Concrete built for everyday use at homes and businesses in Fountain Valley, CA
Blue Collar Fountain Valley Concrete builds and repairs the concrete that homes and businesses use every day, and we work out the base and where the water goes before any concrete shows up.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Concrete services in Fountain Valley, CA
Blue Collar Fountain Valley Concrete is a concrete contractor in Fountain Valley, CA, handling flatwork like driveways, patios and walks, plus the walls and foundations that hold a property up. Every one of our 16 services starts with packed ground and a plan for where the water goes. The price usually comes down to the size of the job, whether old concrete has to come out, how much work the ground needs before the pour and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on that same tear-out and base work, and on whether the city needs to sign off first. The estimate I write at your property spells out what your job needs and what it costs.
Concrete driveway building
We build new concrete driveways from the dirt up, digging out and packing the base so the slab can carry your cars without settling into the ground.
View service Concrete driveway building
Concrete patio construction
Planning a backyard patio? We pour concrete patios sized to how you use the yard and sloped so water runs away from the house.
View service Concrete patio construction
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete is pressed with a pattern and colored while it's still wet, so a patio, walk or pool deck can look like stone or brick.
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Concrete sidewalk building
We build front walks and side-yard paths with a broom finish, a light brushed texture that gives your shoes some grip when the concrete is wet.
View service Concrete sidewalk building
Garage floor concrete
Is your garage floor cracked, sunken or chipping? We break out the old slab and pour a new one on a packed base built for parked cars.
View service Garage floor concrete
Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete covers color, exposed stone and special finishes for owners who want their patio, entry or walk to match the house rather than plain gray.
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Concrete retaining walls
Where your yard drops off or a slope keeps pushing soil onto the patio, we form and pour concrete retaining walls with drainage behind them.
View service Concrete retaining walls
Concrete floor installation
We pour interior concrete floors for shops, additions and other rooms where you want a flat, hard-wearing surface that takes heavy use.
View service Concrete floor installation
Concrete pool decks
A concrete pool deck has to shed water away from the pool and give bare feet some grip, so we plan the slope and the finish together.
View service Concrete pool decks
Concrete steps construction
We build concrete steps for front doors, porches and backyard slopes, formed so each step is even and easy to walk up and down.
View service Concrete steps construction
Slab foundation building
Adding a room or a garage? We pour the slab foundation it stands on, and we get the ground under it packed and level before any concrete arrives.
View service Slab foundation building
Foundation installation
We dig, form and pour foundations for new homes, additions and other structures, set to the plans and ready for the city's inspection before framing starts.
View service Foundation installation
Concrete parking lot building
For property owners and businesses, we build concrete parking lots and drive aisles laid out so water drains off and the slab carries daily traffic.
View service Concrete parking lot building
Concrete footings
Footings are the concrete pads and strips that carry a wall, deck post, patio cover or addition, and we dig them to the depth the plans call for.
View service Concrete footings
Foundation raising
When a slab or foundation has sunk and doors stick or floors slope, we look at lifting the low section back toward level before tearing anything out.
View service Foundation raising
Concrete cutting
Need a doorway, a trench for pipe or a damaged section removed? We saw-cut concrete along clean lines so the rest of the slab stays intact.
View service Concrete cutting
Why homeowners pick our crew for concrete
Most of what decides how concrete holds up is hidden under it on day one, so we put our time into the base, the drainage and telling you plainly what to expect.
The owner from estimate to walk-through
You deal with me from the first visit to the final walk-through, so the person who measured your job is the one on site making sure it gets built that way.
Prep, rebar and joints in writing
Our estimates put the ground prep, the rebar, steel that keeps a cracked slab from pulling apart, and the joints in writing, so you can compare quotes on what goes into the job and not just the total.
Straight talk on cracks and curing
I'll tell you where a slab may crack and how long before you can walk or drive on it, so nothing about the finished job catches you by surprise.
City permits sorted before we start
We check with the city before we start, and when a job needs a permit we handle the paperwork and inspections. To get going, call (657) 329-2134 or send us the form.
How a concrete job runs with us
From your first call to the final walk-through, here's what happens, starting with a reply within one business day and a free estimate at your property.
Call or send a message
Call (657) 329-2134 or send the form with a few lines about your driveway, patio or other job. We get back to you within one business day to talk it through and set a time for me to come see the site.
I look at the site and write it up
I come out myself, walk the area with you and listen to what you want. I check the ground and where the water runs, then write a free estimate that spells out the prep, the concrete work and anything that isn't included. There's no pressure and no obligation.
