Concrete patio construction in Placentia CA - a patio with joints in the right places
Old patio cracked, sinking or holding puddles by the back door? We'll pour you a new one that's flat, even and ready for chairs.
A concrete patio is flatwork, which is what we call the flat slabs around a house like patios, walks and driveways, and building one means we form it, pour it and finish it right in your yard. Most people call me because the old patio has cracked across the middle, sunk at one corner or started holding water by the back door. Some want plain concrete, and some want the look of stamped concrete.
The price mostly comes down to the size, the finish you pick, whether we put steel in the slab and whether an old patio has to come out first. The schedule turns on the weather on pour day and on the city's sign-off if your job needs one, and when it does, we handle the application for you. I'll put your own figure in writing at the estimate.
How we build a concrete patio in your yard
- I measure, our crew pours. I come out to look the spot over and give you the estimate, and our own crew does the work with me there on site.
- Joints planned at every edge. We plan the joints so your patio can move on its own where it meets the house, the walk and the steps, instead of pulling against them.
- Pour day planned around wind. Wind makes heat and dry air harder on fresh concrete, so on a windy, sunny day we take extra care with the slab, whatever the month.
- Licensed and insured. We're licensed and insured. We've been in business since 2021, and before that I spent years pouring slabs and flatwork on new housing tracts.
What goes wrong with old patios
| Problem | What it looks like | Usual fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cracks across the slab | What it looks like: Lines wandering across the middle, some wide enough to catch a toe | Usual fix: A new patio with joints planned where cracks should go |
| Sinking or uneven slab | What it looks like: One corner sitting lower, edges you trip on, chairs that rock | Usual fix: Break out the old slab and pour a new one |
| Water pooling by the house | What it looks like: Puddles sitting against the back wall after the sprinklers run | Usual fix: A new patio sloped to carry water away from the house |
| Dusty, chipping top | What it looks like: Powder on your shoes and small chips flaking off the surface | Usual fix: A fresh pour with the finish timed around sun and wind |
Plain, stamped or start over
- Plain broom finish. For a broom finish we drag a stiff broom across the wet concrete so the surface has grip underfoot, and it's the simplest patio for grilling, kids and furniture.
- Stamped finish. Stamping presses a stone or brick pattern into the wet slab. If money's tight, though, I'd keep the steel and skip the stamp, since steel works for the slab and a stamp only for the look.
- Tear out and rebuild. When the old slab has sunk or cracked all over, patching rarely holds, so we break it out, haul it off and pour a new patio in its place.
How your patio job runs
- I come out first. You call or send the form, and I come out to see the spot, measure it and ask how you plan to use the patio.
- Written estimate. You get a written estimate that spells out the size, the finish, the joints and what we'll do where the patio meets the house, walk and steps.
- City sign-off before digging. If the city has to sign off, we line that up before anything gets dug, and in Placentia zoning clearance comes before the permit application and plan review.
- Pour day and inspections. The city books inspections Monday through Thursday, never same-day, so we plan around them. On the day, our crew protects your yard and cleans as we go.
- Walk it together. I walk the finished patio with you, show you where each joint went and tell you when it's ready to seal.
Looking after your patio once it's in
Most of what keeps a patio sound after we leave is simple. Keep the sprinklers aimed at the lawn instead of the slab, keep the joints clear of dirt and weeds, and plan to reseal on the sealer maker's schedule, because sealers wear down with use and weather.
Most of our calls come from homeowners in Placentia and the cities around it, like Fullerton and Yorba Linda, who want someone careful in their yard. Ask for an estimate at (714) 798-2825 or through our form.
Tell us about your patio
Send the rough size and a few photos of the spot, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time for me to come out.
(714) 798-2825- Free estimate at your home
- No obligation to book
- Measurements and scope in writing
Patio questions we hear in Placentia
How much does a concrete patio cost around Placentia?
A concrete patio in Orange County usually costs about $6 to $13 per square foot, according to one cost guide's countywide figure. That's the market's range, not our price, so I'll put the figure for your own patio in writing when I come out to measure.
Will my new concrete patio crack?
Cracks can't be prevented entirely in any concrete, but well-planned joints control them and keep them small. Control joints are cuts across the slab that give it a straight line to crack along, and wire mesh won't stop cracks but tends to keep them closed. Our promise is satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Who issues building permits for a patio in Placentia?
The city's Building Division issues building permits in Placentia. Its list of work that needs no permit names platforms, walks and driveways no more than 30 inches above the ground, and patios aren't on it, so we'll help you check with the city before we start.
Does a concrete patio in California need a licensed contractor?
Yes, unless the job is tiny. California lets someone work without a license only on jobs up to $1,000, and only when the job needs no permit and they employ no one. The state's concrete contractor license class covers flat work like a patio.
When should I seal a new concrete patio?
One supplier's guide says to seal new concrete only after it has cured for at least 28 days. Curing is the wait while fresh concrete keeps hardening and getting stronger. I'll tell you when yours is ready to seal.