Stamped concrete services in Orange CA - a patterned slab on a base that holds up
Tired of a plain gray patio or a cracked driveway? We pour, color and stamp a new slab that looks like stone, brick or wood.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Reseal your stamped slab or pour a new one?
If the slab underneath is sound, a reseal or small patch brings the look back. If it's sinking or draining toward the house, new color on top won't fix it, so we pour new.
A reseal or patch is enough when:
- The slab sits flat and level
- Cracks are few and hairline
- Water drains away from the house
- The color looks dull, not damaged
- Chips are small and shallow
A new slab makes sense when:
- Sections have sunk or tilted
- Cracks are wide or still growing
- Water pools or runs toward the house
- The slab is settling with the dirt
- You want a new size or shape
How a stamped concrete job goes
Call or send a message
Call (714) 787-1676 or use the form, and tell us where the slab goes and whether it's a patio or a driveway.
A visit scheduled
I come out and look
I measure, check the ground and where the water runs, and explain what I'd do and why, including whether the slab reaches the sidewalk.
A plan in plain words
Your written estimate
I send a written estimate that spells out what the price covers and what it doesn't, so there's nothing to guess about later.
A written estimate
Permits and forms
Once you say yes, we handle any permit steps, then set the forms, the boards that shape the slab, and check every one before the pour.
Forms checked and ready
Pour, stamp and walk-through
We pour, color and stamp the slab, cut the joints and seal it, then clean up and go over the finished work with you.
A finished, clean site
What our stamped concrete work includes
Tear-out and haul-off
We break out the old slab and haul it away, so the new one starts on clean ground.
A dug-out, packed base
We dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, so it doesn't settle with the dirt.
Forms and drainage
We set the forms so the slab pitches away from your house and rain doesn't pool against the wall.
Thickness and steel
We pour to the thickness the use calls for and add rebar, steel bars that hold any cracks tight.
Color and stamping
We color the concrete, then press rubber stamp mats into it while it's soft for a stone, brick, plank or tile look.
Joints, sealer and cleanup
We cut control joints, grooves that steer cracking to a straight line, then seal the surface and clean up.
What sets the price of stamped concrete?
Size and shape come first, since curves and tight corners take more forming and stamping than a plain rectangle. After that it's the ground. Tearing out an old slab and digging the base deeper adds labor, and one neighboring city's building department notes expansive soil, ground that swells wet and shrinks dry, in parts of Orange County, which can mean more base work.
The finish counts too: the color method, the number of colors and how busy the pattern is. A driveway also needs more thickness and steel than a patio. If you just want a hard slab nobody looks at, plain garage floor concrete costs less, and I'll say so. The schedule turns on permits, weather and curing, the wait while the concrete hardens enough for feet and then tires.
Why Orange homeowners call us for stamped concrete
I learned concrete under a foreman who ran a string line down every form and made us tear out anything that was off, and I've done it his way since starting on my own in Orange in 2017. The color and pattern get the attention, but we get the base right first, because a pretty finish can't cover a bad one.
I come out to look at each job myself, and our own crew does the work from the first form to the final cleanup. I'll help you pick a color method that suits a patio or a driveway, and every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Call (714) 787-1676 to set up a visit.
- I look at your job myself
- An estimate that lists what's covered
- Our own crew, first form to cleanup
Get a written estimate for your stamped patio or driveway
Tell us the area's rough size, whether it's a patio or driveway, and if it reaches the sidewalk. We'll reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
(714) 787-1676Stamped concrete questions we hear
How much does stamped concrete cost per square foot in Orange, CA?
Across the US, stamped concrete installation usually runs about $26 to $31 per square foot, and that's a national figure, not an Orange price or ours. Your number depends on size, base work and the finish you pick, so my written estimate spells out what the price covers and what it doesn't.
What is the best color method for a stamped concrete driveway?
Color hardener is the common pick for driveways, because it builds a harder surface skin that stands up to traffic. Its color sits only in the top layer, so a deep chip shows gray. Integral color runs through the whole slab, so chips and saw cuts match the surface, and it's the most forgiving choice, though it won't reach the deepest or brightest tones.
How do I know when stamped concrete needs resealing?
Reseal it when water and stains stop beading off and start soaking in, or when the color loses its depth, not on a set number of years. Resealing is the most common upkeep these slabs need. One field guide advises two thin, even coats, because a heavy flood coat can bubble, turn white and make the slab slick when wet.
Do I need a permit for stamped concrete near the sidewalk in Orange, CA?
Work in the public right-of-way, which often takes in the sidewalk and the parkway strip by the street, needs an Encroachment Permit from the city's Director of Public Works. If your lot sits in a flood hazard area near the Santa Ana River, Santiago Creek or Handy Creek, building there also needs Public Works approval and a Grading Permit. When your job needs a permit, we pull it, schedule the inspections and keep the approved plans on site, and if the walk itself needs replacing, we handle that as concrete sidewalk building.
What causes stamped concrete to crack?
Cracks usually come from a base that settles with the dirt or from control joints cut late or skipped, which lets the slab crack wherever it likes. Concrete can still crack, so we pack the base and cut the joints on time to keep cracks in lines we picked, and the rebar helps hold them tight.
Can someone without a license pour a small stamped patio in California?
Only on very small jobs, because the state's license exemption stops at $1,000 and covers only work that needs no permit, done by someone who employs no one. Anything past that calls for a contractor licensed in the state's concrete class, which covers forming, pouring and finishing flatwork like patios and drives. We're fully licensed and insured.
Stamped concrete around Orange
We're based in Orange and pour stamped concrete across the cities around it, including Tustin and Santa Ana. Pick your city below, or call if yours isn't listed.
Get your Orange quote from Cornerstone Orange Concrete
Call (714) 787-1676 before you pick a color or pattern, so the base plan and the look get settled together.