Concrete contractor in Norwalk - driveways, patios and slabs done right

Quickset Downey Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Downey that pours driveways, patios, walks, steps and foundations for homeowners in Norwalk, working around lived-in homes with careful layout and clean, exact lines.

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Gray stamped concrete patio with an irregular rectangular stone-block pattern and a few fallen leaves.

Why Norwalk homeowners redo a driveway or patio

Most calls start with something you can see, like a driveway cracked across the middle, a patio that's sunk toward the house or water pooling where it shouldn't. Usually the cause is underneath, in a base that was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, so it settled along with the dirt.

What moves the price is how much old concrete we break out and haul off, the size and thickness of the new slab, how much base work the ground needs, and the finish. A broom finish, a light brushed texture that keeps shoes from slipping, costs less than stamped. Your written estimate shows what's included for your job.

When the budget's tight, the base is the first thing people want to cut because nobody sees it on day one. I'd rather trim the finish, since a fancy top on a soft base still cracks, and that goes for a new concrete patio as much as a driveway.

Concrete work we do in Norwalk

How a Norwalk job runs

Call or send a message
Call (562) 414-1029 or send a message through the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time for me to come out.
I measure and write it up
I measure, look at the concrete that's there now and where your water runs, then write an estimate that spells out the work and what's included.
We prep, pour and clean up
Once you say yes, we sort out any permit, finish the base and forms, get it checked, then pour, finish and clean up with me on site.

What we check before a pour in Norwalk

Before work starts, we look up which city or county office covers your Norwalk address, and when your job needs a permit, we pull it as the licensed contractor and set up the inspections. The schedule turns on that, then on curing, the days fresh concrete needs to gain strength, and you can walk on a new slab well before you can drive on it.

On site, I check where your water runs now so the new slab falls away from the house, not toward it. We dig down to firm subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, pack the base there, and pour early in the day so midday heat doesn't leave a weak, dusty top.

It's the same work we do in Bellflower, Santa Fe Springs and back home in Downey. Ask for an estimate and I'll walk your driveway or yard with you before anything gets planned.

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Tell us about your Norwalk job

Send your address and what you want poured. We'll reply within one business day to set a time for a free, no-obligation estimate at your house.

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

What Norwalk homeowners ask us to pour

New driveways after breaking out the old one
Backyard patios with a broom or stamped finish
Front walks and steps to the door
Garage floors and slab foundations
Slabs sloped so water runs away from the house
Cutting out cracked or sunken sections

Other cities we work in

Why Norwalk homeowners call Quickset

I come out to look at every job and write the estimate myself, and our crew does the work with me on site. If I can't tell what's under your old slab until it's broken out, I'll say so instead of guessing at it.

You're living there while we work, so we protect your yard and walkways, keep a way in and out where we can, and leave the site clean. We're licensed and insured, and the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Call (562) 414-1029 or use the form to set a time.

Norwalk concrete questions

Does a concrete contractor in Norwalk need a California state license?

Yes, for most jobs. California's Contractors State License Board requires a current license for anyone contracting for work that needs a building permit, uses employees or workers, or runs $1,000 or more in combined labor and materials. We're licensed and insured, so ask for our license details when I come out.

Which small concrete jobs can be done without a contractor license?

Only jobs that meet every one of the board's conditions. The work needs no building permit, uses no employees, the person doing it doesn't advertise as licensed, and labor, materials and all other costs together stay under $1,000, a limit the state raised from $500. Owners improving their own property, themselves or with their own paid employees, may also be exempt.

How can I check if my Norwalk address is in an earthquake hazard zone?

Type your address into the state's EQ Zapp map, which shows whether the property sits in a mapped earthquake hazard zone, such as one for liquefaction, where wet soil gives way in a quake. It also tells you if the state hasn't evaluated your area yet. If something shows up, bring it up when I come out.

Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one?

It can still crack, but we plan for where. Along with the packed base, we cut control joints on time, grooves that give the concrete a straight line to crack along out of sight. Rebar, the steel set inside the slab, holds the pieces together if a crack does open.