Concrete Contractor in Fullerton, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on a Solid Base
Signature Westminster Concrete Company builds concrete driveways, patios, walkways and stamped work for homeowners, landlords and small businesses in Fullerton, CA. We tear out cracked, sinking slabs and pour new ones on a dug-out, packed base.
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Fullerton driveways, patios and the ground under them
Fullerton runs from flat blocks of older houses with their original driveways to hillier streets where lots step up from the road. Our calls here come from homeowners tired of a cracked driveway, landlords who want a walkway fixed before the next tenant moves in, and small shop owners whose entry slab or lot has started to chip. A lot of it looks like what we see next door in Anaheim, concrete that's done its time and settled unevenly over the years.
On the older blocks, the job usually starts with breaking out the old slab and seeing what it was sitting on, which is often thin, loose fill. On a sloped lot, the first thing I want to know is where the water goes, because a slab that tips toward the house sends every rainstorm straight to your foundation.
Concrete work we do for Fullerton homes and businesses
Concrete driveway building
When an older driveway here has cracked into pieces or dropped at the street, we break it out, pack a new base and pour fresh.
Concrete patio construction
A patio that pools water after rain was usually poured flat or tilted wrong. We slope the new one so water runs to the yard, not the house.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a Fullerton patio or front walk the look of stone or brick, poured as one slab with joints placed where they hide in the pattern.
Concrete sidewalk building
Walkways on older lots get lifted by tree roots and turn into a trip hazard. We replace the raised sections and set the new path on a packed base.
Garage floor concrete
Older garage floors are often cracked and stained from years of cars. We break out the old floor and pour a level, clean slab.
Decorative concrete
Colored concrete, exposed aggregate and borders let a front entry fit the style of the house, from an older ranch house to a newer stucco home.
Concrete retaining walls
On sloped Fullerton lots, a retaining wall holds the hill back and gives you usable flat ground. We build in drainage so water doesn't push it over.
Concrete floor installation
For a workshop, a converted space or a small commercial unit, we pour interior concrete floors flat and level so the finish flooring or equipment sits right.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks here take sun, splashing and bare feet all summer. We pour them with a textured finish for grip and slope them toward the drains.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps on older houses crack and pull away from the porch as the ground settles. We rebuild them with even step heights so nobody catches a toe.
Slab foundation building
For an addition, a backyard unit or a new garage in Fullerton, we form and pour the slab foundation the building sits on, checked against the approved plans.
Foundation installation
When a structure needs more than a slab, we dig and pour the foundation to the engineer's plans, with the steel and depth the city's inspector will check.
Concrete parking lot building
Small business owners and landlords call us when a parking area has cracked and holds puddles. We regrade, rebuild the base and pour concrete that drains.
Concrete footings
Footings are the concrete under a wall or patio cover that keeps it from sinking. We dig and pour them before anything is built on top.
Foundation raising
When part of an older house has settled and doors start sticking or floors slope, foundation raising lifts that section back toward level.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut concrete to open a clean line for new plumbing, a wider driveway or a doorway, and leave a neat edge on the slab we're keeping.
Get a written concrete quote for your Fullerton project
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day. I'll come out to walk the job with you, then send a written quote listing each part of the work. It's free and there's no obligation.
(657) 364-0235- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
- projects@westminsterconcretecompany.com
- Westminster, CA 92683
Working in Fullerton: permits, licenses and what moves the price
Permits in Fullerton come from the city's Building Division, and no construction is allowed until the permit is issued, which happens after its staff review the application and approve the plans. That means on a permitted job, the city's review sets the start date more than our calendar does. When your job needs one, we pull it as the licensed contractor and set up the inspections, and if you're not sure whether the city needs to see your project, we'll help you find out. Before you hire anyone here, ask for their state contractor license and their Fullerton business registration certificate. We're fully licensed and insured, with satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
What moves the price here is mostly the size of the slab, how much old concrete we break out and haul away, how deep the base has to go and the finish you pick, since stamping or color takes more labor than a broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives a slab its grip. A backyard patio behind a narrow side yard costs more to pour than a driveway at the curb, because the concrete may have to go in by wheelbarrow instead of straight off the truck. The schedule turns on the permit if there is one, the weather on pour day, and curing, the days the slab sits untouched while it hardens. We're a concrete contractor based in Westminster, CA, and we work up here the same way we do in Stanton and other cities nearby. I spent years writing bids for other contractors before I started this business in 2021, so my written quote lists each part of the work, and I make sure what's on it is what gets poured.
