Concrete Patio Construction in Compton CA - A Level Slab That Sheds Water
Patio cracked, sinking or holding water? We pack a solid base and pour a new slab that drains away from your house.
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What goes into a new concrete patio in Compton?
Concrete patio construction in Compton means building a new outdoor slab on ground that's been dug out and packed firm, then finishing it plain or decorative, so you end up with an even space behind the house that sheds water instead of holding it.
Most people who call us have an old patio that's cracked, sunk at one corner or holding a puddle by the back door, or a bare patch of yard they're tired of mowing around. Your price mostly comes down to the size, the finish you pick, whether you want steel in the slab and whether an old patio has to come out first. The schedule turns on the permit check for your address and the days the new concrete needs to cure before you use it. The written estimate I give you after I measure spells out what's included, so you know what you're paying for before anything starts.
How we build your concrete patio
I start by checking where the water runs off your roof and yard, because a slab that falls toward the house sends every rain right at your foundation. Our crew digs out to firm ground and packs the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, until it's solid and even, then sets forms with a slight fall away from the house. If you choose reinforcement, we set rebar, the steel bars that hold a slab together if it does crack, before the pour. We finish the top, often with a broom finish, a light texture that keeps it from getting slick when wet, and cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a straight line to crack along instead of across the middle. After the pour we keep the slab covered and damp while it cures, because concrete that dries too fast ends up with a weak, dusty top. Your estimate lists the finish and the reinforcement as separate choices so you can see what each one adds, and if the budget's tight, I'd go plainer on the finish before I'd cut corners on the base. Nobody sees the base on day one, but it's what decides whether that patio still sits flat down the road.
A patio often ties into other work. If you want the look of stone or brick pressed into the surface, we do that through our stamped concrete services, and if you need a path from the driveway or side gate out to the new patio, our concrete sidewalk building work can go on the same job.
Concrete patio construction in Compton and the permit question
In Compton, the city's Building Department issues permits for new construction, alterations, repairs and improvements to existing structures, and that wording doesn't settle whether a backyard patio needs one, so I check with the department for your address before we pick a start date. The city takes permit applications in person only, with no online submittals or payments, and every applicant needs a current City of Compton business license, which is a big part of why we handle the permit side for you when one is needed. Rules differ in the other cities and the county areas we work in, so we check with the right office wherever your house sits.
Around Compton we mostly pour behind older single-story houses, often where a tired patio has to be broken out first or where years of add-ons have left the yard draining toward the back door. We see the same backyards on jobs in Lynwood and Paramount, and we work plenty of other cities nearby, so if you're not sure we cover your address, just ask.
- Call (424) 400-7244
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
- Compton, CA 90220
What happens when you call Superior Compton Concrete about a patio in Compton?
Call or send a request
Call (424) 400-7244 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time for me to come out. We're open seven days, so an evening or weekend call is fine.
I measure and look it over
I walk the yard, measure, check where the water goes and ask how you'll use the space, whether that's a grill corner or room for the kids. You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, line by line, so there's nothing to guess at.
We check permits and prep
Once you're ready, we check on permits with the right office for your address, and in Compton that means a trip to City Hall, which is open Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed every Friday. Then our crew digs out, packs the base and sets the forms.
Pour, finish and walk through
We pour, finish the surface, cut the joints and leave the slab covered while it cures. Before we pack up, I walk the job with you so you can look over the new patio and ask about anything.
Why Compton homeowners call Superior Compton Concrete for patios
I look at every patio myself
I come out to measure every job myself, and I'm on site with our own crew when it's poured. The person who looked at your yard is the one watching the base get packed and the concrete go in.
Pouring in Compton since 2021
I opened this business in Compton in 2021 after years on other people's crews, and most of our calls come from homeowners and small property owners here and in the cities around it. We're used to the older backyards and tight side yards in this part of the county.
Licensed and insured on every job
We're fully licensed and insured. That means you're not taking on the risk of an uninsured crew working behind your house.
Whoever you hire, ask how they'll handle the base and the drainage, because that's the part you can't fix once it's poured. When you're ready, request your estimate or call (424) 400-7244.
Request an estimateGet a written estimate for your new patio
We get back to every request within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The estimate is free and done on site, where I measure and look over your yard, and there's 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 patios in Compton
How much does a concrete patio cost in Los Angeles?
A concrete patio in the Los Angeles area usually costs about $6 to $13 per square foot, and that's the going rate for the work around here, not a quote from us. A stamped patio runs higher per square foot than a plain one, reinforced concrete runs higher than un-reinforced, and tearing out an old patio first can raise the cost too. Ask which of those your estimate covers, since each one changes the total.
Does a concrete patio contractor need a license in California?
Yes, in California anyone who contracts for work worth $1,000 or more in combined labor and materials needs a current, valid license from the Contractors State License Board. You can look a contractor up with the state licensing board, and it's worth asking for the license number along with your estimate.
Where do I apply for a building permit in Compton?
Building permits in Compton come from the city's Building and Safety Department at 205 S. Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220. The same department inspects permitted work against city rules, so a patio that needs a permit will usually get an inspection too.
How long does new concrete need to cure before I can use my patio?
Industry guidance says to keep curing new concrete for at least 3 days, with it covered by wet burlap and plastic the whole time. Plan on the new slab staying covered for those days before the table and grill go back out, and I'll tell you when it's ready.
What causes cracks in a new concrete patio?
Fine surface cracks on a new slab are often plastic shrinkage cracks, and while they look bad, they rarely weaken concrete pavements and floors. Bigger cracks usually trace back to a base that settles or joints that were cut late or skipped, which is why we put our time into the parts under the surface.
What is the best time of day to pour a concrete patio?
Industry guidance says concrete deliveries should be scheduled outside the hottest part of the day when possible. A pour that sits in midday heat can dry too fast on top and end up weak and dusty, so ask any contractor what time of day your pour is planned.
Other work that goes with a patio
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives your patio the look of stone, brick or tile pressed right into the surface, for a finished yard without the gaps and weeds of pavers.
Concrete sidewalk building
A new sidewalk gives you a level path from the driveway, front walk or side gate to the patio, so nobody tracks mud across the yard.
Get your new Compton patio estimate started
Have a rough size in mind, the finish you'd like and whether an old patio has to come out, and that first call goes quicker.
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