Concrete Contractor in Orange, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on a Solid Base
C&M Santa Ana Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Santa Ana. We build driveways, patios, walkways, steps and stamped concrete for homes in Orange, CA, from the older streets near Old Towne to newer neighborhoods.
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Concrete work for homes in Orange
Orange sits right next to Santa Ana, where I started this business in 2017, so it's an easy drive for our crew. You already know Old Towne and the Plaza, and the streets around them still have many homes from the city's early days, while newer neighborhoods spread out farther from the center. We do the same work just south in Tustin and back home in Santa Ana.
On the older lots, the concrete we're replacing is often the first slab ever poured there, with big trees close by and narrow driveways that limit how we get equipment in. That decides how we tear out, how we get concrete to the forms and how much base work the job needs.
What we build for homes in Orange
Concrete driveway building
Many older houses in Orange still have their first driveway, often cracked or settled. We break it out, dig and pack a new base, and pour fresh.
Concrete patio construction
Backyard patios at older homes here often tip toward the house or crack. Our concrete patio work starts with grading so water runs away from your house.
Stamped concrete services
Owners near Old Towne often want new concrete that suits an older house. We stamp and color patios and walks to look like stone or brick.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks under big trees get pushed up by roots over the years. We cut out the raised sections and pour a level walk to your door.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps on older porches wear thin at the edges and start to crumble. We form and pour new steps so each one is the same height.
Garage floor concrete
Older garages here often have a floor that's cracked, stained or sunk at the door. We break it out and pour a new slab with steel inside.
What houses in Orange need from concrete
Older houses here often still have their original driveway or patio, and many of those were poured thin on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so the slab sank with the ground and cracked where nobody planned it. When we replace one, we dig down to firm subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and pack a new base. Then we set rebar, steel bars that keep cracked pieces from pulling apart, and cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a straight line to crack along instead of a random one. We also check where the water runs, because a slab that falls toward the house sends rain at your foundation.
Your price moves with the size, how much old concrete comes out, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on the tear-out, whether the city needs a permit and the days the concrete needs to cure, and your own figure comes in the written estimate I send after seeing the spot. If the budget is tight, I'd keep a plain broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives shoes and tires grip, and spend on the base, because you can dress up a surface later but you can't fix what's under it without tearing it out.
Get a free on-site estimate for your concrete in Orange
Tell us what you want built in Orange and ask any permit questions you have, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out to look at the spot, ask how you'll use it and send you a written estimate, free and with no obligation. If you'd rather talk it through, call (714) 439-5472.
Questions from homeowners in Orange
These are the questions we hear from homeowners in Orange. If yours isn't here, call or send the form and ask about your own driveway, patio or walk.
Who handles building permits for concrete work in Orange, CA?
The City of Orange's Building Division takes every permit application in the city, and the city's building and safety staff inspect job sites and review plans. We don't guess at whether your driveway or patio needs a permit, so we check with the city's building office early on each job. When one is needed, we can pull it as the licensed contractor.
Does a concrete contractor from Santa Ana need a business license to work in Orange?
Yes. The city says any business coming into Orange to work has to apply for its business license, and that license covers Orange only and renews every year. The city also says a business may need a state license for its type of work and has to list that number on its city application. We're licensed and insured, and I'm happy to answer licensing questions at the estimate.
How do I know if my house is in Orange's historic town site?
The National Register listing covers the Plaza and most of the original one-square-mile town site around it, not the whole city. Many homes in that area date from the city's early days, so if your house is near Old Towne, tell us when you call. We check with the city's building office early on each job, and for questions about your own lot we'll point you to the right city office.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Orange, CA?
Your driveway's price comes from its size, how much old concrete has to come out, the base work and the finish, and you get your own figure in the written estimate I send after looking at it. Tearing out a thick old slab, fixing a low spot that holds water or adding stamped color all add cost, while a plain broom finish keeps it down.
What causes concrete driveways and patios in Orange to crack and sink?
Most of the sinking we see on older slabs comes from a weak base, dirt raked level instead of dug out and packed, so the slab drops as the ground settles. Tree roots, water running under the edges and control joints that were cut late or skipped add cracks in places nobody chose. A new slab on a packed base can still get hairline cracks, but they usually stay along the joints and the slab stays level.
How long does it take before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
Usually a day or two before you walk on it and about a week before you park on it. That wait is curing, the time the concrete needs to harden and gain strength, and driving on it early can crack a slab that looked fine. Plan on parking somewhere else for those days, and we'll go over timing at the estimate.
Examples of concrete work
Other cities we work in
Choose a city for its own page, or call us if you don't see yours. We work across the cities around Santa Ana.