Concrete Contractor in Simi Valley, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on a Solid Base
Crestline Agoura Hills Concrete is a concrete contractor working in Simi Valley, CA. We pour driveways, patios, walkways, pool decks, garage floors and slab foundations, and we dig out and pack the base under each one first.
- Concrete driveway building
- Concrete patio construction
- Stamped concrete services
- Concrete sidewalk building
- Garage floor concrete
- Decorative concrete
- Concrete retaining walls
- Concrete floor installation
- Concrete pool decks
- Concrete steps construction
- Slab foundation building
- Foundation installation
- Concrete parking lot building
- Concrete footings
- Foundation raising
- Concrete cutting
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Simi Valley concrete work as we see it
Most Simi Valley calls start with something the homeowner can see. It's a driveway that's cracked or dropped at one corner, a back patio that holds water, or a front walk that's lifted enough to trip on. These are mostly single-family lots with a driveway out front and a slab out back, so a lot of our work here is breaking out old concrete and pouring it right the second time. We're based in Agoura Hills and do the same work in Oak Park, Moorpark and the cities around them.
The price moves with the size of the slab, how much old concrete has to come out and how much base work the ground needs. The schedule turns on whether the city wants a permit and on curing, the wait before you use new concrete so it can reach its strength, and you'll get your own figure in writing at the estimate. On an older slab the real question is the subgrade, the dirt it was sitting on, and nobody knows what shape that's in until the old concrete is out.
What Simi Valley driveways and patios usually need
- When a driveway here has sunk or split, the cause is usually under it, a base that was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, so we start there.
- A patio that pools water or a driveway that tips toward the garage is a grading problem, so we check where the water runs before any forms go in.
- Cracks that wander across a slab usually mean the control joints, the grooves cut to give it a place to crack, went in late or never.
- For slab foundations and footings, the city adds its own local standards for foundation design to the state building code, so the plans have to meet both before we pour.
Concrete services we offer in Simi Valley
Concrete driveway building
For a driveway that's sunk or split, we break it out, dig and pack a new base, and set rebar, the steel that holds any cracks tight.
Concrete patio construction
A patio that holds water needs new slope, so we pitch the new one away from the house and give it a broom finish, a light texture for grip.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or entry the look of stone or brick in one pour, and the pattern only holds up if the base under it does.
Concrete sidewalk building
When a front walk has lifted at a joint and catches toes, we replace the bad sections and slope them so rain runs off, not toward your door.
Garage floor concrete
A garage floor that's cracked or dusting on top usually started with a weak base or a hot-day pour, and a new slab done right fixes both.
Decorative concrete
Colored, stained or exposed-aggregate concrete fits a front entry or patio where plain gray doesn't suit the house, and we go over samples with you at the estimate.
Concrete retaining walls
On a sloped yard, a retaining wall holds the dirt back for a flat patio or planter, with drainage behind it so water doesn't push it over.
Concrete floor installation
For an interior concrete floor in a shop, studio or addition, we prep the base, set a moisture barrier and finish the surface smooth or ready for flooring.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck takes wet feet and splash every day, so we slope it so water runs off and give it a texture that grips without scraping.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps that have cracked or pulled away from the porch get rebuilt with even risers and a footing underneath so they sit solid against the house.
Slab foundation building
For an addition, garage or backyard unit on a slab foundation, we dig, form, set the steel and pour to the approved plans for your address.
Foundation installation
When a new room or structure needs a foundation, we lay out, dig and pour it to the plans, and check the trench bottoms before concrete goes in.
Concrete parking lot building
For a church, office or apartment lot, we pour concrete paving thick enough for the traffic, sloped to drain, with joints laid out where cracks should go.
Concrete footings
Footings carry a wall, a patio cover post or a room, so we dig them to the depth on your plans and pour on firm ground.
Foundation raising
If a slab or foundation has dropped at a corner, raising it can level it without a tear-out, and I'll tell you at the estimate whether that's worth it.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut concrete for a drain line, a plumbing repair or a clean edge where old meets new, using water to keep the dust down.
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Get a free written estimate for your Simi Valley job
We reply to every call and message within one business day, and I set a time to come out to your Simi Valley property myself. I look at the slab, the ground and where the water runs, then write up the estimate on site, free and with no obligation to book.
(747) 219-1796Concrete questions from Simi Valley homeowners
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Simi Valley?
The city's Building and Safety Division decides that for your address, so check before any concrete comes out. The city requires a construction permit before new building, remodeling or adding to an existing building, and its permit list for homes names roofing, solar, electrical and plumbing permits. We check with the division before we start, and if your job needs a permit, I tell you at the estimate and we apply before any work begins. You can also call the Building and Safety Division yourself at (805) 583-6723.
Does a concrete contractor need a license to work in Simi Valley?
Yes, any concrete job with $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a contractor licensed by the state licensing board, and so does any job that needs a building permit or uses hired crews. The contractor has to hold that license before bidding, not just before the pour. The city also requires a new business to get a City Business Tax Certificate before working in Simi Valley. We're licensed and fully insured.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Simi Valley?
There's no single price, because a driveway's cost comes from its size, its thickness and steel, how much old concrete has to be broken out and hauled off, and how much digging and packing the base needs. The finish adds to it too, since a plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored concrete. If the budget's tight, I'd cut the finish before the base, because the base is hidden on day one and it's what decides whether the slab settles. Your written estimate gives you the number for your driveway.
How long does it take to get a building inspection in Simi Valley?
Usually the next workday, because the city performs inspection requests it gets by 4:00 p.m. on the following workday. A request made on a Friday after 4:00 p.m. goes to the following Tuesday, so we plan pours around that when a job has an inspection. The city also wants a copy of the stamped approved plans kept on the job site, and the contractor or owner-builder is responsible for it.
What causes a new concrete driveway to crack?
Most cracks in newer concrete come from a base that settled, control joints cut too late, or a pour in the heat of the day that left the top weak. Concrete shrinks as it cures, so some cracking is normal, and the joints give it a straight line to crack along instead of a random one. We dig out and pack the base, check where the water runs, pour early and cut the joints before the slab cracks on its own. Nobody can promise concrete won't crack, but the base and the joints decide whether it's a hairline in a joint or a slab that sinks.
Do I need an engineer for a slab foundation in Simi Valley?
Not for a simple one-story wood-frame home, garage or accessory building, because the city accepts plans for those without a licensed architect or engineer. Plans for structurally complex homes or homes on steep hillsides have to come from a licensed architect or registered engineer under state law. Either way, the foundation still has to meet the city's foundation standards.
Call about your Simi Valley concrete job
I answer the phone myself, early mornings and weekends included, so call (747) 219-1796 or send the estimate form and you'll be talking to the person who'll be on your pour.