Concrete Contractor in Fountain Valley, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on a Solid Base
Custom Tustin Concrete Company is a concrete contractor building driveways, patios, steps and walkways for homes and small properties in Fountain Valley, with the ground, drainage and joints done properly before anything is poured.
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Concrete work for Fountain Valley homes
Thank you for looking us up. We're based in Tustin, and Fountain Valley is one of the cities we come to for driveways, patios, steps and walkways, just as we do in Costa Mesa and Santa Ana. Most of our calls come from homeowners in single-family houses, with some from property managers and owners of small buildings.
The price turns mostly on the size of the job, how much old concrete we break out and haul away, and how much digging and base work the ground needs. The schedule turns on any city permit and on curing, the wait while fresh concrete gains strength before it can take weight. The written estimate I send spells out what's included for your job. Under a slab that's been down a long time, the soil is often soft or uneven, so we dig it out and pack a firm subgrade, the layer the new slab rests on, instead of pouring over whatever let the old one fail.
- A base dug out and packed firm
- Water steered away from your house
- Joints cut where cracks belong
- A written estimate you can follow
What we build in Fountain Valley
Here's what we do in Fountain Valley, from flatwork, the driveways, patios and walks laid flat on the ground, to walls and foundations.
Concrete driveway building
At single-family homes here, we break out the worn driveway, dig to firm ground and pour the new one on a packed base, sloped to drain.
Explore Concrete driveway buildingConcrete patio construction
A backyard patio that has sunk or tilts toward the house gets rebuilt on a packed base and pitched so water runs away from your walls.
Explore Concrete patio constructionStamped concrete services
Stamped concrete presses a pattern like stone or brick into the surface. It suits front walks and patios when you want texture without laying pavers.
Explore Stamped concrete servicesConcrete sidewalk building
Front walks and side-yard paths that have lifted or settled turn into trip hazards, so we replace the broken sections and set them even with the driveway and porch.
Explore Concrete sidewalk buildingGarage floor concrete
Garage floors carry cars, storage and workbenches, so we replace cracked or uneven slabs with a smooth, hard finish that's easy to sweep clean.
Explore Garage floor concreteDecorative concrete
Color, exposed stone and saw-cut patterns let a plain slab suit the house. Ask about decorative finishes when you're updating a front entry or a backyard.
Explore Decorative concreteConcrete retaining walls
Where a yard changes level, a concrete retaining wall holds the soil back, with a footing below and drainage behind it so water pressure doesn't build up.
Explore Concrete retaining wallsConcrete floor installation
Interior concrete floors suit room additions, workshops and small commercial spaces. We prepare the subgrade and pour a level slab ready for the flooring you choose.
Explore Concrete floor installationConcrete pool decks
Around a backyard pool, the deck has to grip when wet and drain away from the water, so we finish it with a texture that's kind to bare feet.
Explore Concrete pool decksConcrete steps construction
Entry steps on older homes often crack or pull away from the porch. We form and pour new ones with even heights, so every step feels the same underfoot.
Explore Concrete steps constructionSlab foundation building
Planning an addition or a backyard unit? We pour slab foundations on a packed base, with the steel and footings set to your approved plans.
Explore Slab foundation buildingFoundation installation
New foundations for garages, additions and small buildings start with the soil underneath. We dig, set forms and steel, and pour to the plans for your project.
Explore Foundation installationConcrete parking lot building
Property managers and small building owners call us for parking areas that drain properly and hold up to daily traffic, and we plan the slope before we pour.
Explore Concrete parking lot buildingConcrete footings
Patio covers, block walls and posts all sit on footings, the concrete bases under them. We dig and pour footings sized to what will rest on top.
Explore Concrete footingsFoundation raising
When a slab or foundation has sunk unevenly, raising it can bring it back toward level. I look at why it settled before suggesting any fix.
Explore Foundation raisingConcrete cutting
Need an opening for a door, a trench for a line or a damaged section taken out? We saw-cut concrete cleanly so the rest of the slab stays sound.
