Concrete Contractor in Cathedral City - Slabs Set on Packed, Well-Drained Ground
Cathedral City Concrete is a concrete contractor based here in Cathedral City. We build driveways, patios, pool decks and foundations for homes and small commercial properties, starting with the ground under the slab and where the water goes.
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Concrete work in Cathedral City, as we see it
Most of our work in Cathedral City is around single-story homes. That means driveways out front and patios and pool decks out back, plus some parking areas and walks for small commercial properties. I started the business here in 2017, and the same kinds of jobs carry over into Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs next door.
Your price mostly turns on the size of the slab, whether old concrete has to come out first, how much work the ground needs and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on any permit and on the weather for pour day, and I'll put your own figures in the written estimate after I measure. Under almost every slab here is loose, sandy ground, and that's where most of my attention goes, because a slab only stays flat and dry when what's underneath it is right.
- Ground dug out and packed first
- Water carried away from the house
- Joints cut where cracks should go
- Finished job walked through together
Concrete services we offer in Cathedral City
Here's the work we take on in Cathedral City, from the driveway out front to the footings and floors nobody sees once it's done.
Concrete driveway building
Driveways here carry cars through long hot summers, so we dig out soft sand, pack the base and set rebar, steel that holds the slab together, before pouring.
Explore Concrete driveway buildingConcrete patio construction
Most patios here sit against the back of the house, so we set the slope to carry water away from your walls instead of toward them.
Explore Concrete patio constructionStamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or entry the look of stone or tile. In full desert sun, we'll talk through which colors stay cooler underfoot.
Explore Stamped concrete servicesConcrete sidewalk building
We build front walks and side paths with a broom finish, a brushed texture that grips, so the path keeps its grip after the sprinklers run.
Explore Concrete sidewalk buildingGarage floor concrete
Garage floors carry cars, shelving and hot tires, so we pour on a packed base and cut control joints, shallow grooves that tell cracks where to go.
Explore Garage floor concreteDecorative concrete
Decorative concrete covers color, exposed stone and borders around a pool or courtyard. We'll show you samples in daylight, because desert sun changes how a color looks.
Explore Decorative concreteConcrete retaining walls
Where a yard changes level, a retaining wall holds the soil. Wet sand pushes hard, so we set solid footings and give water a way out behind it.
Explore Concrete retaining wallsConcrete floor installation
For workshops, studios and room additions, we pour interior floors flat and level on a packed base, so tile or wood goes down without a fight.
Explore Concrete floor installationConcrete pool decks
Pools are common here, and decks are one of the jobs we're best known for. We slope them away from the water and finish them for wet feet.
Explore Concrete pool decksConcrete steps construction
Front steps and the run down to a sunken patio need every step the same height, because the odd one out is where people trip.
Explore Concrete steps constructionSlab foundation building
Single-story homes, guest houses and additions here usually sit on a slab foundation, so we dig out, pack and check the ground before any steel or concrete goes in.
Explore Slab foundation buildingFoundation installation
New homes, garages and larger additions start with a foundation built to the approved plans, and we schedule the inspections so nothing gets covered too early.
Explore Foundation installationConcrete parking lot building
For small shops and offices along the commercial streets, we pour parking areas thick enough for delivery trucks and slope them so rain doesn't sit in the stalls.
Explore Concrete parking lot buildingConcrete footings
Footings are the buried concrete under a wall, a patio cover or a block fence. In loose sand they're what keeps the structure above from settling.
Explore Concrete footingsFoundation raising
When part of a slab has sunk, we find out why first, usually water or a soft base, before lifting it back toward level.
Explore Foundation raisingConcrete cutting
We cut openings for new plumbing, doorways and walkways, and saw out cracked sections of older driveways so only the damaged part gets replaced.
Explore Concrete cutting
Ask for your free estimate
Tell us what you'd like built or fixed. I'll reply within one business day to set a visit, and the written estimate is free, with no obligation.
What Cathedral City's sand and sun ask of concrete
Houses here sit on loose desert ground and take long, hot summers and the occasional hard storm, so the work that matters most is under the slab and in the timing of the pour.
Loose sand under the slab
Raked sand settles and takes the slab with it, so we dig out to firm ground and pack the subgrade, the layer the slab rests on.
Midday heat on pour day
Concrete poured in midday heat dries too fast on top and can turn weak and dusty, so we pour in the cooler morning hours and keep it damp.
Where storm water runs
The county flood control district says flood hazards exist in places no study has mapped yet, so we check where your water runs before we set the slope.
Working outside Cathedral City? Give us a call
We're based in Cathedral City and work in many of the cities around it, from Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs to La Quinta and Beaumont. Pick your city below to see what we run into on jobs there.
If your city isn't on the list, call (442) 219-3033 anyway. The cities with a page here aren't the only ones we work in, and I'd rather tell you myself whether we can reach your job.
From your first call to the finished slab
I keep the estimate simple because you should see the whole job in writing, measured at your property, before you decide anything.
Call or send a message
Call (442) 219-3033 or use the form, and tell me a little about the job. I'll get back to you to set a time to come out.
I come out
I come out myself to measure, check the ground and where the water runs, and listen to what you have in mind.
Your written estimate
I send you the estimate written out in full, so you can see the base work, the finish and any permit steps before you decide.
The work and walk-through
We handle any permits, prep the ground and pour early, from the city's 6 AM weekday start in May through September, then walk the finished job with you.
Questions we hear in Cathedral City
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Cathedral City?
There isn't one price for a driveway here, because yours turns on the size, the old slab coming out and the ground underneath, and your written estimate gives the number. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored concrete, and a tight spot the truck can't reach adds labor. If the budget has to give somewhere, I'd keep the base work and go plainer on the finish, because nobody sees the base on day one, but it's the part that decides whether the slab sinks.
What causes concrete driveways and patios to crack in Cathedral City?
Most cracks start with a soft base, water running under the slab, or joints that were cut late or skipped. Concrete shrinks a little as it hardens, so a new slab can crack too, and that's why we cut the joints on time, so a crack lands in a groove instead of wandering across the middle.
How long does a new concrete driveway take before I can drive on it?
It's longer than most people expect, and you'll be able to walk on the slab well before you can park on it. Curing, the slow hardening that gives concrete its strength, keeps going for days after the pour, and a car weighs a lot more than feet. Before we pour, I'll tell you when it's ready for walking and when to bring the car back, since that depends on the mix and the weather that week.
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Cathedral City?
Whether your job needs a permit is the city's call, and the city's Building Division is the office to ask, since it issues building permits for construction, additions and alterations and also reviews plans and inspects that work. I go over it with you at the estimate. When a job needs a permit, we handle the application, set up the inspections and keep you posted along the way.
Does a concrete contractor need a business license in Cathedral City?
Yes, anyone doing business in Cathedral City needs a city business license, and that includes contractors and subcontractors. The license lasts one year from the day it's issued, so it has to be renewed every year to stay current.
When does a contractor need a California state license for concrete work?
A contractor needs a state license when the job needs a building permit, uses employee labor, or comes to $1,000 or more in labor and materials together. The California Contractors State License Board licenses anyone who builds or alters a structure in the state, and a job may be exempt only when it needs no permit, uses no employees and costs less than $1,000 in all. We're fully licensed and insured, and our own crew does the work.
Ask Cathedral City Concrete for an estimate
Call (442) 219-3033 any day from 8 AM to 9 PM, or use the form, and tell me where the cracks or low spots are.