Concrete Contractor in Huntington Park - Flat, Well-Drained Slabs on Tight Lots
Allied South Gate Concrete Company is a concrete contractor in South Gate, CA, working in Huntington Park next door. We pour driveways, patios, walks and garage floors here, and replace slabs that have cracked or sunk.
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Huntington Park homes and the concrete around them
Huntington Park is one of the more tightly packed cities we work in. Most of the homes we see are older one-story houses on narrow lots, with a long driveway down the side to a garage in back and not much yard to spare, and the shopping streets sit right up against the residential blocks. Streets in Florence-Graham and Walnut Park next door look a lot like this, and so do the calls, which are mostly driveways, walks, back patios and the odd slab behind a shop.
That shapes the work. Old driveways here have usually been patched more than once, so there's more to break out than it looks, and on a tight side yard we plan the tear-out before we plan anything else.
Concrete work we do on Huntington Park properties
Concrete driveway building
Long, narrow driveways to a back garage are common here. We dig out the old one, pack a new base and slope it away from the house.
Concrete patio construction
Backyards here are small, so the patio often is the yard. We slope it so rain runs out to the edges, not toward your back door.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or front walk the look of stone or tile. The pattern only lasts if the base under it is packed right.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks on older lots here have often lifted or split with age and roots. We replace them flat, and cut joints so any crack follows our line.
Garage floor concrete
Old back garages here often have a cracked, sunken floor patched over the years. We break it out and pour a new slab on a packed base.
Decorative concrete
Color, a scored pattern or a border can dress up a small front yard or patio. We'll talk you through which finishes hold up to traffic and sun.
Concrete retaining walls
Lots here are mostly flat, so a wall usually holds a raised bed or a step between yards. We give it drainage so water doesn't push it over.
Concrete floor installation
Converting a garage or adding a room out back starts with a level floor. We pour interior slabs flat enough to take tile or flooring without heavy patching.
Concrete pool decks
Where a small yard has a pool, the deck has to fit tight. We slope it away from the water and give it a texture for bare feet.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps on older houses here often settle or pull away from the porch. We form new ones with steps all one height, so nobody catches a toe.
Slab foundation building
A back unit or addition on a tight lot needs a slab that sits flat. We dig it out, pack the base and pour to your plans.
Foundation installation
Adding on to an older house means a new foundation that has to meet the old one. We form it and set the steel so they line up.
Concrete parking lot building
Small lots behind shops and apartment buildings here take steady traffic in a tight space. We pour them thick enough for the load and pitched to drain.
Concrete footings
Patio covers, carports and block walls all sit on footings, the concrete under the posts and walls. We dig them to the depth the plans call for.
Foundation raising
When part of a slab or an older house has settled, raising it can save a tear-out. We find out why it sank before we quote a fix.
Concrete cutting
Running a line to a back unit, or widening a driveway, often means cutting into old concrete. We saw clean edges so the patch doesn't look like one.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Huntington Park job
We reply within one business day to set up a visit. The estimate is free, done on site and comes with no obligation.
Call (213) 329-1420- Based in
- South Gate, CA 90280
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–10 PM
Permits, licenses and price in Huntington Park
The city's Building & Safety Division issues permits for most construction on private property in Huntington Park, and it's the office to call to find out whether your driveway, patio or slab needs one. When a job does, we pull the permit, set up the inspections and deal with the city, and the permit is usually what sets the start date. Before you hire anyone, check that they hold a California contractor's license and a Huntington Park business license. We're fully licensed and insured.
We come up from South Gate, so getting here is easy, and parking a truck on a narrow Huntington Park street is the harder part. On these lots access moves the price, because when a truck can't reach the back of a long driveway, the concrete goes in by pump or wheelbarrow. The other big one is the base, the packed ground the slab sits on. It's the first thing people ask to cut and the last thing I will, because a nice finish on a bad base cracks just the same, and once it's poured nobody gets a second look underneath. After the pour you stay off the slab while it cures, which is concrete slowly gaining its strength, so plan on a short wait before you walk on it and a longer one before you park on it. Your written estimate lays out what's in the price for your job.
Why older slabs here crack, sink and hold water
A lot of the concrete we replace here is failing from underneath. Old slabs were often laid on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so the ground settled, the slab went with it, and now there's a sunken corner and water pooling against the house. Many have cracks running every which way, too, because nobody cut control joints, the shallow lines that give a slab a planned place to crack. We pitch the new slab away from your walls and cut the joints before the concrete can choose for itself.
Heat is the other one. Los Angeles County's planning projects more extreme heat, more often and for longer, across the whole county, and concrete poured in midday heat dries too fast and can end up with a weak, dusty top. On hot days we pour early and keep the slab damp while it cures.
What happens when you hire us in Huntington Park
From the first call to the final walk-through, here's what each step looks like and who you'll be dealing with along the way.
Call or send the form
You call (213) 329-1420 or send the form, and we set a time for me to come see the job. It helps if you're home, so you can show me where water sits after a rain.
I measure and check the ground
I measure, then look at the ground, where the water goes and anything in the way, like roots or a tight side yard. You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you can compare it line by line.
We prep and pour
Once any permit is in hand and the inspections are set, our crew does the prep, forms and finishing. I'm usually there on pour day.
We walk the job together
Before we pack up, I walk the finished job with you and tell you when it's ready for feet and when it's ready for your car. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Questions about concrete work in Huntington Park
Call (213) 329-1420Can a patio cover or carport permit be approved at the counter in Huntington Park?
Sometimes. The Building Division offers a counter plan check, a review done right at the counter, for patio covers, carports and pools and spas only, depending on the project's size, complexity and type. Before any permit is issued, the city may also need school district fees or a certificate, plus water district and county sanitation approval, and we sort those out as part of pulling the permit.
Does a contractor from outside Huntington Park need a city business license?
Yes. The city requires every business working in Huntington Park to hold a city business license, whether its office is inside the city or not, and that includes contractors. It's a fair thing to ask about before you sign anything.
How do I know if a concrete contractor needs a state license in California?
A contractor needs a California license whenever the job needs a building permit, uses any workers, or comes to $1,000 or more in labor and materials across one or more contracts. The state licensing board issues that license to anyone who builds or alters structures in California. If someone offers to pour your driveway without one, keep looking.
How much can a contractor ask for as a down payment in California?
A contractor can't ask for or take a down payment over $1,000, and on a smaller contract the limit is lower. Every other payment has to be written into the contract and tied to work done or materials delivered, and the state licensing board says that goes for all home improvement jobs.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Huntington Park?
The price of a driveway here comes down to its size and thickness, how much old concrete has to come out, how easy it is to reach and the finish you pick. A broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives shoes and tires some grip, costs less than stamped or colored concrete, and a driveway that's been patched for years means more to break out and haul. After I see it, you get the number for your job in a written estimate.
How do I find out if my Huntington Park lot is in an earthquake hazard zone?
Type your address into the state's EQ Zapp tool, which shows whether a property sits in one of the state's mapped earthquake hazard zones. It also tells you if the state hasn't evaluated your area yet. If you're planning a foundation or a back unit, bring what it shows to the estimate.
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Get a free estimate in Huntington Park
Call (213) 329-1420 any day between 7 AM and 10 PM, or send the form tonight, so you can set it up after work instead of on your lunch break.