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Concrete Contractor in East Los Angeles, CA - Driveways and Slabs Laid Out Right

Meridian Temple City Concrete builds and repairs concrete driveways, patios, walks, steps and slabs for homeowners in East Los Angeles, CA. We're based in nearby Temple City and work across the cities around it.

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Stone-pattern concrete pool deck beside a rectangular pool, with raised rock landscaping and colorful flower beds.

What concrete work in East Los Angeles usually looks like

East Los Angeles isn't its own city. It's an unincorporated community, so Los Angeles County sets the rules and County departments handle the services a city would. That changes who we deal with on a concrete job here compared with Temple City. The calls themselves are the same ones we get across the area, from Glendale to El Monte: driveways that have cracked or sunk, patios that hold water by the back door, and front walks that have gone chipped and uneven.

I don't assume anything about the ground on an East LA lot until I've seen it. Before any concrete is ordered, I look at what the old slab sat on and where the water runs, because those two things decide whether the new one settles or stays put.

Concrete work we do for East Los Angeles homes

As a concrete contractor in Temple City, CA, we bring every one of our services to East Los Angeles, from driveways, patios and walks to footings, retaining walls, foundation work and concrete cutting. Most of it is flatwork, the flat slabs you drive and walk on. Every job is planned the same way. Before any concrete shows up, we check the subgrade, the packed ground the slab sits on, and set the grade so water runs away from the house, because most cracked, sunken slabs failed there first.

  • Concrete driveway building

    A driveway that's cracked or sunk at the street usually failed at its base, not its surface. We dig out the soft ground, pack a new base and pour a slab that sheds water.

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  • Concrete patio construction

    A patio that holds water or tips back toward the house has usually settled on a poor base. We set the grade first so water runs off the edge, then pour.

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  • Stamped concrete services

    For a patio or walk that looks like stone or brick, stamped concrete presses the pattern into one pour. We build the base first, since a pattern can't hide a settling slab.

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  • Concrete sidewalk building

    Front walks get lifted, chipped and uneven until they're a tripping spot by the steps. We tear out the bad sections, set a steady grade and cut control joints, planned lines that steer cracks.

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  • Garage floor concrete

    An old garage floor that's cracked or chipping gets worse with every car parked on it. We break it out, rebuild the base and pour a new slab with a smooth, easy-to-sweep finish.

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  • Decorative concrete

    Plain gray isn't the only choice for an entry or yard you see every day. We add color, scored lines or exposed stone, and the slab under it gets the same base work.

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  • Concrete retaining walls

    Where soil is pushing on a fence or slab, a retaining wall holds the grade in place. We build the footing and drainage behind it, and flag walls that need an engineer.

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  • Concrete floor installation

    Workshops, sheds and room additions need a flat, level concrete floor before anything else goes in. We prepare the subgrade, place rebar, the steel that holds the slab together, and finish it flat.

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  • Concrete pool decks

    Around a pool, the deck has to drain away from the water and stay safe for bare, wet feet. We grade it to shed water and give it a textured finish that isn't slick.

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  • Concrete steps construction

    Old front steps settle, crack at the corners and end up with risers of different heights. We form new steps with even risers and a broom finish, a light brushed texture that gives shoes grip.

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  • Slab foundation building

    A new garage or addition needs a slab foundation that matches the plans. We build to the drawings and check the footings, steel and grade before the truck comes.

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  • Foundation installation

    When a house or addition needs a new foundation, the layout has to be right before any concrete arrives. We dig, form and pour to the plans, checking every line twice first.

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  • Concrete parking lot building

    Small apartment buildings and shops need parking areas that hold up to daily traffic and drain well. We build a thicker packed base and slope the lot so water heads for the drains.

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  • Concrete footings

    Posts, walls, patio covers and additions all rest on footings, the concrete pads that carry the weight into the ground. We dig them to the depth the plans call for and pour them clean.

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  • Foundation raising

    Sloping floors, sticking doors or foundation cracks can mean part of the house has settled. We find the cause, bring in an engineer when it needs one, then lift and support it.

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  • Concrete cutting

    Widening a driveway or removing a damaged section starts with a clean cut through old concrete. We saw straight lines so the new pour meets the old one without a ragged edge.

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Driveways, patios and steps like the ones we build

These photos show the kinds of driveways, patios, steps and walks we build, not specific East Los Angeles jobs. Look at the edges, the joints and the finish, because that's where careful work shows.

  • Stamped concrete patio with a light stone-like pattern and dark border beside a gray house and lawn.

  • Large concrete patio slabs form a geometric grid with narrow strips of grass between them.

  • Stamped concrete patio with a wood-grain pattern, surrounding chairs and a circular stone fire pit.

Working in East Los Angeles, where the County runs the permits

East LA is run by Los Angeles County, so the permit question goes to a County office instead of a city hall. Here's how that works, what you can check about a contractor and what decides your price.

Who issues your permit and what you can check

In East Los Angeles, permits come from LA County Public Works. Whether your job needs one is the County's call, not ours or yours, and a job that needs one waits on the County before it can start. When you apply, the office tells you if a Plan Check, a review of your plans, is required, and a review like that adds time before our start date.

You can check us too. The Contractors State License Board licenses anyone who builds or alters structures in California, and a license applies when a job needs a permit, uses any extra workers or runs $1,000 or more in labor and materials. We're fully licensed and insured. The County's business license is separate and covers businesses located in its unincorporated areas whose kind of work is on its list.

