Concrete driveways in Long Beach and Lakewood
A driveway carries a 4,000-pound car every day, plus the occasional delivery truck. Thickness, base and reinforcement matter more here than anywhere else around the house, and that's where we put the effort.
Or call / text (657) 300-7519 with a few photos.
Finish options
Choose a look for your driveway
Every option is priced on the same base and slab. Tell us which ones you like and we'll price them side by side.
Broom finish
- Look
- Fine brushed texture, plain gray or integral color.
- Upkeep
- Reseal every 2 to 3 years if you want it to stay stain resistant.
- Relative cost
- Lowest per square foot.
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Exposed aggregate
- Look
- Top paste washed off to show the stone underneath. Grippy and hides dirt.
- Upkeep
- Seal after cure; occasional rinse. Good around pools.
- Relative cost
- Mid, a step above broom finish.
Stamped
- Look
- Pressed patterns like slate, ashlar stone, cobble or wood plank, with release color.
- Upkeep
- Reseal every 2 to 3 years to keep the color and protect the texture.
- Relative cost
- Mid to high, depends on pattern and colors.
Pavers
- Look
- Individual units on a compacted base. Many shapes and blends.
- Upkeep
- Re-sand joints and reseal every few years; single units can be lifted and reset.
- Relative cost
- Mid to high, more labor per square foot.
What's included
What goes into the job
These are the line items you'll see in your written quote. If something doesn't apply to your project, the quote says so.
| Removal | Break out and haul away the old driveway, including roots that lifted it. |
|---|---|
| Base | 4 inches or more of compacted class II base, more over soft or clay soil. |
| Slab thickness | 4 inches for cars, 5 to 6 inches for trucks, RVs or heavy delivery traffic. |
| Concrete mix | Typically 3,000 to 4,000 PSI. [[CONFIRM: standard mix you use]] |
| Reinforcement | #3 or #4 rebar grid on chairs, or mesh where it fits the job. |
| Control joints | Laid out so panels stay roughly square, about every 10 feet. |
| Approach and apron | City permit and inspection for the driveway approach in the public right of way when it's part of the job. |
Projects
Driveways: recent work
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Process
How a driveway job runs
Site visit
We walk the area, check grade and drainage, take measurements and talk through finishes.
[[CONFIRM: usually within X days of your call]]Written quote
You get a written price with slab thickness, reinforcement, finish and what is excluded spelled out.
[[CONFIRM: X days after the visit]]Forming and prep
Demo if needed, excavation, compacted base, forms set to grade, rebar or mesh placed and inspected if a permit applies.
[[CONFIRM: typical duration]]Pour and finish
Concrete placed, screeded, floated and finished, with control joints tooled or saw-cut the same day or next morning.
[[CONFIRM: typical duration]]Cure and walkthrough
Forms stripped and cleanup done. We walk the job with you and go over cure times and sealing.
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FAQ
Driveways questions
How long before I can drive on a new driveway?
Wait about 7 days for cars and longer for heavy trucks. Walking on it is fine after a day or two.
4 inch or 6 inch slab?
4 inches is standard for passenger cars. Go to 5 or 6 inches if you park a truck, boat or RV, or if delivery trucks use the drive.
Rebar or wire mesh?
Rebar on chairs is stronger and stays where it's placed. Mesh is cheaper but often gets pushed to the bottom of the slab during the pour, where it does little. We'll tell you what we're using in the quote.
Do I need a permit?
Replacing the driveway on your lot often doesn't need one, but changing or rebuilding the approach in the parkway or curb almost always needs a city permit. [[CONFIRM: how you handle permits]]
How do you stop tree roots from cracking it again?
We cut out the roots under the slab area and can add a root barrier along the edge. If the tree is protected by the city, we'll check before cutting.
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Get a quote for your driveway
Send us the basics online, or call or text (657) 300-7519. We come out, measure and price it in writing.