Concrete Contractor in Norwalk, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on a Solid Base
Custom Tustin Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Tustin that builds and replaces driveways, patios, walkways and steps for homes in Norwalk, CA, starting with the ground underneath so the slab stays level and drains.
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- Free on-site estimates.
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Concrete work for Norwalk homes
Norwalk is mostly neighborhoods of single-family homes, many of them single-story, with a driveway running out to the street and a patio out back, along with apartment buildings and small businesses. We're based in Tustin and come out to Norwalk the same way we go to Fullerton or North Tustin, and the calls here are much like the ones we get everywhere else, a sunken driveway, a cracked patio or front steps that have started to tip.
The price mostly follows the size of the job, how much old concrete has to come out and how much the ground needs. The schedule turns on the tear-out and on curing, the wait while new concrete gains strength before it can take feet or a car, and my written estimate spells out what's included for your job. Under many older slabs here the dirt has settled, so the work usually starts with digging out and packing the subgrade, the ground the new slab sits on.
- A base dug out and packed firm
- Water that runs away from the house
- Joints cut where cracks should go
- A clear explanation of every choice
Concrete services in Norwalk
Here's the concrete work we do for Norwalk homeowners, property managers and small building owners, from a single walkway to a parking lot.
Concrete driveway building
Most Norwalk homes lean on one driveway, so when it's sunk or cracked we tear it out, rebuild the base and pour a slab sized for daily cars.
Explore Concrete driveway buildingConcrete patio construction
Backyards here are where people spend their evenings. We pour patios that fall gently away from the house, so rain and hose water don't pool against the walls.
Explore Concrete patio constructionStamped concrete services
If you'd like a patio or walkway that looks like stone or brick without the loose pieces, stamped concrete gets there, and we still do the base first.
Explore Stamped concrete servicesConcrete sidewalk building
Older front walks here often lift or sink in sections. We replace them with a broom finish, a light brushed texture that gives shoes some grip.
Explore Concrete sidewalk buildingGarage floor concrete
Many garages here double as workshops or storage, so a cracked floor gets in the way. We break out the old slab and pour a level new one.
Explore Garage floor concreteDecorative concrete
For an entry you walk past daily, decorative concrete adds color and patterned or exposed finishes over the same packed base as a plain slab.
Explore Decorative concreteConcrete retaining walls
Where a yard has a raised bed or a level change at the fence, we build retaining walls with drainage behind so water doesn't push them over.
Explore Concrete retaining wallsConcrete floor installation
Room additions, sheds and workshops behind homes need a flat floor to start from. We pour interior and outbuilding floors level, so walls and finishes go on cleanly.
Explore Concrete floor installationConcrete pool decks
A pool deck is wet much of the time, so we slope it away from the pool and the house and give it a finish that isn't slick.
Explore Concrete pool decksConcrete steps construction
Front steps on older homes often pull away from the porch or tip as the ground shifts. We rebuild them with even heights that are easier on knees.
Explore Concrete steps constructionSlab foundation building
For a room addition or backyard unit, we pour the slab foundation on packed ground with rebar, steel bars that hold the concrete together if it cracks.
Explore Slab foundation buildingFoundation installation
New structures on Norwalk lots, from garages to additions, need foundations sized to the building and the soil, and we check what the job requires before we dig.
Explore Foundation installationConcrete parking lot building
Apartment buildings and small businesses here need lots that drain and hold up to daily traffic, so we build the base thicker and plan where the water goes.
Explore Concrete parking lot buildingConcrete footings
Patio covers and block walls on Norwalk lots need footings, the concrete pads or trenches that carry the weight, poured to depth before anything goes up.
Explore Concrete footingsFoundation raising
If a slab has dropped on one side, raising it can beat tearing it out, and I'll tell you which makes sense once I've seen it.
Explore Foundation raisingConcrete cutting
For a trench, a doorway or a clean edge where old concrete meets new, we saw-cut it straight instead of breaking out more than we need.
