Experienced Concrete Contractor in La Verne CA - Driveways and Patios on a Solid Base
Iron Ridge La Verne Concrete builds concrete driveways, patios and walks in La Verne, San Dimas, Claremont and the cities nearby. We also rebuild front steps on older craftsman homes and build retaining walls where a yard slopes toward the foothills.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Driveways, patios and steps
Concrete contractor in La Verne CA, from driveways to footings
Iron Ridge La Verne Concrete is a concrete contractor in La Verne, CA, offering 16 services, from new driveways and patios to footings, foundations and concrete cutting. Most calls start with something you can see, such as a cracked or sinking slab, an uneven walk or water pooling against the house, and they end with level concrete that drains away from your walls. The price mostly turns on the size of the area, how much old concrete comes out, how much work the base needs and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on whether the city needs a permit and on how long the concrete has to cure, which is the wait while it gains strength before you use it. I'll give you your own figures in a written estimate after I've seen the site.
Concrete driveway building
We dig out the old driveway, pack the subgrade the new slab will sit on and pour a driveway sized for your cars.
Concrete patio construction
Want a place to sit out back? We build patios with a gentle fall away from the house, so rain runs to the yard instead of your walls.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of stone, brick or slate, pressed and colored into the surface while the concrete is still soft.
Concrete sidewalk building
We build front walks and side paths from the street to your door, set level and wide enough to roll a trash can or a stroller along.
Garage floor concrete
For a garage floor we pour a smooth, level slab over a packed base, so it sweeps clean and carries your cars and workbench.
Decorative concrete
What counts as decorative concrete? Color, exposed stone, a scored pattern or a smooth trowel finish, chosen to suit your house and the walks around it.
Concrete retaining walls
Concrete retaining walls hold back soil where a yard steps up or down, with drainage behind them so water doesn't build up and push against the wall.
Concrete floor installation
An addition, workshop or ground-floor room gets a level interior slab, finished so flooring can go on top or the concrete can stay bare.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck needs a surface bare feet can grip when it's wet, so we use a textured finish and slope it away from the water.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps are formed and poured at even heights, with a broom finish, a light brushed texture that helps shoes grip.
Slab foundation building
For a new home, addition or garage, we pour a slab foundation with rebar, steel that holds the concrete together, set to the engineer's plan.
Foundation installation
Foundation installation covers the footings and walls a new house or addition stands on, built to the engineer's drawings and ready for the city's inspections.
Concrete parking lot building
Need room for customers or tenants to park? We pour parking lots and pads made for daily traffic, graded so rain drains off instead of pooling.
Concrete footings
Footings are the concrete under a post, wall or addition that spreads its weight into firm ground, and we dig and pour them to the plans.
Foundation raising
When a slab or footing has sunk and doors stick or floors slope, we raise it back toward level and fill the gap underneath.
Concrete cutting
Need room for a new drain line, a doorway, or a damaged section taken out? We saw clean, straight cuts through the existing slab or wall.
How a job goes, from your call to the walkthrough
You call or send a request
Please call (840) 588-1377 or send the form with a few words about the job, whether it's a cracked driveway, a new patio or something else. We reply within one business day to set a time for a visit that suits you. The estimate is free, and there's no pressure to book.
I come out and write it up
I come to your house myself, look over the site and ask how you use the space, where the cars park, where the water runs after a rain and who's home during the day. Then I leave you a written estimate, so you can decide in your own time.
We pour, then walk it with you
Before we start, we go over the plan, any city steps and what to expect while the concrete cures. Our crew does the work, and I'm on site for the pour. When we're done, I walk the finished concrete with you so you can see it and ask about anything.
Concrete work, done around your daily life
When you're ready, please send us a few details about your project, and I'll arrange a visit.
Work planned around your cars and family
We build for homes people are living in, so we plan the work around where you park, when the family comes and goes, and which part of the yard you still need. Our crew tidies up before leaving each day, and we look after the street and your neighbors' frontage as well.
The owner comes out and answers you
The person who comes to look at your job is me, the owner, so you get plain answers from the person who'll be there for the pour. If a question belongs to your engineer or the city, I'll say so and point you there.
