Concrete contractor in San Bernardino - driveways and patios on solid ground
Loma Linda Concrete pours driveways, patios, walkways, steps and retaining walls for homeowners in San Bernardino, CA. I look at every job myself, and our small crew prepares the ground properly before any concrete arrives.
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Older homes and hillside lots in San Bernardino
San Bernardino is a big city, and the concrete we're asked to replace there covers the whole range. We see driveways and walks around older houses near downtown, patios behind newer tract homes, and yards on the foothill side below the Arrowhead that most of you can see from your street. The calls come from family homes, rentals and small commercial lots alike, and from neighborhoods that run right into Highland.
Those differences change the job. On older lots we often find slabs poured over raked dirt with little real base, so replacing them means digging down and building a firm base first, and closer to the foothills the ground slopes, so where the water runs matters as much as how the surface looks.
Permits, licenses and planning a pour in San Bernardino
Building permits here come from the city's Building and Safety Division, which issues them for structural work and several other trades, and whether your particular concrete job needs one is the city's call. I check with the division instead of guessing and tell you at the estimate, and if a permit is needed, we take care of the application and it goes first on the schedule. The city issues permits only to contractors who hold the right state license and a current city business license, with proof of workers' compensation insurance from those who have employees, so it's fair to ask any contractor for all three. We're licensed and fully insured.
We come over from our base in Loma Linda, and we do the same work in Redlands and the other cities around it. Older streets with tight driveways and cars along the curb affect where the concrete truck can park, so I look at access on the visit. The price moves mostly with the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out, how much digging and base work the ground needs and the finish you choose, while the schedule turns on the permit, the ground preparation and curing, the days a new slab needs to harden before it takes weight. Your written estimate gives you the figure for your own job and what it covers.
Get a written concrete estimate for your San Bernardino property
Thank you for reaching out, and we'll reply within one business day. I come to your San Bernardino property myself, ask how you'll use the concrete and leave you a written estimate, free and with no obligation. It spells out what the price covers, so you aren't left guessing about any part of the job.
Call (909) 760-1346Services in San Bernardino, CA
Concrete driveway building
Driveways on older San Bernardino lots often crack and sink over a thin base. We break out the old slab, dig down and pack firm ground before pouring.
Concrete patio construction
Backyards behind tract homes usually want a simple, even place to sit. We build each concrete patio to fall away from the house, so rain runs off.
Concrete retaining walls
Foothill lots often need a wall holding back the slope beside a driveway. We build in drainage so water has a way out from behind it.
Concrete sidewalk building
Walks beside older homes get lifted by roots and cracked over the years. We replace the broken sections and slope them so water runs off.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps on older houses often settle and pull away from the porch. We form and pour new steps with even step heights, which are easier to climb.
Garage floor concrete
Garage floors in rentals and family homes take years of cars and oil. We replace the cracked slab with a smooth floor that sweeps clean.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in San Bernardino
Call or send us a request
Call (909) 760-1346 or use the form, and tell us your street and what you have in mind. We set a time for the estimate visit that suits you.
Walk the site with me
I come out myself, look at the old slab, the ground and where the water runs, and ask how you'll use the concrete. It helps if you're home so we can talk through options, and you get a written estimate that shows what the price covers.
Permit, ground work and pour
If the city requires a permit, we apply first, and while minor permits are often issued over the counter, bigger projects with plans wait on the city's code review before a permit is issued. Then our crew digs out, packs the base, pours early in the day and gives the surface a broom finish, a light texture that gives your shoes grip.
Walk the finished work together
Once the forms come off, I walk the job with you and tell you when it's ready to walk on and, later, to drive on. Until then, keep cars and heavy pots off so it can cure undisturbed.
Common questions
Does a retaining wall need a permit in San Bernardino?
A retaining wall 4 feet or less, measured from the bottom of its footing to the top of the wall, needs no building permit in San Bernardino unless it carries an added load, such as a slope or driveway pressing on the soil behind it, or holds back certain liquids. The city also says all fence and wall plans need zoning approval from its Planning Division. I measure the wall you have in mind at the estimate and check with the city before we plan it.
Can I pull my own permit for concrete work on my house in San Bernardino?
In most cases, yes, a San Bernardino homeowner can get a permit for work on their own one- or two-family home or its accessory structure. You need to live there or plan to, show proof of residence, do the work yourself and sign a statement that you won't employ anyone covered by California workers' compensation laws. Inspections are requested through the city's SB Direct line at 909-998-2000, and if you hire us instead, we handle the application when the job needs one.
Does a concrete contractor from outside San Bernardino need a city business license?
Yes, anyone doing business in San Bernardino needs a city registration certificate unless a state or federal law exempts them, and contractors based outside the city may be charged a flat rate the city sets. We're based in Loma Linda, so that rule covers us. It's worth asking any contractor coming from another city whether they're registered with San Bernardino before work starts.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in San Bernardino?
I can only give you a fair figure after seeing your driveway, because the price rests on its size, how much old concrete comes out and how much base the ground needs. Slope, drainage work, how close the truck can get and a plain or stamped finish all raise or lower it. If the budget is tight, I'd rather you choose a simpler finish than a thinner base, because a finish can be dressed up later and a poor base can't be fixed without tearing out the slab.
How long does it take before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
You'll wait longer to drive on a new driveway than to walk on it, because concrete keeps hardening for days after the pour and needs that curing time before it carries a car. How long depends on the mix and the conditions that week, so I give you the walk-on and drive-on days for your slab when we finish. Plan on parking at the curb for that stretch.
What causes concrete driveways to crack and sink in San Bernardino?
Most of the cracking and sinking we see starts below the surface, with a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, or water running under a slab that tips toward the house. Concrete shrinks as it dries, so some cracking is normal, which is why we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a straight place to crack, and cut them on time. We also pour early in the day so the top doesn't dry weak and dusty, which makes the new slab far less likely to fail the way the old one did.
Plan your San Bernardino concrete job with us
Call (909) 760-1346 or tell us on the form what's cracking, sinking or pooling, so I arrive knowing what to look at first.