About our Whittier concrete contractor business
How I came to concrete in Whittier
I came to concrete later than most, after years in another line of work, and learned it on other contractors' crews before I started Classic Whittier Concrete in 2020. What pulled me in was the puzzle of it. Every yard drains its own way, and every old slab we break out has a reason it held up or cracked, usually the dirt under it or where the water ran.
Six years on, we're the concrete contractor in Whittier people call for the tricky jobs, like tight yards, slopes and old slabs that need cutting or fixing. Most of our calls come from homeowners, along with some owners and managers of business property. I ask a lot of questions on that first visit, because the answers decide how we build your driveway or patio.
What working with us looks like on your job
These are the things you'll notice from the first visit to the day you step onto the new slab. They come from how I learned the trade and from what I've seen go wrong.
You deal with the owner start to finish
I come out to look at every job myself, and I'm on site while our own crew forms, pours and finishes it. The person who walked your yard is the one making sure it gets built the way we talked about.
Water and base get planned first
We work out where the water will go before we set a form, so it runs away from your house instead of under your concrete. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather spend it on digging out and packing the ground the slab sits on than on a fancier finish, because the base is what keeps a slab from sinking.
Straight talk about cracks and curing
Some cracking in new concrete is normal, so we cut control joints, planned grooves that give a crack a straight place to go instead of a random one. We'll also walk you through curing, the wait while the slab gains strength before you walk or drive on it, so nothing catches you off guard.
Permits sorted out early
We check early whether your address falls under the City of Whittier or the county, because that decides which office is involved. In the city it's the Building & Safety Division, and in county communities like West Whittier-Los Nietos it's LA County Public Works. When your job needs a permit, we apply for it and we're there for the inspections.
Licensing rules for concrete work in Whittier
California contractor license
The state licensing board requires a contractor's license to build or alter a structure when the project needs a building permit, uses any additional workers, or adds up to $1,000 or more in labor and materials. Classic Whittier Concrete is licensed and insured.
Whittier city business license
The city requires anyone doing business in Whittier to hold a city business license, even if they're based somewhere else. Contractors list their state license number on that application and the city verifies it, which is one more reason to ask any contractor for theirs.
Serving Whittier Since 2020
Cities we cover around Whittier
Classic Whittier Concrete is based in Whittier, California, and works across the cities around it, from Hacienda Heights to La Habra. The 12 cities below each have their own page. If you're nearby and don't see yours, just ask through our contact page.
Call or email us about your concrete job
- Phone
- (562) 358-3032
Got a concrete job in Whittier? I'll come take a look.
Estimates are free and done on site with no obligation, and we reply within one business day, so you'll soon know what your slab needs and what moves the price.