Concrete Contractor in Garden Grove, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on a Solid Base
Advanced Anaheim Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Anaheim, CA. We build driveways, patios, walkways, slabs and foundations for Garden Grove homes, replacing tired, cracked concrete with new work set on a properly prepared base.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
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Concrete work on Garden Grove homes
Garden Grove borders Anaheim, so it's close to home for us, and we do the same work next door in Westminster and Santa Ana, and a little farther out in Norwalk. Most of our calls here come from single-story homes on flat lots, many built in the decades after the war. On those houses the original driveway, front walk and back patio have carried cars, tree roots and family life for a long time. There are also apartment buildings and small businesses along the main roads, and their owners tend to call about parking areas and walks that hold water.
The price mostly turns on how much old concrete has to come out, how much base work the soil needs and the finish you choose. The schedule turns on whether the city requires a permit and on curing, the days new concrete needs before it can carry weight. When I come out to look at the job, I'll give you the figure and the timing for your own project. On lots this old, the subgrade, meaning the soil the slab sits on, has usually settled and been patched over the years. We confirm how much rebuilding it needs once the old slab is up.
Our concrete services in Garden Grove
Concrete driveway building
Older driveways here are often cracked, sunk at the garage or lifted by roots. We remove them, rebuild the base and pour new concrete.
Explore Concrete driveway buildingConcrete patio construction
A backyard patio on a flat Garden Grove lot has to be shaped so rain runs out to the yard and away from your back door.
Explore Concrete patio constructionStamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of stone or brick. Homeowners here often choose it when they replace plain concrete on older houses.
Explore Stamped concrete servicesConcrete sidewalk building
Walks that roots have lifted into trip edges are a regular call here. We replace them with new sections set on a packed base.
Explore Concrete sidewalk buildingGarage floor concrete
In houses this age, garage floors often carry decades of cracks and stains. We break out the old floor and pour a new, level slab.
Explore Garage floor concreteDecorative concrete
Color and texture let a new patio or walkway suit a ranch-style house, instead of the plain gray slab that came with it.
Explore Decorative concreteConcrete retaining walls
Lots here are mostly flat, so the walls we build are usually low ones holding a raised bed or a small grade change at the fence.
Explore Concrete retaining wallsConcrete floor installation
For room additions, converted garages and back units, we pour interior floors that are level and ready for the flooring you choose.
Explore Concrete floor installationConcrete pool decks
Older backyard pools here often sit in cracked, heaved decks. We replace them with a textured surface that's easier on bare feet.
Explore Concrete pool decksConcrete steps construction
Front steps on older homes settle and pull away from the porch. We rebuild them with steel inside and even, comfortable risers.
Explore Concrete steps constructionSlab foundation building
When you add a room or a back unit to your lot, we build the slab it sits on to the approved plans.
Explore Slab foundation buildingFoundation installation
For additions and new structures behind the main house, we dig, form and pour foundations around the yard and the family living there.
Explore Foundation installationConcrete parking lot building
Apartment buildings and small businesses along the city's main roads call us for parking areas that drain well and hold up to daily traffic.
Explore Concrete parking lot buildingConcrete footings
Patio covers, block walls and additions need footings, the concrete pads that carry the weight. We dig and pour them to the plans.
Explore Concrete footingsFoundation raising
When a corner of an older house has settled, we look at what's under it first. Then we explain whether raising it makes sense.
Explore Foundation raisingConcrete cutting
On remodels of older homes here, we often cut openings, plumbing trenches and clean edges into existing slabs.
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What Garden Grove's older lots ask of concrete
I started out pouring foundations and flatwork on new construction, and since 2017 I've run this business for homes people already live in. I come out myself to give the estimate, and our crew lead keeps your lawn, walls and neighbors in mind while we work.
The base gets the budget first
On older lots the soil under a slab has usually moved for years, so we dig out and pack a new base before anything else. If the budget is tight, I'd trim the finish before the base.
Joints cut where cracks should go
Concrete shrinks as it hardens, which is what makes it crack. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give it a straight place to crack, on the day of the pour.
Your yard and neighbors looked after
We cover lawns and walls and keep the neighbor's side clear. Before we leave, the crew lead walks the site with you so the cleanup is done the way you expect.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Garden Grove concrete
Tell us your address and what you'd like poured or replaced, and mention any cracks or pooling water you've noticed. We reply within one business day, and I come out myself for a free estimate with no obligation to book.
Garden Grove concrete questions
How do I find out if my concrete project in Garden Grove needs a permit?
Garden Grove's Building & Safety Division decides, and we check with them before we start whenever we're unsure. The city's common examples of work needing a permit include building or altering a structure, pool and spa work, and masonry fences over 36 inches high. A driveway or patio isn't named either way, so we ask. When a job does need a permit, we handle the application and book the inspections.
Who pulls the permit for concrete work in Garden Grove, me or the contractor?
You or someone you authorize can get it, but when a contractor is doing the work, the city advises having the contractor pull it, and we do. Having us pull it also leaves the timing with us. That matters because a permit expires if work doesn't start within 180 days of its being issued.
What hours can a concrete crew work in Garden Grove?
The city's construction hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, with no construction on Sundays or federal holidays. Our crew keeps to those hours. On hot days we start the pour as early as the city allows, because concrete finished in the midday heat can end up with a weak, dusty top.
How much can a contractor ask for as a down payment on a home project in California?
On home improvement work, the state's contractors board caps the down payment at $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less. That rule applies to every contractor, so it's worth knowing before you sign with anyone. We're licensed and fully insured. The city also has a business license form for contractors like us who are based in another city and work in Garden Grove.
How much does it cost to replace a concrete driveway in Garden Grove?
The cost of a Garden Grove driveway comes down to its size, the old concrete coming out, the base work and the finish. A thick old slab, tree roots to clear, a long run to the street, rebar, meaning steel bars that hold the slab together, and stamped or colored work all raise it. A plain broom finish, a texture swept across the surface for grip, keeps a straightforward replacement lower.
How long does a new concrete driveway take to cure before I can drive on it?
You can usually walk on it after about a day and drive on it after about a week, a little longer when the weather turns cool. Keeping the slab damp and off-limits during that time gives you a hard surface that resists chipping. We'll tell you when it's ready and help you plan where to park in the meantime.
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