Summit Concrete Solutions Concrete Contractor · Los Angeles, CA
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Full breakdown of the concrete work we do, driveways, patios, repairs, and everything in between.

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Everything we take on

Every job below is one we do ourselves across Los Angeles.

Concrete Driveways

We pour driveways with a compacted aggregate base underneath and rebar tied through the slab, not wire mesh laid on top of the dirt. A standard driveway runs 4 inches thick, more if you're parking something heavier than a car. We keep the truck off it for at least seven days, longer before you park anything on it.

Concrete Patios

Patios get the same base prep as a driveway, just less reinforcement since there's no car weight to carry. We slope the finish away from the house so water doesn't sit against your foundation. Broom finish, exposed aggregate, or a stamped pattern, whatever fits how you use the space.

Stamped Concrete

Stamped concrete gets colored and textured while it's still plastic, so the pattern is cast into the slab and not glued on top of it. We seal it after it cures to bring the color out and protect it from fading unevenly in the sun. It costs more than a plain broom finish but a lot less than real flagstone or pavers.

Concrete Slab Repair

Most cracked slabs in LA come from soil movement underneath, not bad concrete on top. We can mudjack or foam-lift a sunk section back to level in a lot of cases instead of breaking it all out. If the crack's structural or the slab's pitched wrong, we'll tell you it needs to come out rather than patch something that's going to fail again.

Concrete Walkways & Sidewalks

Front walkways and sidewalks need to meet a slope the city will sign off on, especially if yours ties into the public sidewalk. We pull the permit when the work touches city property. Control joints go in every few feet so any cracking happens in a straight line you don't notice.

Concrete Steps & Porches

Steps take a beating, wet shoes, temperature swings, kids jumping off the top one. We reinforce them heavier than a flat slab and give the edges a tooled radius so they don't chip the first winter.

Concrete Foundations

We pour footings and slab foundations for additions, ADUs, and small structures. Depth and rebar spacing follow the engineer's plan and the soil report, not a guess. This is inspected work, and we schedule around the inspector, not around us.

Concrete Retaining Walls

A retaining wall holds soil back, which means it's fighting pressure the whole time it stands there. We size the footing and the rebar for the height of the wall and the soil behind it, and we put drainage behind it so water doesn't build up and push it over.

Concrete Pool Decks

Pool decks get a broom or knockdown finish so they're not slick when wet. We keep the slope moving water toward the drains instead of back at the coping. Expansion joints go in around the pool shell itself, since the deck and the pool move independently.

Concrete Resurfacing & Overlays

If your existing slab is sound but ugly, cosmetically cracked, or just dated, an overlay can refinish the surface without a full tear-out. It's a thin layer bonded to the old concrete, so it only works if that old slab isn't heaving or badly cracked underneath.

How It Works

Four steps, and no surprises in any of them.

01

We come and look

You tell us what you want doing, we look at what is actually there, and we ask the awkward questions early.

02

You get a price

In writing, itemised, free. If something might add cost later we flag it now rather than at the end.

03

We do the work

Same crew throughout. We cover your floors, keep the dust down and tidy up before we leave each day.

04

We walk it with you

You point out anything you are not happy with and we fix it before the invoice, not after.

Where We Work

All of this, across Los Angeles, CA

Concrete work available across Los Angeles and the communities within about 50 miles of it.

Los Angeles, CA
Long Beach, CA
Anaheim, CA
Santa Ana, CA
Irvine, CA
Huntington Beach, CA
Glendale, CA
Pomona, CA
Torrance, CA
Pasadena, CA
Burbank, CA
Common Questions

Things worth asking

Questions that come up once a concrete project is actually underway.

Do I need a permit to pour a new driveway or patio?
A permit is typically required for new driveways that connect to a public street or sidewalk, and for any structural concrete work like a foundation. Standalone backyard patios often don't require a permit in many jurisdictions, but rules vary by city, so it's worth confirming with the local building department before work starts.
How long does a typical concrete pour take?
Forming and pouring a standard driveway or patio usually takes one to two days for the physical pour, but the full timeline includes excavation, base compaction, and forming beforehand. Concrete has to sit about 7 days before it can handle vehicle weight and closer to 28 days to reach full cured strength.
Can concrete work be done on a tight budget?
Concrete costs can be adjusted by choosing a standard broom finish over stamped or colored concrete, using wire mesh instead of rebar where the load allows it, or reducing the footprint of the project. Cutting corners on base compaction or slab thickness to save money isn't recommended, since that's usually what causes cracking later.
Do you guarantee your concrete work?
Reputable concrete contractors back their pours with a workmanship warranty covering issues like improper curing or reinforcement failure, separate from the ready-mix supplier's warranty on the material itself. Cracking caused by soil movement outside the contractor's control, like tree roots or expansive clay, is typically not covered the same way as a workmanship defect.
Who will I be dealing with during the project?
On most concrete jobs, a single point of contact, often the crew lead or estimator, handles scheduling, questions, and any changes during the project. That's different from larger paving companies where the salesperson and the crew pouring the concrete are two different people you never meet.
What kind of concrete mix and reinforcement gets used?
Residential driveways typically use a 3,500 to 4,000 PSI concrete mix with rebar reinforcement, while patios and walkways can often use a lighter 2,500 to 3,000 PSI mix with wire mesh. Reinforcement choice depends on the load the slab has to carry and the soil conditions underneath it.
Can I stay home during a concrete project?
Living at home during a concrete pour is generally fine, though the driveway or work area will be blocked to vehicle traffic for at least a week while the slab cures. Noise from demolition and equipment is usually limited to the first day or two of prep work.
What do I need to do to prepare for a concrete pour?
Preparing for a concrete pour means clearing the area of vehicles, furniture, and plants, and marking any sprinkler lines, drainage pipes, or utilities that run through the work zone. Access for a concrete truck, at least a 10 to 12 foot clear path, should also be confirmed ahead of the pour day.
What if something unexpected turns up once digging starts?
Unexpected issues during excavation, like poor soil, old debris, tree roots, or a buried pipe, are common enough that most concrete contractors build in a plan to address them rather than stop the job. Any extra work required to fix the issue should be priced and approved before it's done, not added to the bill afterward.
How do I take care of new concrete after it's poured?
New concrete should be kept free of vehicle and foot traffic for about 7 days and shouldn't be sealed until it's fully cured, usually around 28 days out. Sealing the surface every few years helps protect against staining, salt damage, and surface wear, especially on driveways.

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