Concrete Contractor in Orange, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on Solid Ground
Custom Tustin Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Tustin. We pour driveways, patios, steps, walkways and slabs for homes and small properties across Orange, from the older streets near Old Towne to newer neighborhoods.
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Concrete work across Orange, CA
Orange gives us two quite different kinds of work. Around Old Towne and the Plaza, many houses go back to the city's early days, with narrow drives, worn walks and mature trees growing close to the concrete. The later neighborhoods farther out bring wider driveways, backyard patios and pools, and near Chapman University we pour for rentals, shops and small buildings. We're based nearby in Tustin and do the same work in Irvine and Santa Ana.
The price mostly follows the size of the job, how much old concrete has to come out and the finish you pick, and your written estimate spells out what's included in yours. The schedule turns on any permit steps and on curing, the days new concrete needs to gain strength before you walk or drive on it. On older lots the old slab often sat on raked dirt, so most of the real work here goes into the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, dug out and packed firm before we pour.
- A base dug out and packed firm
- Slabs sloped away from your house
- Joints cut on time to guide cracks
- Every choice explained before we pour
Concrete services we offer in Orange
Here's what we pour and build for homes and small properties in Orange, with each job planned around the lot and the concrete already there.
Concrete driveway building
Many older Orange driveways are narrow and cracked from age and roots. We dig out the old base, pack new subgrade and pour a slab sized for today's cars.
Explore Concrete driveway buildingConcrete patio construction
Backyard patios here often sit near mature trees, so we slope them away from the house and plan the layout around roots and access.
Explore Concrete patio constructionStamped concrete services
If you want a patio or walk that suits an older home near Old Towne, stamped concrete gives a stone or brick pattern over the same well-prepared base.
Explore Stamped concrete servicesConcrete sidewalk building
We replace raised or broken walks along older Orange homes with even sections and control joints, the cuts that give cracks a straight place to go.
Explore Concrete sidewalk buildingGarage floor concrete
Older detached garages in Orange often have a thin, pitted floor. We break it out, rebuild the base and pour a new slab that sheds water toward the door.
Explore Garage floor concreteDecorative concrete
Colored, exposed-aggregate or scored finishes let a new driveway or entry sit comfortably beside an older facade, and we show you samples before you choose.
Explore Decorative concreteConcrete retaining walls
On sloped lots in Orange, a concrete retaining wall holds the soil beside a yard or drive, with drainage behind it so water doesn't push it over.
Explore Concrete retaining wallsConcrete floor installation
For shops, studios and small buildings around Old Towne and beyond, we pour interior floors flat and finished to suit what goes on them, from storage to tile.
Explore Concrete floor installationConcrete pool decks
Around backyard pools in Orange, we pour decks with a textured finish for wet feet and a slope that carries water away from the pool and the house.
Explore Concrete pool decksConcrete steps construction
Front steps on older homes here have often settled or worn uneven. We rebuild them with even risers and a firm footing, so each step feels the same.
Explore Concrete steps constructionSlab foundation building
For an addition, a backyard unit or an outbuilding on an Orange lot, we form and pour the slab foundation to the approved plans over a packed base.
Explore Slab foundation buildingFoundation installation
On tight older lots in Orange, access shapes how we dig a foundation. We set the rebar, the steel that holds it together, before the concrete arrives.
Explore Foundation installationConcrete parking lot building
Small apartment buildings and shops, including rentals near Chapman University, need lots that drain and hold up to daily traffic, so we start with a deep, packed base.
Explore Concrete parking lot buildingConcrete footings
Patio covers and block walls on Orange lots rest on footings, the concrete pads below ground that carry the weight, and we dig and pour them first.
Explore Concrete footingsFoundation raising
When part of an older Orange slab or house has sunk, raising lifts it back toward level. I look for the cause first, because lifting alone doesn't stop it.
Explore Foundation raisingConcrete cutting
We saw-cut openings, trenches for plumbing and clean edges where a damaged section of an older driveway or walk comes out, so the new pour meets the old.
Explore Concrete cutting
Request a free Orange estimate
Tell us what you'd like poured or replaced in Orange. We reply within one business day to set a time for my free on-site visit, with no obligation.
What Orange homes ask of new concrete
Most of what we pour in Orange replaces concrete that has done its years, and the older lots, mature trees and tight access shape the job before the finish does.
Tree roots near the slab
Mature trees on older lots here lift walks and driveways, so we locate roots during the dig and talk through your options before the pour.
A base dug out, not raked
Old slabs here often sat on raked dirt, so we dig to firm ground and pack new base, because that hidden layer decides how the concrete holds up.
Water running away from the house
Over the years many older lots have been regraded, so we check where water runs before we form and slope the new slab away from your house.
Your city not listed? Please call
Each city in this list has its own page about the work we do there, so pick yours if it's here. If it isn't, please call (714) 361-0137 and tell me where you are, because we work in many cities around Tustin.
From your call to the finished pour
I keep the estimate simple so you know what's included before you decide, which means I come out myself, measure, look at the ground and send it in writing.
You call or write
Thank you for calling or filling out the form. We set a time for me to come out and hear what you have in mind.
I visit the site
I measure, look over the ground, drainage and access, and check how the old concrete failed, so the estimate fits your property rather than a guess.
Your written estimate
I send a written estimate that spells out what's included. From there we keep in touch, so you know what comes next.
Permit, pour and walkthrough
When you're ready we handle any permit steps, prepare the ground, form and pour. Our crew does the work, I check in, and we walk the finished job.
Questions from Orange homeowners
Who handles building permits for concrete work in Orange, CA?
The City of Orange's Building Division accepts all permit applications for the city, and its Building and Safety Services staff oversee plan review and inspect construction sites. Whether your driveway or patio needs a permit depends on the job, and the city's forms page carries a residential permit exemptions document worth checking. Where a permit applies, we help with the application and work with the Building Division, and if we're unsure, we ask them before work begins.
Does a concrete contractor from Tustin need a business license to work in Orange?
Yes, the City of Orange requires a business license from any business that comes into the city to work, and Orange's license covers work in Orange only. That includes us, since we're based in Tustin. The fee is paid by the contractor, not you, and the city's application page lists it at $79.00, non-refundable, with the license renewed every year on its anniversary date.
Is my home in Orange's historic town site?
The National Register of Historic Places listing covers the Plaza and most of the original one-square-mile town site around it, so a home there is likely inside it, while the rest of Orange is not. If your house is in or near that area, please mention it when you call, and we'll ask the Building Division what applies before any work begins.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Orange?
The cost comes down to the driveway's size, how much old concrete has to come out, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you choose. A broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives tires and shoes grip, costs less than stamped or colored concrete, and tight access on an older lot can add labor. If the budget is tight, I'd suggest saving on the finish rather than the base, because the base is what keeps the slab from settling, and your written estimate lists exactly what's included.
How do I check that a concrete contractor is licensed to work in Orange?
Ask for their state license number and their City of Orange business license. The city says a business may need a State License from the Department of Consumer Affairs for its type of work, and it asks for that number on the city's business license application. We're fully licensed and insured, and I'm glad to go over that with you at the estimate.
What causes new concrete to crack in an Orange driveway?
Most cracks in new concrete come from a base that settles, water running under the slab, a pour done in the heat of the day, or control joints cut late or skipped. Concrete shrinks a little as it cures, so a hairline line along a joint is normal, but a slab that breaks and sinks is not. That's why we dig out and pack the base, check the drainage, pour in the cooler part of the day and cut the joints on time.
Ask for an estimate in Orange
Call (714) 361-0137 or use the form to describe your project and ask about permit steps, so I can look into them before I come out.