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Concrete Contractor in East San Gabriel, CA - Driveways and Slabs Done Once

Meridian Temple City Concrete is a Temple City concrete contractor building driveways, patios, walks, slabs, footings and foundations in East San Gabriel, CA. We tear out sunken, cracked concrete and pour new work on a properly packed base.

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

How East San Gabriel homes shape the concrete work

East San Gabriel is mostly houses on residential streets, so most of the concrete work here is flatwork, the flat pours like driveways, patios, front walks and garage floors. Some of it is new, like a patio added out back or a wider driveway, and a lot of it is replacing old concrete that's cracked, sunk or started holding water. It's much the same work we do in San Gabriel and Arcadia.

When an older driveway or patio cracks, sinks or holds water, the cause is usually underneath it. So a job here usually starts with tearing out and checking the subgrade, the packed soil the slab sits on, before we talk about finish.

Concrete services for East San Gabriel homes and properties

We do the full range of concrete work for homes and small properties in East San Gabriel, from driveways, patios and walks to footings, foundations and concrete cutting. Every job starts the same way, with a look at the old concrete, the ground under it and where the water runs, because that decides how much digging and base work the new slab needs. From there we match the thickness, steel and finish to how you'll use it, whether that's two cars, a pool or a backyard table.

  • Concrete driveway building

    Many driveways here are older slabs that have sunk or cracked where the base settled. We tear out, dig to firm ground, pack new base and pour with the water running toward the street.

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  • Concrete patio construction

    Backyard patios often get poured straight on raked dirt and end up uneven or pooling water. We set the grade so rain runs away from the house, then pour on a packed base.

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  • Stamped concrete services

    Homeowners who want a patio or walk that looks like stone or brick ask for stamped concrete. We press the pattern while the slab is still soft, then seal it to protect the surface.

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  • Concrete sidewalk building

    Front walks and side paths heave and trip people once a section settles or lifts. We replace the bad panels and cut control joints, grooves that give cracks a planned place to form.

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  • Garage floor concrete

    Garage floors that have seen decades of cars are often cracked, stained or sloped wrong. We break out the old slab, check the base and pour a new floor that drains toward the door.

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  • Decorative concrete

    A front entry redo often calls for more than plain gray, like color, a border or exposed stone. We plan the look at the estimate so the joints fit the pattern.

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  • Concrete retaining walls

    Yards with a grade change need a wall that holds the dirt back without leaning. We dig footings, set rebar, the steel that keeps concrete from pulling apart, and plan drainage behind it.

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  • Concrete floor installation

    Additions and workshops need an interior slab that's flat and ready for the floor going on top. We set the grade, lay a moisture barrier and finish the surface to suit the flooring.

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  • Concrete pool decks

    Pool decks take bare feet, splash water and pool chemicals, so a slick or chipping surface is the usual complaint. We slope the deck away from the pool and give it a textured finish.

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  • Concrete steps construction

    Front steps crack and pull away from the house when they sit on loose fill. We form each step to an even height, pour on packed base and finish the treads for grip.

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  • Slab foundation building

    Additions, backyard units and new garages start with a slab foundation built to the plans. We check the layout and grades twice before the truck comes, because a wrong pour gets torn out.

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  • Foundation installation

    When an addition goes on or an older house needs new support, the foundation has to match an engineer's plans. We set the forms and steel to those plans and I run the pour.

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  • Concrete parking lot building

    Apartment buildings and shops need parking areas that take traffic and drain where they should. We plan the slope, thickness and joints for the load, and can pour in sections when tenants need access.

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  • Concrete footings

    Fences, block walls, patio covers and posts need footings, the buried concrete that carries the weight. We dig to the depth the plans call for and keep the holes clean before we pour.

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  • Foundation raising

    When part of a house settles, you see sticking doors, cracked stucco or gaps at the foundation. We look for the cause first and bring in an engineer when the fix calls for one.

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  • Concrete cutting

    Adding a doorway, running a new line or removing one bad panel usually means cutting concrete. We saw straight lines so the new pour meets the old slab cleanly.

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Concrete work that fits a house like yours

These photos show the kinds of driveways, patios, steps and finishes a house in East San Gabriel might need. Use them to point out a texture or edge you like, and we'll talk it through at the estimate.

  • 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 San Gabriel: what to sort out first

Two things shape how a concrete job here gets planned, the permit question and what goes into the price. Here's what I tell homeowners about both at the estimate.

The county handles permits, so we ask first

East San Gabriel is an unincorporated community, so there's no city hall to call about permits. For unincorporated addresses, LA County Public Works issues them, and its list covers new work, repairs and replacements, and grading. Whether your driveway or patio needs one is the county's call, so we ask before we set a start, and that answer can move the schedule more than the pour does.

We help you find the right office for your address and put together what it asks for, but the decision stays with that office. Before you hire anyone, check that the contractor holds a California license from the Contractors State License Board. A business license works differently, because it follows where the contractor's business is located, not where your house is.

  • We ask the permit office before we put a start date down.
  • Ask every contractor for a state license number, then look it up.
  • Keep the written scope handy if the office asks what's being built.

What moves the price and the schedule

The price comes down to the size, what's coming out and what goes under the new slab. Tearing out and hauling old concrete, digging to firm ground and packing new base all add cost, and so do a thicker slab, rebar and a stamped or colored finish instead of a broom finish, the plain brushed texture that gives your feet grip.