Explore Concrete cutting
Ask for your Norwalk estimate
Tell us what you'd like poured or replaced. We'll reply within one business day to set a visit, and the on-site estimate is free with no obligation.
What Norwalk driveways and yards ask of concrete
Most of the concrete we're asked to replace in Norwalk has been down for years, and how it failed usually tells us what the new slab needs underneath.
Old slabs on settled dirt
Old driveways often sit on dirt that was raked level instead of packed, so they sank along with it. We dig to firm ground and pack a new base.
Water that heads for the house
Patios that tilt toward the house send rain against the foundation. Before we form, I check where water runs and set the slope away from your walls.
Tight access to backyards
Many backyards here are reached only through a side yard, so I check access at the visit and plan how old concrete comes out and new goes in.
Don't see your city? Please call
We're based in Tustin and work in the cities around it across Orange County and nearby. The cities listed here each have their own page, but they aren't the only places we go, so if yours isn't listed, please call (714) 361-0137 and ask.
From your call to the finished pour
I keep the estimate simple because you should know exactly what's included before you decide, so I measure, look over the ground and access, and put it in writing.
Call or send the form
Thank you for reaching out. When you call (714) 361-0137 or send the form, we set a time for me to come out to your Norwalk property.
I look at the site
I come out myself, measure, look over the ground, drainage and access, and listen to what you have in mind for the space.
Your written estimate
I send a written estimate that spells out what's included, and from then on we keep in touch so you know what comes next.
Prep, pour, walkthrough
Once you're ready, we take care of any permit steps, prepare the ground, form and pour, then walk the finished job with you.
Norwalk concrete questions
Does a concrete contractor in Norwalk need a California state license?
Yes, if the work needs a building permit, uses workers or employees, or comes to $1,000 or more for labor and materials combined, and most driveway and patio jobs meet at least one of those. That's California's rule, set by the Contractors State License Board, the state body that licenses and regulates contractors, and it covers Norwalk like the rest of the state. We're fully licensed and insured, and I'm glad to share our license details when I come out.
Which small concrete jobs in Norwalk can be done without a contractor license?
Only very small ones. The board says no license is needed when the project needs no building permit, no employees are used, nobody advertises as a licensed contractor, and labor, materials and all other costs come to less than $1,000, a limit that was raised from $500. Owners improving their own property, doing the work themselves or with their own paid employees, may also be exempt, as the board frames it.
How do I check my Norwalk address for earthquake hazard zones?
Type your address into EQ Zapp, the state's online map, and it shows whether your property lies in one of its mapped earthquake hazard zones. It also tells you if the state hasn't evaluated your area yet. If you're planning a foundation and your address shows up in a zone, mention it when I come out, and if we're unsure what applies, we ask the office that handles the permit before work begins.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Norwalk?
It comes down mostly to size, removing the old slab, base work and the finish you choose, and I'll give you your own figure in a written estimate after I've seen the site. Stamping, color and decorative edges raise the price, while a plain broom finish keeps it down. If the budget is tight, I'd rather you trim the finish than the base, because the base is hidden on the first day but it's what decides whether the slab stays level.
How long does a new concrete driveway take before I can drive on it?
You can usually walk on a new slab after a short wait and drive on it after a longer one, because concrete keeps gaining strength for days while it cures. Most of the time you're without the driveway is that cure, not the pour itself, so we plan the tear-out and pour to keep the gap short. I'll tell you when it's safe to walk on and drive on for your job.
What causes concrete patios in Norwalk to crack, and will a new one crack too?
Concrete can still crack, but the aim is for any crack to land in a control joint, a groove we cut on purpose so the slab cracks along a line we chose instead of across the middle. The wandering cracks we see on old slabs usually come from a settled base or joints cut late or skipped. We pack the base, cut the joints on time and pour early in the day, since midday heat can leave a weak, dusty top.
Call about your Norwalk driveway or patio
Our hours run until 10 PM on weekdays and 11 PM on weekends, so call (714) 361-0137 after work or use the form to set up a visit.