Concrete Contractor in Glendale, CA - Driveways That Drain and Hold Up
San Fernando Concrete is a concrete contractor based in San Fernando and working across Glendale, CA. We build driveways, patios, walkways, steps, retaining walls and garage floors, and our own crew digs, preps, pours and finishes each one.
Glendale homes and the concrete around them
Glendale runs from its flat streets up to the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains at its north end, and our jobs here cover that whole range, from a patio behind a small house to a steep driveway on a hill street. A lot of the older homes are Period Revival styles like Spanish Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival. Many still have their original driveway and front walk, cracked, sunken or lifted after decades of use. We get the same kind of call over in Pasadena and up in La Crescenta-Montrose.
That mix shapes how we work. On a hill lot the slab has to carry water toward the street and away from the garage, and under an old driveway we often find concrete set on raked dirt instead of a packed base, so the real work starts with the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, before any concrete shows up.
What Glendale driveways and patios are up against
Most of what we're called out for in Glendale comes down to age, slope and water. Here's what that looks like on the driveways, walks and patios we see around the city.
Original driveways on older houses are often cracked, sunken or lifted, and patching rarely holds because the trouble is usually underneath.
Steep driveways on hill streets need a broom finish, the light grooves we drag across wet concrete, so tires and shoes keep their grip.
Big trees along older streets can push roots under a slab and lift it, so we check where they run before we set forms.
A slab that tilts toward the house sends rain at the foundation, so we check where water runs off the lot before we pour.
Narrow side yards and tight driveways on older lots change how we get concrete to the back, which affects the crew time a job needs.
Slope, access, how much old concrete comes out and how much base work the ground needs move your price and schedule, and I'll go over them at the estimate.
Where we pour concrete in and around Glendale
We're based in San Fernando and work in Glendale often, along with Burbank and Pasadena next door. The cities below each have their own page here, and we work in plenty more nearby.
Concrete work we do in Glendale
Concrete driveway building
When an older Glendale driveway has cracked, sunk or started pooling water, we tear it out, pack a new base and pour a slab that sheds water.
Concrete patio construction
A backyard patio on a sloped Glendale lot needs its slope planned before the pour, so rain runs off into the yard instead of toward your back door.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of stone or tile, pressed in while the slab is still soft, and it suits older homes nicely.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks lifted by roots turn into trip hazards on older streets, so we replace the broken sections with a level walk and fresh joints.
Garage floor concrete
Garage floors in older houses are often cracked, stained and uneven, and a new slab gives you a flat, sound floor for the car and the workbench.
Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete covers color, exposed aggregate and borders, so your driveway or patio can match the house instead of looking like a plain gray slab.
Concrete retaining walls
On hillside lots, a concrete retaining wall holds a slope back so you get flat room for a yard, a patio or a wider driveway.
Concrete floor installation
We pour interior concrete floors for additions, workshops and rooms built on a slab, with the base packed and leveled before any concrete goes down.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck has to drain away from the water and stay grippy under wet feet, so we set the slope and the finish texture together.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps that have settled, chipped or pulled away from the house get rebuilt with even risers and rebar, steel bars set inside to hold the concrete together.
Slab foundation building
For a new garage, ADU or addition, we build the slab foundation on a dug-out, packed base and set it to the plans the city approves.
Foundation installation
When an addition or new structure needs a foundation, our crew digs, forms and pours it to the approved plans and works with the inspector along the way.
Concrete parking lot building
For small apartment buildings and shops, we build concrete parking areas sloped to drain, with joints laid out for cars coming and going all day.
Concrete footings
Footings carry the weight of walls, posts and patio covers, so we dig and pour them to the depth and size your plans call for.
Foundation raising
When part of a slab or foundation has settled, we look at what's causing it first, then lift and support the low section where the job allows.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut concrete for a cleaner tear-out, a new drain line or a wider driveway, so the slab you keep stays in one solid piece.
Your free concrete estimate in Glendale
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Glendale property myself, look at the old slab, the slope and where the water goes, and give you a quote on site with no obligation.
- Call
- (818) 806-6170
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Why Glendale homeowners call our crew
I started out hauling and mixing as a helper on a small crew before anyone trusted me with a trowel. Since 2020 I've run this business out of San Fernando, and the habits from those years still run every job.
I do your estimate myself
I come out to look at the job in person, and our own crew does the work with me running it on site, so the person who quoted your job is there for the pour.
Base and drainage come first
The base is the first thing people want to cut, and I'll talk you out of it, because a slab on raked dirt settles. We pack the subgrade, check the water's path and cut control joints, grooves that steer cracks into straight lines.
Licensed, insured and permit-ready
We're licensed and insured, and when a job calls for a permit we pull it and work with the city through plan check and inspections. Satisfaction guaranteed, so call (818) 806-6170 with questions, even after we're done.
Glendale concrete questions we hear most
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway in Glendale, CA?
Glendale's quick online permits are for simple jobs like re-roofs and water heater swaps, and driveways and patios aren't on that list, so ask the city's Development Services division whether your job needs one before the pour. Applications go through the city's online permit portal, and when your job does need a permit, we pull it and handle plan check and inspections with the city.
How do I know if my concrete job needs a licensed contractor in California?
Under the state licensing board's rules, the job needs a licensed contractor if it requires a building permit, uses any workers beyond the person doing it, or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials. A bigger job can't be split into smaller contracts to get under that line. The board's summary also says minimum civil penalties for unlicensed-work violations rise to at least $1,500 starting July 1, 2026.
Does a concrete contractor need a city license to work in Glendale?
Yes, every business located in Glendale needs a Business Registration Certificate, and a contractor based outside the city applies for the City's Contractor's License instead. That's on top of any state license the contractor holds, so it's fair to ask about both before you sign.
Which building code applies to concrete work in Glendale?
Projects submitted to the city follow the California Building Standards Code along with Glendale's own changes to it, which together make up the Glendale Building and Safety Code. When your job has a permit, we build to that code and work with the city's inspectors on site.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Glendale?
Your price comes from the size of the driveway, how much old concrete we break out and haul off, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you pick. A steep hill driveway or a tight older lot takes more labor than a flat, open one, and stamped or colored concrete costs more than a plain broom finish. I'll give you your own number once I've walked the site.
How long until I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
You can usually walk on new concrete within a few days, but the car waits longer because the slab is still curing, slowly gaining strength as it hardens, well after it looks dry. We'll tell you when it's ready for the car, and we'd rather pour in the cooler part of the day so the top doesn't come out weak and dusty.
Call us about your Glendale driveway or patio
We answer seven days a week from 8 AM to 9 PM, so call (818) 806-6170 after work or send the request form whenever it suits you.
Mon–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM