Stamped concrete services in Redondo Beach CA - the look of stone in one solid pour
If your patio or driveway is plain gray or cracked, we pour, color, stamp and seal a new surface that looks like stone or brick.
Stamped concrete with the look of stone
Stamped concrete is poured concrete that's colored, pressed with rubber mats while it's still soft so it looks like stone, brick, wood or tile, and then sealed. People usually call us when a patio, a front walk or a driveway has cracked or worn out and they'd like more than plain gray.
Price turns on the size, the base work, the pattern and the color method, and the schedule turns on the prep and the cure. Your estimate shows the prep, the finish and what's included.
What our stamped concrete work covers
Here's what goes into a stamped patio, walkway or driveway, from the ground under it to the sealer on top.
Ground and base
We dig out to firm ground, pack the base and set forms so water runs away from your house, the same prep we'd give a garage floor.
Pour and stamp
We pour in the cooler part of the day and press the mats in while the concrete is still soft, since midday heat can leave a weak, dusty top.
Control joints
Control joints are cuts that give the slab a planned place to crack, and we line them up with the pattern's grout lines so they blend in.
Curing and sealer
Curing is the wait while the concrete gains strength before anyone uses it. Once it's ready, a clear sealer goes on to protect the color and the texture.
Tell us about your project
Tell us where it'll go and how you'll use it. We reply within one business day to set a visit, and the estimate is free with no obligation.
(424) 275-6479How we plan stamped concrete
We plan stamped concrete from the ground up, so the prep under the slab gets as much thought as the color and pattern on top.
- Color and pattern settled first. We talk through the color method and the pattern with you before the pour, because stamped work leaves little room for a second try.
- Color spread evenly. We take care to spread the color evenly over the whole slab, since an uneven spread shows up as blotches in the finished surface.
- I write your estimate. I come out and write the estimate myself, and I'm on the job while our crew forms, pours and finishes.
- In business since 2020. We've run this as a business since 2020, after small jobs for neighbors in Redondo Beach kept turning into more calls.
- Licensed and insured. We're licensed and insured, and I'm glad to answer any question about either before you decide who to hire.
Where we work around 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 call and ask.
How your job runs
Before each stage starts, I tell you what's coming, from what I find on the first visit to what we learned about permits and the day we pour.
The visit
You call or send a note, and I come out to look over the ground, see where the water runs and ask how you'll use the space. We also talk through the patterns and colors you have in mind.
The estimate
Your estimate lays out the prep, the finish and what's included. Before any work starts, we find out which office covers your address and what it asks for, handle the permit paperwork if your job needs one and tell you what we learned.
The work
Once you're ready, our crew preps the ground, pours, stamps and seals with me on the job. When it's done, I go over the finished slab with you before we leave, including how long to stay off it while it cures.
Stamped concrete questions in Redondo Beach
How much does stamped concrete cost in the Los Angeles area?
Installed stamped concrete in the Los Angeles area usually costs about $15 to $30 per square foot, and that's the area's planning range, not our quote. The base work, the pattern and the color method decide where a job lands. Your own figure comes from the estimate, after I measure the space at your property.
How do I choose between integral color and color hardener for stamped concrete?
Integral color runs through the full depth of the slab, so a chip shows the same color, while color hardener gives richer color and a harder, denser top. Hardener is the common choice for driveways, though deep damage shows gray underneath. We'll go over both with you before the pour.
How long before I can walk or park on new stamped concrete?
Poured concrete typically needs at least 24 hours before you walk on it and seven days before you drive on it. If it's a new driveway, plan to park somewhere else for that first week while it cures.
Will stamped concrete crack, and is it hard to repair?
It can, and fixing it is harder than on plain concrete, because a cracked stamped slab is tough to repair seamlessly and often costs more. Shifting ground and tree roots are common causes, which is why I put the effort into the base. If you're also weighing pavers, that repair question is worth thinking through.
How often does stamped concrete need to be resealed?
Stamped concrete is resealed every 2 to 3 years, so plan it as regular upkeep for a patio or driveway. The sealer should go on in two thin, even coats, because a heavy coat can bubble, turn white and get slick when wet.
Which office handles concrete permits in Redondo Beach?
The city's Building Division issues permits for work on private property, and the Engineering Division handles permits and inspections for work in the public way. California's Contractors State License Board also requires a licensed contractor when a job needs a building permit, uses extra workers or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials.
Plan your Redondo Beach patio or driveway
Call (424) 275-6479 with the size, use and pattern you like, and we'll set a time to look at the ground under it.