Explore Concrete cutting
Ask for your Fountain Valley estimate
Tell us about the job. We reply within one business day to set a time for me to visit, and the estimate is free, with no obligation.
What Fountain Valley yards ask of concrete
Many driveways and patios here have been down a long time, so replacing one starts underneath, with the ground, the drainage and the joints, before anyone thinks about the finish.
A new base under old slabs
When an old slab comes out, we dig out the loose soil and pack a firm base. On a tight budget, I'd suggest trimming the finish, not the base.
Water kept off the house
Before we set forms, we check where water runs across your lot and slope the new slab away from the house, so it doesn't pool against the foundation.
Joints cut on time
Control joints are grooves that give the slab a chosen place to crack. We cut them on time, so any cracking usually follows those lines instead of wandering.
Not in Fountain Valley? Call us anyway
The other cities listed here each have their own page, from Santa Ana and Irvine to Fullerton and Placentia. Pick yours to read what we see on concrete jobs there.
If your city isn't on the list, please call (714) 361-0137 all the same. We work across Orange County and nearby, and the list shows only the cities with a page of their own.
From your call to the finished slab
I keep the estimate simple because you should be able to decide without pressure. I come out myself, measure, look over the ground and access, and put what's included in writing.
Call or write
Thank you for calling (714) 361-0137 or sending the form. We set a time for me to come out and hear what you have in mind.
I look at the site
I measure, check the ground, the drainage and how we'll get equipment in, and talk through choices such as a broom finish, a brushed texture that grips underfoot.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included. We help with any city permit and ask the city first when we're unsure what applies.
Pour and walk-through
Our crew packs the base, forms and pours while I check in, and we keep you posted. Then we walk the finished job together, and I tell you when it's ready for feet and cars.
Fountain Valley concrete questions
How do I find out if my concrete project needs a permit in Fountain Valley?
Call the city's Building Division at 714-593-4429, because that's the office that decides. The city issues permits for building, altering or repairing a structure, and its list of work needing no permit names finish work like painting and tiling, not driveways or patios. The owner, the contractor or an authorized agent applies before work starts, and when a permit applies, we help with the application and ask the city first if we're unsure.
Does a concrete retaining wall need a permit in Fountain Valley?
The city lists retaining walls no more than 4 feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, as work that needs no building permit. That exemption ends when the wall holds up extra load behind it, called a surcharge, such as a slope or a driveway above it, or when it holds back certain stored liquids. Any electrical or plumbing work on an exempt wall still needs its own permit, and block walls up to 3 feet are on the same list.
Do concrete subcontractors need a business license in Fountain Valley?
Yes, the city requires every subcontractor to hold a Fountain Valley business license before starting work, and the Business License Department takes questions at 714-593-4421. On a permitted project, the city's subcontractor form goes to the city for approval and is due two weeks before the final inspection is requested, or the final gets delayed. It's a fair thing to ask any contractor you're comparing.
How much of a down payment can a concrete contractor ask for in California?
The Contractors State License Board, which licenses and regulates contractors across California, says a contractor can't ask for or accept a down payment of more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the total contract price, whichever is less. The rule sits in the board's guidance on rebuilding after a wildfire or other declared disaster, and the same page says it applies to all home improvement projects.
What causes a new concrete driveway to crack?
Most cracking comes down to work done before or just after the pour: a base raked level instead of dug out and packed, control joints cut late or skipped, a pour in the midday heat that leaves a weak, dusty top, or a slab that drains toward the house. Concrete can still crack, but we pack the subgrade, set rebar, steel bars that hold the slab together if a crack opens, plan the drainage and cut joints on time, which keeps cracks small and in the places we chose.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Fountain Valley?
Your price comes from what I measure on site, so the written estimate is where you'll see your own figure. Size, how much old concrete comes out, the base work the ground needs, how easily the truck can reach the spot and the finish you pick all move it up or down. A plain broom finish usually costs less than stamping or color.
Ask Custom Tustin Concrete for an estimate
Call (714) 361-0137 or use the form. If you have a driveway and a patio in mind, I'll look at both on one visit.