Decorative Concrete in Temple City, CA - a finish that looks good and grips underfoot
Tired of a plain gray slab? We add color, texture or an overlay, and mix grit into the sealer so it isn't slick underfoot.
Should I pour new decorative concrete or dress up the slab I have?
Decorative concrete in Temple City is concrete finished for looks, with color, stain, texture, exposed stone or a polish, and it either goes into a new pour or onto your existing slab as an overlay, a cement-based layer bonded over the old concrete.
Most people who call us have a patio or walk that still works but looks tired and stained, or they have a new slab coming and want more than a broom finish, the light brushed texture plain concrete gets for grip. The first thing to settle is whether the slab you have is worth dressing up, because that decides most of the price.
The price moves with the size of the area, the finish you pick, how many colors or patterns go in, and whether the old concrete comes out first. The schedule turns on whether the city wants a permit for your job and on a dry stretch for sealing, and your written estimate spells out the work and what the price includes. We're fully licensed and insured for this work in California, which the state licensing board describes as forming, pouring, placing, finishing and installing concrete. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
- Outdoor patios, walks, steps and driveways, plus stained or polished floors inside the house.
- New pours include tearing out the old concrete, hauling it away and rebuilding the base.
- Overlays and stains go onto the slab you have after we clean and prep the surface.
What happens when you call about decorative concrete?
I come out to every estimate myself, and our own small crew does the work while I run the pours. Here's how a decorative job goes from your first call to the walk-through.
Call, email or send the form
Reach us at (323) 471-6288, at hi@concretetemplecity.com or through the form, and we'll get back to you by phone or email to set a visit. It helps to send the rough size of the area, photos of any slab you have, and whether the work reaches the curb.
I measure and write it up
I measure, take photos and look at whether your slab can take an overlay or needs to come out. You get a written estimate that spells out the work and what the price includes, so you can see where the money goes.
We sort the office, then start
Before we pick a start, we figure out which city or county office covers your address. On pour day I check the forms one more time before anything goes in.
Walk the finished job together
When we're done I walk the job with you and go over how to care for it. I'll also tell you roughly when the next coat of sealer will be due, since that's part of owning a decorative finish.
Colored, stamped and sealed concrete around the house
These photos show the kinds of finishes homeowners ask us about, from stained patios to textured walks. Use them to point at what you like when I come out to measure.
Covered outdoor patio with pale stone paving, dining table and chairs, and a built-in grill beside the house.
Decorative stamped concrete patio in a tan geometric pattern, viewed from above beside wooden steps and garden beds.
Small concrete patio with outdoor chairs and tables sits below a raised wooden deck beside a gray-sided house.
Concrete pool deck beneath a black screened enclosure, with landscaping and a blue swimming pool.
Stone-pattern concrete pool deck beside a rectangular pool, with raised rock landscaping and colorful flower beds.
Raised stone patio with black metal railing, outdoor seating, and a paved surface beside a house.
Get a written estimate for your decorative concrete
Send the rough size, a few photos and whether the work reaches the curb, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out for a free estimate at your property, with no obligation.
(323) 471-6288Questions about decorative concrete in Temple City
These are the questions Temple City homeowners ask most when they're picking a decorative finish. If yours isn't here, call (323) 471-6288 and I'll give you a straight answer.
How much does stamped or decorative concrete cost in Temple City?
Stamped concrete in the Los Angeles area usually costs about $15 to $30 per square foot, which is the going rate around here and not a quote from us. Where your job falls depends on the pattern, the number of colors and whether old concrete comes out first, and your written estimate lays that out.
How often does decorative concrete need to be resealed?
A concrete contractors' trade group suggests resealing busy, sunny areas every two to three years, while lighter traffic or indoor floors could last four to five. The same group says every reseal needs a grit additive in the sealer too, so plan for it as a regular cost and not a one-time job.
Can my existing concrete patio get a new look without tearing it out?
Often, yes, because an overlay can go over the slab you have, and one stain maker says its stains work on existing surfaces as well as freshly cured ones. I check your slab in person first, since how well either one turns out depends on the concrete underneath.
What is the best way to get white or pastel colored concrete?
One maker says its color hardener reaches a wider range of shades than integral color, which is mixed all the way through the concrete, and that range includes whites and pastels. If you're after a soft or white look, bring it up at the estimate so we pick the method that gets you there.
How long does concrete sealer take before I can use the patio?
A concrete contractors' trade group recommends keeping furniture and parked cars off a freshly sealed surface for a full 24 hours or more. The same group advises sealing only when no rain or condensation is expected for 12 hours after the coat goes down, so a sealing day can move with the forecast.
Do I need a Temple City permit for decorative concrete that reaches the street?
That's the city's call, and for work in the public right-of-way, such as the sidewalk or street, the city issues encroachment permits. When a project needs plans, the Planning Division approves it, then a plan check application is filed and paid with the Building Division before review, and if your driveway changes, the city wants the approach, the paved strip linking driveway to street, to match the driveway's width. We help put together what the city asks for.
Decorative concrete in Temple City and nearby cities
Temple City's Building & Safety division issues permits, and whether your job needs one is the city's call, so we ask first. We work across nearby cities like Arcadia and San Gabriel too, so call if yours isn't listed.