Concrete contractor in East Los Angeles - slabs set on solid ground
Sterling Lakewood Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Lakewood that pours driveways, patios, walkways and foundations for homeowners in East Los Angeles, starting with the ground underneath so the slab has something solid to sit on.
Concrete work we do in East Los Angeles
Every service below is available in East Los Angeles. Tap one to see how we handle it, or call (562) 249-2521 and ask about your job.
- Concrete driveway building
- Concrete patio construction
- Stamped concrete services
- Concrete sidewalk building
- Garage floor concrete
- Decorative concrete
- Concrete retaining walls
- Concrete floor installation
- Concrete pool decks
- Concrete steps construction
- Slab foundation building
- Foundation installation
- Concrete parking lot building
- Concrete footings
- Foundation raising
- Concrete cutting
Driveways, patios and the ground under them
The work we do for homeowners in East Los Angeles is the same work we do all over the county: tearing out a driveway that's sunk or cracked, pouring a patio that drains instead of holding water, replacing a walkway that trips people, and laying a slab foundation when someone's adding on. Before we talk about finish, I look at what the old slab sat on.
East Los Angeles isn't a city. It's one of the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, so the county's rules apply to your lot and county offices handle permits instead of a city hall. I sort that out before I price anything, because a permit changes the paperwork and the schedule.
The ground underneath
If the old base was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, the slab settled with the dirt, so we dig to firm ground and compact a new base.
Where water runs
We check which way the yard falls, because a slab that tips toward the house sends every rain straight at your foundation.
What it has to carry
A patio and a driveway with a truck on it need different thickness and steel, so I size the slab and the rebar, the steel grid inside it, for the load.
Coming up from Lakewood for your job
We're based in Lakewood and take jobs in many of the cities around it, and we work East Los Angeles the same way we do Downey and Hawaiian Gardens. When you call, we set a time for me to come out, walk the job with you and write the estimate myself.
Price comes down mostly to what's underneath: how much old concrete has to be torn out and hauled off, how much base it needs, and the size, thickness and finish. The schedule turns on whether a permit applies and on curing, the wait before a new slab can take weight.
Have photos of the cracks or low spots ready, plus a rough idea of how you'll use the space, like parking or a patio table. I write the estimate in plain words so you can see what's included, and I'm on site running our crew on pour day.
- Area
- East Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (562) 249-2521
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
- Based in
- Lakewood, CA 90712
Tell me about your concrete job
Send a few photos through the form or call (562) 249-2521. We reply within one business day, then I come out for a free estimate, no obligation.
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Who issues concrete permits in East Los Angeles?
LA County Public Works issues them, through its East Los Angeles Building and Safety Office. Its permit list names patios and retaining walls but not driveways, so I check your job before pricing it. When you apply, the office tells you whether a plan check, a review of the drawings, is needed, and we handle the application.
When is the first inspection due on an LA County permit?
The county wants the first inspection requested within 12 months of getting the permit, with follow-up inspections every 6 months to keep it active. On concrete work the inspection usually comes before the pour, while the base and steel are still open to see, so I schedule it around pour day.
Does a concrete contractor need a California license for a driveway?
Yes, most driveway jobs need a contractor licensed by the California Contractors State License Board. A license applies when a project needs a building permit, uses any additional workers or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials, and the contractor has to hold it before bidding. We're licensed and fully insured.
Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one?
It may get a hairline crack or two, because concrete shrinks as it cures, and I'd rather tell you that up front. What we control is where and how much, with a packed base, a slope away from the house, and control joints, the grooves we cut so cracks follow a line we picked.