Concrete you can walk, drive and build on in Monterey Park, CA
Signature Monterey Park Concrete builds and repairs concrete for homeowners and property owners, and we start every job with what you won't see once it's poured, the base, the steel and where the water goes.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
A Monterey Park concrete contractor who still walks every job
I learned concrete under a boss who made me tear out and redo anything that wasn't right, and I started Signature Monterey Park Concrete in 2013 with that same habit. I still come out to look at every job myself, my crew and I do the work, and we're fully licensed and insured.
We're based in Monterey Park and work across the cities around it, for homeowners and for property owners with a slab, wall or foundation to plan. Call (626) 597-0325, reach us through our contact page, or read more about us.
- Drainage checked before we pour
- A calm, tidy job site
- Notice before each next step
Concrete work across Monterey Park
Signature Monterey Park Concrete fixes and pours concrete for homes and commercial properties in Monterey Park, from sinking driveways to new patios. Size, tear-out, base work and finish move the price, and permits and curing, the wait while it hardens, move the schedule. Your written estimate spells out what's included.
- Learn more about Concrete driveway building
Concrete driveway building
We dig out and pack the base before we pour your new driveway, so it sits on firm ground, and we set steel inside to hold it together.
- Learn more about Concrete patio construction
Concrete patio construction
Want room out back for a table and a grill? We build patios sloped away from the house, so rain runs off instead of pooling by your wall.
- Learn more about Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete is pressed with a pattern and colored while it's wet, so a patio, walk or pool deck takes on the look of stone or brick.
- Learn more about Concrete sidewalk building
Concrete sidewalk building
We build front walks and side paths with a broom finish, a light swept texture that gives your shoes grip when the concrete is wet.
- Learn more about Garage floor concrete
Garage floor concrete
A garage floor takes car weight, oil drips and dropped tools. We pour it thick enough for the load and finish it smooth so it's easy to sweep.
- Learn more about Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete
What counts as decorative concrete? Color, exposed stone, scored lines and custom borders, worked into slabs for homeowners and businesses who want more than plain gray.
- Learn more about Concrete retaining walls
Concrete retaining walls
We build retaining walls to hold back soil on sloped lots, with footings below, steel inside and drainage behind so water doesn't build up against them.
- Learn more about Concrete floor installation
Concrete floor installation
We pour interior concrete floors for additions, workshops and commercial spaces over a packed subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, so it has a firm bed.
- Learn more about Concrete pool decks
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks see wet bare feet every swim. We pour them with a textured top for grip and slope them so splash water runs off to the drains.
- Learn more about Concrete steps construction
Concrete steps construction
Need steps up to a front door or down a slope? We form and pour concrete steps with even rises, so every step feels the same underfoot.
- Learn more about Slab foundation building
Slab foundation building
We build slab foundations for new homes, additions and garages, starting with a packed base and rebar, steel bars that hold the slab together if it cracks.
- Learn more about Foundation installation
Foundation installation
For property owners planning a house, addition or commercial building, we lay out, form and pour the foundation, slab or raised, that the building rests on.
- Learn more about Concrete parking lot building
Concrete parking lot building
We build concrete parking lots for businesses, churches and apartment owners, graded so rain runs to the drains and poured thick enough for daily traffic.
- Learn more about Concrete footings
Concrete footings
Footings are the concrete under a wall, post or porch that spreads its weight into the ground. We dig, set steel and pour them for builders and homeowners.
- Learn more about Foundation raising
Foundation raising
Sticking doors and sloping floors can mean part of a foundation has sunk. We find the cause first, then raise it back toward level where we can.
- Learn more about Concrete cutting
Concrete cutting
When a pipe needs a trench or a wall needs an opening, we saw-cut the concrete cleanly, so only the piece that has to go comes out.
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Why people choose Signature Monterey Park Concrete
We're best known for flatwork, the flat pours like driveways, patios and walks, that drains the way it should and stays put. My old boss said concrete remembers every shortcut, so the hidden work under the slab gets as much care as the top.
The owner runs your job
I walk your job at the estimate and I'm there when we build it, so what we talk about in your driveway is what gets poured.
Honest talk about cracks
We tell you up front that concrete cracks. Then we plan control joints, grooves we cut so it cracks along lines we pick, and steel to keep cracks small.
Bids you can compare
Every estimate lists the prep, steel, finish and cleanup line by line, so you can hold it up against any other bid you get.
From your call to the final walk-through
We keep it simple because you should know what's included before anything gets torn out. The estimate is free, on site and comes with no obligation.
Call or message us
Call (626) 597-0325 or send a message through the form, and we get back to you within one business day to set up a visit.
The site visit
I measure, check where water runs and look at how trucks and the crew get in, because drainage and access shape the whole job.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you can compare it and decide on your own time.
We build, then walk it
Once you say yes, we handle any permits and set a date. My crew and I do the work, and I walk it with you after.
Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.
(626) 597-0325Based in Monterey Park, working nearby
We're based in Monterey Park and work across the cities around it. Pick your city below to see how we work there, or give us a call if yours isn't listed.
Examples of concrete work
Look through these examples of driveways, patios, steps and walls to get a feel for finishes and layouts before we talk about yours.
Questions about concrete work
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Monterey Park?
It depends on the size, whether an old slab has to be broken out and hauled off, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you choose. Stamped or colored concrete runs more than a plain broom finish, and tight access can add labor. I'll put a real figure on your job in the written estimate after I come out.
Is it worth paying more for a better base under a concrete slab?
Yes, and if the budget is tight, I'd cut back on the finish before I'd cut the base. Nobody sees the base once it's poured, so it's the first thing a low bid trims, but a slab on raked dirt settles with the dirt and cracks. A plain slab on a packed base usually holds up better than a fancy one on loose ground.
How long will I be without my driveway or patio after a new pour?
That mostly comes down to curing, and you'll be walking on new concrete well before you can drive on it. I'll go over the dates for your pour at the estimate. When a permit is needed, we plan the schedule around the wait, and we'd rather pour early in the day than in midday heat, which dries the top too fast and leaves it weak and dusty later.
Do I need a permit for concrete work in Monterey Park?
It depends on the job, so the question belongs with the City of Monterey Park's One Stop Building Permit Center, which handles permits for building, altering, repairing or demolishing any structure. When your job needs one, we pull it ourselves. Any contractor working in the city also needs a Monterey Park business license, even for a single job.
Can I pull a permit myself as the homeowner in Monterey Park?
Sometimes, since the city can issue a permit to a homeowner as an owner-builder under certain circumstances. Permits for some kinds of work only go to people licensed by the state for that trade, though. When you hire us, the permit is our job, so you aren't chasing paperwork before the pour.
Does a concrete contractor need a license in California?
Usually yes, because the state's contractors board requires a license when the work needs a building permit, uses employees, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials. A larger job can't be broken into smaller pieces to get under that amount. We're fully licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask about it at the estimate.
Will my new concrete patio crack like the old one?
Probably not like the old one, though any slab can get fine cracks because concrete shrinks as it cures. Old slabs usually crack wide because the base was raked instead of packed, the joints were cut late or skipped, or water ran underneath. We deal with all three, and the joints and steel help keep any cracks small and in the lines we chose.
Do you guarantee your concrete work?
Yes, our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. I won't tell you a slab will never crack, because concrete moves. Before we pour, I'll tell you what to expect, cracks and all.
Get a free concrete estimate in Monterey Park
Tell us what you want built or fixed, where the property is and the best way to reach you. We reply within one business day to set up a time for me to come out, and there's no obligation.