Concrete Contractor in Redwood City, CA - Level Driveways, Patios and Steps
Complete San Carlos Concrete is a concrete contractor based in San Carlos, CA. We break out and repour driveways, patios, steps, walks and slabs for Redwood City homeowners, and the owner usually comes out to measure.
Redwood City concrete work as we see it
Redwood City is right next to San Carlos, so it's a short drive for our crew, and most calls start the same way. A driveway has cracked across the middle, a patio has sunk at one corner, or the front steps are pulling away from the house. Many homes here have older concrete, short driveways and narrow side yards, which leaves little room for forms, a bin and the broken-out slab, so we plan the layout of the job before demo day. We do the same work in Belmont and up in Daly City.
The price here moves with the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out, how easy the site is to reach and how much base work the ground needs. The schedule turns on whether a permit is needed and on curing, the wait while new concrete gains strength before you walk or drive on it, and your written estimate spells out each part. Under most old slabs we break out, the dirt was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, and that's usually why the concrete settled.
Why Redwood City driveways and patios need careful prep
Most Redwood City concrete calls start with something you can see, like a crack, a sunken edge or water standing by the garage. Here's what usually sits behind those signs on houses here.
A lot of older driveways here have cracked, dropped at one edge or tipped toward the garage, so water pools where it shouldn't.
A slab that falls toward the house sends water at the foundation, so we check where the water runs before we set any forms.
We dig out to firm subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and pack the base, because a slab on loose dirt settles with it.
Redwood City's Building FAQ says dumpsters can't sit on the street, so when your driveway is the job, we plan where the bin and broken concrete go.
That's why I usually come out myself to measure, check the slope and see what's under the old slab, because your written estimate is built on what I find.
Where we work around Redwood City
We're based in San Carlos and pour in Redwood City and the cities around it, including San Mateo and Foster City, along with others nearby. The cities below have their own page on this site.
Concrete services for Redwood City homes
Concrete driveway building
When a Redwood City driveway has sunk, cracked across or tips water toward the garage, we break it out, dig to firm ground, pack a new base and repour.
Concrete patio construction
For a backyard patio, we set the pitch so water runs away from the house and pour on a packed base so the slab stays level.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of stone or brick in one pour, and we build the same packed base under it first.
Concrete sidewalk building
We replace front walks and side paths that have heaved or chipped into trip edges, pouring them level with the steps and pitched to shed water.
Garage floor concrete
A garage floor that's cracked or sunk at the door can be broken out and repoured on a new base, with a slight slope toward the opening.
Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete covers color, exposed aggregate and borders for entries and patios, picked at the estimate so the look suits your house before anything is poured.
Concrete retaining walls
On a sloped yard, a concrete retaining wall holds the soil back so the patio or driveway beside it stays put, with drainage behind it for water.
Concrete floor installation
We pour interior slabs for additions, sheds and workshops, setting height and level carefully because the flooring and walls go straight on top of them.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck gets a broom finish, a light brushed texture that gives grip when wet, and a pitch that carries splash water away from the pool.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps that have cracked or settled away from the house get rebuilt with even rises, so every step feels the same underfoot.
Slab foundation building
For a new garage, backyard unit or addition, we form and pour the slab square and level, because everything built on it carries any mistake upward.
Foundation installation
We form and pour foundations for new structures and additions, checking layout and measurements before the truck arrives, since nothing gets fixed once it sets.
Concrete parking lot building
For apartment and small business lots in Redwood City, we pour concrete paving with a base built for car traffic and grades that keep puddles off.
Concrete footings
Footings carry decks, posts, walls and additions, so we dig them to the size the plans call for and pour them on firm, undisturbed ground.
Foundation raising
When a slab or part of a house has settled, we look for the cause first, then lift and support it instead of just filling the gap.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut concrete for doorways, plumbing trenches and clean edges where a damaged section comes out, so the slab you're keeping stays whole.
Get a free written estimate for your Redwood City concrete job
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time, with no pressure and no obligation. I usually come out to your Redwood City property myself to look at the job and take measurements. You get the estimate in writing with the work spelled out.
- Call
- (650) 866-1977
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Why Redwood City homeowners call us for flatwork
Concrete gives you one chance, and the mistakes set with it. So we put our time into the measuring and the prep, the parts you won't see once the slab is down.
The owner comes out to measure
I usually come out myself to look at the job and take measurements. Our crew does the forming, pouring and finishing, and I check the work as it goes, so what's poured matches what we measured.
The base is the last cut
If the budget's tight, I'd trim the finish before the base, because the base is hidden on day one and it decides whether the slab stays level. I'd rather tell you a job isn't worth doing than pour over bad ground.
Licensed, insured and pouring since 2017
We've been in business since 2017, fully licensed and insured, and satisfaction guaranteed. Call (650) 866-1977 or use the form below to set up a visit to your Redwood City property.
Redwood City concrete questions, answered
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Redwood City?
Redwood City requires a building permit for all work that isn't on the exempt list in CBC 105.2, the state code section on permit-free work, so ask the city's Building Division whether your job is on that list. The city's Building FAQ names fences 7 feet and under, painting and flooring as examples. When a job needs a permit, we settle with you who will pull it before work starts and write that into the contract.
What hours can a concrete contractor work in Redwood City?
Contractors in Redwood City can work from 7 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Friday, according to the city's Building FAQ. Contractor work on weekends and city holidays isn't allowed unless a request goes in 30 calendar days before construction starts and is approved in writing, so we plan your pour for a weekday and start early so the finishing isn't rushed.
How long does a building permit stay valid in Redwood City?
A Redwood City permit is valid for 365 days from the date it's issued, and each field inspection that passes extends it another 365 days from that inspection. That gives most driveway and patio jobs plenty of room, but it matters if you pull a permit and then put the work off.
Does a concrete contractor need a Redwood City business license?
Yes, the city says contractors must get a Redwood City business license before doing work in the city. Revenue Services, a city office, handles those licenses, so it's fair to ask any contractor about it before you sign.
How much does it cost to replace a concrete driveway in Redwood City?
The cost of a Redwood City driveway mostly comes down to its size, how much old concrete gets broken out and hauled, the base work the ground needs and any finish beyond a plain broom texture, since stamping or color adds to it. On a permitted job, the city's FAQ says at least 65% of construction debris has to be recycled, with proof due within 90 days of the final inspection, so taking broken concrete to a recycler is part of the price. Your written estimate lists each piece so you can see where the money goes.
What causes a concrete driveway to crack, and will a new one crack too?
Most cracking we break out in Redwood City comes from a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, or from control joints that were cut late or skipped. Concrete can still crack, so we pack the base, add rebar, steel inside the slab that holds the pieces together, and cut control joints on time, the shallow grooves that give the slab a straight place to crack instead of across the middle.
Book your Redwood City concrete estimate
We answer (650) 866-1977 seven days a week, from morning into the late evening, so you can call after work or send the estimate form whenever it suits you.
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM