Concrete Contractor in Stevenson Ranch, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on Solid Ground
San Fernando Concrete is a concrete contractor working in Stevenson Ranch, CA. We tear out and pour driveways, patios, walkways, steps and retaining walls for homes here, with our own crew and me running the job.
Stevenson Ranch homes and the concrete around them
Stevenson Ranch is a Santa Clarita Valley community of neighborhoods like Westridge, and most of its houses went up from the 1990s into the mid-2000s. That means a lot of the driveways, walks and patios we look at here were poured with the house and have had a couple of decades or more to settle, crack and chip.
On these jobs the price moves with the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out, how deep we dig to reach firm ground and the finish you choose. The schedule turns on whether the work needs a permit and how long the new concrete has to cure, the slow hardening before you can use it, and you'll get your own figure at the estimate. We do the same flatwork, the driveways, patios and walks that lie flat on the ground, in Santa Clarita next door and out in Moorpark. It starts the same way everywhere, with the subgrade, the packed ground the slab sits on, because that's what decides whether new concrete holds or follows the old slab down.
What Stevenson Ranch driveways and yards need
Most of what we fix here comes from the way these lots slope and drain, and from concrete that's been down since the house was built. Here's what we look for when we come out.
Plenty of driveways here run uphill or downhill to the garage, which puts the runoff and the weight of the car on the low end.
Backyards that step up a slope often lean on retaining walls, and a wall without drainage behind it can tip as water builds up.
A patio or pool deck that falls toward the house sends water at your foundation, so we check where it runs before we set forms.
Front walks, steps and driveway aprons were often poured at different times, so they settle at different rates and leave edges you can trip on.
I come out and look at the slope, the old base and where the water goes on your lot myself, so the estimate fits what's actually there.
Our work in Stevenson Ranch and nearby
We're based in San Fernando and work in Stevenson Ranch and the cities around it, including Santa Clarita and Simi Valley. The cities below have their own page on our site, and we work in plenty more nearby.
Concrete services for Stevenson Ranch homes
Concrete driveway building
When an older driveway has sunk at the garage or cracked straight across, we tear it out, dig to firm ground, pack a new base and pour.
Concrete patio construction
We pour backyard patios with a slope that carries water away from the house, and with joints cut where we want any cracks to land.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walkway the look of stone or brick in one pour, which suits homeowners who want more than plain gray behind the house.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks that have heaved or chipped get replaced on a packed base, with a broom finish, the brushed texture that keeps shoes from slipping when wet.
Garage floor concrete
Garage slabs on homes this age often carry years of cracks and oil stains, so we pour new floors that sit level and shed water out the door.
Decorative concrete
Color, exposed stone and custom borders let an entry, patio or pool area match the house, and we talk through which finishes hold up to daily use.
Concrete retaining walls
Yards cut into a slope often need a wall holding the soil back, and we build them with drainage behind so water doesn't push them out.
Concrete floor installation
For an addition, workshop or casita, we pour interior floors over a packed, level base so tile, wood or carpet goes down flat on top.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks take bare feet, splashing and pool chemicals, so we pour them with a textured surface and slope the water away from the pool and the house.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps that have cracked, settled or pulled away from the porch get rebuilt with even step heights and rebar, the steel that holds them together.
Slab foundation building
For an addition, a detached garage or a backyard unit, we form and pour the slab foundation the building sits on, starting with the ground beneath it.
Foundation installation
When a new structure needs footings and a foundation wall rather than a single slab, we dig, set the steel and pour it to the plans for your project.
Concrete parking lot building
For a small commercial or multi-unit property, we pour parking areas built heavier than a home driveway and grade them so water runs off to the drains.
Concrete footings
Footings carry patio covers, block walls and decks, so we dig them to the depth the plans call for and set the steel before the pour.
Foundation raising
If part of a slab or a home's foundation has dropped, we look at why the ground moved first, then lift and support it instead of patching cracks.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut old concrete for a new walkway, a plumbing repair or a wider driveway, so only the section that needs to go comes out.
Get a free on-site estimate for concrete work in Stevenson Ranch
Send the form or call, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit. I'll come out to your Stevenson Ranch home myself to look at the job and give you a free estimate, with no obligation.
- Call
- (818) 806-6170
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Reasons to hire us for Stevenson Ranch concrete
We've been a concrete contractor in San Fernando, CA since 2020, and the way we work comes down to three habits. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Licensed, insured, our own crew
We're licensed and insured, and the people pouring your driveway are our own crew, not whoever happened to be free that week, so you know who's in your yard.
I look at the job myself
I learned this trade as a helper hauling and mixing, and I still come out to see your job and run it on site. Call me at (818) 806-6170 with questions, even after we're done.
The base gets the budget first
If money has to give somewhere, I'd rather you pick a plainer finish than skimp on the base, because the base is buried on day one and decides how the slab holds up.
Common questions about concrete work in Stevenson Ranch
Who issues building permits for concrete work in Stevenson Ranch, CA?
For properties in unincorporated LA County, LA County Public Works issues building permits, and its permit types include retaining walls and pools. Driveways and patios aren't named on that list, so ask the county what your project needs, using the phone or email its Service Locator shows for the Santa Clarita Valley Building and Safety office in Valencia. When your job does call for a permit, we pull it and work with the office through plan check and inspections.
Do I need a licensed contractor to pour a driveway or patio in California?
In most cases yes, because the California Contractors State License Board requires a license when the work needs a building permit, uses any additional workers, or when labor and materials total $1,000 or more. Pouring a driveway or patio almost always takes more than one set of hands, so ask whoever you're considering for their license before you sign.
How do I keep an LA County building permit active?
Request your first inspection within 12 months of getting the permit, then have follow-up inspections every 6 months, which is what the county's guidance says keeps a permit active. On jobs where we pull the permit, we handle the inspections with the county as the work moves along.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Stevenson Ranch?
The cost depends on your driveway's size, how much old concrete we break out and haul away, how much base we dig out and rebuild, and the finish you pick. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored work, while a steep driveway or a side yard the concrete truck can't reach adds labor. You'll get your own number when I come out and measure.
How long does a new concrete driveway take to cure before I can drive on it?
You'll be walking on it well before you can park on it, because concrete keeps curing and gaining strength for a good while after it looks hard. I'll give you both days for your slab before we pour, and we schedule pours away from midday heat, which can leave a weak, dusty top.
What causes driveway cracks and sinking in Stevenson Ranch, and will new concrete crack too?
Most sinking starts under the slab, with a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, or water getting underneath and softening the ground. New concrete can still crack a little, so we cut control joints, the grooves that give it a straight line to crack along, while the slab is fresh, and we build the base so it has firm ground to sit on.
Call about your Stevenson Ranch concrete job
We answer (818) 806-6170 every day from 8 AM to 9 PM, so you can ask about your slab after work or on a weekend, or send us the estimate form anytime.
Mon–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM