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Concrete Patios in Brea
We build new concrete patios that drain away from your home, sit on a properly compacted base and fit the way you actually use your yard. If an old patio was damaged and you are filing a claim, we help you document it clearly.
A Patio That Holds Up and Fits Your Yard
A patio is the slab you live on outside: the table, the grill, the chairs where you sit in the evening. We pour new ones and tear out and rebuild old ones that have sunk, tilted toward the house or broken into pieces. Most of what makes a patio last happens before any concrete arrives, in the grading, the base and the slope.
Many patios around Brea were poured decades ago over clay soil that swells in wet winters and shrinks in dry summers. That movement is why older slabs crack and settle. When we build yours, we dig out soft material, compact a proper base and plan control joints so any movement shows up where it does no harm.
Sometimes a patio needs replacing because of something sudden, like a fallen tree or a plumber cutting through it to reach a broken line. In that case we photograph what we find, measure it and write a line-item estimate you can hand to your adjuster. We explain how the process usually goes, but your insurance company decides what is covered.
What Your Patio Project Includes
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Layout and measurements
We mark the shape on the ground with you so you can see the size before anything is dug. Room for a table and chairs is easier to judge standing in the yard than looking at a drawing.
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Removal of the old slab
If there is an existing patio, we break it out, haul it away and check the soil underneath. Soft or wet spots get dug out rather than covered over.
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Base, grading and slope
We compact a gravel base and set the forms so water runs away from your home's foundation and toward the yard or a drain. A gentle fall is enough, and you will not feel it under a chair.
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Reinforcement and joints
Steel reinforcement goes in before the pour, and control joints are cut at planned spacing. Concrete will crack somewhere; joints give it a straight line to do it in.
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Finish options
A broom finish gives good grip and is the most common choice. We also pour stamped concrete if you want the look of stone or tile, and we can talk through a color that suits your home.
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Cleanup
We protect your lawn, planters and walls during the work, and we leave the site swept with the forms and debris gone.
Questions about Patios?
Call(714) 364-4450Signs It Is Time for a New Patio
The slab tilts toward the house
If rainwater runs back against your walls or pools by the back door, the patio has settled the wrong way. That water can find its way into the foundation.
Wide or offset cracks
Hairline cracks are normal. Cracks you can fit a coin into, or where one side sits higher than the other, usually mean the ground underneath has moved.
Trip edges and sunken sections
Uneven pieces catch toes and chair legs. When several sections have dropped, rebuilding usually makes more sense than living around them.
Damage from a sudden event
A fallen tree, heavy equipment or a plumbing dig can leave a patio broken. Take photos before anything is moved, then let us measure and document it for your claim.
Your yard has outgrown it
A small slab built for two chairs may not fit how your family uses the yard now. A larger patio, or a full plan like our concrete backyards work, can fix that.
How a Patio Job Goes
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A conversation by phone
You tell us what you have, what you want and whether insurance is involved. We set a time to come look at the yard.
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Site visit and written estimate
We measure, check access for equipment and look at drainage. You get a written, line-item estimate, and if there is a claim we include photos and measurements of the damage.
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Demolition and base prep
We remove the old slab, grade the soil, compact the base, set forms and place reinforcement. If your project needs a permit, we tell you up front and handle it.
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Pour and finish
Pour day usually takes a few hours once the truck arrives. We place, level and finish the surface, cut joints and clean up the edges.
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Curing and first use
You can usually walk on it after a day or two and put furniture back after about a week. We give you clear timing for your slab before we leave.
What Shapes the Price of a New Patio
Every yard is different, so we measure in person before we put a number on your patio rather than guessing on the phone. A handful of things drive the total more than anything else. You will see each one listed on its own line in your written estimate, so nothing is buried in a single lump sum.
- How big the patio is and its outline
- A larger slab takes more concrete and more time from our crew. Straight edges and square corners are quick to form, while curves and extra angles need more setup before the pour.
- Tear-out and what is underneath
- Breaking up an existing slab and hauling it off is part of the job. When we find soft clay below, we dig it out and bring in additional base material, which adds to the total.
- Access to your backyard
- A wide gate lets our equipment and pump come straight in. A narrow side yard may mean running a long pump line or moving material by wheelbarrow, and that extra handling takes time.
- Surface finish and color
- A broom finish keeps the budget lowest. Stamped patterns, integral color and a sealer coat each call for added material and labor.
Patio Questions We Hear Often
Will my homeowners insurance pay for a new patio?
It depends on what damaged it and on your policy. Sudden events are sometimes covered, while slow settling and wear usually are not. We cannot tell you what your insurer will decide, but we can give you photos, measurements and a line-item estimate that make the damage easy for an adjuster to understand.
How long does a patio take from start to finish?
Most patios take a few days of work: demolition and base prep, then forming, then the pour. Weather and permits can shift that. We give you a schedule before we start so you know which days we will be in your yard.
Can you make the patio bigger than the old one?
Yes. Many people use a rebuild to add room for a dining table or a grill area. We check drainage and setbacks for the new size and talk through any permit questions before we pour.
Will the new patio crack?
Concrete can develop small cracks as it cures and as the ground moves. A compacted base, reinforcement and well-placed control joints keep cracks small and in the joints where they are hard to see.
Do you work outside Brea?
Yes. We build patios in Brea and nearby towns including Fullerton, Yorba Linda, La Habra and Placentia. Ask when you call and we will tell you if your address is in our area.
Ready to Plan Your New Patio
Tell us about your yard and what you want to use it for. If insurance is involved, we will explain how we document the damage so you know what to expect.