Concrete Contractor in Pico Rivera - Driveways and Patios on a Packed Base

Quickset Downey Concrete Company pours driveways, patios, walks, steps and slab foundations for homeowners in Pico Rivera, working from our base in Downey. I look at every job myself, and my crew does the work with me there.

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New concrete sidewalk and driveway meet at a residential street, bordered by green lawns.

Why Pico Rivera homeowners redo their concrete

Most calls start with something you can see. It might be a driveway cracked across the middle, a patio sunk at one corner or water pooling by the back door after the hose runs. The surface is usually just the symptom, because a slab settles when the dirt under it was raked flat instead of dug out and packed. So when I look at old concrete, I'm looking at what it sits on.

You're living there while we work, so we plan where your cars park, how everyone gets to the door and how we keep the lawn and planters clear of the forms. A walk out front gets the same base and layout as a driveway, and that's how we handle every new concrete sidewalk.

Concrete work we do in Pico Rivera

How a Pico Rivera job runs

Call or send the form
Call (562) 414-1029 or send the form with what you want poured or replaced, and we'll set a time for me to come out to your house.
I measure and write it up
I measure, look at the old concrete, the grade and where the water runs, then write an estimate that spells out the work.
Prep, pour and clean up
Once you say yes, we sort out any permit the city needs, finish the prep and forms, get them checked, then pour, finish and clean up.

What we check before pouring in Pico Rivera

Before we start, I look up which office covers your address. In Pico Rivera that's the city's Building Division, which enforces the rules for building on homes here, and City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. When your job needs a permit, we pull it as the licensed contractor and set up the inspections.

Your price moves with the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out, how deep we dig and pack the base, the steel inside and the finish. That runs from a plain broom finish, a light dragged texture so it isn't slick, up to stamped. The schedule turns on the city's review, if your job needs one, and the cure, and your written estimate shows what's included.

It's the same layout and base work we do in Downey, Santa Fe Springs and Paramount. If your slab has cracked, sunk or started holding water, call (562) 414-1029 or use the form to ask for an estimate.

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Tell us about your Pico Rivera project

Send the rough size and what's there now, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a free, obligation-free estimate at your house.

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

What Pico Rivera homeowners ask us to pour

Driveway replacement on a dug-out, packed base
Backyard patios sloped away from the house
Front walks and side-yard paths
Steps and landings at the front door
Garage floors and slab foundations
Control joints cut where cracks should go

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Why homeowners here call Quickset

We've worked out of Downey since 2017. I come out to look at every job and write the estimate, and my crew does the work with me on site, so the person who measured your driveway is there for the pour. If something won't be known until the old slab is out, I'll tell you that up front.

The base, the forms and the steel are hidden once it's poured, and they're where I spend the time. If the budget gets tight, I'd trim the finish before the base. We're licensed and insured, and the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Call (562) 414-1029 when you're ready.

Questions we hear in Pico Rivera

Do I need a permit for a concrete patio in Pico Rivera?

The city lists patios with pools and porches as accessory structures that need zoning review, plan check or both before a permit is issued. You can see that on the city's online permit page. We check what your patio needs, then pull the permit and set up inspections.

Does a new driveway approach in Pico Rivera need city approval?

Yes, the city says driveway approaches, grading and other public improvements need a Public Works plan check before a permit is issued. Public Works also permits excavation and encroachment, such as a roll-off dumpster in the street. We include that in the plan when your job reaches the curb.

How long is a building permit good for in Pico Rivera?

A permit expires one year after it's issued if construction hasn't started or work isn't moving, according to the city's permit FAQ. Approved plans expire six months after approval if no permit is issued. We plan the work to start once the permit is in hand.

Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one?

Concrete can still crack, but the cracks should stay small and run where we chose. A dug-out, packed base keeps the slab from settling, rebar, the steel bars inside, holds the pieces together, and control joints, the grooves we cut, give cracks a straight line to follow.

How long before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?

You'll walk on it well before you drive on it, because concrete keeps gaining strength for days after the pour. That wait is called curing. I'll give you the dates for walking and for driving the day we pour, based on your slab.