Joints and curing settled before the pour
Before we pour, I show you where the control joints will go. These are grooves cut into the slab so that, if it cracks, it cracks along a straight line there instead of across the middle. We also go over how long it needs to cure and what to keep off it until then.
Estimates you can read before you decide
Your estimate is written out clearly, so you can see what's included, such as removing the old concrete, the base work and the finish, before you decide. If something isn't on it, please ask, and I'll explain why.
Questions we hear, answered plainly
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in La Verne?
The cost depends mostly on the size of the driveway, how much old concrete we have to break out and haul away, and how much digging and packing the base needs. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored concrete, and a tight side yard that slows the work adds to the price. I'll put your figure in a free written estimate after I see the site.
Why is one concrete quote so much lower than another?
Usually the difference is the base, the ground under the slab, which is dug out and packed on a careful job and only raked level on a cheap one. Because the base is hidden on day one, it's the first thing cut to lower a price. I'd rather spend your money there than on the finish, because a slab on loose dirt settles with the dirt, however good the top looks.
How long before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
Usually you can walk on new concrete after a day or two and drive on it after about a week while it cures. We'll tell you the days for your job before we pour and plan with you where to park in the meantime.
Is your concrete company licensed and insured?
Yes, Iron Ridge La Verne Concrete is fully licensed and insured. The City of La Verne also requires every business working in the city, contractors included, to get a city business license before starting, and one without a fixed place of business in La Verne carries the certificate and shows it on request. Please feel free to ask any contractor you're considering to show it to you.
What should I do before a concrete crew comes to my house?
Please move your cars off the work area the night before, and clear away pots, furniture and anything stored along that side of the house. We'll talk through where the truck will park, how you'll get in and out while the concrete cures, and whether pets should stay inside.
Do you guarantee your concrete work?
Yes, our work is satisfaction guaranteed. If anything about the finished job concerns you, please tell me directly, since I'm the one who came out, wrote the estimate and was there for the pour.
Will my new concrete crack like my old driveway did?
Concrete can crack, but most of the cracks in old slabs come from water draining the wrong way, joints cut late or skipped, or a surface finished in the midday heat. We check where the water runs so the slab falls away from the house, and we cut the joints on time. We also plan pours to avoid the hottest part of the day, which helps keep the top from turning weak and dusty later.
Do I need a permit for concrete work in La Verne?
It depends on the job, so the first step is to check with the City of La Verne's Building and Safety Division, which issues permits and inspects the work. The city asks owners to always check before they build, and a retaining wall goes through a building permit. We check with the city on each job, and where a permit is needed, we handle the application and set up the inspections.
Building in La Verne
La Verne sits with the San Gabriel Mountains behind it, and Old Town La Verne gathers around D and Third Streets, where the Cool Cruise Car Show and the Holiday Stroll bring people out through the year. Old Town mixes single-family and multiple-family homes, and newer houses there take their look from the Victorian and craftsman homes along 3rd Street.
Heritage Park, with the historic Weber House and Sloan Barn, hosts many community functions, and the Marshall Canyon Trail runs 7.8 miles from Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park through La Verne for hikers, riders and dogs on leash. Iron Ridge La Verne Concrete is based in La Verne, and most of our calls come from homeowners here, often for walks, steps and driveways on houses that families have lived in for a long time.
Where we work, La Verne and nearby
Iron Ridge La Verne Concrete is based in La Verne, CA, and works in the 12 cities listed here, including Pomona, San Dimas, Claremont and Glendora. If your city isn't on the list, please call anyway, since we work in other cities nearby too.
ContactA La Verne concrete company, started in 2023
I started Iron Ridge La Verne Concrete in La Verne in 2023, after learning the trade by pouring foundations and flatwork, the driveways, walks and slabs that lie on the ground, for builders on new homes. I wanted to work on houses where families already live, so I care most about the work under the finish, the part nobody sees once it's done. Today we're a fully licensed and insured concrete contractor offering 16 services across 12 cities on this site. You can read more about who we are and how we work.
- Established
- 2023
- Years in business
- 3
- Services
- 16
- Areas served
- 12
Your concrete estimate, a few details away
We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out, look over the site and leave you a written estimate. It's free, and there's no pressure to book. If you'd rather talk it through first, please call (840) 588-1377.
(840) 588-1377