Concrete patio construction in Loma Linda CA - a patio with sure footing when wet
Bare dirt, a cracked old slab or a yard you can't use? We build a concrete patio ready for chairs, tables and dinner outside.
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What goes into building a concrete patio, from the groundwork to the finish?
Concrete patio construction in Loma Linda starts with digging out and packing the ground. Then we form, pour and finish a flat slab that gives your house a hard outdoor surface for dining and lounging, often with a walkway out to it or a decorative surface on top.
Most people who call me have bare dirt off the back door or an old slab that has cracked, sunk or started holding water, and they'd like a good place for a table and chairs. The price mostly turns on the size, how much digging and base work your ground needs, the finish you choose and whether the slab gets rebar, the steel bars that help hold it together. The schedule turns on that same groundwork, on whether the city needs a permit and on the days the concrete needs to cure before you use it. I'll write down what your price covers when I come out, so you see your own figure and what's in it before any concrete arrives.
How can you tell an old patio needs replacing?
Cracks across the slab
Cracks that run all the way across, or ones that keep getting wider, usually mean the slab had no planned joints or the ground under it moved. Left alone, they let water get under the slab, and the pieces start drifting apart.
Sections sinking or tipping
When a corner drops or one section tips, the base underneath has usually settled because it was only raked level instead of dug out and packed. The edge it leaves catches toes and chair legs, and it grows as more dirt washes out.
Water pooling toward the house
Puddles that sit on the patio or run back toward your walls mean the slab falls the wrong way. Every rain then sends water toward the house, and the longer it goes on, the more ground it softens under the slab.
Work that often goes with a patio
Stamped concrete services
If you want your patio to look like slate, brick or stone instead of plain gray, a stamped surface gives you that pattern without laying separate pavers.
Concrete sidewalk building
A new patio is only as handy as the way you reach it, so a sidewalk from the driveway or side gate keeps guests off the lawn.
How we handle concrete patio construction
I start by asking how you'll use the patio and checking where the water runs, so the slab falls away from your house instead of toward it. Then we dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, because a base that's only raked level tends to settle along with the dirt. Next we set the forms and place rebar where the plan calls for it. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather you save on the finish than on the base, since nobody sees the base on day one and it can't be fixed later without tearing the patio out. We help you pick a finish for how the patio will be used, and where wet feet and grip matter we usually suggest a broom finish, a light texture dragged across the top so shoes and bare feet get a hold. Before we pour, I'll show you where the control joints go. Those are shallow cuts that give the slab a planned place to crack, so any cracking follows lines we chose. Once it's finished, the concrete cures, a wait that lets it gain strength before it takes weight.
A patio rarely stands on its own. If you'd like it to look like stone or brick, our stamped concrete services press a pattern into the same pour. If you need a path from the driveway or gate, we also do concrete sidewalk building, and we set the walk and the patio at the same height so there's no lip to trip on.
New patio on bare ground
This suits a yard that's dirt or lawn right now, where we build the base from scratch. Most of the effort goes into digging and packing before any concrete shows up.
Replacing a cracked old slab
This suits a patio that has sunk, tipped or broken up. We break it out, haul it away and rebuild the base, since a weak base is usually why the old one failed.
Adding onto an existing patio
This suits a slab that's still sound but too small for your table. We match the new section to the old height and put a joint where they meet so each can move on its own.
Get a written patio estimate at your house
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The estimate is free, with no obligation, and calling (909) 760-1346 works too.
Call (909) 760-1346Why Loma Linda homeowners call Loma Linda Concrete for patios
I write every estimate myself
I come out to look at every job and write the estimate in person, and then I work on site beside our small crew, who do the forming, pouring and finishing. The person who planned your patio with you is there on the day it's poured.
Careful flatwork since 2023
We've been in business since 2023, and we're known for careful flatwork, the flat slabs such as patios, walks and driveways, and for explaining a job plainly before the concrete arrives. Many of our calls come from people sent by someone we've already worked for.
Licensed and fully insured
California's concrete contractor license, issued by the Contractors State License Board, covers forming, pouring, placing and finishing flat concrete work. To hold that license, the state also requires concrete contractors to show proof of workers' compensation insurance, so the crew in your yard is covered.
We check with Loma Linda first
The City of Loma Linda takes permit applications through its online permit portal and lists a Patio Standards handout with its building standards, so we check with its office instead of guessing whether your patio needs a permit. If it does, I'll tell you at the estimate, and we'll take care of the application for you.
On a patio, the part that matters most is the ground underneath, so that's where I'll spend the most time at your visit. Request your estimate or call (909) 760-1346.
What happens after you call about a patio in Loma Linda?
Call or send a request
Thank you for reaching out, by phone or through the form, and we'll set a time for me to visit. It helps to mention where the patio would go and what's there now.
I visit and write it up
I look at the ground and where the water runs, ask how you'll use the patio and leave you a written estimate. It spells out what the price covers, from the base work to the finish, so no part of the job is a guess.
Handle permits and prepare ground
Once you're ready, we sort out the permit side if the city requires one, then dig out, pack and form the base. Nobody sees this stage later, so we don't rush it.
Pour, finish and walk through
Our crew pours and finishes the slab and cuts the joints, and then I walk the finished patio with you. Before we leave, we'll explain how to care for it while it cures and when it's ready for furniture.
Common questions
How much does a concrete patio cost in Loma Linda?
In nearby Riverside, a concrete patio usually costs about $6 to $13 per square foot, and reinforced concrete runs a little higher per square foot than concrete without steel. Where your patio lands in that range depends on its size, the base work your ground needs and the finish you choose. The written estimate I leave you shows what your price covers.
What is the best finish for a concrete patio that gets wet?
A broom finish is the common practical choice when grip matters. A smooth trowel finish looks cleaner, but it can be too slick when wet unless the patio is small or sheltered. For decorative surfaces, one materials guide says stamped concrete is smoother for bare feet and steadier for furniture, while the rocky top of exposed aggregate makes it hard to level tables and chairs.
Will my new concrete patio crack like the old one?
It will probably crack some, because an industry report says the cracking that comes as concrete dries and shrinks can't be fully removed in most concrete. Good design with enough reinforcement and contraction joints keeps cracking low and controls the large, visible cracks, so ask any contractor how their plan handles both. I'd rather tell you that limit now than surprise you later, and our promise stays the same, satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Do I need a licensed contractor to build a concrete patio in California?
Yes, in most cases. California requires a state license when the project needs a building permit, uses any additional workers, or when labor and materials total $1,000 or more. The state license board also recommends asking to see a contractor's pocket license before you hire them.
What is the best time of day to pour a concrete patio?
Outside the hottest part of the day, when possible, according to hot weather guidance from a concrete trade group. On a hot day, that means a crew may set the pour for a cooler hour, because concrete placed in midday heat can end up with a weak, dusty top. The same guidance says finishers should work the slab without sprinkling water on its surface.
How long does a new concrete patio need to cure?
The same hot weather guidance says to keep curing for at least 3 days. During that time the slab is covered with wet burlap and plastic sheeting, coated with a curing compound or kept wet with water. We'll tell you on site when your patio is ready for furniture.
Request your concrete patio estimate today
Have the patio's rough size and the finish you're leaning toward ready when you call (909) 760-1346 or send the form, and we can spend the visit on your ground instead of the basics.