Stamped concrete services in Temple City CA - patterned slabs sealed to suit you
If your patio or driveway looks plain and worn, we pour, stamp and seal new concrete with a sealer chosen for the look you want.
What goes into a stamped concrete patio or driveway in Temple City?
Stamped concrete services in Temple City, CA cover forming, pouring and finishing a slab, pressing a pattern into it, and then sealing it once it has cured, so your patio, walk or driveway sheds water and stains and keeps a deeper color.
Most calls start with a patio or driveway that looks plain or worn and a homeowner who wants something with more character. The first questions are what it'll cost and how long you'll be without it. The price moves with the square footage, how much old concrete has to come out, how easy it is to get the truck and crew to the spot, and which sealer you choose. The schedule depends on whether the city wants a plan check or permit first, and on how long the new slab takes to cure before we can seal it.
We're fully licensed and insured. Stamped flatwork, meaning the slabs you walk and drive on, is part of what California's contractor license board defines as concrete contractor work, which covers forming, pouring, placing and finishing. For your own number and timing, I measure at your place and give you a written estimate that spells out what the price includes.
- We form, pour and stamp the slab, then let it cure before any sealer goes on.
- Your written estimate lists the area, the sealer and what the price includes before we start.
- We help you find the city or county office for your address and gather what it asks for.
What happens after you call us about stamped concrete?
Here's how a stamped concrete job runs with us, from your first call to the walk-through. I come out to every estimate myself, and our own small crew does the work while I run the pour.
Call or send the form
Call (323) 471-6288 or use the form, and we'll get back to you by phone or email to set a time. I'll come out to look the job over in person.
We measure and write it up
I measure, take photos and write an estimate that spells out the work and what the price includes, so you can compare it line by line. We also find out which office covers your address, because in Temple City some minor improvements get an over-the-counter plan check while most projects have to be submitted for review.
We pour, stamp and seal
On pour day I check the forms one more time, then our crew places, finishes and stamps the slab, and we wait until it has cured before we seal it. If any of the work is in the street or public sidewalk, the city's permit for that work limits it to 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless the permit says otherwise.
Walk the finished job together
When we're done, I walk the job with you and explain how to care for it and which signs mean it's time to reseal. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Stamped and finished concrete flatwork around the house
These photos show the kind of stamped and flat concrete work the trade does around homes, on patios, walks and driveways. They give you a feel for patterns and finishes before we talk through your own job.
Wide concrete steps cross a landscaped garden, joining textured concrete walkways beside a house.
Decorative stamped concrete patio in a tan geometric pattern, viewed from above beside wooden steps and garden beds.
Stamped concrete driveway in mottled tan tones leading to a two-car garage, bordered by lawn and trees.
Large pale concrete patio slabs with dark pebble-filled joints lead to terracotta steps at a white house.
Tan stamped-concrete patio with an irregular stone pattern curves around a black metal chair beside a lawn.
Covered outdoor patio with pale stone paving, dining table and chairs, and a built-in grill beside the house.
Get a written estimate for your stamped concrete
Send your project type, rough square footage and a few photos, and we'll reply within one business day by phone or email. I'll come out for a free on-site estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
(323) 471-6288Questions about stamped concrete in Temple City
These are the questions Temple City homeowners ask most about stamped concrete, from price to sealing to city rules. If yours isn't here, call (323) 471-6288 and I'll answer it.
How much does stamped concrete cost in Temple City, CA?
Stamped concrete in Los Angeles usually costs about $15 to $30 per square foot. That's a planning range for the market, not our price. Where your job lands depends on the size, how much old concrete comes out and the sealer you choose. I measure on site and write up exactly what your price includes.
How long does stamped concrete need to cure before it's sealed?
There's no single number, because curing time depends on how the concrete is cured, the temperature, the humidity and the mix. New stamped concrete has to cure before any sealer goes on, so we set the sealing day by how the slab is doing rather than by the calendar.
How do I know when to reseal stamped concrete?
Reseal when the surface stops shedding water and stains the way it used to, or when the color loses its depth, not after a set number of years. Resealing every year just to keep a high gloss can backfire, because the coats build up and are slow and expensive to remove. I tell people to reseal when the surface starts to look tired.
Do I need a licensed contractor for stamped concrete in California?
In California, an unlicensed person can only take on small jobs up to $1,000. Even then, the work must need no permit, and they can't employ anyone on the project. Anything past that limit calls for a licensed contractor.
How wide can a stamped concrete driveway be in Temple City?
For a single-family house, the city limits the driveway to 10 feet with a one-car garage at or near the front setback or at the rear of the lot. With a two-car garage at or near the front setback, the limit is 20 feet. The approach, the part that meets the street, has to be 8 to 20 feet wide and match the driveway, so we lay out a stamped driveway to fit before we form it.
Does replacing a stamped patio in Temple City trigger LID rules?
The city's LID manual says low impact development, or LID, is required only where 500 square feet of soil is being disturbed. Replacing a 500 square foot pad with an identical one counts as routine maintenance when no soil is disturbed, and an LID system is required when it is. Check your own project with Building & Safety, and we'll help you gather what they ask for.
Stamped concrete services in Temple City and nearby cities
In Temple City, Building & Safety issues permits, including for street-side work, and decides if your job needs one, so we ask before setting a start. We do the same work in Rosemead, Arcadia and nearby cities.