Concrete patio construction in Rialto CA - a slab poured and cured the right way
Bare dirt or a tired, cracked slab out back? We build a new concrete patio that's laid out right and finished clean.
What goes into a new concrete patio in Rialto?
Concrete patio construction in Rialto, CA means building a new outdoor slab from the ground up. We lay it out, prepare the ground, then form, pour, finish and cure it, so you end up with a flat, solid spot for a table and chairs behind your house.
Most patio calls start with a backyard that's bare dirt or an old slab that's cracked, sinking or chipping at the edges. The price mostly comes down to how big the patio is, whether an old one has to be broken out and hauled off first, and whether you want rebar or a stamped finish, since both cost more per square foot. Rebar is the steel set inside the slab to help hold it together. The schedule turns on the weather and on any permit your job needs, because we'd rather move a pour than rush one on a bad day. California's licensing law counts a new or replacement patio as home improvement, and we're licensed and fully insured for this kind of flat concrete work. The written estimate from my visit gives you the figure for your own yard.
What happens after you call about a patio in Rialto?
Call or send the form
Call (909) 546-5019 or send the form with the rough size of the patio in square feet, any old slab that has to come out and the finish you're picturing. That gives me what I need to plan the visit.
I measure and write it up
I come out, look over the yard, take measurements and talk through size, finish and whether steel makes sense for your patio. You get a written estimate that lists what's included, and if a permit might apply, I find out which office covers your address before I bid.
We form, pour and finish
Once you're ready, we pull any permit the job needs and plan the pour around the weather. Our own crew forms, pours and finishes the patio, and I'm there on pour day checking the work.
We walk the job together
At the end we walk the patio together, and I go over how to care for it through the cure and after. The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
How we build your concrete patio, and what pairs with it
I got my start pouring small patios for neighbors, and we still do them the same way. Our crew marks out the shape and digs out the old ground. Then we pack the subgrade, which is the layer the slab sits on, so the patio doesn't settle along with loose dirt underneath. We set forms, add rebar where you've chosen it and pour at the time we've settled on with you. Once it's smooth, we give it a broom finish, a light brushed texture that keeps the surface from getting slick. We also cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a straight line to crack along as it shrinks so cracks don't wander wherever they like. On hot or windy days we keep the new slab damp or covered while it cures, through the first days when it's gaining strength, because fast drying is what starts surface cracks. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather you save on the finish than on the base, since nobody sees the base on day one but the whole patio rests on it.
If you want more than a broom finish, our stamped concrete services press a pattern into the slab while it's still soft, and that's easiest to decide before the pour. Plenty of folks also have us run a concrete sidewalk out to the new patio at the same time, since our crew and forms are already on site. We're based in Rialto and do the same work in Fontana, Colton, San Bernardino and the other cities around it.
Get a written estimate for your new patio
We'll get back to you within one business day to set a time, and then I come out to measure and talk it over. The estimate is free, done at your property and comes with no obligation.
Concrete patio questions from Rialto homeowners
How much does a concrete patio cost in Rialto?
A concrete patio in the San Bernardino area usually costs about $6 to $12 per square foot. That's the going rate around here, not our price. Where yours lands depends on the size, any old patio to remove and the steel or stamping covered above, and I'll give you a firm figure in the written estimate after I see the yard.
Do I need a permit to build a concrete patio in Rialto?
The city's permit list doesn't name patios, so whether yours needs one is something we check with the city before we bid. Rialto's Engineering Department permits and inspects grading, encroachment, water quality and right-of-way work. The Building Division does plan review and inspections to check that construction follows the state building code and city ordinances. If your patio needs a permit, we pull it and work with the city through the inspections.
Does a concrete patio contractor need a California license?
Yes, a contractor building your patio needs a California license, and the state's contractor license board licenses concrete contractors to form, pour, place and finish flat concrete. The exemption for minor work only covers jobs under $500 in total, labor and materials included. It doesn't apply to small parts of a bigger project, so a patio of any real size isn't covered by it.
What is the best time of day to pour a concrete patio in hot weather?
Industry guidance for hot weather says to start the pour in the late afternoon or early evening, or early in the morning when it's very hot, with windbreaks or sunshades on hot or windy days. That guidance is national, so we settle the start time with you based on the day in front of us. One concrete products maker also says crews shouldn't add water to cool the mix or make it easier to work, since that can hurt strength, and it's fair to ask us how we handle that.
What causes cracks in a new concrete patio?
Most surface cracks in a new patio start when wind, low humidity or high heat dry the top of the fresh concrete too fast. Those cracks rarely weaken the slab, but they can let in harsh chemicals and lead to more cracking later. That's why the pour time and the first days of curing get so much of our attention.
How long does a new concrete patio take to cure before I can seal it?
One concrete supplier's guide says to let new concrete cure at least 28 days before sealing it, then reseal from time to time as the sealer wears down. The early part matters most, and the guidance is to start curing right away with a sprayed curing compound or wet burlap kept moist for at least 3 days. Go ahead and ask which method we're using on your patio.
Other work that often goes with a patio
Stamped concrete services
If plain gray isn't what you pictured, a pattern pressed into the wet concrete gives your patio the look of stone or brick in one solid slab.
Concrete sidewalk building
A patio gets used more when there's a solid path to it, and a walkway from the driveway or side gate keeps everyone off the wet grass.
Tell us about the patio you want
We're open every day of the week until 9 PM, so call (909) 546-5019, email team@rialtoconcretecompany.com or use the form whenever it suits you.