  • Permits for East Los Angeles addresses go through LA County Public Works.
  • A Plan Check, if one's required, comes before our start date.
  • Contractors must hold a state license before they even submit a bid.

What we handle and what moves your price

You don't have to sort out the permit question alone. We confirm which County office covers your address, help put together what it asks for and set our start date around its answer, not the other way around. When we have the County's answer, our crew starts on the base, which is where the real work is.

Your price turns on the job's size, how much old concrete comes out, how much base work the ground needs, the finish you pick and truck access. The schedule turns on the County's review if your job needs a permit, then on curing, the wait while new concrete gains strength before you use it. Your estimate gives you the figure for your own job.

  • Old concrete gets broken out and hauled away before base work starts.
  • The base gets dug out and packed instead of raked level.
  • Curing comes after the pour, before you walk or drive on it.

Get a free on-site estimate for your East Los Angeles concrete job

Call (323) 471-6288 or send the form, and we'll reply by phone or email within one business day to set a time to see your East Los Angeles property. The estimate is free, it happens on site, and there's no obligation to book the work.

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What we look for on East Los Angeles properties

Most concrete problems we're called about show up as cracks, sinking or water that pools in the wrong place. These are the things I look at on every lot here before we plan the work.

  • What a crack tells me

    Wide cracks, or one side of a crack sitting higher than the other, usually mean the ground under the slab moved. I read the pattern before I price a fix, because patching over ground that's still moving doesn't hold up and you'd end up paying twice.

  • Where the water runs

    Water pooling against a wall or running back toward the garage is a slope problem, and it gets worse as a slab settles. I check where water comes off the roof, the yard and the driveway, then plan the new grade so it falls away from the house.

  • Old slabs on thin bases

    A lot of the older driveways and patios we break out were poured thin, straight onto loose dirt, with little or no steel. When that's what we find, the fix starts with the base, not a new surface, and I'd rather tell you that at the estimate than after the pour.

  • Getting concrete to the spot

    On some lots a truck can't reach the backyard, so the concrete has to be pumped or wheeled in. That changes the crew and the price, so I look at the path from the street to the pour at the estimate and tell you how we'll get there.

  • County plans for East LA

    LA County Planning keeps its own plans for East Los Angeles, including a Community Standards District and a specific plan for 3rd Street. We don't guess at how those touch a given lot, so when a job might fall under one, we ask the County before drawing it up.

How we run a concrete job from estimate to pour

These are the practices behind how we work, explained plainly. They're the things worth asking any concrete contractor about before you hire one for a job in East Los Angeles.

We spend the money on the base first

The base is the part you never see. It's gone under the concrete by the end of the first day, which is why it's the first thing people want to cut when a budget gets tight. I won't cut it, because a fancy finish on a poorly packed base cracks and sinks just like the slab we're replacing.

If money's tight, I'd rather you pick a plain broom finish than skimp underneath, because the finish is about looks and the base decides whether the slab holds. We dig out, pack the base in layers, check the grade twice and only then call the truck, because a bad pour usually means tearing it out.

  • Same person, estimate to pour

    I come out to every estimate myself, measure, take photos and write up what the price includes. Then I run the pour, so the person who sized up your job is the one on site the day the truck shows up, and nothing gets lost in a handoff.

  • Our own small crew

    The work is done by our own small crew, not whoever's free that week. The same people who dig out and pack the base place and finish the concrete, and they know how I want each step done before the next one starts.

  • Honest about cracks up front

    A few fine cracks in new concrete are normal, and I'll tell you that before you sign, not after. What we control is keeping them tight and where we chose, with a packed base, rebar where the slab needs it and control joints cut on time.

  • In business since 2017

    I started this business in Temple City in 2017, after learning the trade on a small crew hauling, mixing and cleaning tools for finishers who checked everything twice. Your satisfaction, guaranteed. When you're ready, call (323) 471-6288 or use the form and we'll set a time.

Concrete questions from East Los Angeles homeowners

These are the questions I hear most from people in East Los Angeles, where the County handles permits. Each answer starts with the short version, then what it means for your job.

How do I find out if my concrete patio needs a permit in East Los Angeles?

Ask LA County Public Works, which handles East LA permits through its East Los Angeles Building and Safety Office at 4801 E. 3rd St. The County's permit list names patios, retaining walls, pools and grading work, so it's worth asking before any slab goes in. Public Works also offers Express Permits, quicker permits for small residential projects that don't need detailed plans, so ask whether your job qualifies.

How long do I have to get the first inspection on a County permit in East Los Angeles?

You have to request the first inspection within 12 months of getting the permit. After that, follow-up inspections need to be scheduled every 6 months to keep the permit active, so a permitted job shouldn't sit idle. We plan our start date with those inspections in mind.

Does concrete work in East Los Angeles have to meet the building code if it doesn't need a permit?

Yes. The County says work that's exempt from a permit still has to follow the Building Code, other laws and any approvals other agencies require. The permit question and the code question are separate, and we build to code either way.

How much does a new concrete driveway cost in East Los Angeles?

We don't price driveways over the phone, because the figure comes from what I find on your lot, and you get it in writing after I've seen it. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored concrete, and a small slab near the street costs less than a long one running to the back of the lot. Tearing out a thick old slab, rebuilding a soft base or adding steel raises it, and I'd rather spend your money there than on the surface.

Service areas

We're based in Temple City and work across the cities around it, including the ones listed here. If your city isn't on the list, call (323) 471-6288 or send the form and ask.

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