Concrete you can drive, walk and build on in Whittier, CA
Classic Whittier Concrete builds, cuts and repairs concrete for homes and business property, starting with the part you won't see later, the packed ground underneath.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Concrete work we do in Whittier, CA
Classic Whittier Concrete is a concrete contractor in Whittier, CA, and we handle 16 kinds of work, from patios and driveways to foundations, retaining walls and cutting. Most failed concrete we see traces back to a soft base, water with nowhere to go or cracks where nobody planned them, so that's where we start. Your price moves with the size and thickness of the slab, the base work the ground needs, how easy the spot is to reach and the finish you choose. The schedule turns on the weather, any permit and curing, the wait while new concrete hardens before it takes weight. I'll give you your own figure in a free on-site estimate.
Concrete driveway building
We dig out, pack the base and pour new driveways sized for your cars, with a slope that carries rainwater toward the street instead of your garage.
Concrete patio construction
Want a solid spot out back for a table and grill? We pour patios that fall gently away from the house so rain doesn't collect against it.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete is pressed with patterned mats while it's soft, so a patio, walk or driveway can look like stone, brick or slate while staying one solid slab.
Concrete sidewalk building
Cracked or lifted walkway catching toes? We replace it with a level walk with a broom finish, a light texture that keeps shoes from slipping when wet.
Garage floor concrete
We pour garage floors thick enough for cars and heavy shelving, with a slight fall toward the door so water off the tires runs out.
Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete covers color, exposed stone and textured finishes for homeowners and businesses that want a slab that looks finished, not just gray and flat.
Concrete retaining walls
Got a slope that keeps slumping into the yard? We build poured retaining walls with drainage behind them, because trapped water is what usually pushes walls over.
Concrete floor installation
We place interior concrete floors for shops, studios, additions and business spaces, finished smooth and flat so flooring, racks or equipment sit level on them.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck has to be safe for wet, bare feet, so we choose a textured finish and a slope that carries splash water off it.
Concrete steps construction
We form and pour front, back and garden steps with even risers, so each step is the same height and an odd one doesn't catch your foot.
Slab foundation building
Building an addition, garage or accessory unit? We pour slab foundations on packed subgrade, the soil under the slab, so the building starts on firm ground.
Foundation installation
We dig and pour foundations for new homes, additions and commercial buildings, with footings and steel set to the approved plans before any concrete goes in.
Concrete parking lot building
For property owners and managers, we pour concrete parking lots and drive aisles thick enough for steady traffic, with the slope worked out so rain reaches the drains.
Concrete footings
Footings are the buried concrete pads and strips that hold up a wall, patio cover or deck post, and we size and dig them for the weight above.
Foundation raising
Doors sticking or a floor that's started to slope? Foundation raising lifts a settled section back toward level, and first we find out why it sank.
Concrete cutting
Need an opening, a trench or a section of old slab taken out? We saw-cut concrete with clean, straight edges so the part you keep isn't broken up.
Why customers choose Classic Whittier Concrete
Most concrete problems start under the surface, with soft ground, bad drainage or cracks nobody planned for. Here's how we handle the parts you won't see once the job is done.
The owner, start to finish
You deal with me, the owner, from the first visit to the finished job, so the person who looked at your property is the one making sure it gets built that way.
Water planned before the forms
We work out where rain will run before we set a form, so it drains away from your house instead of pooling against the walls or soaking under the new slab.
Tight yards, slopes and old slabs
We're best known for the jobs other people call tricky. A side yard with no truck access or a slab that has to come out in sections just means more planning, and we take the time.
Straight talk about new concrete
Before the pour, we tell you how long to stay off it, how to look after it while it cures and that some fine cracking is normal, so nothing about new concrete catches you off guard.
How a concrete job with us works
Here's what happens after you reach out, from the first look at your property to the free estimate, the pour and the finished job.
You call or write
Call (562) 358-3032 or send a few lines through our contact page about the job and where you are, and we reply within one business day. Photos of the cracks, the sinking spot or the yard help a lot, and you can email them to info@concretewhittier.com.
I look at the job
I come out myself, ask what the concrete is for and look at where the water goes now, because drainage decides a lot about the new slab. I also check whether your address falls under the city or the county, so we know which office is involved. Then I write up a free estimate, with no obligation.
We plan and pour
When you're ready, we set the pour around the weather, since heat and rain both change how concrete sets. Our own crew digs out, packs the base, builds the forms, pours and finishes, and I'm on site while we work.
