Stamped concrete services in Lomita CA - the look of slate, brick or stone
Tired of a plain gray slab? We pour and stamp concrete that looks like slate, brick or stone, in a design you can keep up.
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When is it time to look at stamped concrete?
Cracked, sinking old slab
The patio or walk you have now has cracks running across it, edges that have dropped or pieces that rock when you step on them. That usually means the base under it wasn't packed well or water's been getting underneath, and the longer it sits, the more it settles and the bigger the tripping edges get.
Water pooling near the house
After rain or a round of watering, puddles sit on the slab or run back toward your walls. Usually the slab has sunk or was poured with the wrong fall, and every week it stays that way, water works under the edges and loosens what's holding it up.
Stamped finish gone dull
Your stamped patio has lost its color, stains soak right in and water doesn't bead the way it used to. That usually points to a worn seal rather than bad concrete, but if it's left too long, the stains and wear get into the color itself.
What goes into stamped concrete in Lomita?
Stamped concrete services in Lomita, CA give you a new patio, walk or driveway that's patterned and colored while the concrete is fresh, so it looks like slate, brick or natural stone. We prepare the ground, pour, stamp and seal it, and we help you pick a design you can afford and keep up.
Most people who call us have a plain gray slab out back that's cracked or tired, or a bare patch of yard, and they want something that looks like it belongs with the house. The price moves with the size of the area, how involved the pattern and colors get and how much old concrete has to come out first, while the schedule mostly turns on how much base work the job needs and whether a permit review comes before we start. You won't have to guess at your own number, because the written estimate I send after seeing the space lays it out.
Details to note before an estimate
- Rough size of the area
- Patio, walk or driveway
- Old concrete, cracks or sinking spots
- Pattern and color you have in mind
How we handle stamped concrete jobs
I start by settling the pattern and color with you, because this is a surface you'll live with and look after, so it should be one you'll be glad to keep up. Then our crew breaks out any old slab, digs out and packs the subgrade, which is the ground the slab sits on, and checks where the water will run so the finished surface sheds it away from the house. That base is the part nobody sees on day one and the first thing people want to trim from a budget, and I won't trim it, because a pattern only looks right as long as the slab under it stays flat. We set the forms and the rebar, steel bars that hold the slab together, pour in the cooler part of the day so the top doesn't come out weak, and cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a place to crack where we chose instead of across your pattern. The stamping itself takes a finisher who's done plenty of it, and that's the part of the job I watch most closely. We finish with a sealer that helps keep out water and stains and brings up the color.
Stamped work usually sits next to other concrete around the house. If the walk to your door or side gate is cracked, our concrete sidewalk building work can tie a new path into the patio so the edges line up. And if the garage slab is chipping or sinking, garage floor concrete is a separate job with its own finish, but I can look at it on the same visit.
Other concrete work that often goes with it
Concrete sidewalk building
If the path to your door is cracked or uneven, a new walk can run up to your stamped patio and keep the line clean.
Garage floor concrete
When your garage slab is chipping, sinking or stained, a new floor built to carry the car's weight can be planned alongside your outdoor work.
What happens after you call about stamped concrete?
Call or send a note
Call (424) 667-0052 or send the form and tell us what you want stamped and roughly how big it is. We'll set up a time for me to come out.
I come out and look
I walk the area with you, look at what's there now and where the water runs, and talk through patterns and colors. You then get a written estimate that spells out the prep, the joints and the curing in plain words, so you can see where the money goes and hold any other bid to the same standard.
We pour and stamp it
I lead the crew on the job, and I check in with you before the pour so the pattern, color and edges are what we agreed on. That's the time to raise any change, because once the concrete's down, the pattern is set.
Walk the finished slab together
When the work's done, I walk the finished slab with you and our crew cleans up. I'll show you what the surface looks like when it's due for sealing again, so you're not guessing later.
What people ask about stamped concrete
How much does stamped concrete cost in Lomita?
Stamped concrete in the Los Angeles area usually runs about $15 to $30 per square foot, and that's the market's range, not a quote from us. Where your job lands depends mostly on how big the area is, how involved the design gets and what local crews are charging. Your written estimate from the site visit gives you your own number.
How often should stamped concrete be resealed?
Reseal it when it needs it, not on a set number of years, and the usual signs are water that no longer beads up, stains that soak in or color that's lost its depth. Sealing more often than that builds up a layer on top that can take a lot of time and money to strip off. The film-forming sealers most people use bring out the color, but putting them on too heavy or too soon can spoil the look.
Who handles permits and inspections for stamped concrete in Lomita?
In Lomita, the city's planning process takes in hardscape projects, and after the city approves the work, you as the owner get the permits through Los Angeles County Building and Safety, which has an office right here in Lomita. Following up on the county inspections falls to the owner too, and if the work reaches past your property line into the city's right of way, the city issues a separate Public Works permit. We go over all of this at the estimate, tell you which office handles what and walk you through the steps that are yours.
What is the best way to pick a stamped concrete design that's easy to keep up?
Go with one pattern in one color, because a basic design is the easiest to maintain and it costs less too. The trade-off is that it won't stand out as much as a mix of patterns or colors, so if you want more show, plan on more upkeep along with the higher price.
How do I choose a contractor for stamped concrete?
Look for a crew that's done plenty of decorative work, because stamped finishes take much more care and experience than a plain slab. California has its own license class for concrete contractors that covers forming, pouring and finishing flat concrete, so ask about the license before you sign. We're fully licensed and insured.
Is stamped concrete slippery when it's wet?
It shouldn't be, because an outdoor slab is supposed to have a texture that isn't slippery when wet and enough slope to carry water off. Before you sign with anyone, ask how the slab will drain and what the surface will feel like underfoot.
Ask for a written stamped concrete estimate
We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The estimate is free, done on site and carries no obligation. After the visit, I send you a written estimate that says what we'll do and why.
Explore our services and areas
Services
- Concrete driveway building
- Concrete patio construction
- Concrete sidewalk building
- Garage floor concrete
- Decorative concrete
- Concrete retaining walls
- Concrete floor installation
- Concrete pool decks
- Concrete steps construction
- Slab foundation building
- Foundation installation
- Concrete parking lot building
- Concrete footings
- Foundation raising
- Concrete cutting
Pick a pattern, then give us a call
Call (424) 667-0052 or send the form with the rough size of the area and a pattern and color you like, so the first visit gets straight to real choices.