Concrete patio construction in Redondo Beach CA - a slab that drains away from your house
Bare dirt, a cracked old slab or water pooling by the back door? We'll build a patio that's even underfoot and drains where it should.
A concrete patio built from the ground up
A concrete patio is a slab poured over soil or gravel fill that's been packed hard. People usually call us when an old one has sunk, cracked or started sending rain toward the house.
I put the care into the ground first, since it's hidden on day one and the first thing people want to cut. The size, the base work and the finish move the price. The permit question and the wait while concrete hardens move the schedule, and your estimate shows how both play out in your yard. We also do stamped concrete for a patterned look.
What goes into a concrete patio
A patio is flatwork, a slab laid on the ground like a concrete sidewalk, and building one well comes down to these parts.
Digging out
We dig out the topsoil and any soft spots, then pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, so the patio isn't left to sink as loose dirt settles.
Forms and slope
We set wooden forms to the patio's outline, and they hold the wet concrete to the shape and slope we agreed on with you.
Pour timing
We plan the pour around the midday heat when we can, since concrete that dries too fast in the sun can end up with a weak, dusty top.
Broom finish
A broom finish, a light texture pulled across the wet surface, gives better footing, which matters on a patio that gets hosed down or sees a lot of foot traffic.
Tell us about your patio
Send the patio's rough size and photos of the yard. We reply within one business day to set a visit, and my estimate is free with no obligation.
(424) 275-6479How we plan a concrete patio
We've been in business since 2020, and I'm plain from the start about what concrete can and can't do.
- I'm on the job. Our crew does the forming, pouring and finishing, and I'm there with them, so the person who wrote your estimate sees it built.
- Water direction settled first. We decide which way the water should run before anything else, because the slope is fixed once the forms are set.
- Joint lines shown beforehand. Before the pour we'll show you where the joint lines will fall, so they look planned and tidy rather than random.
- Licensed and insured in California. California's licensing board requires a license on any job that needs a permit, uses helpers or runs $1,000 or more in labor and materials.
Based in Redondo Beach
Essential Redondo Beach Concrete is based in Redondo Beach and works in the cities around it, including Torrance and Hermosa Beach. If your city isn't listed, please give us a call.
From first call to walk-through
I'd rather you know each step before it comes, so I explain what happens next at the visit, in the estimate and again before we pour.
Visit
I come out to your property, look over the yard and ask how you'll use the patio. I check where water runs now and what the ground is like, because both shape the plan.
Estimate
I write up the estimate so you can see the prep, the finish and what's included. Once you're ready, we look into the permit question for your address and go over what we found before any work starts.
Build
We prep the ground, pour and finish the patio. Before we leave, I walk the finished slab with you and go over anything you should know before you start using it.
Concrete patio questions in Redondo Beach
Will my new concrete patio crack?
Very likely somewhere, because all concrete tends to crack and no slab is completely crack-free. A sound plan controls it, with the joints explained below and with wire mesh or rebar, the steel set inside a slab, placed where it can keep cracks narrower. Your estimate will say how we'll handle it.
What are the lines cut into a concrete patio for?
They're control joints, grooves saw cut or tooled into the slab so it has planned places to crack as it shrinks and swells with heat and moisture. They only work when they're cut at the right time, so it's fair to ask any contractor when they'll cut them.
How do I get a patio permit in Redondo Beach?
Permits go through the city's Building Division, which handles plan review, permits and inspections for private property. We find out what your address needs and handle the paperwork when a permit is required. You can also ask the division about past permits on your lot, and the city's zoning rules say what your zone allows.
How much does a concrete patio cost in Redondo Beach?
A concrete patio in the Los Angeles area usually costs about $5 to $10 per square foot, a fair general guide for Redondo Beach homes. Tearing out an old slab or fixing poor ground usually pushes a job toward the top of that range. I'll give you your own figure in writing after I've seen the yard.
How long does a new concrete patio take to cure?
Curing, keeping a new slab moist so it hardens properly, should start right after finishing and go on for at least three days, by a national concrete trade group's guidance. That's done with a sprayed curing compound or damp burlap kept wet, and I'll tell you when the patio's ready for chairs and a table.
Plan your Redondo Beach backyard with us
Call (424) 275-6479 or use the form, tell us how you'd like to use the yard, and we'll set a time to come look.