Concrete Contractor in Guadalupe, CA - Driveways, Patios and Walks Done Right
J&D Santa Maria Concrete Company pours driveways, patios, walks and slabs for homeowners in Guadalupe, CA. I walk every job myself, and our own crew forms, pours and finishes the concrete.
Concrete work in Guadalupe, from Santa Maria
Guadalupe is a small city that runs its own Building Department and issues its own business licenses, and we work there from our base in Santa Maria. I've been pouring concrete in this valley since we started in 2017, and I still walk every job before we price it. Our crew is best known for flatwork, the driveways, patios and walks that sit right on the ground.
What we check before we pour
Before I write anything down, I look at what the new concrete will sit on and where the water goes. The subgrade, the soil and base rock under the slab, decides more about cracking than the surface does, so we dig it out and pack it instead of raking it level. Then I check the fall of the ground so the water runs away from your house.
- Sinking slabs. Where the base was only raked smooth over loose dirt, the slab settles with it, and you end up with uneven panels and edges that catch a foot.
- Water at the house. If a slab falls toward the house, rain pools against the wall or the garage door, so we set the slope before the forms go in.
- Cracks in odd places. When control joints, the cut grooves that tell a crack where to run, go in late or get skipped, the slab cracks wherever it wants.
Concrete work we do for homes in Guadalupe
A lot of our work across the valley is replacing a driveway, patio or walk that has cracked, sunk or started holding water. I'll tell you straight whether the whole thing needs to come out, because sometimes one bad section can be cut out and repoured and the rest left alone. When it does come out, we break it up, haul it off and start over from the base, since the old base is usually why it failed.
Other jobs start from bare dirt, like a new patio off the back door or a wider driveway. If you want color or a pattern, our decorative concrete goes down on the same packed base and timed joints as a plain broom finish, the light texture we drag across the top for grip.
Getting us out to Guadalupe
We run Guadalupe jobs out of Santa Maria, the same as our work in Pismo Beach. Price turns on size, thickness, how much old concrete comes out, the base work and the finish. Timing turns on our calendar, the weather, any inspections and curing, the wait while the slab hardens. Call (805) 268-7763 and I'll come look, then write it out line by line.
Tell us about your concrete job
Send the rough size, what's there now and a photo, or just call. We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come look.
(805) 268-7763- Free, on site, no obligation
- Written out line by line
- A straight answer on the fix
Guadalupe concrete questions
Where do I apply for a building permit in Guadalupe, CA?
The City of Guadalupe Building Department takes building permit applications and plans, by mail or in person. When your concrete job calls for a permit, we handle the application with the city and set up the inspections, which the department holds on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Does a concrete contractor in California need a state license?
In most cases, yes. The California Contractors State License Board requires a license when a project needs a building permit, uses any extra workers, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials, and a bigger job can't be split up to stay under that. We're licensed and insured.
Does my contractor need a Guadalupe business license?
Yes, the City of Guadalupe requires a business license for anyone doing business in the city, and that includes the crew pouring your slab. It's fair to ask any contractor you're considering whether they carry one.
Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one did?
Concrete can crack, but you can control where it happens and how much. We dig out and pack the base, cut the control joints on time and keep the slab damp while it cures so the top stays hard. A crack that does show up usually runs inside a joint, where you'll barely see it.
How long will I be without my driveway after a new pour?
You'll stay off it while it cures, and you can walk on it well before you can drive on it. The time depends on the slab and the weather, so I'll give you the days for your job before we pour, and you can plan around them.