Concrete you can drive, walk and build on in Costa Mesa, CA
Premier Costa Mesa Concrete builds and repairs the concrete that homes, rentals and small commercial properties rely on, and we put the most care into the prep underneath, where most of it fails.
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Concrete work in Costa Mesa, CA
Premier Costa Mesa Concrete is a concrete contractor in Costa Mesa, CA, offering 16 services, from flatwork, the flat slabs like driveways, patios and walks, to foundations, retaining walls and cutting. People usually call about cracks, a sinking or uneven slab, chipping, or water pooling where it shouldn't, and they want it to last this time. The price turns on the size of the area, how much old concrete comes out, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on that prep, any city paperwork and the wait before you can use it. Your free on-site estimate prices each part separately.
Concrete driveway building
Need a new driveway? We dig out, pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and pour a slab set to shed water away from the garage.
Concrete patio construction
We pour backyard patios that sit flat and drain away from the house, with a broom finish, a light swept texture for grip, or a smoother look.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete is pressed with a pattern and colored while it's still wet, so your patio, walk or pool deck looks like stone or brick.
Concrete sidewalk building
Cracked or lifted walk tripping people up? We replace sidewalks for homes and rentals, packing the base first so the new walk has firm ground under it.
Garage floor concrete
A garage floor takes car weight, oil and dropped tools, so we pour new garage slabs with a smooth, hard finish that's easy to sweep clean.
Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete means color, scored patterns or exposed aggregate, where the small stones show at the surface, for owners who want the slab to look finished.
Concrete retaining walls
Yard slipping toward the patio or driveway? We build concrete retaining walls that hold a slope back, with drainage behind them so water doesn't push the wall over.
Concrete floor installation
We install interior concrete floors for homes, shops and small commercial spaces, poured level over a prepared base and finished smooth for sealing, staining or covering.
Concrete pool decks
What matters around a pool? Grip when it's wet, so we build pool decks with a textured surface and a slope that carries water off.
Concrete steps construction
Steps that rock, chip or sit uneven are a fall risk, so we form and pour new concrete steps with even step heights for homes and rentals.
Slab foundation building
We pour slab foundations for garages, workshops and small buildings, with rebar, the steel bars that hold the concrete together, set in place over a packed base.
Foundation installation
Building an addition or a new structure? Foundation installation is the concrete everything else sits on, so we dig, form and pour it to the job's plans.
Concrete parking lot building
Property managers and small building owners call us for concrete parking lots that drain well and take daily traffic, with a base built for cars and delivery trucks.
Concrete footings
Footings are the concrete pads and strips under posts, walls and patio covers, and we dig and pour them so the weight above spreads onto firm ground.
Foundation raising
Sinking slab or a foundation that's dropped at one corner? We raise settled concrete back toward level and deal with what's under it, so it has firmer support.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut concrete for doorways, trenches, plumbing repairs and partial tear-outs, leaving clean, straight edges on the slab that stays in place.
Why homeowners and property managers hire us
These come from years of fixing other people's concrete. Most of what failed did so because of the prep underneath, so that's where we put our attention, and we give you straight answers about it.
A plan at the first visit
You get a clear answer and a plan on site, because I spent years patching sunken slabs and broken steps for a property management company and learned what fails.
An estimate split into parts
Your estimate lists tear-out, base work, forms, the pour and the finish separately, so you can see what each piece costs and where a change would move the price.
The same person at the pour
I look at your job and I'm on site when the concrete goes in, so nothing about drainage, joints or the finish gets lost between the quote and our crew.
Straight talk about cracks
We won't promise new concrete won't crack. We show you where the control joints go, cuts that give a crack a planned line, and when you can drive on it. Call (949) 543-1664 to set up a visit.
How a concrete job goes from call to cure
Here's what happens after you reach out, from the free on-site estimate with no obligation to the day I'm standing there for the pour.
Call or send a message
Call (949) 543-1664 or use the contact form and tell us what you've got, whether it's a sinking driveway, a cracked walk or a new slab. We get back to you within one business day to set a time for me to come look.
