Concrete patio construction in Mission Viejo CA - a patio that drains and stays flat
Cracked, sinking or puddled patio out back? We dig out and pack the ground first, so your new slab drains and holds up.
What does it take to build a concrete patio in Mission Viejo?
Concrete patio construction in Mission Viejo means we dig out part of your yard, shape and pack the ground, then form, pour and finish a concrete slab you can set a table and a grill on, and it needs time to cure before you use it.
Most people call me because the old patio has cracked, sunk at one end or holds a puddle every time the sprinklers run, or because the yard is still bare dirt and they want somewhere to sit outside. A patio is flatwork, the trade's word for slabs that lie flat like patios, walks and driveways, and California's licensing board puts that work under the concrete contractor license. The price comes down mostly to size and thickness, plus whatever's in the way, like an old patio to break out, a tree, a sloped or rocky yard, a tight side yard or dirt to haul off. Adding rebar, the steel that holds a slab together if it cracks, or choosing stamping or a stain raises it too. The schedule turns on the weather and the cure, since a slab can't be rushed, and on a permit if your job needs one, so I'll give you your own figure once I've walked the yard.
How we handle concrete patio construction
Before anybody picks up a shovel, I'll ask how you plan to use the patio and look at where the water goes, because the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, is where most trouble starts. We dig out the soft dirt, slope the ground away from the house and pack it down hard, so water runs off instead of sitting under the slab and the slab doesn't settle along with loose dirt. Then we set the forms, lay in the steel if the job calls for it and pour. On hot days we time the pour to miss the worst of the heat, because concrete that dries too fast on top ends up weak and dusty. We give it a broom finish, a light texture so it isn't slick when it's wet, cut control joints, grooves that give the slab a straight place to crack instead of a random one, and keep it covered and damp while it cures. If the budget has to get trimmed somewhere, here's what I'd do. Cut the fancy finish before you cut the base, because nobody sees the base on day one, but it decides whether the patio stays flat.
Plenty of patio jobs grow a little once we're out there. If you'd like the look of stone, slate or brick, our stamped concrete services press a pattern and color into the slab while it's fresh. And if the patio needs a way to get to it, we can pour a concrete sidewalk from the driveway or side gate at the same time, so the two match.
Why Mission Viejo homeowners call Prestige Mission Viejo Concrete Company for patios
I look at every patio myself
I come out to look at every job myself, and our crew does the work with me on site. The person who walked your yard and heard how you use it is the same one standing there when the forms go in.
In business since 2017
We've been at this since 2017, and I came up as a helper hauling wheelbarrows and watching good finishers on real jobs. That's where I learned the ground under a slab matters more than the trowel work on top.
Licensed and insured for every job
We're licensed and insured. If something goes wrong on your property while we're working, you're not the one left carrying it.
Clean job sites for city checks
In Mission Viejo, construction sites under an acre, like a backyard patio, fall under the city's stormwater rules, and city staff check them regularly. We keep concrete washout, mud and dirt off the street and out of the gutter, so there's nothing for an inspector to flag and your curb stays clean.
Send me the patio's rough size, a few photos of the yard and whether an old patio has to come out, and I'll set a time to come look. Call (949) 619-8245, email hello@missionviejoconcretecompany.com or use our contact page.
Get a free on-site estimate for your new patio
We'll get back to you within one business day to set a time, and I'll come out to measure the space and walk the yard with you. The estimate is free and there's no obligation, so you can take your time deciding.
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Questions before you build a concrete patio
How much does a concrete patio cost in Mission Viejo?
A concrete patio in Orange County usually costs about $6 to $13 per square foot, and that's the going rate around here, not a quote. Where yours lands depends on the size, thickness and site work we covered above. I'll give you your own number after I've seen the yard.
How thick should a concrete patio be?
Most patios are 4 inches thick, while slabs that carry heavier loads are often 6 inches. A thicker slab costs more, so it's worth planning around what will sit on it, like a hot tub or an outdoor kitchen, and I'll ask about that when I come out.
How long does a new concrete patio take to cure in hot weather?
In hot weather, curing starts as soon as the finishing is done and runs for at least 3 days. During that time the slab stays covered with wet burlap and plastic or gets a curing compound or water, and we plan for that and keep it covered and damp. I'll tell you when it's ready for furniture.
How do permits and inspections work for a patio in Mission Viejo?
The city takes all permit applications and inspection requests online. When a job needs a permit, we handle the application, book the inspections with the city and keep you posted as it moves along. If you have your own questions, Mission Viejo Building Services answers them at (949) 470-3054.
What causes a concrete patio to crack or sink?
Most patio cracks start underneath, when the dirt was only raked level instead of dug out and packed, or when water sits under the slab and softens the ground. Joints cut late or skipped and a pour in the midday heat cause trouble too. Concrete can still crack, which is why the control joints matter, since they decide where it happens.
How do I get my yard ready for a new concrete patio?
Clear the area of furniture, pots and anything you want to keep, and tell us where sprinkler lines or yard lights run if you know. Let me know at the estimate if an old patio or a tree has to go, and keep kids and pets off the fresh slab until I say it's ready.
Other concrete work that goes with a patio
- Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete presses a stone, slate or brick pattern and color into the slab, so your patio gets that look without loose pavers shifting or weeds coming up between them.
- Concrete sidewalk building
A new patio is easier to use when a walk connects it to the driveway, side gate or back door, and pouring both together keeps the levels and finish matching.