Decorative concrete in Redondo Beach CA - a finish you picked on a solid base
Tired gray slab or a worn patio? We prepare the ground or the old surface properly, then give it a finish you chose.
Decorative concrete on solid footing
Decorative concrete in Redondo Beach, CA gives flatwork, the patios, walks and driveways that lie flat, a finish you picked instead of plain gray. Stamped concrete is one kind. Most people call when an old slab looks tired and they're weighing a new pour against resurfacing it. We're based in Redondo Beach, work in the cities around it and start with what's under the finish.
Size, finish and how much prep the old concrete needs set the price. That prep, the permit question and curing time set the schedule. Your estimate lays all of it out for your space.
What our decorative concrete work covers
Most of a decorative job is the work under the finish, whether we're pouring new or going over an old slab.
Old surface prep
Before an overlay or stain goes on, we look hard at the old slab and decide how to prepare it, because decorative work is only as good as what's under it.
New slab base
For a new slab, we dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, the same way we do for concrete floor installation.
Base before finish
If the budget gets tight, I'd rather simplify the finish than skimp on the base. You can't see the base on day one, but a poor one shows up later as settling.
Water and edges
We check where water runs and slope the slab away from your house. If a concrete retaining wall sits beside the area, we plan the two together.
Joints and curing
Concrete does crack, so we cut control joints on time. These grooves decide where it cracks. Then we let it cure, which means waiting while it hardens, before you use it.
Tell us about your concrete
Send photos of your existing concrete, the rough size of the area and the finish you like. We reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation estimate at your property.
(424) 275-6479How we plan decorative concrete
I'd rather tell you plainly what concrete can and can't do than make a promise it won't keep, and we plan every decorative job that way.
- I write your estimate. I come out to look at the job and write the estimate myself, so you deal with one person from the start.
- I'm there for the pour. Our crew does the forming, pouring and finishing, and I'm on the job with them while it happens.
- In business since 2020. We've been at this since 2020. It started as small jobs for neighbors who kept calling back.
- Licensed and insured. We're licensed and insured, and I'm glad to answer any question about either before you decide.
- A sample before the whole area. Where we can, we'll show you a sample so you see the finish on real concrete before we do the whole area.
Where Essential Redondo Beach Concrete works
Essential Redondo Beach Concrete is based in Redondo Beach and also works in Torrance, Hermosa Beach and the other cities below. If your city isn't listed, please call and ask.
From first call to walk-through
I explain each step before I ask anything of you, so you know what's happening from my first visit until we walk the finished work together.
Visit
You call or send a note, and we set a time for me to come out. I look over the site, check the old concrete and where the water runs, and ask how you'll use the space.
Estimate
I write up an estimate that shows the prep, the finish and what's included, so you can compare how each contractor plans to prepare your surface. When you're ready, we look into the permit question and tell you what we learned before any work starts.
Finish
Our crew prepares the ground or the old surface, then pours and finishes. Before we leave, I go over the finished job with you and answer anything you'd like to ask.
Redondo Beach decorative concrete questions
How do I choose a decorative concrete finish for my patio or driveway?
Start with the common slab finishes. These are exposed aggregate, which shows the stones in the mix, textured finishes, geometric patterns and stains. Many of them can be combined, so you can pick one or mix a few. A driveway and a shaded patio don't ask the same of a surface, so tell us how you'll use yours.
Can my old concrete be resurfaced instead of replaced?
Often, yes. If the surface is only lightly to moderately flaking, a new bonded layer can go over it. That layer is only as strong as the slab under it, so a cracked or sinking slab usually needs replacing first. Repair material also won't match the old concrete's color, so patched spots tend to show.
What does decorative concrete cost near Redondo Beach?
Installed stamped concrete in the Los Angeles area usually costs about $15 to $30 per square foot. That's the going rate in the area, not our quote. Stains, exposed aggregate and resurfacing are priced differently, so your estimate sets the figure for your job. Every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
How do I get a permit for decorative concrete in Redondo Beach?
We find out which office covers your address before any work starts, and we handle the permit paperwork when your job needs one. In the city, the Building Division issues permits and inspects work on private property, and the Engineering Division handles work in the public way. A driveway onto a state highway also needs an encroachment permit from Caltrans.
Does a decorative concrete contractor need a California license?
Yes, if the project needs a building permit, uses additional workers or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials. The Contractors State License Board licenses anyone who builds or alters a structure in California. Under state law, any change to a home improvement contract must also be in writing and tell you about your right to cancel.
Let's plan your Redondo Beach concrete
Call (424) 275-6479 or email info@redondobeachconcretecontractor.com with the finish you have in mind, and we'll set a time to look at your slab together.