Concrete Patio Construction in Upland CA - a slab that drains away from your house
Bare dirt, a cracked old slab or water pooling by the back door? We pour a patio that fits how you live outside.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What does it take to build a concrete patio in Upland?
Concrete patio construction in Upland, CA, means our crew forms, pours and finishes a slab beside or behind your house, so you get a hard, non-slip surface outside that sheds water away from the walls.
Most people who call us have bare dirt by the back slider, or an old slab that's cracked and tipped toward the house, and they want to know where to start. A patio is flatwork, the same flat, ground-level pour as a walk or a driveway, so most of the work is in what you won't see once it's done. The price moves with the size, the finish you pick, whether the slab is reinforced and how much old concrete or soft ground has to come out first. The schedule turns on the weather, any permit the city requires and the curing time, the stretch when the slab hardens and you keep off it. I'll walk the yard with you and put it all in a written estimate that lays out the steps and what's included.
How can you tell your old patio needs replacing?
Water pooling by the house
If rain sits on your patio or runs back against the wall, the slab was likely poured flat or tilted toward the house. Every storm then puts water right at your foundation, and the longer that goes on, the more the ground under the slab washes out and settles.
Slab sinking or uneven
A patio that's dropped at one corner or broken into pieces at different heights usually sat on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed. It turns into a trip hazard, and the pieces keep moving until the base is fixed, so patching the top only buys a little time.
Top chipping or turning dusty
When the surface flakes, wears through to the stones or leaves grit on your shoes, the top was often weakened by a hot, rushed pour or poor finishing. It won't heal on its own, and once it starts, the wear spreads and lets water into the slab.
How our concrete patio construction works
I start every patio by talking through finishes with you, from a simple broom finish to something decorative, because how you'll use the space decides what the top should be. Then we lay out the slab and set the slope so water runs away from your house, dig out the topsoil and soft spots, and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, by rolling or tamping it until it's firm. We set the forms, place rebar, steel bars that tie the slab together, where your plan calls for it, then pour, finish the top and cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a straight line to crack along instead of picking its own spot. The base is the part nobody sees on day one, so it's the first thing people want to trim to save money, and I won't cut it, because a nice finish on loose dirt sinks and cracks right along with the dirt.
If you want the patio to look like stone, brick or tile, our stamped concrete services press a pattern into the slab while it's wet. It also makes sense to plan a new concrete sidewalk at the same time when you need a path from the driveway or side gate, so the walk meets the patio at the right height and slope.
Broom finish
Brushing the wet surface with a push broom leaves a fine texture that grips under bare feet and wet shoes. It suits most patios, especially near a pool or a hose, and it's the simplest finish to price.
Decorative finish
Color, exposed aggregate, where the top is washed back to show the stones, and stamped patterns take much more care and experience than a broom finish. They suit a patio that's meant to be looked at as much as used, and it's fair to ask any crew how much of that finish they've done.
Get a written estimate for your new patio
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The estimate is free, done at your property, 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
What happens after you call about a patio in Upland?
Here's how a patio job runs from your first call to the final walk-through, so you know who you'll hear from and what comes next.
Call and set a visit
You call or send the form, and I come out to look at the yard, hear what you have in mind and answer your questions right there. Bring up anything you're unsure about, because that's the time to sort it out.
Get a written estimate
You get a written estimate that lays out each step and what's included, so you can see where the money goes before you decide anything. If your patio needs a city permit, the estimate says so.
Schedule and pour the slab
We pick a date that works for you and keep you posted as the work moves along, from digging out to the pour. The city allows construction on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., so we plan the pour and finishing to wrap up inside those hours.
Walk the finished patio together
When the slab's done, we walk it with you so you can see the slope, the joints and the finish for yourself. I'll go over when it's ready for foot traffic and furniture, and we leave the yard cleaned up.
Why Upland homeowners call D&K Upland Concrete for patios
The owner on every patio
I come out to look at your yard myself, and I'm on site with our crew of finishers when we do the work. You deal with the same person from the first visit to the walk-through, so nothing gets lost between the estimate and the pour.
Licensed even for small jobs
We're licensed and fully insured. That matters on a small patio too, because California still requires a licensed contractor for work under $1,000 if it needs a permit or the worker hires helpers.
Every step planned and explained
I spent years running the schedule for a busy construction company before I started D&K in 2023, and I lay out a patio the same way, one step at a time. You'll know what's happening on your job and why, and I'm happy to answer the same question twice.
A good patio starts with a clear plan for how you'll use it. Ask for an estimate and I'll come out to walk the yard with you.
Patio and walkway work in Upland
In Upland, the city's Building and Safety Division decides which projects need a building permit, and whether a patio does depends on the job, so it's one of the first things I look at when I come out. If yours needs one, I'll tell you at the estimate and we'll handle the application with the city's building office.
A lot of the old patios we tear out around here were poured on raked dirt or tilted back toward the house, which is why water ends up at the back door. We start over with a dug-out, packed base and a slope that carries water away from the walls, the same way we work on jobs in Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga.
Questions about concrete patios in Upland
How much does a concrete patio cost in the San Bernardino area?
A concrete patio in the San Bernardino area usually costs about $6 to $12 per square foot, which is the going rate in the area and not our quote. Where yours lands depends on the size, the finish and how much digging and base work the yard needs, and a reinforced slab costs more per square foot than a plain one. The written estimate I give you after seeing the yard lays out what's included.
Will my concrete patio crack even with wire mesh?
Yes, all concrete tends to crack, and wire mesh or other reinforcement can't prevent it. What reinforcement placed at the right spot does is keep those cracks narrow, and the control joints we cut give the slab a straight line to crack along. A fine crack in a joint is normal concrete behavior, not a failed patio.
Can you pour a concrete patio in the summer in Upland?
Yes, but heat and dry air are harder on fresh concrete, and the effect gets worse as the wind picks up. Those hot weather problems can show up in any season but mostly hit in summer, so it's worth asking any crew how they handle a hot, windy pour day. We watch the forecast and plan the pour away from the heat of the afternoon.
How do I find out if my patio needs a building permit in Upland?
Check with the city's Building and Safety Division, which takes building permit requests only online and posts a guide to projects that don't need a permit. For a question about your own project, call the Permit Technician at (909) 931-4110, option 1.
How do I check that a patio contractor is properly licensed in California?
Look for a license from the Contractors State License Board, because building or replacing a patio at a home counts as home improvement work. In Upland, a state-licensed contractor also needs a current city business license, so ask about both before you sign anything.
Should I get a written contract for a patio job in California?
Yes, because California has special rules for home improvement contracts, and they exist to head off misunderstandings between you and the contractor about what was agreed. Our written estimate lays out the steps and what's included, so you can check it against what we talked about in the yard.
Other concrete work that pairs with a patio
Stamped concrete services
If you want your patio to look like stone, brick or tile, a stamped finish presses a pattern and color into the concrete while it's still wet.
Concrete sidewalk building
A new walk from the driveway or side gate gets you to the patio without crossing wet grass, and it can match the patio's height and finish.
Cities we serve around Upland
D&K Upland Concrete is based in Upland, California, and builds patios in Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and the other cities around it. These are the 12 cities with their own page on our site, and we work in others nearby too.
Upland, CA
Get your new concrete patio planned
Have your rough patio size in square feet and the finish you like in mind when you call (909) 694-4021 or send the form, and we can start planning on that first call.