New or replacement driveways for homeowners. We dig out and pack the subgrade, since the dirt under a slab decides whether it settles later.
Concrete contractor in Anaheim, CA - slabs built on packed, level ground
Cornerstone Orange Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Orange, CA. We build driveways, patios, steps, slabs and foundations for Anaheim homeowners, builders and property owners, with careful base work and straight lines.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Concrete work we do in Anaheim
Most calls from Anaheim are driveways, patios and steps where the old slab has cracked or settled. Builders and property owners call us for slabs, footings and foundations.
Backyard patios sloped so rain runs away from the house. A broom finish brushes in a light texture so the patio grips when it's wet.
Stamped concrete is pressed with a pattern and colored. It's for homeowners who want a stone, brick or tile look on a patio, walk or driveway without loose pieces.
Front walks and side paths for homeowners. We cut in control joints so the slab cracks along a straight groove we chose, not wherever it likes.
Garage slabs poured flat and thick enough for a car's weight, for homeowners replacing a cracked, stained or uneven floor.
Colored, stained or exposed-aggregate finishes for a patio or walk that looks dressed up. It gets the same packed base underneath as a plain slab.
Poured walls that hold back dirt on sloped yards, with steel in both the footing and the wall. They're for homeowners leveling a yard or holding a slope.
Interior concrete floors for homes, shops and additions, poured level and finished smooth. They're for owners who want a hard, flat floor they can seal or cover.
Pool decks for homeowners replacing a cracked or chipped one. The finish grips wet feet, and the slope sends splash water away from the house.
Front and back steps to replace crumbling or loose ones, built with even step heights. Rebar inside, which is steel bars, holds the concrete together.
Slab foundations for builders and property owners. We pour on packed ground with the steel tied in place and checked against the approved plans before the truck arrives.
Foundations for additions, garages and new buildings, formed to a string line so the framing sits square. They're for builders and owners starting new construction.
Parking areas and small lots for property owners. We pour them thick enough for daily traffic and slope them so rainwater heads to the drains.
Footings are the wider concrete base under a wall or post. We dig and pour them for builders and owners adding a room, a wall or a patio cover.
Lifting a settled slab or foundation back toward level, for owners seeing cracks, sloped floors or sticking doors. We find out what made it drop first.
Saw cutting to take out a damaged section, open a slab for plumbing or add joints. It's for owners who want a clean straight edge instead of a broken one.
Why Anaheim homeowners call us for concrete
Anaheim has every kind of house, from older single-story homes on flat streets near downtown to newer homes on sloped lots farther east. Most of our work here is flatwork, which means driveways, patios and walks that lie flat on the ground. We also build steps and pour slabs for builders. We're based in Orange and work across the cities around it, and the jobs here look a lot like the ones we pour in Fullerton.
On older lots, the job usually starts with tearing out a slab that was laid on raked dirt. So we dig down to firm ground and pack a new base before any forms go up.
- I come out to see it myself
- Estimates that list what's included
- Our own crew, form to cleanup
How we handle a job in Anaheim
I look at it first
I come out to each job myself before a price goes on paper. I'd rather see the slope, the old slab and the access than guess at them.
Estimates that spell it out
The price moves with size, tear-out, base work and finish. The schedule turns on weather and curing, the wait while concrete hardens. The estimate says what's covered and what isn't.
String line on every form
We run a string down every form before the truck backs in, the way I was taught. A form that's off becomes a slab that's off.
Our crew, start to finish
Our own crew does the work from the first form to the final cleanup. The people who packed the base are the ones who pour on it.
- Base dug out and packed, not raked
- Slope checked so water runs away
- Forms checked with a string line
- Steel set before the pour
- Pours timed away from midday heat
- Control joints cut on time
- Clear word on what's included
- Site cleaned up when we leave
Nobody sees the base once the concrete's down, so it's the first thing people want to cut. It's the last thing I'd cut, because it decides whether the slab settles.
What signs mean your Anaheim concrete needs a look?
Winter storms show you where water sits and where the ground has given way. The weeks after a good rain are a smart time to walk your driveway and patio.
- Cracks that keep getting wider
- One slab edge higher than the next
- Water pooling after a storm
- Patio sloping back toward the house
- Chipping or flaking on the surface
- Dusty, crumbling top layer
- Gap opening at the garage or wall
- Steps that rock or pull away
Reaching us from Anaheim
Call (714) 787-1676, or use the form to tell us about your driveway, patio or slab. Expect a reply within 1 business day.
- Phone
- (714) 787-1676
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
- Location
- Orange, CA 92866
Anaheim concrete questions we hear
Do I need a permit for a concrete project in Anaheim?
Most likely, yes. The city says most improvements need a permit before construction starts, and only cosmetic work goes without one. An older city handout lists some low retaining walls among work without a permit. Ask the Building Division, which handles plan review and inspections, about your own project. When your job needs a permit, we pull it, schedule the inspections and keep the approved plans on site.
Does a concrete contractor in Anaheim need a California license?
Yes. The state licensing board requires a license when a job needs a building permit or uses other workers. It also requires one when labor and materials add up to $1,000 or more. Separately, the city requires an Anaheim business license from anyone doing business there, including companies based outside city limits. We're fully licensed and insured.
Which building codes apply to my concrete project in Anaheim?
Projects submitted to the city now follow the current California building codes plus Anaheim's own amendments. The city wrote those amendments for local terrain, climate and geology. Projects submitted before this year follow the previous set. If your job needs drawn plans, the city wants them from a qualified person, usually a licensed architect or engineer, and city staff won't draw them.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Anaheim?
Your price comes from four things: the driveway's size, whether an old slab has to be torn out and hauled off, how much digging and packing the base needs, and the finish you pick. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored concrete. A permit, when your job needs one, adds to it. I measure it on site and write down what the price covers and what it doesn't.
How long does a new concrete driveway take before I can drive on it?
You can walk on a new driveway well before you can drive on it. Concrete keeps hardening for weeks after the pour, and a car puts far more weight on it than feet do. A patio usually comes back into use sooner than a driveway. When we schedule your pour, we'll give you the walk-on and drive-on dates.
What causes concrete driveways to crack in Anaheim?
Most cracks come from three things: a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, control joints cut late or skipped, and water getting under the slab after winter storms. Concrete can still crack. A packed base and joints cut on time keep cracks small and in the straight lines where we put them.
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Get a Cornerstone Orange Concrete quote in Anaheim
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