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Concrete patio construction in Lomita CA - a slab that drains away from your house

Cracked, sinking or puddling patio? We dig out, pack the base, plan where the water goes and cure the new slab so it holds up.

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How can you tell it's time for a new patio?

  • Cracks that keep growing

    A fine hairline crack is common. A crack that gets wider each year, or has one side higher than the other, usually means the ground under it has moved. If you leave it, water gets in, the edges break off and the raised lip turns into something to trip on.

  • Water pooling by the house

    If rain sits in puddles on the patio or runs back toward your wall, the slab either slopes the wrong way or has sunk in spots. Every storm then sends that water against your house instead of out into the yard.

  • Sections sinking or rocking

    A slab that drops, tilts or rocks under your feet was usually poured on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed. It won't come back up on its own, and it tends to keep settling.

What does it take to build a concrete patio in Lomita?

Concrete patio construction in Lomita means we form, pour and finish a flat slab beside or behind your house, the kind of work the trade calls flatwork, so you end up with a level, solid place for a table, a grill or just somewhere dry to stand.

Most people who call us about a patio have a bare patch of dirt, an old slab that's cracked and sunk, or pavers that won't stay put, and they want something flat that drains. The price moves with the size, how far we have to carry concrete from the street to your yard, whether an old slab comes out first and the finish you want. The schedule turns mostly on the weather, the permit side and the days the slab needs to cure. We go over the permit side during the estimate and tell you which office is involved and who handles each step, and your written estimate lays out what we'll do, why and what it costs for your yard.

Details to note before an estimate

  • Rough size and shape of the patio
  • Old concrete, pavers or grass to clear
  • Where rainwater runs or puddles now
  • How you plan to use the space

How we build a concrete patio

A patio is only as good as the prep under it, so that's where we start. We dig out the soft top layer and any soft spots, then pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, until it's firm, because raking dirt level and pouring on it is how slabs end up sinking. Before the forms go in, we work out where the rain will go and set the slab to fall away from your house. I show you the joint layout before we pour, so you know where any cracks are meant to land. We pour early in the day when we can, because midday heat can leave a weak, dusty top. We give it a broom finish, a light brushed texture that gives your feet grip when it's wet, then cut the control joints on time and keep the new slab moist while it cures so it doesn't dry out too fast.

Plenty of patio jobs grow by a piece or two. If you'd rather have a pattern than a broom texture, our stamped concrete services cover that. If you need a way to reach the new patio from the driveway or side gate, we handle that through our concrete sidewalk building work.

Work that often goes with a patio

  • Stamped concrete services

    If you'd like the patio to look like stone, brick or tile, stamping presses a pattern and color in while the concrete is still soft.

  • Concrete sidewalk building

    A patio gets used more with a solid path to it from the driveway or side gate, instead of a worn track across the grass.

What happens after you call about a patio in Lomita?

  1. Call or send us a note

    Call (424) 667-0052 or use the form below, and tell us where the patio goes and roughly how big. We'll set a time for me to come out.

  2. Walk the yard with me

    I look at the slope, the access and where the water runs with you, then send a written estimate that spells out the prep, the joints and the curing, so you know exactly what you're paying for. If your patio goes through the city's pre-review for hardscape, that's typically a staff-level review for plans that meet the code, and I'll show you where it fits in the schedule.

  3. Prep, pour and finish

    I lead the crew through the digging, packing, forming and pour. Before we pour, I check in with you on the forms and the joint layout.

  4. Cure and walk through

    We keep the slab moist through its cure and leave the yard clean. At the end, I walk the finished patio with you.

What people ask about a new concrete patio

How much does a concrete patio cost in Lomita?

There's no set price for a concrete patio in Lomita, because it comes down to the size, the access, the prep and the finish on your job, and you get your figure in a written estimate after I see the yard. If the budget's tight, I'd trim the finish before I'd trim the base. The base is hidden on day one, but it's what keeps the slab from sinking, and you can't redo it later without tearing the patio out.

Will my new concrete patio crack?

Probably somewhere, yes, because all concrete tends to crack and nobody can pour a slab that's completely crack-free. Good practice controls the cracking, and that's what the joint layout is for. Control joints are grooves cut into the slab so it cracks along lines we picked, and the industry guidance says the panels between them should be close to square. Steel like rebar or wire mesh won't stop cracks either, but placed at the right spot in the slab it can keep them narrower.

How long does a new concrete patio take to cure?

Plan on at least 3 days of curing, because industry guidance says curing should start as soon as possible, with a curing compound sprayed on or damp burlap kept moist for at least 3 days. Curing is the wait while the concrete hardens with enough water in it, and it's a big part of what makes a slab last and resist cracking. We build that wait into your schedule from the start.

How do I get a permit for a concrete patio in Lomita?

In Lomita, hardscape like a patio goes through a pre-review with the city's planning division, and the Los Angeles County Building and Safety Division issues the permit after the city approves it. Once the city signs off, you as the property owner coordinate with the county, which covers starting the permit, plan check and following up on inspections. We go over this at the estimate and walk you through each step that falls to you.

Does my patio contractor need a California license?

Yes, in most cases. The Contractors State License Board licenses anyone who builds or alters structures in California, and a license is required when the job needs a building permit, uses any workers beyond the contractor, or adds up to $1,000 or more in labor and materials. We're fully licensed and insured.

Can I put a concrete patio in my front yard in Lomita?

If the patio means reworking the existing front yard landscaping on a residential lot, the city requires at least 50 percent of the front yard area to have drought-tolerant plants with irrigation, so the slab and the planting have to share the space. We'll sketch the layout with you at the estimate so it leaves room for both.

Get a written estimate for your new patio

Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a free estimate at your home, with no obligation. I come out, look at the job with you, then send your estimate in writing so you can see what we'll do and why.

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Have the patio's spot, a rough size and a few photos of the yard ready when you call or write, and the first conversation goes quicker.

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