Concrete contractor in Claremont, CA - driveways, patios and slabs on a solid base
D&K Upland Concrete is a concrete contractor working in Claremont, CA. We pour driveways, patios, walkways, steps and slabs for homeowners, and build walls, footings and parking lots for property owners, each on a base we dig out and pack.
- Licensed and fully insured.
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Claremont neighborhoods and the concrete we see there
Claremont is a city of homes first, with the shops and restaurants of Claremont Village at its center and neighborhoods that stretch north toward the San Gabriel foothills. It borders Upland, where we're based, and Pomona, so a Claremont job is a short drive for our crew.
On our jobs here we see older driveways and front walks that have settled or been pushed up by tree roots, often sitting next to a patio that was added later on a different base. Some of those slabs only need a section cut out and replaced, and some have to come out entirely. Closer to the foothills the lots tilt more, and that changes the job, because on a slope the way water runs decides how we grade the ground before any concrete goes down.
Concrete work we do for Claremont properties
Concrete driveway building
When an older Claremont driveway has cracked, sunk or tipped toward the garage, we tear it out, dig out and pack a new base, and pour fresh.
Concrete patio construction
A backyard patio should slope slightly away from the house, so rainwater runs into the yard instead of pooling against your back door.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of stone or brick in one pour, which suits homeowners who want something warmer than a plain gray slab.
Concrete sidewalk building
We replace side paths and front walks that roots or settling have lifted into trip edges, setting the new path flush with your steps and driveway.
Garage floor concrete
An old garage floor that's cracked, stained or sloping the wrong way can be broken out and repoured, with a smooth finish that sweeps clean.
Decorative concrete
Color, a pebble-top finish called exposed aggregate and cut borders give a front entry or patio character, and we'll show you finishes that suit your house.
Concrete retaining walls
On the sloped lots toward the foothills, a concrete retaining wall holds back soil so you can flatten part of a yard for a patio or path.
Concrete floor installation
We pour interior concrete floors for workshops, sheds, additions and commercial spaces, flat and finished to suit whatever goes on top.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck needs a surface that grips when it's wet and slopes water away from the pool, so we plan the finish and the drains together.
Concrete steps construction
Crumbling front or back steps get torn out and rebuilt with steel inside and every step the same height, so nobody catches a toe.
Slab foundation building
For a new garage, backyard building or addition, we pour a slab foundation on a packed base, with the steel tied in before the pour.
Foundation installation
When a project calls for a foundation, we lay it out, dig it, set the forms and steel, and pour it so the framing crew starts square.
Concrete parking lot building
Property owners call us for parking lots and drive aisles at shops, offices and apartments, laid out so water drains and cars can turn easily.
Concrete footings
Footings carry the weight of walls, posts and patio covers down into firm ground, and we size and dig them to fit what goes on top.
Foundation raising
If a slab or foundation has settled and left doors sticking or floors out of level, we look at why it sank before deciding how to raise it.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut concrete for a clean edge when only part of a driveway comes out, or to trench across a slab for a new line.
Get a free concrete estimate at your Claremont property
We'll reply within one business day to set up a visit, and I'll come out to your Claremont property myself to look at the job and give you a written estimate. It's free, and there's no pressure to book.
(909) 694-4021- Based in
- Upland, CA 91786
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Claremont permits, contractor checks and what moves the price
Permit questions in Claremont go to the city's Building Division, part of its Community Development department. The city's own list of work that needs a building permit names things like roofs, plumbing, windows and water heaters and says it isn't complete, so for a driveway, a retaining wall or a new slab, the Building Division makes the call. If your job needs a permit, I'll tell you at the estimate and we'll handle the application, and because the city reviews the drawings in detail before it issues one, that review adds time to the schedule. Before anyone starts, you can also ask to see a contractor's Claremont business license, since the city requires one of most businesses that work here.
We're a concrete contractor based in Upland, CA, licensed and fully insured, and we do the same work in Claremont that we do in Chino and the other cities around us. Getting trucks in matters on a lot of Claremont jobs, because a narrow side yard, a steep drive or a backyard gate that's too tight means pumping or wheeling the concrete in, which adds labor. Beyond that, the price moves with the size of the job, how much old concrete and soil come out and the finish you pick, and the schedule turns on any permit review and the curing time before you can use the slab. Your written estimate spells out both for your job.