Why Fullerton slabs crack, sink and hold water
Most of the cracked driveways we break out here were poured on dirt that was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, so the slab sank wherever the soil under it moved. Add years of cars and roots from big shade trees, and you get the broken, uneven slabs we see on so many older lots. When we rebuild, we dig down to firm subgrade, the ground the slab rests on, and pack the base in layers before any concrete shows up. If the budget gets tight, I'll talk you out of a fancy finish before I'll let you skimp on the base, because nobody sees the base on pour day and everybody sees it a few years later when the slab starts to sink.
Sloped lots and hot afternoons are the other two things we plan around. On a lot that rises from the street, I walk the yard to see where the water runs before we set any forms, so the new slab sheds water away from the house. In summer we pour early in the morning, because concrete finished in midday heat can dry too fast and leave a weak, dusty top.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Fullerton
Here's what happens from your first call to the final walkthrough, and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call or send the form
Tell us what's going on with your driveway, patio or yard, and we'll set a time to come out. You don't need measurements or drawings yet.
I walk the job with you
I come out myself, look at the old slab and where the water runs, and ask how you actually use the space, so it helps if you're home. You get a written quote that spells out each part of the work, so you can see exactly what you're paying for.
Permit first, then the pour
If a permit is needed I take care of it, and the city can typically review smaller projects needing no more than 30 minutes of plan review over the counter, while bigger or more involved ones may get a more detailed review. Once it's issued, our crew forms, pours and finishes, with a lead finisher running the site and me checking in along the way.
Walk the finished job together
When the crew wraps up, I walk the finished concrete with you again and tell you how long to keep feet and cars off it. We clean up and haul off the debris before we leave.
Questions about concrete work in Fullerton
(657) 364-0235Does my concrete project need a permit in Fullerton?
Patios and retaining walls are on the city's list of work that generally needs a permit, so plan on one if that's your project. Driveways and walkways aren't named on that list, which doesn't mean they're exempt, so I check with the city about your job before we set a pour date.
Which building codes apply to a concrete project in Fullerton?
Projects submitted now fall under the 2025 California Building Codes plus the city's own amendments, which it wrote to address local terrain, climate and ground conditions. An application filed under the earlier 2022 codes can stay on them as long as the permit is issued before the application expires. For footings, foundations and retaining walls, we build to whatever the approved plans call for.
Does a concrete contractor need a city business registration in Fullerton?
Yes, the city requires anyone doing business or working a trade in Fullerton to get a business registration certificate before any work begins. The city says construction contractors need a state license too and may ask for proof of it before issuing the certificate, so asking a contractor for both is a quick way to check who you're hiring.
What causes new concrete to crack, and will mine crack like the old one?
Concrete shrinks as it dries, so most slabs get some hairline cracks, but a packed base, rebar and control joints usually keep them small and in places we chose. Rebar is the steel grid inside the slab that holds the pieces together, and control joints are shallow grooves we cut soon after the pour so the concrete cracks in a straight line along them instead of across the middle. The big breaks and sunken corners on an old slab usually come from a poor base, which is why we spend our time there.
What does a new concrete driveway cost in Fullerton?
A new driveway's price is set by its size and the choices you make, so I give you a number after walking it, not over the phone. A plain broom finish costs the least, while stamping, color, a wider apron or a thicker slab with more steel for a truck or RV all raise it, and saw-cutting a clean edge where the new concrete meets the street or the garage adds a line too. Each of those shows up separately on the written quote, so you can decide where to spend.
How long does it take before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
Cars wait noticeably longer than feet, because a slab hardens enough to walk on well before it's strong enough to hold a car's weight. I'll give you the days for your slab at the final walkthrough, since the weather that week changes how fast it cures, and we'll talk about where you'll park before we break out the old one.
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Tell us about your Fullerton concrete project
If you're also planning a patio cover, a pool or other work nearby, it's easier to plan the concrete around it now than to cut into a new slab later, so call (657) 364-0235 or send the form.