Concrete Contractor in Pomona, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on a Solid Base
D&K Upland Concrete pours driveways, patios, walkways, steps, slabs and retaining walls in Pomona, CA, and I'm on site with our crew of finishers for the work, from breaking out old concrete to the final finish.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Pomona homes, from older streets to newer lots
Pomona is a big, mixed city, with older houses on established streets, mid-century ranch homes, newer tract neighborhoods, apartment buildings and plenty of shops and small commercial lots. The calls we get here look a lot like the ones from Claremont and Jurupa Valley: driveways that have settled or split, patios that hold water, front steps that have worn down, and the occasional slab or wall for an addition or a business.
On older lots, most jobs start with breaking out concrete that's been there for decades and fixing the ground under it. On tighter lots, we work out how the truck and the crew will get in before we set a date.
Concrete work we do for Pomona homes and lots
Concrete driveway building
When an older Pomona driveway has settled, cracked through or tips water toward the garage, we break it out, rebuild the base and pour a new slab.
Concrete patio construction
For a backyard with a cracked patio or bare dirt by the back door, we pour a patio that slopes away from the house so rain doesn't collect.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete presses a stone or brick pattern into the surface, which suits older Pomona homes where a plain gray slab would look out of place.
Concrete sidewalk building
Walks that have heaved or broken into trip edges get replaced with new sections, with joints cut so future cracks land along straight lines instead of across.
Garage floor concrete
Older garage floors that are pitted, stained or sunk in spots can be broken out and repoured, giving you a flat floor that's easy to sweep and park on.
Decorative concrete
Colored, scored or exposed-aggregate finishes let a front walk or entry match the house, which matters on Pomona streets where many homes keep their original look.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard steps down or a slope pushes against a patio, a concrete retaining wall holds the soil back and gives you level ground to use.
Concrete floor installation
Interior concrete floors suit workshops, additions and small shops in Pomona, poured on a packed base and finished flat enough to use as is.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks need to shed water away from the pool and the house and give wet feet some grip, so we plan the slope and texture together.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps on older houses often crumble at the edges or pull away from the porch, so we rebuild them with even steps that are easy to climb.
Slab foundation building
For an addition, garage or backyard unit, we pour the slab with rebar, steel bars that keep the concrete tied together under the building's weight.
Foundation installation
When a new structure goes up on a Pomona lot, we dig, form and pour its foundation to the plans, so the walls start on level, solid ground.
Concrete parking lot building
Shops, churches and apartment buildings in Pomona call us for parking lots that drain properly and stand up to daily traffic without breaking up at the edges.
Concrete footings
Footings are the concrete pads under walls, posts and patio covers, and we dig and pour them so whatever sits on top has a solid start.
Foundation raising
When part of a slab or foundation has dropped, we look at what's under it first, then raise and support it back toward level.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut concrete for new doorways, utility trenches and partial driveway replacements, so you get a clean edge instead of a broken one where old meets new.
A free on-site concrete estimate in Pomona
We reply within one business day to set a time, then I come out to look at your 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
Working in Pomona: permits, price and timing
Building permits in Pomona come from the city's Building Safety Division, which also reviews plans and inspects the work, so on a job that needs a permit, the schedule waits on that review before we pour. Whether your job needs one is the city's call, and if it does, we take care of the application with the division. We're licensed and fully insured, and local business licenses in Pomona run through the city as well.
As a concrete contractor based in Upland, CA, we work in Pomona often, along with Montclair and Chino, and a job runs the same way in each. The price here mostly follows the size and thickness of the slab, how much old concrete has to come out, how much base work the ground needs, how easily we can get a truck to the spot and the finish you choose. The schedule turns on any permit review, on curing, the days new concrete needs to harden before it takes weight, and on the date that suits you, and your written estimate lays out the steps and what's included.
Why Pomona driveways and walks wear out
The city cares for about 37,000 public trees along its streets, in its parks and on other city property, and on a lot of blocks that puts roots right beside the driveway apron and the front walk. Roots growing under a slab lift it, crack it and leave trip edges, so before we pour near a tree we look at where it sits and plan the edges and base around it. If roots are what broke your old slab, I'll tell you plainly whether new concrete is likely to hold up in that spot.
On older houses we often find the original concrete was poured on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, and some slabs fall toward the house so water pools against the wall. We dig down to firm subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, pack a new base and set the slope to carry water away. If the budget's tight, the base is the last thing I'd cut, because nobody sees it on day one but it's what keeps a slab from sinking.
What happens after you call us about a Pomona job
Here's how a Pomona job runs from your first call to the final walk-through, so you know what comes next at each step.
Call us or send the form
Tell us where the job is and what you have in mind, and we'll set a time for me to come out. You can call (909) 694-4021 any day of the week.
I look at the job with you
I come out myself, look at the slab and the ground around it, hear what you want and answer your questions right there, so it helps if you're home. You then get a written estimate that lays out each step and what's included, so you know where the money goes before you decide.
We handle permits and pour
If your job needs a permit, we file it with the city's building office and pick a pour date that works for you and fits the city's review. I'm on site with our crew of finishers for the work, and we keep you posted as it moves along, including when the new concrete is ready to walk on and drive on.
Walk the finished job together
When the work's done, we walk the finished job with you, answer anything left on your mind and leave the site clean. The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Questions about concrete work in Pomona
How do I find out if my concrete job needs a permit in Pomona?
Start with the city's "Do I need a Permit?" guidance on its building forms page, which gives general information on what needs one. For flatwork, the slabs that lie on the ground like driveways, patios and walks, I'll also tell you at the estimate whether your job needs a permit.
Do I need a permit for a short retaining wall in Pomona?
Not if it's 2 feet or less from the bottom of its footing to the top of the wall, because the city's building code exempts those, unless the wall holds back extra weight like a slope, a driveway or a building above it, or holds back flammable or combustible liquids. A block wall no more than 2 feet above the lowest ground beside it, with no extra weight behind it, is exempt too. Taller or loaded walls aren't on that exempt list, so plan on a permit for those.
When can I visit Pomona Building and Safety in person?
Walk-ins are taken Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at City Hall, 505 South Garey Avenue, and City Hall is closed on Fridays. You can call the office at 909-620-2371 before you go, and the Building and Safety page has the details.
What drives the cost of a new concrete driveway in Pomona?
The price follows what's under and around the slab as much as the slab itself. Breaking out an old driveway, working around roots, rebuilding a base that was never packed and fixing a slope that sends water to the garage all add work, and a stamped or colored finish costs more than a broom finish, a light brushed texture that gives tires and shoes grip. Your written estimate spells out each of those for your driveway.
How long does a new concrete driveway take before I can drive on it?
You'll be able to walk on a new driveway well before you can drive on it, because the slab has to cure before it can carry a car's weight. The wait depends on the mix and the weather that week, so we go over the timing for your driveway at the estimate and plan where you'll park in the meantime.
What causes cracks in a concrete driveway in Pomona?
Concrete shrinks as it cures and moves with the ground under it, so it cracks wherever the slab is weakest, which on older driveways usually means a soft base, missing joints or tree roots. We cut control joints, grooves that give the slab a straight line to crack along, while the concrete is still fresh, so along with the packed base and root planning covered above, any cracks in a new slab should mostly stay in those lines.
Upland, CA
Get a written estimate for your Pomona job
Calling early gives me time to plan the base, the drainage and any permit before the date you want.