Concrete Contractor in Covina, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on a Solid Base
D&K Upland Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Upland, CA. In Covina, we build driveways, patios, steps, retaining walls and slabs for homes and small commercial lots, and I come out to look at each job myself.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Covina homes, lots and the concrete around them
Covina is mostly established neighborhoods, with older single-story houses on the streets around downtown and Citrus Avenue, newer tracts farther out, and a fair number of condos and small commercial lots mixed in. It sits right against West Covina, which is its own city with its own offices, and a short drive from Pomona, so our crew works in this corner of the valley often. Most calls we get here are for driveways that have cracked and dropped, patios that hold water and front steps that have pulled away from the porch.
On older lots, the concrete was often poured over whatever dirt was there, so when we take out an old slab we usually find a thin, loose base underneath. That shapes the job here. We plan the tear-out and the base work first, and the finish after.
Concrete services we offer in Covina
Concrete driveway building
Older Covina driveways often crack and sink at the edges, so we break out the old slab and pack a firm base before the new pour.
Concrete patio construction
We check where water runs before setting forms, so your new patio falls away from the house instead of sending water back against the foundation.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a front walk or patio the look of stone or brick, and it suits Covina's older homes when the pattern fits the house.
Concrete sidewalk building
We pour side-yard walks and front paths where people actually walk, with a broom finish, a light brushed texture that gives shoes some grip.
Garage floor concrete
A cracked or stained garage floor in an older house can be broken out and repoured, sloped so water runs out the door instead of pooling.
Decorative concrete
Colored concrete, exposed aggregate and scored patterns let a patio or entry match your house without pavers that shift and sprout weeds over time.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a backyard steps down or soil leans on a fence line, a poured retaining wall holds the ground back and keeps the yard level and usable.
Concrete floor installation
We pour interior slabs for workshops, additions and converted spaces, finished smooth and flat so flooring or equipment sits right on top of them.
Concrete pool decks
When an old pool deck has heaved or cracked around the edge, we replace it with a slab that drains away from the water and has a textured finish for wet feet.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps on older Covina homes often settle away from the porch, so we rebuild them with rebar, steel rods that hold the concrete together, and even risers.
Slab foundation building
For a new garage, room addition or workshop, we pour the slab foundation on a dug-out, packed subgrade, the ground the slab rests on.
Foundation installation
We form and pour foundations for additions and outbuildings to the plans your project calls for, starting with careful layout so walls land where they're drawn.
Concrete parking lot building
Small business and multifamily lots around Covina need slabs thick enough for daily traffic, laid out so water leaves the lot instead of standing in it.
Concrete footings
Patio covers, block walls and porch posts need solid footings below them, so we dig and pour to the depth and size the job calls for.
Foundation raising
When a slab or porch has dropped and left a trip edge, we figure out why it sank first, then raise or replace it based on what we find.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut clean openings in existing concrete for new drains, plumbing runs or a wider driveway, without breaking up more of the slab than the job needs.
Get a written estimate for concrete work in Covina
Send the address and what you have in mind, and expect a reply within 1 business day to set a time. I'll come out myself for a free quote on site, with 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
Working in Covina starts with checking your address
Before anything else, I check whether your address is inside the City of Covina or in one of the county pockets within its borders, because the city's Building & Safety Division only takes applications for city addresses, while Los Angeles County handles planning and building in the pockets. In the city, walls, new structures and exterior changes need Planning approval before Building & Safety sees them, and work beyond small over-the-counter items usually goes to plan check, so the approvals, more than the pour, decide when we can start. You can check any contractor yourself, too, because one pulling a Covina permit has to show a state contractor's license card, proof of workers' comp and a current City of Covina business license, and you can look up the license with the Contractors State License Board.
Covina is a straight run west of Upland on the 210 or the 10, past Claremont, so getting our crew and the concrete truck to your street is routine. We're licensed and fully insured, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. The price moves with the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you pick, and the schedule moves with the approvals your job needs, so your written estimate is where you'll see your own numbers.
Old slabs here usually fail from underneath
Most cracked and sunken concrete we see in Covina gave out from below, not on top. A driveway poured over raked dirt instead of a dug-out, packed subgrade settles right along with that dirt, and if the control joints, the grooves that give cracks a straight place to form, were cut late or skipped, the cracks wander wherever they like. The base is the part nobody sees on day one and the first thing people want to trim from a budget, but if something has to give on price, I'd rather simplify the finish than thin the base, because you can redo a surface and you can't fix what's under a slab without tearing it out.
The other thing we check on every lot is where the water goes. A patio or driveway that falls toward the house sends water against the foundation and leaves pooling spots, so we set the slope away from the walls before a single form goes in.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Covina
Here's what happens from your first call to the final walk-through, so you know who you'll be talking to and what comes next.
Call or send the form
Give us the address and a short description of the work, and we'll set a time for me to come out. Having the address first lets me check whether it's a city or county job before I get there.
Walk the job with me
I look at the old slab, the ground and where 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 exactly what you're paying for.
Approvals, then a pour date
If your job needs a city permit, we handle the application with the city's building office and keep you posted while it's in review. Once it clears, we pick a pour date that works for you.
Pour, finish and walk-through
I'm on site with our crew of finishers from the forms to the final finish. When it's done, we walk the finished job with you and tell you when it's cured, meaning hard enough to walk on and then to drive on.
Questions about concrete work in Covina
How do I find out if my Covina address is in the city or a county pocket?
Look it up with the city's address jurisdiction check, because Covina has 11 county pockets inside it where Los Angeles County handles planning and building. A Covina mailing address, or even Covina Water service, doesn't settle it on its own. If you're in a pocket, the permit goes through LA County Public Works instead of the city.
Do I need city approval to pour a new driveway or patio in Covina?
Yes, the city's permit handout says flatwork, the ground-level slabs like driveways, patios and walks, still needs Planning Division approval. If the work reaches the street, or sits near a front property line with no sidewalk, it starts with a check-in with the city's engineering staff, and some permits only come through once an encroachment permit, the city's OK to work in the public right of way, is issued.
How do I get a retaining wall or block wall approved in Covina?
Every wall and fence in Covina needs a Planning Wall and Fence approval, whatever its height, and after that the City Building Official issues the building permit. Retaining walls and any wall over 6 feet also need structural plans, so expect drawings and some extra lead time before we dig footings.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Covina?
The biggest cost factors on a Covina driveway are the tear-out and the base work, since many older slabs here sit on thin base that has to be dug out and rebuilt. Thickness, steel and a stamped or decorative finish add to it, and local steps like an encroachment permit at the street or structural plans for a wall can too. Your written estimate lists each of those for your own driveway.
How much can a concrete contractor ask for up front in California?
The state licensing board caps the down payment on a home improvement job at $1,000, and less than that on smaller contracts. After that, payments are listed in the contract and tied to work done or materials delivered, and the board says those rules apply to all home improvement projects.
Do I need HOA approval for concrete work at my Covina condo?
For work on a condo building's common area or exterior, the city wants a letter of authorization signed by the HOA president with the permit. Something like HOA minutes goes with it, or the city may consider sign-off from all the condo owners instead, so it helps to start that early.
Upland, CA
Send us your Covina address and project
Getting on the calendar early leaves room for any approvals your job needs before the date you want to use the driveway or the yard.