We build concrete driveways on a dug-out, packed base, with control joints cut in, the grooves that give a crack a planned place to run.
Concrete built on solid ground for everyday use in Orange, CA
Cornerstone Orange Concrete handles concrete work for homeowners, builders and property owners, and we spend our time on the ground and the forms first, because that decides how a slab holds up.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Concrete work we do
Price comes down to size, base work, finish and access. The schedule turns on permits and the days concrete needs before it can take weight, and my on-site estimate puts your figure in writing.
Want a place outside for a table and chairs? We pour patios sloped so rain runs off and away from your house, not back toward the walls.
Stamped concrete is pressed with patterns and colored while it's wet to look like stone, brick or tile, for patios, walkways and driveways where plain gray won't do.
We form and pour walkways and side paths with a broom finish, a lightly brushed texture that gives shoes some grip when the concrete is wet.
A garage slab carries cars every day, so we pour it at the right thickness over a packed base and add steel where the load calls for it.
Decorative concrete covers colored, textured and exposed-stone finishes for homeowners and businesses who want an entry, patio or walk to look finished without switching to pavers.
We build poured concrete walls that hold back a slope or a raised yard, with steel inside and a way for water behind them to drain out.
Shops, studios and commercial spaces need a floor that's flat and hard-wearing, so we pour interior slabs level and finish them to suit how the room is used.
Around a pool, footing matters, so we give the deck a textured surface and a slope that sends splash water to drains instead of letting it sit.
Every step needs the same height, because an odd one trips people, so we set the forms off a string line before any concrete goes in.
For builders and property owners, we pour slab foundations on a compacted subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, checked before the inspector and the truck arrive.
Foundation installation covers the base of an addition, garage or new building, from the dig and the forms to the steel and the pour, built to approved plans.
Businesses and property owners call us for parking lots and drive aisles, poured thick enough for daily traffic and graded so rain drains off instead of pooling.
Footings are the concrete under walls, posts and additions that spreads their weight into the ground, set with rebar, steel bars that keep them from pulling apart.
Slab sinking or floor sloping? We find out why it moved before lifting and supporting it, and I'll tell you if it isn't worth doing.
Need a doorway, a trench or a cracked section taken out? We saw-cut concrete along a straight line, so the new work meets the old without ragged edges.
Get a free on-site estimate
- Measured at your property
- What's included, in writing
- No obligation to go ahead
Examples of concrete work
Look through these examples of driveways, patios, steps and walls to get a feel for finishes and shapes before you ask for a quote.
How a job runs
Here's what happens from your first call to the final walkthrough, so you know who comes out, what goes in writing and when the concrete shows up.
Call or send a message
Call (714) 787-1676 or use the contact form to tell us about the job, and we'll get back to you within one business day.
A reply from us
I come out and measure
I look at the ground, measure and explain what I'd do and why, then send a written estimate listing what's included and what isn't, free and with no obligation.
A written estimate
We prepare and pour
Once you say yes, we take care of any permit steps, dig out and pack the base, then set and check the forms before the truck comes.
Concrete in place
Cleanup and walkthrough
Our own crew cleans up the site, and we go over the finished work with you, including how long to stay off it while it cures.
A finished, clean job
How we build every job
I learned concrete under an old-school foreman who ran a string line down every form and made us tear out anything that was off. I started Cornerstone Orange Concrete in Orange in 2017 and still check forms the same way, because a straight form is what gives you a straight edge and a slab that drains where it should.
Homeowners mostly call us for flatwork, the driveways, patios and walks around a house, plus steps. Builders and property owners call us for slabs and foundations. I come out to look at each job myself, and our own crew does the work from the first form to the final cleanup.
We're based in Orange and work across the cities around it. If something isn't worth doing, I'd rather tell you that than sell it to you. You can read more about me and the crew on our about page.
Before you hire
These are the questions I hear most on estimates, with plain answers, so you can weigh a bid and talk to any contractor knowing what matters.
What shapes the cost of concrete
Size and finish matter, but so does the base. A plain slab on a well-packed base outlasts a fancy finish on loose dirt, so that's where I'd spend first.
Repair or replace a cracked slab
A few hairline cracks are usually cosmetic, but a slab that's sinking or holding water usually has a base problem a patch won't fix. I'll tell you which you have.
Choosing a finish that fits
A broom finish is the plainest and gives good grip, while stamped and colored concrete cost more and need resealing now and then to keep their look.
Questions to ask any contractor
Ask how deep they dig, how they pack the base, where the water will run and when they cut the joints. If the bid doesn't say, ask before you sign.
What you can count on in Orange
We treat your yard like someone's going to use it tomorrow, because you are. We protect what's next to the work, keep the site tidy while we're there and clean up before we leave. I tell you what day the truck is coming and what needs to be moved out of the way, so nothing catches you off guard.
I explain each job in plain words, from why the base goes as deep as it does to where the water will run and where the joints go. When something needs a closer look before I can price it, like a slab that's moved, I'll say so rather than guess.
Your job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, and your estimate says exactly what's in the price before any concrete shows up.
Tell us about your concrete job
Tell us what you have in mind, where it is and roughly how big. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free estimate with no obligation.
(714) 787-1676Concrete questions we hear
Straight answers to what people ask before a driveway, patio or slab goes in, from cost and timing to cracking and permits in Orange.
- How much does a concrete driveway cost in Orange, CA?
It depends on the size, how much old concrete and dirt has to come out, the base it needs and the finish, so I price each driveway after measuring it in person. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored work, and tight access can add time. The written estimate is free.
- Why do concrete quotes vary so much between contractors?
Usually because they aren't pricing the same job, since one bid includes digging out and packing the base, joints and cleanup while another leaves them out or doesn't say. Base work is the first thing cut on a cheap bid and the part you can't see later. Ask each contractor to write down what's included.
- How long before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
You walk on it well before you drive on it, because new concrete keeps curing, the slow hardening that goes on after the pour, and it needs time before it can take a car's weight. I give you the wait for your slab when we finish, since the weather and the mix both change it.
- Is Cornerstone Orange Concrete licensed and insured?
Yes, we're fully licensed and insured. The City of Orange also requires a business license for every business working in the city, including contractors coming in from elsewhere, and that license covers Orange only, so it's fair to ask any contractor whether they hold one.
- What does the base work under a concrete slab involve?
We dig down to firm ground, pack the base solid and check where the water will run before any forms go up, because a slab only holds up as well as what's under it. A base that's just raked level settles along with the dirt. Then we set the forms and run a string line down them before the pour.
- Do you guarantee your concrete work?
Yes, every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Before we start, the written estimate spells out what's included and what isn't, so you know exactly what you're getting and what to expect from the finished slab.
- Will my new concrete crack like the old one?
Small cracks can still show up, because concrete shrinks as it cures, but a well-built slab usually keeps them in the joints and keeps them tight. Most bad cracking I see comes from a base that was raked instead of packed, or joints cut late or skipped. We put our time into both.
- Who issues building permits for concrete work in Orange, CA?
The City of Orange's Building Division takes all permit applications in the city, and Building and Safety Services reviews plans and inspects the work. Whether your job needs a permit depends on the work, so I tell you up front what the city will want to see. When one is needed, we pull it, schedule the inspections and keep the approved plans on site.
Ask Cornerstone Orange Concrete for a quote in Orange
Call (714) 787-1676 or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day to set up your free estimate.