Concrete contractor in Irvine, CA - driveways, patios and walks on a solid base
Prestige Mission Viejo Concrete Company is a concrete contractor serving Irvine, CA from Mission Viejo. We pour driveways, patios, walks, steps and slabs for Irvine homes, and I come out to look at every job myself.
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Irvine homes and the concrete around them
Irvine is a short drive up the road from us in Mission Viejo. The calls we get there are usually about a cracked driveway, a patio too small for how the family really uses the yard, or a front walk that's started to lift at a seam. The city has worked since the start to balance building with open space, so a lot of neighborhoods have shared walks and greenbelts running between homes, with driveways and entries that match from house to house. We see much the same in Costa Mesa and Lake Forest, and we do the same work there.
That matching look shapes the job. New concrete has to sit at the right height for the walk, the curb and the driveway next door, and it has to slope so water runs away from your house instead of toward it.
Our services in Irvine, CA
- Concrete driveway building
Irvine driveways usually meet a shared walk and curb, so a new one must land at the right height. We dig out and pack a fresh base first.
- Concrete patio construction
Backyards here are often snug, so a patio has to fit the space and carry water away from the house. We set the slope before we pour, not after.
- Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks here tie into driveways and shared paths, so one lifted section becomes a trip edge. Our concrete sidewalk building replaces it flush with what stays.
- Concrete steps construction
Many Irvine entries have a step or two up to the door, and a sunken step catches feet. We form new steps with even rises so they feel right underfoot.
- Concrete pool decks
An Irvine pool deck takes splashing and bare feet, so the surface matters as much as the slab. We finish it to grip and pitch it to drain.
- Concrete retaining walls
Sloped Irvine yards often need a wall that holds the dirt and lets water out behind it. We pour on proper footings and leave a drain path.
What Irvine homes ask of new concrete
Because so much of what we pour here ties into concrete that stays, a lot of the work happens before the truck shows up. The price comes down to the size of the area, how much old concrete and base has to come out, the finish you pick and how close we can get the truck. The schedule turns on the tear-out, the curing, which is the wait while new concrete gains strength before you use it, and an inspection if the job needs one. When I come out to look at it, that's where your own number comes from. It's the same work we do at home in Mission Viejo.
If something has to give in the budget, don't let it be the base. That's the subgrade, what the slab sits on, and since it's hidden the day we pour, it's the first thing a low bid cuts. Raked level instead of dug out and packed, it settles with the dirt and the slab cracks with it, so that's where I'd rather spend your money than on a fancier finish.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Irvine concrete
Fill out the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to find a time that works. I'll come out to your place in Irvine to look at the job myself and give you my honest take, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
Driveways, patios and walks
Irvine concrete questions answered
Do I need a permit for a concrete project in Irvine?
You might, because the City of Irvine's Community Development Department issues permits for most construction or repair work the building code covers, and even work on its exemption list still has to meet the codes. The surest answer for your job comes from the city's permit line at (949) 724-6313, or its page on which work needs a permit. When a job does need one, we take care of the application, book the inspections and keep you posted.
Does a retaining wall need a permit in Irvine?
Not if it's 4 feet or shorter, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, and isn't holding back extra weight like a driveway or slope above it or holding in flammable liquids. A taller wall, or one carrying that kind of load, goes through the city. Either way it still has to meet code, so we don't skimp on the footing or the drain path behind it.
Does a concrete contractor need a license to work in Irvine, CA?
Yes. California's Contractors State License Board requires a state license when a job needs a building permit, uses employees or comes to $1,000 or more in labor and materials, and the city requires anyone doing business in Irvine to hold a city business license first. The state also caps the down payment on a home improvement job at $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less. We're licensed and insured.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Irvine?
It comes down to the size, how much old concrete and base we haul out, and the finish, and you get your own number once I've seen the job. A plain broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives shoes and tires some grip, costs less than stamped or colored concrete. Tight access, steps, or a section that has to tie into a neighbor's driveway add labor, so they add to the price too.
How long does it take before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
Longer than most people expect, because concrete keeps curing for days after it looks dry, and you can walk on it well before your car should go near it. I'll tell you both before we pour so you can plan where to park. Tear-out and base work come first, and if the job needs a permit, the inspection sets when we can pour.
What causes new concrete to crack, and how do I keep mine from cracking like the old one?
Most cracks start with a base that settles, water running the wrong way, or joints cut late or not at all. Control joints are grooves we cut so the slab has a straight, planned place to crack, and we cut them while the concrete is still fresh. We also skip pouring in the heat of the day, because a top that dries too fast turns weak and dusty later, and we put the money into the base, as I said above.