Concrete contractor in Orange, CA - driveways and patios that start with the base
Premier Placentia Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Placentia that builds driveways, patios, walks, steps and foundations for homeowners and property managers in Orange, CA, including older houses that need old concrete replaced.
Concrete work for Orange, CA homes
A lot of our calls in Orange start with concrete that's older than the person calling. In Old Towne and the streets around the Plaza, many of the houses are old, and the driveways and walks beside them have usually been patched, lifted by roots or poured over more than once. In the newer parts of the city, people more often want a bigger patio, a wider driveway or a slab for an addition.
We're based in Placentia and do the same work in Garden Grove and Santa Ana. On an older Orange lot, though, the job usually starts with tear-out and a hard look at what the old slab sat on, because new concrete poured over tired dirt settles the same way the last one did.
What we pour in Orange
Concrete driveway building
On older Orange houses the driveway is usually the first slab to go, so we break it out, dig out and pack the base, and pour new.
Concrete patio construction
Backyards here run from small older lots to bigger newer ones, and we set the patio's slope so rain runs to the yard, not the back door.
Stamped concrete services
Pressed with a stone or brick pattern while it's still wet, it suits patios on older Orange homes where plain gray would look out of place.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks on older Orange streets often get heaved by tree roots, so we replace the broken panels and cut joints where future cracks should go.
Garage floor concrete
Garage floors in older Orange homes are often cracked, stained and sloped wrong. We pour a new slab that sheds water toward the door, not the house.
Decorative concrete
Color, exposed stone or a scored pattern lets new concrete sit comfortably beside an older Orange house, and I'll walk you through the choices on site.
Concrete retaining walls
When an Orange yard changes level, we build the wall with drainage behind it, because water trapped behind concrete is what pushes a wall over.
Concrete floor installation
Orange homeowners turning a garage or shed into a room need a flat, level floor, and we pour it over a packed base so it stays flat.
Concrete pool decks
Around an Orange backyard pool, the deck needs a finish that grips wet feet and a slope that carries splash water away from the pool and house.
Concrete steps construction
Older porches here often have steps that have sunk away from the house or gone uneven, and we rebuild them with every step the same height.
Slab foundation building
Adding a room or a backyard unit to an Orange house starts with a slab, poured level on a packed base so the walls above stay square.
Foundation installation
For a bigger addition on an Orange house, we pour the foundation with rebar, the steel that keeps cracked concrete from pulling apart, placed as the plans show.
Concrete parking lot building
Property managers and shop owners in Orange call us when a lot has broken up. We pour it thick enough for the traffic it really gets.
Concrete footings
Patio covers, walls and posts on an Orange lot sit on footings, the concrete feet under a structure, and we dig them as deep as the plans ask.
Foundation raising
If part of an older Orange house has settled, we find out why it sank before we lift it, because lifting without fixing the cause only buys time.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut clean openings for new walks, drains or a wider driveway, which matters on older Orange lots where you're keeping some of the old concrete.
Tell me about your concrete job
Call (657) 226-2480 or ask for an estimate, and I'll come out to Orange and look at the spot myself.
Why Orange homeowners call us
Since 2013 I've run this business the way my first one taught me, saying what we'll do and then doing it, starting with the parts you won't see.
I write the estimate
I come out to your Orange house, ask how you'll use the slab and put what's included in writing.
Base first, finish second
If money's tight, I'd cut the finish before the subgrade, the dirt under the slab, since that can't be redone later.
Water checked before forms
We check where water runs on your lot before a form goes in, so the slab falls away from the house.
The owner checks in
Our crew lead runs your job on site, and I stop by at the steps that matter most.
Licensed and insured for every job
We're fully licensed and insured, so you aren't the one carrying the risk while our crew works on your property.
Questions from Orange homeowners
How do I find out if my concrete project needs a permit in Orange, CA?
Start with the City of Orange's Building Division, because it takes every permit application in the city and its building and safety staff inspect the work. The city's forms page also lists a residential permit exemptions document. If it isn't clear whether your job needs a permit, we find out from the city before we price it, and when one is needed, we handle the application and book the inspections.
Does a concrete contractor from another city need an Orange business license?
Yes, the city requires a business license for every business working in Orange, including contractors who come in from other cities, and an Orange license only covers work in Orange. The city also 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 its application. We're fully licensed and insured, so ask to see our paperwork when I come out.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Orange, CA?
The price turns on the size of the slab, how much old concrete we break out and haul off, and how much base work the ground needs, so I don't give a number until I've seen your driveway. Extra thickness, rebar, a stamped or colored finish, tight access and any permit the city requires all raise it, while a plain broom finish, a light brushed texture that keeps feet and tires from slipping, keeps it down. I put the number and what's included in writing at the on-site estimate.
Is my house in Orange's historic town site?
You may be if you live in Old Towne near the Plaza, because the Plaza and most of the original one-square-mile town site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. That listing covers the original town site, not all of Orange. If your house is in that area, tell me when I come out, and we'll check with the city before we price the job.
What causes concrete driveways to crack in Orange?
Concrete cracks, so the real question is where, and most of the ugly cracks we tear out in Orange come from what happened before and during the pour. The usual causes are a base that was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, joints cut late or skipped, a slab sloped toward the house, or a midday pour that dried too fast on top. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that decide where the slab cracks, so the cracks that do come run in straight lines instead of across the middle.
How long does a new concrete driveway take before I can drive on it in Orange?
Longer than most people expect, because concrete keeps curing, slowly gaining strength while it holds its moisture, for days after it looks dry. You can walk on it well before you can drive on it, and our crew lead will tell you when your slab is ready for each. The overall schedule mostly turns on how much tear-out and base work there is and when any city inspections land.
Other cities, or call about yours
Pick your city from the list below, and if it isn't there, call (657) 226-2480, since we work in other cities near Placentia that don't have a page here.
Get an estimate from Premier Placentia Concrete
We're open seven days a week and into the evening, so call (657) 226-2480 or send the form whenever you get a minute.