If the budget is tight, cut the finish, not the base. The base is buried on day one, which is why it's the first thing people want to trim, but it's what decides whether the slab settles and cracks later. The written estimate spells out what the price includes, so you can see where the money goes.

  • Curing, the wait while concrete gains strength, decides when you drive again.
  • We plan pours early so the top doesn't dry out weak and dusty.
  • A written scope lets you compare our price with anyone else's fairly.

Get a free on-site concrete estimate in East San Gabriel

Send the form or call (323) 471-6288 and we'll reply within one business day, by phone or email, to set a time. I come out to your East San Gabriel property myself, measure, take photos and write up what the price includes. The estimate is free, and there's no obligation to book.

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What we watch for on East San Gabriel homes and lots

These are the conditions we look for at an estimate here, the things that decide how much digging, forming and drainage work a new slab needs. Most of them sit under or around the old concrete.

  • Driveways that sank with the dirt

    When a driveway cracks into big pieces or one section drops, the old slab was often poured on raked dirt instead of a dug-out, packed base. Patching the top won't stop it, so we usually recommend tearing out the bad sections and rebuilding the ground under them.

  • Slabs that slope toward the house

    A patio or walk that drains toward the wall sends water under the house and leaves puddles by the back door. We check where the water runs before forming anything, so the new slab falls away from the house and the water has somewhere to go.

  • Cracks where nobody planned them

    Random cracks across an old slab usually mean the control joints were cut late, cut too shallow or skipped. We cut them on time so the shrinkage cracks new concrete gets land in the joints, where they're easier to keep tight and out of sight.

  • Rentals that need to stay usable

    With homes here split fairly evenly between owners and renters, a landlord may need the work done while tenants still park and come and go. We can plan the tear-out and pours so a path to the door stays open where the layout allows.

  • Tight access to the pour

    Narrow side yards, patios behind the house and garages set far back mean the truck can't always reach the pour. When that happens we plan for a pump or hand work, and that choice shows up in the price, so we look at access at the estimate.

Why East San Gabriel homeowners hire us to pour it once

We've been pouring concrete out of Temple City since 2017, with our own small crew. Here's how we work on every job, from the estimate to the last joint cut.

Layout and grades get checked before the truck

I learned this trade as a helper on a crew where the finishers checked everything twice before the truck showed up, and I still work that way. Once concrete is poured, a wrong grade or a form in the wrong spot usually means tearing it out, so the forms, the slope and the base get checked before we order the load.

That check is also where we decide where the water goes and where the joints land, because those two choices do the most to keep cracks out of sight. I'll also tell you up front that a few fine cracks in new concrete are normal, and our job is keeping them tight and in the joints.

  • I come to every estimate

    I come out to every estimate myself, and I'm the one who runs the pour on your job. The person who looked at your slope and your base is the same person standing there when the concrete arrives, so nothing gets lost in a handoff.

  • Our own crew does the work

    The work is done by our own small crew, not whoever's free that week. They know how I want the base packed, the forms set and the joints cut, which matters most on the parts of the job nobody sees once it's poured.

  • Licensed, insured, and easy to check

    We're fully licensed and insured. Ask me for our state license number at the estimate and look it up with the state board yourself, the same check we'd tell you to run on any contractor you're thinking about hiring.

  • Engineer questions go to engineers

    Some questions aren't a concrete contractor's to answer, like how a tall retaining wall should be built or why a corner of the house dropped. We tell you that up front and help you get the right answer first. To start, call (323) 471-6288 or send the form.

Questions East San Gabriel homeowners ask about concrete work

These are the questions worth asking before a driveway, patio or slab job starts in East San Gabriel. Where the answer belongs to the county or the state, we say who decides.

How do I find out which office handles permits for my East San Gabriel address?

Look up your street address or parcel number in the county's Service Locator, which shows which office gives permits there. If the county handles your area, it lists the local Building and Safety office, and if another office does, it gives you that office's contact details. We'll help you check before we set a start.

Does a concrete contractor need a California license to replace my driveway?

Yes, if the job needs a building permit, uses employees, or comes to $1,000 or more in labor and materials on one or more contracts, the state license board requires a license. A job under $1,000 with no permit and no employees can be exempt, but splitting a bigger job into smaller pieces under $1,000 doesn't qualify.

How long do I have to get the first inspection on an LA County permit?

The county says to request the first inspection within 12 months of getting the permit. After that, follow-up inspections every 6 months keep the permit active, so it pays not to let a permit sit while you decide on a start.

How much does a new concrete driveway cost in East San Gabriel?

It depends on your driveway, so I give you a written number after I've measured it rather than a guess over the phone. Two driveways the same size can come out far apart when one needs the old slab broken out, hauled away and new base packed, and the other goes in over firm ground.

How long does a concrete driveway replacement take in East San Gabriel?

You're without the driveway from the day we break out the old slab until the new one has cured enough to carry a car, and the curing is usually the longest stretch. You can walk on new concrete well before you can drive on it, because it keeps gaining strength after the pour. I'll give you the dates for your job at the estimate, once we know whether a permit is involved.

What causes a concrete patio or driveway to crack, and will the new one crack too?

The cracks that make people replace a slab usually come from a base that settled, water running under it, or joints cut late or skipped. New concrete will likely get a few fine cracks, which is normal. We pack the base, set the slope and cut the joints on time so those small cracks show up in the joints instead of across the middle.

Service areas

We're based in Temple City and work in East San Gabriel, San Gabriel, Arcadia, Pasadena and the other cities listed below. If your city isn't on the list, call (323) 471-6288 and ask.

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