I look and write the estimate
I come out myself, look at the ground, where water runs and how you'll use the concrete, then give you a free estimate. Each part of the job is spelled out with its cost, so you can see what you're paying for, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
We schedule and pour
Once you say go, we put the job on the schedule. When a job needs a city permit, we pull it and handle the filing, and if it's unclear we check with the city before we start. Our own crew does the tear-out, base work and forms, and I'm there for the pour.
Curing and handover
Once the finish and joints are in, we clean up and walk you through the curing, the wait while the concrete hardens and gains strength. You'll know when it's ready to walk on and when it's ready for a car, and you have my number if anything looks off.
Tell us about your concrete project
Send the form or call, and we reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate. I come out, look at the job, and you get each part priced, with no obligation.
(949) 543-1664- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
- service@costamesaconcrete.com
- Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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About Premier Costa Mesa Concrete and our crew
Premier Costa Mesa Concrete is a concrete contractor in Costa Mesa, CA, and I started it in 2017 after years of fixing failed concrete for a property management company. We're licensed and fully insured, and our own crew handles all 16 of our services for homeowners, property managers and small building owners. Read more about how we got started and how we work.
- 2017Founded
- 9Years in business
Costa Mesa, where our crew is based
Costa Mesa is a city of houses, rentals and small commercial buildings, so our calls here run from a settled driveway to a cracked walk at an apartment building. Off the job, people head to Fairview Park, the city's largest park, for its natural open space, trails, kite flying and wildlife watching.
The Theater District draws crowds to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and its three performance halls, and the OC Fair & Event Center hosts the annual OC Fair on its grounds between Newport Boulevard and Fairview Road. It's a busy city, and the same base-first prep goes into every Costa Mesa driveway, patio and slab we pour.
Cities we work in around Costa Mesa
Premier Costa Mesa Concrete is based in Costa Mesa, CA, and works across the cities around it in Orange County, including Irvine and Newport Beach. The 12 cities below have their own pages, and we work in other nearby cities as well.
Questions about concrete work in Costa Mesa
(949) 543-1664How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Costa Mesa?
It depends on the size of the driveway, how much old concrete has to come out, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you choose. We don't quote a flat number without seeing it, because the prep changes from one property to the next. Your free on-site estimate lists each part with its cost.
Where can I save money on a concrete project?
Save on the finish, not the base. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored concrete and still looks clean. The base is hidden on day one, which is why it's the first thing people want to cut, but most of the concrete I tore out in my old job failed because of the ground under it.
How long before I can walk or drive on new concrete?
You can walk on new concrete well before you can drive on it, because it keeps gaining strength through the curing wait. We tell you the days for your slab when it's poured, since weather and the job change them. Your time without the driveway also includes the tear-out and base work, and I lay that out at the estimate.
Do I need a licensed contractor for concrete work in California?
Under the state licensing board's rules, you need a licensed contractor when a project needs a building permit, uses employee labor, or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials. A bigger job can't be split into smaller contracts to get under that amount. We're licensed and fully insured.
What's involved in replacing an old concrete driveway or patio?
We break out and haul away the old concrete, dig down to firm ground and pack a new base before any forms go up. Then we check where the water will run so the slab falls away from the house, pour and finish it, and cut the joints on time. Pouring in the cooler part of the day matters too, because concrete finished in midday heat can end up with a weak, dusty top.
Do you guarantee your concrete work?
Yes, our promise is "Your satisfaction, guaranteed." What we won't promise is concrete that never cracks, because no honest contractor can, so we're clear at the estimate about what to expect from your slab.
What makes a new concrete slab last?
The base and the drainage matter more than the concrete itself. A slab poured on dirt that was only raked level settles as that dirt settles, and a slab that falls toward the house sends water where you don't want it. That's why I spend more time on the prep than on anything you'll see when it's done.
Do I need a city permit for concrete work in Costa Mesa?
It depends on the job, and the place to ask is the city's Building Safety Division, which issues building permits in Costa Mesa. The city's quick Insta-Permits cover simple jobs like re-roofs, water heaters and panel upgrades, and concrete work isn't on that list. Checking your job with the city, and pulling the permit when one's needed, is part of what we do before we start.
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Have concrete work in mind in Costa Mesa?
Call or send the form, and we reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation estimate on site, with every part of the job priced before you decide.