A new driveway, or a tear-out and replacement of a cracked, sunken one, built on a dug-out, packed base with steel inside so it carries your cars.
Concrete Contractor in Santa Ana, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on Solid Ground
Cornerstone Orange Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Orange, CA. In Santa Ana we pour driveways, patios, walks, steps, slabs and retaining walls, starting with the ground underneath so the new concrete stays put.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Concrete work we do in Santa Ana
Most calls here are for tired driveways, front walks and patios on older lots, plus steps, garage floors and slabs for additions and rebuilds.
Backyard patios poured flat enough to use and sloped just enough to send water away from your house, sized for the table and grill you actually have.
Concrete pressed with a pattern and colored to look like stone, brick or slate, for homeowners who want a patio or walk that looks finished.
Front walks and side paths replaced where roots or settling have lifted the sections into trip edges, with joints cut so new cracks land where we planned.
Garage slabs poured or replaced for homeowners whose floor is cracked, stained or sinking, finished smooth enough to sweep and strong enough for the car.
Colored, exposed-aggregate and textured finishes for patios, walks and entries, for owners who want more than plain gray without switching to pavers.
Poured walls that hold back soil where a yard steps up or down, with a footing and steel sized to the load sitting behind them.
Interior concrete floors for additions, workshops and converted spaces, poured level over a prepared base so flooring or a sealed finish goes down clean.
Decks around new or existing pools with a finish that keeps its grip when wet and a slope that carries splash water away from the pool.
Front and back steps formed with even rises so nobody catches a toe, replacing old steps that have cracked, tipped or pulled away from the house.
Slabs for additions, garages and new homes, for builders and owners who need a level base laid out to the plans and inspected before the pour.
Footings and foundation walls for new construction and additions, formed and set with steel to the approved plans so the framing starts square.
Concrete parking areas and aprons for owners of apartment or commercial lots, built heavier and graded to drain where cars turn and park.
Footings for walls, posts, patio covers and additions, dug to the depth the plans call for and poured with steel so the load spreads evenly.
Lifting and leveling a house or slab that has settled, for owners seeing sloping floors or sticking doors, once we've found out why the ground moved.
Saw cutting for openings, trenches and removing damaged sections, for owners and builders who need a clean, straight edge instead of a broken one.
Why Santa Ana homeowners call us for concrete
Santa Ana packs older single-story homes, newer infill, apartments and small shops close together. A lot of what we replace here are original driveways and front walks that have cracked, sunk or been pushed up by trees that have been growing beside them for years. Side yards tend to be narrow and driveways short, so we plan how the concrete gets in before the truck shows up. It's a short drive from our base in Orange, and we do the same kind of work up in Anaheim and next door in Tustin.
That age shapes the job more than anything. A new driveway here usually has to meet an existing garage floor, the sidewalk and a neighbor's fence line, so we set heights and grades to fit what's already there.
- I look at every job myself
- Estimates that list what's included
- Our own crew from forms to cleanup
How we handle a Santa Ana job
I walk the job first
I come out myself to look at the slab, the ground and where water runs, because that's what the price and the schedule really turn on.
String line on every form
Before the truck backs in, I run a string down every form the way my old foreman taught me, so edges come out straight and slopes drain.
Estimates that spell it out
I write down what the price covers and what it doesn't, so tear-out, base work and hauling don't turn into surprises halfway through.
Permits handled when needed
When your job needs a permit, we pull it, schedule the inspections and keep the approved plans on site, and I tell you up front what the city will want.
- Soft dirt dug out, not raked over
- Base packed firm before forms go up
- Steel held mid-slab, not lying on dirt
- Control joints cut before cracks pick a spot
- Broom finish on walks and drives for grip
- Fresh concrete kept moist while it cures
- Old concrete hauled off the property
- Site cleaned up before we leave
- Fully licensed and insured
- Backed by our satisfaction guarantee
On older Santa Ana lots the trouble is usually under the slab, so if the budget's tight, I'd spend it on the base before the finish.
What signs mean your Santa Ana concrete needs work?
Older slabs here have had years to settle and get pushed around by roots, so these are worth a look before a small problem turns into a full tear-out.
- Cracks that keep getting wider
- One section sitting lower than the next
- Water pooling on the driveway
- Patio sloping toward the house
- Roots lifting a walk or edge
- Chipping or a dusty, flaking top
- Steps pulling away from the house
- Gaps opening under a slab edge
Our office serving Santa Ana
Call (714) 787-1676 or use the form to tell us about your Santa Ana job. We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come look.
- Phone
- (714) 787-1676
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
- Location
- Orange, CA 92866
Santa Ana concrete questions
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Santa Ana?
Ask the city before we pour, because Santa Ana's permit list covers building, altering, repairing or tearing down a building and its electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing work, and it doesn't name driveways or patios. The Building Safety Division issues permits and inspects the work under them. When your job needs one, we pull it and schedule the inspections.
Does a retaining wall need a permit in Santa Ana?
A retaining wall over 4 feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top, needs a building permit. A shorter wall is exempt unless it carries extra weight from above, like a slope, a driveway or a building, or holds back flammable or combustible liquids. A city handout from 2022 also says retaining walls need Planning Division review, so even a short wall is worth checking first.
How long does a building permit stay valid in Santa Ana?
A Santa Ana permit becomes invalid if work doesn't start within 180 days of when it's issued. It also lapses if work stops for 180 days after it starts. That's why we line up the pour date before we pull the permit, so the clock isn't running while the job waits.
Can I get a same-day building permit in Santa Ana?
Some permits are issued the same day over the counter, mostly simple jobs like water heater swaps, minor reroofs, patio covers and pools. Other projects may need plans submitted for review, and most applications need Planning Division approval before they go to the building side. When I look at your job, I'll tell you which route it's likely to take, so you can plan around a review.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Santa Ana?
The price comes down to size, tear-out, base work and finish, and I put a number on it after I've seen your ground. Hauling off an old slab, digging out soft dirt, adding thickness and steel for heavier vehicles, and choosing stamped or colored over a broom finish, the light texture that gives tires and shoes grip, all raise it. The estimate is free, on site and lists what's in the price and what isn't.
How do I keep a new concrete slab from cracking?
You can't keep concrete from ever cracking, but you can decide where it cracks and keep it from sinking. That takes a packed base, rebar, the steel bars that hold the pieces together if a crack opens, and control joints, grooves cut so cracks run in a straight line. Keeping the slab damp while it cures, the slow hardening after the pour, makes the top tougher, so stay off it until we say it's ready.
Does a contractor need a business license to work in Santa Ana?
Yes. Santa Ana requires a license, with an annual business license tax, for every business operating in the city, and its permit guidance says a contractor must hold a current city business license. It's a fair thing to ask any contractor about before work starts.
Outside Santa Ana? Give us a call
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Santa Ana quotes from Cornerstone Orange Concrete
Estimates are free, done on site and written out, with no obligation and a reply within one business day.