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Decorative concrete in Anaheim CA - a finish matched to the upkeep you want

Plain gray slab or a new pour coming up? We add color, texture or a new top so it looks the way you pictured.

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Decorative concrete finishes we offer

  • Color and texture on new slabs

    On a new pour we can add color, press in texture or expose the stone in the mix, so a patio or walk looks like slate, brick or stone.

  • New tops for existing slabs

    When an old slab is still solid, we can give it a fresh decorative surface instead of tearing it out, which suits a patio or walk that's plain but sound.

What can decorative concrete do for my home in Anaheim?

Decorative concrete in Anaheim means finishing a patio, walk or driveway with color, stain, texture, exposed stone or a polish, then sealing it, so the concrete around your house looks the way you want instead of plain gray.

Most people who call us have a new patio or walk coming up, or an older slab that's still solid but faded, stained or chipping. The price moves with the size of the area, how many finishes we combine and whether we pour new concrete or put a decorative layer over what's there, and the schedule turns on that same choice, on curing, the wait while fresh concrete gains strength before you use it, and on anything the city needs. If the budget gets tight, I'd suggest a simpler finish before any savings on the base, because the base is what you live with for years, and if you'd like a bold stone or brick pattern, our stamped concrete work is worth a look. Your own figure comes from the estimate once I've measured.

Planning, prep and finishing for decorative concrete

We begin by asking what look you have in mind and whether we're finishing new concrete or an existing slab, since a bonded new top layer can refresh some surfaces without a tear-out.

  • Settling the look

    We settle the look first, and the same color and texture can carry onto concrete retaining walls or an indoor concrete floor installation.

  • Base before finish

    We dig out and pack the subgrade, what a new slab sits on, before any finish, because color can't hide a base that settles.

  • Color, texture and joints

    We work in the color and texture as we finish, then cut control joints, shallow grooves that give cracks a planned place to go.

  • Sealing and care

    We apply the sealer once the surface is ready and walk you through how to look after it before our crew packs up.

Why Anaheim homeowners choose Advanced Anaheim Concrete Company

I learned concrete pouring foundations and slabs on new construction, and since 2017 we've worked on homes people already live in. That taught me to fit the job around your family, your yard and the concrete already there, and to make a calm suggestion rather than a hard sell.

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  • You meet me, then our crew lead

    I come out myself to look at the job and give the estimate, and our crew lead runs the work on site with our crew, so you know who's in charge.

  • Licensed and fully insured around your home

    We're licensed and fully insured, and our crew treats your lawn, your walls and your neighbors with the same care we give the new concrete.

  • Satisfaction guaranteed on every job

    We say it plainly because we'd rather talk a choice through twice than leave you with a color or texture you didn't want.

What happens after you call us about decorative concrete in Anaheim?

We plan a decorative job around your house, starting with the look you'd like and the upkeep you're comfortable with, and nothing is decided until you've heard each step explained.

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  1. You call or send the form

    Call (657) 347-3764 any day from 6 AM to 11 PM, or send the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out.

  2. I come out and measure

    I look at the slab or the spot for a new one, measure it and talk through the look you'd like and the upkeep you're comfortable with.

  3. Your estimate and plan

    We go over the estimate, anything the city needs and how we'll protect your yard. Our crew lead runs the work, and I come back for the final walk.

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Request a free on-site estimate for your decorative patio, walk or new top

Put in the slab's size in square feet, a few photos and the look you want. We reply within one business day to set a time for my visit, and the estimate is free with no pressure to book.

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Questions about decorative concrete

How much does a stamped concrete patio cost in Orange County?

Pouring a stamped concrete patio in Orange County usually costs about $9 to $18 per square foot, and that's the going rate in the area, not our quote. Reinforced concrete costs more per square foot than un-reinforced concrete, so the slab you need affects where you land. Your own figure comes from the estimate after I've measured.

How do I choose a sealer for decorative concrete?

Choose the sealer by your finish and by how often you're willing to reseal it. One sealer maker recommends a film-forming sealer, which deepens the color, for stamped concrete and overlays, and a penetrating sealer for exposed aggregate, the finish that shows the stones, and for broom finishes, the lightly brushed texture that gives grip. The same maker says film sealers need recoating every 18 to 24 months, while penetrating sealers last three to five years but bring out less color, so we pick with you based on the look and the upkeep you want.

What is the best way to update an old concrete patio without tearing it out?

If the slab is sound, a decorative overlay is often the best way, a bonded layer of cement-based material placed over the existing concrete to refresh, level or restore its surface. Stains are another route, and one stain maker says its stains work on existing concrete as well as freshly cured slabs. I check first for cracks and sinking, because a new top can't fix a slab that's still moving.

Can I combine stain, color and texture on one concrete patio?

Yes, you can use one decorative technique or combine several on the same surface, such as color, a stain, a texture and a sealer together. Each one adds a step for our crew, so I'll show you where a simpler mix still gives you the look you're after.

Is sealed decorative concrete slippery when wet?

It can be. One maker notes that sealed surfaces may become slippery when wet and will need maintenance, so it's worth asking how a finish handles water before you choose it. Around a pool, steps or a sloped walk, we talk through which texture and sealer suit the spot.

Does a decorative concrete contractor need a license in California?

Usually, yes. The state lets an unlicensed person take on minor work up to $1,000 only when the job needs no permit and that person employs no one on it, and beyond that you want a licensed contractor. California's C-8 Concrete Contractor classification is the one that covers forming, pouring, placing, finishing and installing flat and other concrete work, so it's fair to ask anyone you're considering which license they hold.

Decorative concrete permits and jobs in Anaheim

Anaheim requires permits for most improvements, but the city's handout exempts walks and driveways no more than 30 inches above the ground and not over a basement or a story below, and the city's building permits page says cosmetic work doesn't need one. Even when a walk or driveway needs no building permit, the city asks you to confirm the plan with Planning and Zoning at 714-765-5139. A patio or a new decorative top isn't spelled out on that list, so we don't assume, and if we're unsure what the city wants, we ask the Building Division before we start. When a job does need a permit, we handle the application with the city and book the inspections.

Most of the decorative work we do here is on lived-in homes, where the slab sits between a lawn, a house wall and a neighbor's fence, so we protect what's around it as carefully as the concrete itself. We see the same mix of older slabs ready for a new top and new patios going in on jobs in Fullerton and Orange.