Concrete Contractor in Inglewood, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on a Solid Base
Superior Compton Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Compton that pours driveways, patios, walkways, steps and slabs for Inglewood homeowners and small property owners, with the base dug out and packed before any concrete goes down.
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Inglewood's older homes and long side driveways
Inglewood is a short drive from us in Compton, and the work there looks a lot like the work at home. Much of the city is older single-family houses on modest lots, many with a driveway that runs along the side of the house to a garage in back, mixed in with duplexes and small apartment buildings. It's the same kind of job we do in Lynwood and around our home base as a concrete contractor in Compton, CA.
Most of what we pour here is flatwork, the driveways, patios and walkways that lie on the ground, and it's usually replacing concrete that's been down for decades. A narrow side drive leaves no room for a soft base or a slab that sends water toward the house, so that's where most of our planning goes.
What we deal with on Inglewood jobs
Permits in Inglewood come from the city's Building Safety Division, which issues building and grading permits and runs the inspections that go with them. When a job needs drawings, the city checks them before it issues the permit, and that review has to happen before we can set a pour date, so we find out early whether your project needs one. We're fully licensed and insured, and when a permit is needed, we handle that side for you.
The price here mostly comes down to what's already on the ground and how we get to it, meaning how much old concrete comes out, how deep we dig to reach firm soil, and how far the crew has to wheel concrete down a tight side yard from the truck on the street. Permit rules aren't the same from one city to the next, so we check fresh for each address, whether it's in Inglewood, East Los Angeles or back home in Compton. Your written estimate spells out what's included for your job.
What do older Inglewood driveways and patios need?
A lot of the concrete on older Inglewood lots is cracked, sunk at one corner or lifted by a tree root. When we break it out, we usually find it was poured on dirt that was raked flat and never packed. We dig down to firm ground and compact the subgrade, the layer the slab sits on, because a new slab poured on the same loose dirt will settle the same way.
Water is the other thing we watch. Around duplexes, small apartment buildings and patios tucked against a back wall, the old slab often runs water toward the building, so we check where it drains before we form anything and set the new slab to carry it away.
- Call (424) 400-7244
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
- Compton, CA 90220
Concrete work we do in Inglewood
Concrete driveway building
Long side driveways here often crack where the old base settled. We tear out the bad slab, dig to firm ground and pack the base before pouring.
Concrete patio construction
Backyard patios here often tip water toward the house. We pitch the new slab away from the walls and broom the top so it grips when wet.
Concrete sidewalk building
Walkways around older homes and duplexes get lifted into trip spots. We replace the raised sections and cut control joints so any crack follows a line we chose.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps on older houses are often chipped, uneven or pulling away from the porch. We pour new steps on solid ground with every step the same height.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard sits higher than the neighbor's, an old wall can start to lean or crack. We build concrete retaining walls on proper footings with drainage behind them.
Concrete cutting
On tight lots, a sewer repair or a wider drive often means opening up existing concrete. We saw-cut clean edges so new concrete meets the old slab neatly.
What happens when you call us about an Inglewood job
Call or send a request
Call (424) 400-7244 or send the form with a few words about the job. We get back to you to set a time for me to come out.
I come out and measure
I look the site over myself, measure and ask how you'll use the space. You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you know what you're paying for before anything starts.
We sort out the permit
Once you're ready, we check with the city on whether your job needs a permit and take care of it if it does. That way the pour date fits around the city's review and any inspections.
We pour, finish and walk it
Our own crew digs out, packs the base, pours and finishes, and I'm on site with them. Before we pack up, we walk the finished job with you so you can look it over and ask anything.
Get a free written estimate for your Inglewood concrete job
Send us a few lines about your Inglewood driveway, patio or steps, 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.
- 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 Inglewood
Do I need a permit to replace a concrete driveway or patio in Inglewood?
You might, so we check with the city for your address before anything gets scheduled. Inglewood's guidance says a building permit is required whenever a structure is altered, built, repaired or improved, and that wording reaches repair and improvement work, not just new building. The city also posts permit requirement documents for residential work, including one for patio and carport projects.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Inglewood?
You book it online through the city's OpenGov portal, which is now how every building inspection in Inglewood is requested. When we're handling your permit, we book the inspections and plan around them. If you have your own question about a permit or an inspection, the city's building office takes calls at (310) 412-5294.
How do I submit plans for a concrete project in Inglewood?
Projects that need plans will be submitted digitally to the city for the review we mentioned above. Some counter visits, like plan check submittal and over-the-counter permits, need an appointment through the city's QLESS system. When your job needs plans and a permit, we take care of that part for you.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Inglewood?
It depends on your slab, and the figure you can count on is the written estimate I give you after I measure. On top of the tear-out and access, the size, any thicker sections for heavy use and the finish you pick all move the price, and if the budget's tight, I'd rather you go plainer on the finish than cut back on the base, because the base is buried on day one and it's what decides whether the slab holds up. A permit, when one's needed, has a city fee that varies with the type and complexity of the project, and the city invites owners to call for a fee estimate.
How long will I be without my driveway after a new pour in Inglewood?
You'll be back on it on foot well before you're back on it in the car, because new concrete has to cure, which is the wait while it hardens enough to carry weight. I'll tell you when it's safe to walk on and when to drive on it, and if your job has a permit, the inspections are the other thing the schedule turns on.
Will my new concrete driveway in Inglewood crack like the old one?
It can still get a fine hairline crack, because concrete shrinks as it dries, but it shouldn't break up and sink the way so many old slabs here have. Those usually failed from the bottom, so we pack the base, add rebar, the steel that holds the slab together if it does crack, where the slab needs it, and cut the joints on time. We also schedule the pour away from midday heat, since a slab that bakes while it sets can end up with a weak, dusty top.
Tell us about your Inglewood concrete job
Describe what's cracked, sinking or pooling and ask how the permit steps apply to it, and I'll tell you straight on the visit whether your slab can be saved or needs to come out.
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