Concrete Contractor in Carson, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on a Solid Base
Superior Compton Concrete pours driveways, patios, steps, walkways and foundations for homeowners in Carson, CA. I come out to every job myself, and our own crew builds each slab from the base up.
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Carson homes that owners keep for years
Most of what we do in Carson is residential: driveways in front of single-family houses, backyard patios, front steps and the walk up to the door, plus some work for small property owners. The calls here look a lot like the ones we get in Long Beach and Torrance, and we bring the same crew and the same habits to each.
Many of the old slabs we're asked to replace were poured on dirt that was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, so they've settled, cracked and started holding water. That's why most of our work here starts below the surface, with the base.
What we deal with on jobs in Carson
In Carson, building permits come from the city's Building & Safety Division, which also reviews plans and sends out inspectors, so when your job needs a permit, our schedule follows that review and inspection. Every contractor working in the city also needs a City of Carson business license on top of a California contractor's license, and it's fair to ask to see both before you hire anyone, us included.
We're based in Compton, and permit rules differ from Compton to Carson to the county areas we work in, so we check with the right office for your address and handle the permit side for you when one's needed. Your price moves with the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out, how much base the ground needs and the finish you pick, and the schedule turns mostly on the permit and on curing, the wait while new concrete hardens before you use it. Your written estimate spells out what's included, so you can see what you're paying for.
What do driveways and patios in Carson need most?
Carson is a city of people who own their homes, and the city's own homepage shows 71.8% under the label "Homeowner Population." When you plan to stay, a slab that's cheap today and cracked in a few years isn't a bargain, so we put the effort where you won't see it, digging out soft dirt and packing a solid subgrade, the ground the slab sits on. If the budget's tight, I'd rather you save on the finish than on the base, because a fancy surface on a weak base cracks like any other.
The other thing we see a lot is water going the wrong way. A slab that tips toward the house sends water at your foundation, and a low spot holds puddles that wear the surface, so before we set forms I check where your water runs and give the new slab a fall away from the house.
- Call (424) 400-7244
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
- Compton, CA 90220
Concrete work we do in Carson
Concrete driveway building
Older driveways here often sink or crack where the base was never packed. We break out the old slab, dig out, pack a new base and pour.
Concrete patio construction
Backyard patios here are often poured flat against the house, so water runs back toward it. We set the new one to drain away from your walls.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps on older houses crack and pull away from the porch as the ground settles. We tear them out and pour new ones on a packed base.
Concrete sidewalk building
The walk from the street to your door takes the most foot traffic and often heaves at tree roots. We replace broken sections and broom-finish them for grip.
Garage floor concrete
Garage floors here often crack and settle under years of parked cars. We pour a new floor over a packed base so it sits level.
Foundation installation
Room additions and backyard units on Carson lots start with a foundation dug and set right. Our crew handles the foundation installation, from footings to the poured slab.
What happens when you call us about a Carson job
Call or send a request
Call (424) 400-7244 or fill out the form with a few details about your job. We get back to you to set a time for me to come out.
I visit, measure and estimate
I look the site over, measure, check where your water runs and ask how you'll use the space. You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so there's no guessing about cost.
We handle permits and prep
When your job needs a permit, we take care of it with the city, which holds over-the-counter plan check appointments on Thursdays from 8 AM to noon if plans need a look. Then we break out the old concrete, dig out and pack the base.
Pour, finish and walk through
Our own crew pours and finishes with me on site, cuts the joints and leaves the slab to cure, and I'll tell you when it's safe to walk on and when to drive on. Before we pack up, I walk the job with you.
Get a free written estimate for your Carson project
Send us a few details about your Carson job, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time for me to come out. I'll look the site over, measure and give you a free written estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Phone
- (424) 400-7244
- Location
- Compton, CA 90220
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
Questions about concrete work in Carson
Do I need a permit to replace my driveway in Carson, CA?
We check that with the city for your exact address before any work starts, and we handle the permit if your job needs one. If you'd like to ask yourself, Carson's Building & Safety Division handles permits for residential projects, along with the plan reviews and inspections that go with them.
Does a concrete contractor need a business license to work in Carson?
Yes, every contractor and subcontractor doing business in Carson needs a city business license. Each subcontractor needs their own, whether their deal is written or just a handshake, so it's fair to ask anyone bidding on your job whether they and their crew are covered.
When does a contractor need a California state license for concrete work?
A contractor needs a state license from the Contractors State License Board when the job needs a building permit, uses any workers besides the contractor, or when the contracts on it add up to $1,000 or more in labor and materials. A bigger job can't be split into smaller pieces to get under that line, and a contractor has to hold the license before submitting a bid. We're fully licensed and insured.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Carson?
Your cost comes from four things: the size of the slab, how much old concrete we break out and haul away, how much digging and base the ground needs, and the finish. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored concrete, and a thicker slab or added rebar, the steel that holds the slab together if it cracks, adds to it. I give you a written figure after I've measured.
What causes driveway cracks in Carson, and will a new slab crack too?
Most cracks we see here come from a base that was never packed, joints that were skipped or cut late, or a pour that dried too fast in midday heat. Concrete can still crack, but on a packed base with control joints, grooves we cut so any crack follows a line we chose, a new slab usually holds up far better than the one it replaces.
How long does a new concrete driveway take before I can drive on it?
You'll be able to walk on it well before you can drive on it, because concrete keeps gaining strength while it cures. I'll tell you both days for your slab before we pour, so you can plan where to park in the meantime.
Tell us about your Carson concrete job
I can look at the driveway, the walk and the steps on the same visit, so call (424) 400-7244 or send the form with everything you have in mind.
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