Why Claremont driveways and patios crack and pool water
Most of the sunken, cracked driveways I look at here failed from underneath. The base, the packed layer the slab rests on, was raked level instead of dug out and compacted, so the dirt kept settling and took the concrete down with it. Nobody sees the base once the slab is poured, which is why it's the first thing people want to cut when the budget's tight, and why I'd trim the finish before I'd ever trim the base. A plain slab on a good base holds up, and a stamped one on loose dirt cracks just the same.
Up toward the foothills the ground tilts more, and water becomes the bigger problem. A patio or drive that slopes toward the house sends rain against the foundation, so we check where water runs on your lot and set the slope to carry it to the street or the yard.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Claremont
Here's the order a job runs in, from your first call to the walk-through, so you know who's coming out and what you'll have in hand at each step.
Call us and set a visit
You call (909) 694-4021 or send the form, and we set a time for me to come look at the job. You don't need measurements or drawings ready, just an idea of what you'd like.
I walk the job with you
I come out myself, look at the old concrete, the ground and the way water runs, hear what you have in mind and answer your questions right there. You then get a written estimate that lays out each step and what's included, so you can see where the money goes.
Permit, then a pour date
If your job needs a city permit, we handle the application, and since Claremont reviews the drawings before it issues one, we set the pour date once that review is done. Then we pick a date that suits you and keep you posted as the tear-out, base and forms move along.
Pour, cure and walk-through
I'm on site with our crew of finishers for the pour, and we go over how long to keep off the slab while it cures, the slow hardening that gives concrete its strength. When it's ready, we walk the finished job with you, and every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Questions about concrete work in Claremont
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Claremont, CA?
The cost of a Claremont driveway comes down to its size, how thick the slab is and how much steel goes in, how much old concrete and soil have to come out, and the finish you choose. A broom finish, a light brushed texture that gives tires and shoes grip, is the plainest and least costly, while stamped or colored concrete adds labor and material. I measure all of that at the visit, and your written estimate lists each part so you can see what moves your number.
Does a patio cover or pool project in Claremont need a building permit?
Yes, the city's permit guideline lists patio covers and swimming pools, above-ground pools included, as work that needs a building permit. If your concrete work is part of one of those projects, like footings for a patio cover, I'll tell you at the estimate and we'll handle the application with the city.
How do I submit plans for a building permit in Claremont?
Projects with a plan set are emailed to the city at buildingapplications@claremontca.gov, together with the permit worksheet and the supporting documents. The city's submittal checklists list what has to come with the application, and a submittal missing any of it gets refused, while permits that don't need plans are still handled over the counter. It's worth checking with the city's Planning and Engineering divisions before you apply in case the project needs other approvals, and if your concrete job needs a permit, we handle that application for you.
How long does it take to replace a driveway in Claremont?
Most of the time you're without your driveway goes to curing, the stretch after the pour when the concrete hardens and cars have to stay off it. The tear-out, base work and pour come first, and you can walk on the new slab well before you can drive on it, so I give you both timings for your slab at the estimate. If the job needs a permit, the city's plan review comes before any of that starts.
What is the best way to keep a new concrete patio in Claremont from cracking?
A well-packed base, steel in the slab and control joints cut on time do the most to keep cracks where you won't notice them, because concrete shrinks as it cures and some hairline cracking is normal. Control joints are shallow grooves cut across the slab so that when it does crack, the crack runs straight down inside the groove instead of wandering across the middle, and we cut them right after the pour instead of leaving them for later. Rebar, the steel bars set inside the slab, holds the pieces together so a crack doesn't open into a gap.
Does a concrete contractor from outside Claremont need a city business license?
Yes, Claremont's code requires most businesses that perform work in the city to hold a business license, and that includes contractors based in other cities. The license is good for one year and has to be renewed every year, so it's fair to ask whoever you hire whether theirs is current.
Upland, CA
Get your Claremont concrete job on the calendar
One visit settles the slope, the base and whether a permit is involved, so you can plan the rest of your project around real answers instead of guesses.