Concrete Contractor in Anaheim - Driveways and Patios Sloped for Winter Rain

Quickset Downey Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Downey that pours driveways, patios, walks, steps and slabs at lived-in homes in Anaheim, with careful layout, a packed base and clean, exact lines.

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Concrete patio beneath a timber pergola beside a red-brick house, with a smooth light-gray floor.

Why Anaheim homeowners replace old concrete

Most of the calls I get start with something you can see from the curb. That's usually a driveway that's cracked or sinking, a patio that holds water after a storm, or a walk that's lifted enough to catch a toe. Others are inside, where concrete floor installation means a new slab for a garage or a room.

What moves the price is the size of the slab, how much old concrete we break out and haul away, how deep the base goes, the steel inside, and the finish, since stamped or colored work costs more than a plain broom finish. The schedule turns on whether your job needs a permit and on the curing wait, and the written estimate spells out what's included.

When a budget gets tight, the base is the first thing people want to trim, because nobody sees it once we pour. I'd trim the finish first. A slab on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed settles right along with that dirt, and no finish fixes that.

Concrete work we do in Anaheim

How a job runs in Anaheim

Call or send a message
Call (562) 414-1029 or send a message through the form, and we'll reply to set a time for me to come out to your house.
I measure and write it up
I measure, look at the old concrete and where your water runs, and write an estimate that spells out the work so you see what's included.
Permit, prep and pour
Once you say yes, we pull any permit the job needs as the licensed contractor, finish the prep and forms, get it inspected, then pour, finish and clean up.

What winter rain means for concrete in Anaheim

Anaheim gets about 13.5 inches of rain in a typical year, going by NOAA's long-term averages, and close to two-thirds of it lands in December, January and February. That means a slab can look fine all summer and then show you its problem in the first storm, so I check where your water runs before we set a form, and we slope the new concrete away from the house.

Summer is close to dry, with almost no rain from June through August, so weather rarely pushes a pour back. On a hot day we start early, because concrete that dries out under midday sun before it cures, the slow hardening that gives it strength, ends up with a weak, dusty top.

We do the same work nearby in Fullerton and Long Beach, and I run the same checks there. If your slab holds water or slopes the wrong way, ask for an estimate and I'll show you where the water goes.

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Tell us about your Anaheim job

Send your address and the work you have in mind. We reply within one business day to set a time for my free, no-obligation estimate at your house.

Curved stamped-concrete patio with a gray stone-like pattern beside a white-sided house.

What Anaheim homeowners ask us to pour

Driveway replacement, old concrete broken out and hauled
Patios sloped so storm water runs away
Walks and steps reset where they've lifted or sunk
Garage and room floor slabs
Stamped and decorative finishes for patios and pool decks
Retaining walls and footings where a yard steps down

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Why Anaheim homeowners call Quickset

I come out to look at every job and write the estimate myself, and my crew does the work with me on site. I learned concrete on new housing tracts and started this business for lived-in homes, where there's a yard to protect and a family coming and going while we pour.

If I don't know something yet, like what's under an old slab, I'll say so instead of guessing. We're licensed and insured, the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, and you can reach us at (562) 414-1029.

Common questions about concrete in Anaheim

Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Anaheim?

Many jobs do, because the city says most improvements need a permit before construction starts and only cosmetic work goes without one. The city's Building Division handles plan review and inspection, and we confirm what your job needs with them before work starts.

Does a concrete contractor in Anaheim need a California license?

Yes, in most cases. California's contractors board requires a license whenever a project needs a building permit, uses any extra workers, or runs $1,000 or more in labor and materials combined. The city also requires an Anaheim Business License from anyone doing business there, even a company based elsewhere, so it's fair to ask about both.

Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one did?

It can still crack, but we plan where. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a set place to crack, and we cut them on time, because late or skipped joints leave cracks wherever the slab picks. We also pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and set steel where the slab calls for it.

How long will I be without my driveway after a concrete pour?

You stay off a new driveway until it has cured enough to carry a car, and you can walk on it well before you can drive on it. The wait depends on the mix and the weather, so I'll walk you through it for your slab when I come out, along with where to park in the meantime.