Concrete driveway building in Yucaipa CA - a slab that drains away from your garage
Driveway cracked, sinking or holding water by the garage? We dig out, pack the base and pour a slab built for what you park.
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- Concrete driveway building
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- (909) 768-8077
How do you know your driveway needs replacing?
Water pooling by the garage
If rain sits in a puddle at the garage door or along one edge, the slab was likely poured too flat or has settled toward the house. Every storm soaks the dirt under it a little more, so the sinking speeds up and the water keeps heading for your garage.
Sections sinking or tilting
When one section drops below the next or the end by the street pulls away, the dirt underneath has usually settled or washed out. The lip it leaves catches tires and trips people, and it tends to grow until that piece has to come out anyway.
Cracks that keep spreading
A hairline crack is normal, but cracks that widen, run every direction or break off chunks usually mean the base gave way or the joints were never cut. Patching buys a little time, but once the pieces move on their own, a new slab is the fix that holds up.
What does it take to build a new concrete driveway in Yucaipa?
Concrete driveway building in Yucaipa starts below the surface. We tear out what's there, dig out the soft dirt, pack and grade the base so water runs away from the garage, then pour, finish and cure a new slab sized for your vehicles.
Most people call when the old driveway is cracked, sunk or holding water, and the first thing I want to know is what's under it, because that's usually where the trouble started. Your price moves with the size, whether the old slab has to come out, how much soft dirt we dig out, the slope of the lot, how thick a slab your vehicles need and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on the base work and the wait before you can drive on it, and if the job needs a permit, we check with the city early and handle the paperwork with you so it's settled before we dig. I'll give you your own figure once I've seen the ground.
Details to note before an estimate
- Rough length and width of the driveway
- Vehicles you'll park on it
- Where water pools after rain
- Cracks or sinking in the old slab
How we build a concrete driveway
I start every driveway by asking what you'll park on it, because that decides how we build the slab. Our crew breaks out the old concrete, digs out the soft dirt and packs the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and we grade it so water runs off instead of sitting by the garage. Then we set forms and rebar, the steel that holds the slab together if it does crack, pour, and give it a broom finish, a light texture so tires and shoes grip when it's wet. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a straight line to crack along as it shrinks, so it doesn't pick its own spot. After the pour we mark off a waiting period before you drive on it and keep cars off the edges, since they're the weakest part early on. If the budget's tight, cut the fancy finish before you cut the base, because nobody sees the base on day one and it's the part that decides whether your slab settles with the dirt.
A lot of driveway calls turn into more than a driveway. If the backyard could use a slab too, concrete patio construction can follow while our crew is already set up, and if you'd rather the driveway look like stone or brick, we can talk through stamped concrete services at the same visit.
Other work people pair with a new driveway
Concrete patio construction
If the backyard needs a slab too, planning the patio alongside the driveway lets us work out the base and the drainage for both at once.
Stamped concrete services
When you'd like the driveway to look like stone or brick, a stamped pattern adds texture and color over a well-built slab.
What happens after you call about a new driveway?
Call or send a request
Call (909) 768-8077 or send the form below, and we'll set a time for me to come look. We're open until 11 PM on weekdays, so an evening call is fine.
I measure and check drainage
I measure, look at the ground and where the water runs, and ask how you'll use the driveway. Then I send a written estimate that says what's in it, so you can see where your money goes before you decide.
We prep, pour and finish
Once you say go, our own crew of finishers digs out and packs the base, pours and finishes the slab. I'm usually on the job with them.
We cure it and walk it
We keep the slab curing, then walk the finished driveway with you and tell you the day it's ready for your car. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Questions to ask before a new concrete driveway
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in the Inland Empire?
An installed 4-inch concrete slab in the Inland Empire usually costs about $10 to $14 per square foot, and that's the going rate in the area, not a quote from us. Tearing out an old slab, extra base work, a thicker slab or a decorative finish all push a job higher.
How long does a new concrete driveway need to cure before I can drive on it?
Stay off it during curing, which should start within minutes of the pour and last at least 7 days, and keep early traffic off the edges and corners. Concrete keeps gaining strength after it's hard enough to walk on, so plan a waiting period instead of judging by its color or how hard it feels.
How thick should a concrete driveway be for my truck?
For passenger cars, planning often starts around a 4-inch slab, while heavier vehicles or weak ground can call for a different design. Local or project requirements set the final thickness and mix, so if you park a heavy truck, a trailer or an RV, ask for a design that fits it.
Who issues encroachment permits in Yucaipa?
The City of Yucaipa's Engineering Division issues all encroachment permits and inspects all construction in the public right-of-way along the street. At the estimate we'll look at whether any of your driveway work reaches that strip.
How much should I pay up front for a driveway in California?
The state licensing board advises paying no more than 10% down or $1,000, whichever is less. California's contractor law counts building or replacing a driveway at your home as home improvement, so compare any deposit you're asked for against that limit before you sign.
How do I check a concrete contractor's license in California?
Look it up at cslb.ca.gov or on the board's toll-free automated line to see that it's in good standing. The board's pamphlet says anyone bidding on a job worth $500 or more in labor and materials combined has to be licensed, and concrete contractors must carry workers' compensation whether or not they have employees, so ask to see that policy. We're fully licensed and insured, and you're welcome to check us the same way.
Get a written estimate for your new driveway
We reply to every request within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The estimate is free, done at your property and comes with no pressure and no obligation, and after the visit I send you a written estimate that says what's in it.
Explore our services and areas
Services
- Concrete patio construction
- Stamped concrete services
- 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
Get your new driveway on the schedule
Call (909) 768-8077 or send the form with the rough size, what you'll park on it and when you'd like it done, so I come out ready to plan it.