Decorative Concrete in La Habra CA - a patio or walk with the look of slate or stone
Tired of a plain gray patio, walk or driveway? We redo it in colored, textured concrete, built on ground that's prepared properly first.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What decorative concrete is and when it fits
Decorative concrete takes flatwork, the patios, walks and driveways that sit flat on the ground, and colors and textures it to look like slate, brick or natural stone. We do decorative concrete in La Habra and the nearby cities in Orange and Los Angeles counties, and it suits you when you want more than a plain gray slab.
What moves the price is the size of the area, the pattern, the color method and whether old concrete comes out first, and the schedule mostly follows the weather and any inspections. Your written estimate lists what is and isn't included, and if you already want a pressed pattern, start with stamped concrete.
Patterns and textures
Stamps, borders and textures can be pressed into fresh concrete before it sets.
Overlays on existing concrete
A thin cement-based layer bonded over old concrete to refresh, level or restore it.
Two ways to add color
Color either comes mixed in from the plant or goes on the surface as hardener.
Base before the finish
If the budget's tight, we'd trim the finish before the dug-out, packed base underneath.
Which concrete service fits your project
Pick by what the concrete has to do: carry cars, look good underfoot, hold back soil or support a building.
- Concrete driveway buildingThis pageA good fit when your driveway is cracked, sinking or pooling water and needs replacing.
- Concrete patio constructionThis pageChoose this for a plain, solid backyard patio built on a properly packed base.
- Stamped concrete servicesThis pagePick stamped concrete when you want a pressed pattern like brick, slate or stone.
- Concrete sidewalk buildingThis pageRight for a front walk or side path that's uneven, chipped or heaving.
- Garage floor concreteThis pageFor a garage slab that's cracked, dusty or uneven and needs a fresh floor.
- Decorative concreteThis pageThe pick when you want concrete colored and textured, not plain gray.
- Concrete retaining wallsThis pageWhen a slope in your yard needs holding back with a solid concrete wall.
- Concrete floor installationThis pageA fit for interior or shop floors that need a flat, level concrete slab.
- Concrete pool decksThis pageChoose this when the deck around your pool is cracked or ready for redoing.
- Concrete steps constructionThis pageFor front or back steps that are crumbling, uneven or ready to be rebuilt.
- Slab foundation buildingThis pageWhen a new addition, garage or outbuilding needs a slab to sit on.
- Foundation installationThis pageA good fit when you're planning new construction and need the foundation poured.
- Concrete parking lot buildingThis pageFor businesses and properties that need a parking area built for steady traffic.
- Concrete footingsThis pageChoose footings when posts, walls or an addition need solid support underneath.
- Foundation raisingThis pageWhen part of a slab or foundation has settled and needs lifting back.
- Concrete cuttingThis pageFor openings, trenches or removal sections that need clean cuts through existing concrete.
Decorative concrete styles and ideas
Press any photo to see it larger, and ask us about a style you like.
Why choose Excel La Habra Concrete
The owner leads the crew
Before opening this business I spent years as another contractor's right hand running crews, and now I write your estimate and lead our crew on site.
Decorative work you can see
Decorative finishing takes more skill than a plain pour, so I'm glad to show you photos of decorative work we've done, not just plain slabs.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured. California's licensing board defines concrete contracting as forming, pouring, placing and finishing flat and other concrete, the work this page covers.
How a decorative concrete job runs
I'll tell you what to expect at each step, and your written estimate spells out what's included before we start.
Call or send the form
Call (562) 245-5067 or send the form, and we'll set a time to see the job.
We visit and measure
We look over the site, measure, ask how you'll use it and go over color options with you.
Your written estimate
It lists what's included and what isn't, like removal or reinforcement, so you know what you're buying.
Scheduling the pour
We schedule around weather and inspections, and street-side work needs 48 hours' notice to the city.
Pour, finish and clean-up
We pour in the cooler hours, finish, cut the joints and clean up before we leave.
Decorative concrete questions, answered
Here are plain answers on cost, color, cracking, permits and payments, and if something isn't covered, just call or send the form.
Have another question?
Call (562) 245-5067 or send the form with anything else you'd like to know about your project.
How much does a stamped concrete patio cost in Orange County?
A stamped concrete patio in Orange County usually costs about $9 to $18 per square foot, which is what the market charges across the county, not our quote. Reinforced concrete costs more than un-reinforced, and the pattern, color method and any removal move it too. Your written estimate gives the figure for your job.
Should I choose color hardener or integral color for my patio?
The choice comes down to wear versus how even the color stays. One color maker's guide says hardener makes a denser, harder-wearing top but needs skilled finishers and can peel if done poorly, while plant-mixed integral color is harder to keep even across a large job. We go over both with you before you pick.
Will my new decorative concrete crack like the old slab did?
Some fine cracking is normal in any concrete, and we work to keep it in check rather than promise it away. We check where water runs so the slab falls away from the house, and we cut control joints on time. Those shallow grooves give cracks a planned line instead of a random one across your pattern.
Which La Habra permits apply to concrete near the street?
Most work in the public right-of-way, the city's land along the street, needs an encroachment permit, and in La Habra that usually includes the sidewalk and the parkway behind the curb, even where no sidewalk exists. Work done without a permit there carries a penalty of double the permit fee. The city's Engineering Division can tell you where it ends.
Do I need a building permit for decorative concrete in La Habra?
La Habra's Building and Safety Division helps decide whether your work needs a building permit, so that's the office to ask. When a job needs one, we handle the application and plan the pour around the city's review and inspections.
How much can a contractor ask for up front in California?
Under the state licensing board's rules, a down payment can't be more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less, on any home improvement project. Other payments have to be listed in the contract and tied to work done or materials delivered, so check the payment schedule against that before you sign.
Tell us about your decorative concrete job
Send the rough size, the look you want and whether it reaches the curb, and we'll reply within one business day to set up your free, no-obligation on-site estimate.
La Habra, CA 90631