We do the work
If you go ahead, we line up the schedule and any city paperwork the job needs. Our crew does the digging, forming, pouring and finishing with me on site, and we cut the joints and clean up as we go so you're not left with a mess.
Walk the finished job together
When the pour is done, we walk the job with you and go over how to look after it while it cures, the stretch when concrete is still hardening and needs to be left alone. You'll know when it's ready for feet and when it's ready for cars.
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 come out. The estimate is free, written up at your property, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
- info@concretefountainvalley.com
- Based in
- Fountain Valley, CA 92708
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
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Driveways, patios and other flatwork
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About Blue Collar Fountain Valley Concrete
Blue Collar Fountain Valley Concrete is a small concrete contractor based in Fountain Valley, CA, in business since 2020 and fully licensed and insured. I got my start on side jobs for neighbors, a walkway here and a set of steps there, and learned the trade on other crews before going out on my own. Today we offer 16 services, 12 of the cities we work in have their own page on this site, and I still write the estimates myself. You can read more about our crew and how we work.
- 16services
- 12service areas
- 2020founded6 years in business
Fountain Valley, where we're based
Fountain Valley is a city of residential neighborhoods, and most of our calls here come from homeowners planning a driveway, a patio or an addition, with some walks, lots and foundation work for property owners. Mile Square Regional Park sits inside the city, and OC Parks runs it as an urban park with golf, two fishing lakes, archery, bike riding, paddle boats and picnic areas. Its expansion area stays closed until construction there is finished.
The city also runs the Recreation Center & Sports Park, with soccer, softball and youth baseball fields, tennis and racquetball courts and lighted outdoor basketball courts. Around the parks it's mostly streets of houses with front driveways and backyard patios, the same kind of work we do in the cities nearby, and since we're based here, getting out to look at your job doesn't take long.
Cities we serve around Fountain Valley
Blue Collar Fountain Valley Concrete is based in Fountain Valley, CA, and works in the cities around it, from Huntington Beach to Norwalk over the county line. Each of the 12 cities below has its own page, and we take calls from nearby cities too.
Questions about concrete work in Fountain Valley
How much does a concrete driveway or patio cost in Fountain Valley?
The price depends mostly on the size of the slab, whether old concrete has to be broken out and hauled off, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you choose. If you need to trim the budget, I'd cut back on the finish before the base, because a fancy surface on a weak base still cracks and settles, and a bad base can't be fixed later without tearing out the slab. The estimate at your property puts your own number in writing.
How much can a contractor ask for as a down payment in California?
The Contractors State License Board says a contractor can't ask for or accept a down payment of more than $1,000 or a set percentage of the total contract price, whichever is less. The board says this applies to all home improvement projects. If a quote asks for more up front, it's worth a question before you sign.
How long will I be without my driveway or patio?
You'll be off the new concrete for a while after the pour, and walking on it comes well before driving on it, because the slab keeps hardening as it cures. How long the whole job takes depends on its size, the tear-out, the base work and any permit. We'll give you the timing for your job at the estimate and again at the walk-through.
Is your concrete company licensed and insured in California?
Yes, Blue Collar Fountain Valley Concrete is fully licensed and insured. The state licensing board licenses and regulates contractors across California, and in Fountain Valley the city also requires every subcontractor to hold a city business license before starting work. If you have questions about the city side, the city's Business License Dept. takes them at 714-593-4421.
Do you remove the old concrete before pouring a new driveway?
Yes, on a replacement we break out the old slab and haul it away, then dig down to firm ground. We pack the subgrade, the soil the new slab sits on, and set the forms and the slope so water runs away from the house. Skipping that dig-out and just raking the dirt level is why so many old driveways sink.
Will my new concrete slab crack like the old one?
Concrete can crack, and anyone who promises it never will isn't being straight with you, but a good base and well-placed joints decide where it cracks and how much it matters. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack, on time so cracks follow them instead of wandering. The rebar in the slab helps keep any crack tight.
Do you guarantee your concrete work?
Yes, we offer satisfaction guaranteed on every job. We walk the finished job with you before we call it done, and that's the time to point out anything that isn't right.
Do I need a permit for concrete work in Fountain Valley?
It depends on the job, and the city's Building Division is the office that issues building permits and can tell you for sure. The city's exempt list covers some low retaining walls, short block walls and fences, but it doesn't settle every concrete job, and a retaining wall that holds back extra load, like a driveway above it, loses that exemption. We check with the city before we start and handle any permit the job needs.
Fountain Valley, CA
Ready to talk about concrete work in Fountain Valley?
Call (657) 329-2134 or send us a message, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a free estimate at your property, so you have a written plan before you decide.