Concrete Contractor in Irvine - Driveways, Patios and Walls Built on a Solid Base
Homestead Newport Beach Concrete is a concrete contractor working in Irvine, CA. We build driveways, patios, walkways, steps, pool decks and retaining walls for Irvine homes, and we like the jobs with a slope or a tight side yard.
- Owner walks every job I come out myself to measure and plan your job.
- Base before finish We dig out and pack the base instead of raking it level.
- Water checked first We check where water runs and slope slabs away from the house.
- Our own trained crew A foreman I trained leads our own crew on your pour.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Concrete work for Irvine homes
Homestead Newport Beach Concrete pours driveways, patios, walkways and pool decks for Irvine homeowners, plus the steps and retaining walls a sloped backyard calls for. A lot of the houses we see here sit close together, so plenty of Irvine jobs start with working out how to get concrete through a tight side yard.
Working in Irvine: permits, licenses and what sets the price
The City of Irvine's Community Development Department issues permits for most construction and repair work the code covers, and its permit line can tell you whether your job needs one. We settle that question before we set a pour date, because when a job needs a permit, the permit and the city inspection set the schedule, not our crew. I'd rather spend extra time on it at the estimate than guess.
Before you hire anyone here, check two things. The contractor should hold a California license, which you can look up with the Contractors State License Board, and the city requires every business working in Irvine to hold a city business license before it starts. On our end, we find out what approvals your job needs, pull the permits for our part and book the inspections, and if an engineer has to sign off, you hear about it early.
Price here turns on the size of the job, how much old concrete comes out, how much digging and packing the base needs and how hard the spot is to reach, more than on the finish. The schedule also leaves room for curing, the wait while new concrete gains strength before you use it. We plan it the same way in Fountain Valley and back home in Newport Beach, and your written estimate spells out each piece.
Jobs we take on in Irvine
- Driveway tear-out and replacement on a packed base
- Concrete brought in through tight side yards
- Retaining walls and steps on sloped backyards
- Patios and pool decks sloped away from the house
- Clean openings cut in existing walls and slabs
Concrete services for Irvine homes
Most Irvine calls are about the driveway, the backyard or the garage, and the services below cover those, plus the walls, footings and foundation work that a slope or an addition brings.
Concrete driveway building
A driveway that has settled or cracked usually needs the old slab out and the base dug and packed before we pour new.
Concrete patio construction
For the backyards behind Irvine's close-set houses, we plan a patio around how you'll use it and where the water should go.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or entry the look of stone, and it holds up best on a well-built base.
Concrete sidewalk building
Walkways down a narrow side yard are a common Irvine call, and we slope them so water runs off instead of sitting.
Garage floor concrete
When a garage slab is cracked, stained or uneven, we break it out and pour a new floor you can park on.
Decorative concrete
Colored and textured finishes let a front walk or patio suit the house without giving up what's underneath.
Concrete retaining walls
Sloped Irvine backyards often need a retaining wall, and we'll tell you up front if yours needs an engineer.
Concrete floor installation
Interior concrete floors for additions, studios and workshops get poured flat and finished to suit what goes on top.
Concrete pool decks
Around a pool, we slope the deck to drain and give it a finish that's less slick under bare feet.
Concrete steps construction
Steps that climb a front yard or backyard grade get built with even rises and treads that shed water.
Slab foundation building
A slab foundation for an addition gets its most careful work in the base and the rebar, the steel that ties it together.
Foundation installation
New foundations for additions and outbuildings are built to the plans and inspected before anything goes on top of them.
Concrete parking lot building
Property managers call us for parking areas and shared drives that take daily traffic and drain where they should.
Concrete footings
Footings carry walls, posts and patio covers, so we dig them to depth and keep them clean right up to the pour.
Foundation raising
When a slab or foundation has sunk, we look for the cause first, because lifting it alone rarely lasts.
Concrete cutting
We cut clean, straight openings in existing walls and slabs for a new door, a drain or a utility line.
What happens when you call us about an Irvine job
From the first call to the final walk-through, I plan the job, our own crew builds it, and you know each next step.
Call or send a message
Call (949) 691-0410 or use the form to tell us what you're seeing. We set up a time for me to come out.
I measure and ask questions
I measure, look at what's under and around the spot and ask how you'll use it. Then you get your estimate in writing.
We permit, prep and pour
We pull the permits for our part and book the city inspections, then dig out and pack the base before our crew pours and finishes.
We walk it with you
Once it's finished and cleaned up, we walk the job with you and go over how long to stay off it while it cures.
Why Irvine homeowners call our crew
The base gets the budget first
If the budget's tight, cut the fancy finish, not the base, because a pretty top over bad dirt just cracks later.
Odd jobs are our specialty
Slopes, tight side yards and walls that need a clean opening cut are what we're known for, so bring us the odd ones.
The owner at every estimate
Since 2013, I've come out to every estimate myself, so the person pricing your job is the one who plans it.
Your permit's clock, planned for
An Irvine permit on a home runs out 18 months after it's issued unless extended in writing, so we book the pour well inside it.
Get a written estimate for your Irvine concrete job
Tell us what you're pouring or fixing, where it is and anything you've noticed, like cracks or pooling water. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, and there's no pressure to book.
Examples of concrete work
Look through these examples of driveways, patios, steps and walls to get a feel for finishes and layouts before we talk about yours.
Irvine concrete questions, answered
These are the questions Irvine homeowners ask most about permits, walls, licenses and price. If yours isn't here, call or send a message and ask about your own job.
How do I find out if my concrete driveway or patio needs a permit in Irvine?
Call the city's permit line at (949) 724-6313, because the city issues permits for most construction and repair work the code covers, and a driveway or patio isn't something to assume is exempt. Even work on the city's list of exceptions still has to meet the codes. We sort this out at the estimate and pull the permits for our part, and new online applications now go through the city's PermitsDIRECT! system.
Does a concrete retaining wall need a permit in Irvine?
A wall 4 feet or shorter, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, is exempt unless it holds back flammable liquids or carries extra load above it, like a driveway or a slope, which builders call a surcharge. A taller or loaded wall isn't exempt, and any wall still has to meet code. If yours needs an engineer, I'll tell you at the estimate so it's part of the plan.
Do I need a permit for a patio cover over a new concrete patio in Irvine?
Yes, the city requires a permit for a patio cover no matter how small it is. We pour the patio and the footings the posts sit on, and if another trade is building the cover, we work out the footings with them so the permit and inspections line up.
Does a concrete contractor need a state license in Irvine?
Yes, whenever the job needs a building permit, uses employees or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials. The state also limits the down payment on a home improvement job to $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less, so a bigger ask up front is worth questioning.
What causes a concrete patio to crack, and how do you stop it from happening again?
Most cracks start under the slab, where a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed lets the dirt settle and the concrete follow it. Late or skipped control joints, the cut lines that give a slab a planned place to crack, and pours in midday heat cause most of the rest. We dig and pack the base, check where the water runs and cut the joints on time, so if the slab moves, it shows in the joint.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Irvine?
Your driveway's price comes mostly from its size and thickness, how much old concrete gets broken out and hauled away, and how much digging and packing the base needs. Tight side access, a slope and a stamped or colored finish all add to it, while a plain broom finish, the light texture that gives tires and shoes grip, keeps it down. I put each of those on its own line in your written estimate, so you can see where the money goes.
Other cities we work in
Pick a city below if you see yours, or call or send a message about a job near you, since these pages aren't the only places we work.
Talk through your Irvine concrete job with us
We take calls seven days a week until 10 PM, so call (949) 691-0410 tonight or this weekend and get your estimate on the calendar.