the slab
We dig out and pack the subgrade, the soil under the slab, instead of raking it level, because concrete on loose dirt sinks as the dirt does.
Where your water goes
We check which way water runs at the visit, because a slab that slopes toward the house sends rain straight to its foundation.
How a La Habra job runs
You deal with me from the visit to the clean-up, and I explain each step before it starts.
Call or send the form
You call (562) 245-5067 or send the form, and we set a time to see the job.
I visit the site
I come out myself, look the site over and ask how you'll use the concrete.
Your written estimate
You get it in writing, listing what is and isn't included, such as removal or reinforcement.
Permits and scheduling
The city says first plan review takes about two weeks, and we set the pour date around it.
Pour and clean-up
I lead the crew within city hours, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, then clean up.
Questions about concrete in La Habra
Read through the answers below, and if your question isn't here, call or send the form and ask.
Ask us directly
Call (562) 245-5067 or send the form with anything else you'd like to know about your job.
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway in La Habra?
The city's permit guide doesn't settle that for driveways or patios, because it's written mainly for businesses and lists other work, like additions, demolitions and new walls. For outside work, the city says to contact the Planning Division, which checks the job against its zoning rules, and permit questions go to the Building Division at 562-383-4116.
How do you apply for a building permit in La Habra?
Plans go to the city through its online permit portal, sent by the owner, the contractor or the designer, with a plan check fee due at submission. After the first review, the city sends a list of any corrections. When your concrete job needs a permit, we file it and work through those corrections for you.
Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one?
Some fine cracking is normal in any slab, so the aim is to control where it shows up. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a straight place to crack, while the concrete is still young, and we add rebar where the job calls for it.
How long until I can use my new driveway or patio?
You can walk on new concrete well before you can drive on it, and I'll tell you both waits for your slab before we pour. The gap comes from curing, the days concrete needs to harden and gain strength, and parking on it too early is an easy way to crack a good slab.
Where can I save money on a new concrete patio or driveway?
Save on the finish, not the base. A plain broom finish costs less than stamping or color, but the packed base is hidden the day we pour and it's what keeps the slab from sinking later, so it's the last place I'd cut.
Are you a licensed and insured concrete contractor in La Habra?
Yes, Excel La Habra Concrete is fully licensed and insured. I come out to see the job, write the estimate and then lead our crew on site, so the person who priced the work is the one running it. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Tell us about your La Habra concrete job
Tell us the size, the spot and whether old concrete comes out. We reply within one business day to set a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
La Habra, CA 90631