Concrete Contractor in Fullerton, CA - Driveways and Patios on a Solid Base
Santa Fe Springs Concrete is a concrete contractor working in Fullerton, CA. We build and replace driveways, patios, walkways, steps, retaining walls, garage floors and slabs for homes and small properties across the city.
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Fullerton homes, yards and the ground under them
On our Fullerton jobs we mostly see homes, plus some small business and rental properties, and the calls are familiar: driveways sunk at one corner, patios that hold water after the sprinklers run, front walks lifted by roots and garage floors that crack a little more each year. We're based in Santa Fe Springs, and Fullerton is one of the cities around it where we do flatwork, the trade's word for driveways, patios, walks and other flat slabs.
Some streets here are flat, and some yards sit on a real slope. On flat ground the job is mostly about the base and where the water goes, and on a slope it can mean a step, a wall or reshaped ground before we pour, which we sort out at the estimate.
Concrete services we do for Fullerton properties
When a Fullerton driveway has sunk or split, we dig it out, pack a new base and set rebar, the steel that keeps cracks from spreading apart.
A backyard patio here often goes on ground that isn't flat, so we set the grade first and give the slab a gentle fall away from the house.
Stamped concrete gives a Fullerton patio or walk the look of stone or brick in one pour, and we lay the pattern out with the joints in mind.
Side yard walks and front paths that have heaved or sunk get torn out and repoured with a broom finish, the brushed texture that gives shoes grip.
Garage floors here take car weight, oil and years of patching, so we replace cracked or uneven slabs with a level pour that drains toward the door.
Decorative concrete covers color, exposed stone and custom edges for a Fullerton front entry or patio, and we talk through how each finish wears before you pick one.
On sloped Fullerton yards, a retaining wall holds the soil back and makes room for a flat patio, with drainage behind it so water can't build up.
For a workshop, a back room or a small commercial space in Fullerton, we pour interior concrete floors flat and level so whatever goes on top sits right.
Pool decks here take sun, splash water and bare feet, so we pitch them to drain away from the pool and finish them for grip, not shine.
Fullerton front steps that have pulled away from the porch or settled get rebuilt on solid footing with even risers, so no odd step catches a toe.
For a Fullerton addition, garage or backyard unit, we pour the slab foundation to the approved plans, with the base and steel checked before the truck shows up.
When a new structure on a sloped Fullerton lot needs footings and walls instead of one slab, we form, set steel and pour what the plans call for.
For a small Fullerton business or rental property, we build concrete lots that hold up to delivery trucks, made thicker where the heavy wheels run.
On a Fullerton patio cover or block wall, the footings carry the weight, so we dig and pour them to the size and depth the plans set.
If part of an older Fullerton house has settled and doors stick or floors slope, we find out why it sank before we talk about lifting it.
We saw-cut openings, trenches for new lines and clean edges where a damaged section comes out, so the rest of your Fullerton slab stays whole.
Get a free written estimate for your Fullerton job
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(562) 689-9662- Based in
- Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
How Fullerton permits and pricing shape your job
Permits in Fullerton come from the City's Building Division, and the City says no construction can start until the permit is issued, so on a job that needs one, the review of your application and plans sets the first date on the calendar. The City also says construction contractors need a State license, and anyone doing business in Fullerton needs a City business registration certificate before starting, so ask any contractor you're considering for both. We're licensed and insured. Before we schedule, we look up what the City requires at your address, and when a permit's needed, we handle the paperwork with you and agree up front on who calls for each inspection.
Past the permit, your price moves with the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out, how much base work the ground needs, the slope and the finish. The schedule turns on the permit, the weather and curing, the days new concrete needs to harden before you use it. Getting the truck close matters too, since a backyard patio behind a narrow side yard may mean pumping the concrete over the fence. It's the same work we do in Buena Park and Anaheim, and the written estimate is where you get your own figure.
Why Fullerton driveways and patios crack and sink
Most cracked and sunken slabs we see in Fullerton started below the surface. When the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, was raked level instead of dug out and packed, the dirt keeps settling and the concrete follows it, usually at a corner or along an edge. Tree roots push from the other direction. We dig out to firm ground, pack the base solid and set steel before the pour, because the base is the one part you can't fix later without tearing it all out.
Water is the other problem. A patio or driveway that falls toward the house sends rain and sprinkler water against the wall, and water that pools softens the ground under the slab. We check where the water runs before we form anything and pitch the new slab away from the house.
How a Fullerton concrete job runs from first call to walk-through
Here's how a Fullerton job goes from your side, from the first call to the day you walk the finished concrete with me.
Call or send us a message
You call (562) 689-9662 or send the form, and I come out myself to see the spot and hear what you want. It helps to be home for that visit so we can walk it together.
Get a written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included and what isn't, so you know where the money goes before you decide, and we check what the City needs before anything's scheduled. If a permit's needed, smaller projects that need no more than 30 minutes of plan review can typically be reviewed over the counter, while bigger or more involved work may get a more detailed review that pushes the start date.
Our crew builds it with me
Our crew does the work with me on site, from tearing out the old concrete and packing the base to the pour and the finish. You don't need to be home, but we'll ask you to keep the cars and the sprinklers off the area.
Walk the finished job together
When it's done, I walk the finished job with you and go over the edges, the joints and where the water runs. Anything you're unsure about gets answered before we pack up.
Questions about concrete work in Fullerton
How do I know if my concrete patio or retaining wall needs a permit in Fullerton?
Patios and retaining walls are both on the City's list of work that generally needs a permit, along with decks and pools. You can see the whole list on the City's Building & Safety FAQ page. Driveways and walkways aren't named on that list, which doesn't settle them either way, so for those we ask the Building Division about your address before we schedule.
Which building codes apply to a concrete project in Fullerton?
A project submitted now falls under the 2025 California Building Codes as the City amended them for local conditions, including the lay of the land, the climate and the geology. If you filed an application under the older rules, it may still follow the 2022 codes in effect when you submitted, as long as you get the permit before that application expires. The City lists the current building codes and its amendments if your engineer needs them.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Fullerton?
A Fullerton driveway is priced on its size, the tear-out, the base work, the slope and the finish, so the real number comes from seeing your site. A sloped drive may need grading or a step, a narrow side yard can mean pumping, and stamped concrete costs more than a plain broom finish. If the budget's tight, I'd keep the money in the base and go with the simpler finish, because a plain slab on a good base outlasts a fancy one on loose dirt.
How long does a new concrete driveway take to cure before I can drive on it?
You can walk on new concrete well before you can drive on it, because the slab keeps gaining strength for days after the pour. The wait changes with the mix, the thickness and the weather, so I tell you both days for your slab when we finish.
Will a new concrete patio in Fullerton crack like the old one?
Concrete can still crack, but a packed base, steel in the slab and joints cut on time go a long way toward keeping any crack small and where we planned it. Control joints are the straight grooves we cut into the slab so it has a chosen place to crack as it shrinks, and the line runs down the groove instead of across the middle. We'd also rather pour in the morning than in the midday heat, because a slab that dries too fast ends up with a weak, dusty top.
What is the best way to build a patio on a sloped yard in Fullerton?
The best patio on a slope usually starts with reshaping the ground or adding a retaining wall, so the slab sits on packed, level ground instead of loose dirt pushed downhill. Fill dirt in a low corner keeps settling unless it's packed in layers, so we build that up before we form the patio. If the plan includes a wall, it's one of the items on the City's permit list above.
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Tell us about your Fullerton concrete job
Once concrete sets there's no easy do-over, so it pays to have the base, the slope and the joints talked through before anyone pours.