We walk it with you
When the work's done, we clean up and walk the finished job with you. You can look over the finish, the edges and the slope with me before we leave, and that's the time to ask anything you want to know about the new slab.
Tell us about the concrete job you have in mind
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to see the site. The estimate is free and done on site, with no pressure and no obligation.
- Based in
- Whittier, CA 90602
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Concrete work up close
These are photographs from the concrete trade, showing broom, stamped and decorative finishes, steps and edges, to help you picture the look you want before we talk about your job.
Classic Whittier Concrete, owner-run since 2020
Classic Whittier Concrete is a licensed and insured concrete contractor in Whittier, CA, and I started it here in 2020 after learning the trade on other contractors' crews. I came to concrete later than most, and what keeps me in it is working out why one slab holds up and another cracks. Today we handle 16 kinds of concrete work for homes and business property across Whittier and the cities around it. You can read more about how I got here on our about page.
Working in Whittier and the cities nearby
Whittier sits in a densely populated part of Los Angeles County, and the city itself notes the area is more prone to high winds, earthquakes and fire than many other parts of California. It's a city with plenty of history close to home, from PÃo Pico State Historic Park just west of the 605, with its fifteen-room adobe and bread oven, to the Whittier Museum, run by the Whittier Historical Society.
The Greenway Trail runs from the 605 Freeway to the corner of Lambert Road and Mills Avenue, and Whittier's parks include four large community parks, 15 neighborhood parks and two wilderness parks. We're based in Whittier and work across the cities around it, pouring and fixing the driveways, patios, walks and slabs that come with the homes and business property here.
Cities we serve around Whittier
Classic Whittier Concrete is based in Whittier, CA, and works across the cities around it, including South Whittier and Hacienda Heights. The 12 cities below each have their own page, and if you're nearby and don't see yours, just ask.
Questions about concrete in Whittier
How much does a new concrete driveway or patio cost in Whittier, CA?
The price depends on your yard, so I give you a figure after I've seen the site, in a free on-site estimate. Stamped, colored or exposed-stone finishes take more labor than a plain broom finish, and tearing out an old slab adds hauling. A backyard you can only reach through a side gate can mean wheelbarrowing concrete instead of pouring straight from the truck.
Why are some concrete quotes so much cheaper than others?
Usually the difference is in the base, the packed ground the slab sits on, because it's hidden on day one and it's the easiest thing to cut. A slab poured on raked dirt can look fine for a while and then settle and crack with the soil under it. If the budget is tight, I'd rather keep the base and go simpler on the finish, because you can't fix a bad base without tearing out the slab.
How long will I be without my driveway after new concrete is poured?
You can walk on new concrete well before you can drive on it, because the slab needs to cure longer before it can carry a car's weight. The weather and the mix change those waits, so we go over both before the pour. We also plan around hot afternoons, since a slab poured in midday heat can end up with a weak, dusty top.
Does a concrete contractor need a license in California?
Yes, California's Contractors State License Board requires a license when the project needs a building permit, uses any other workers, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials across its contracts. Whittier also requires anyone doing business in the city to hold a city business license, and the city verifies the contractor's state license on that application. We're licensed and insured.
What do I need to do to get ready for a concrete pour?
Mostly just clear the space and give us a way in, since we handle the digging, forms and pour. Move cars, planters and furniture out of the work area and the path to it. Afterward, keep kids, pets and sprinklers off the fresh concrete until we tell you it's ready.
Do you guarantee your concrete work?
Yes, our work is satisfaction guaranteed. Before we pour, we agree with you on the finish, the slope and where the joints go, so we both know what a good result looks like. If something doesn't sit right with you, I want to hear about it.
Will my new concrete crack like my old driveway did?
It shouldn't crack the way a failed slab does, because the ugly cracks usually come from a soft base, water underneath or joints that were cut late or skipped, and we deal with all three. Control joints are shallow grooves cut into the slab so that when it shrinks, it cracks along a line we picked instead of across the middle. Rebar, the steel set inside the slab, helps hold the pieces tight if a crack does open.
Do I need a permit for concrete work in Whittier, CA?
Whether yours needs one is something we check for each job, and the permit comes from either the City of Whittier or Los Angeles County, depending on where your address falls. The city's Building & Safety Division oversees permits to build, alter, repair or remove a building, and in unincorporated county areas like South Whittier-Sunshine Acres and West Whittier-Los Nietos, LA County Public Works issues them. When your job needs one, we apply for it and we're there for the inspections.
Planning new concrete work in Whittier, CA?
Call (562) 358-3032 or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, so you have a real number before you plan the rest.