Concrete patio construction in South Gate CA - a slab that sits flat and drains right
Bare dirt out back, or an old patio that's cracked and holding water? We pack the ground and pour a slab that drains.
- Fully licensed and insured.
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What goes into building a concrete patio in South Gate?
Concrete patio construction in South Gate means we dig out the soft dirt, pack the ground, then form, pour and finish a slab so you end up with a flat outdoor surface that sends water away from your house.
Most patio calls start with bare dirt that turns to mud every time it rains, or an old slab that's cracked, dropped at one corner and holding water by the back door. The price moves with the size, how much dirt has to come out, whether an old slab needs concrete cutting before it goes, how far we carry everything, whether you want steel in the slab and which finish you pick. The schedule turns on the permit, the weather and the cure, the wait while fresh concrete gains strength before it can take your table and chairs. I come out, look at the ground and put your own number in a written estimate.
How do you know it's time for a new patio?
Water sits by the house
After rain or a hose-down, water pools against the wall or in a low spot instead of running off. That usually means the slab was poured flat or tilts toward the house, and every season it sits there it soaks the ground your slab and your house rest on.
Cracks with one side higher
A thin crack is normal, but a crack where one edge has dropped below the other means the ground under it is giving way. It usually starts with dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, and the lip keeps growing until somebody trips on it.
A dusty top that chips
If sweeping raises gray dust or the surface flakes off in patches, the top was weak from day one, often from a pour in midday heat or a skipped cure. It doesn't heal itself, and the flaking spreads until the stones in the mix show through.
What our concrete patio construction includes
First we mark out the patio and dig out the topsoil and any soft spots, then pack the subgrade, the soil the slab sits on, or bring in gravel where the dirt won't pack, because a slab is only as flat as what's under it. We set the forms with a slight fall away from your house so rain and hose water run toward the yard. Before the pour I talk you through reinforcement in plain terms, since wire mesh or rebar, steel bars set inside the slab, keeps cracks narrow but won't stop them. We pour early in the day, because concrete placed in midday heat dries too fast and leaves a weak, dusty top. On a patio that gets hosed down we lean toward a broom finish, a light dragged texture that gives your feet some grip, so it isn't slick. Then we cut control joints, straight grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack, while the concrete is fresh enough that the cracks follow them. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather keep the base work and go plainer on the finish, because a plain slab that stays flat looks fine for years and a fancy one that sinks just looks expensive.
Patios rarely stand alone. If you'd rather have a pattern than plain gray, our stamped concrete services press it into the slab during the pour. Most yards also need a way to reach the patio, and we can pour a concrete sidewalk from the driveway or side gate on the same job so the walk and the patio meet at the right height.
Broom finish
This suits most patios here, especially ones that see rain, sprinklers or a hose, because the light texture keeps feet from sliding. It's the plainest look and the one I'd pick when the budget has to stretch to cover the base work.
Stamped pattern
This suits a patio that's as much for looks as for use, with a pattern pressed in to look like stone, brick or tile. It takes more labor and a tighter pour day, since the pattern has to go in while the concrete is still soft.
Get a written estimate for your patio
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out, measure and look at the ground, then send a written estimate. It's free, and there's no obligation.
Call (213) 329-1420- Based in
- South Gate, CA 90280
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–10 PM
What happens when you call about a patio in South Gate?
Here's how a patio job runs from your side, from the first call to the final walk-through, and who you'll deal with along the way.
Call or send the form
Call (213) 329-1420 or fill out the form with a rough size in square feet and the finish you want. We set a time for me to come out.
I measure and look around
I measure and check the ground, where the water runs and anything in the way, like an old slab or a tree. You get a written estimate with your own price, so you know the number before anyone digs.
We sort out the permit
If your job needs a permit, we take care of it and set up the inspections before the crew shows up. If your yard work will disturb more than 5,000 square feet of soil, the city typically adds a plan review, so allow time for that.
Pour, finish and walk-through
Our crew does the dig-out, packing, forms and pour. Before we pack up, I walk the finished patio with you.
Why South Gate homeowners call Allied South Gate Concrete Company for patios
I price the job myself
I come out myself to look at the ground and the water and write the estimate, and I'm usually on site on pour days while our crew does the prep, forming and finishing. The person who priced your base is there when it gets buried.
Trained on city sidewalk crews
I learned concrete on a municipal crew pouring sidewalk and curb, then started this business here in South Gate in 2023. Public flatwork has to drain and stay flat under a lot of feet, and that's the standard I bring to a backyard.
Licensed in California, insured on every job
The state license board puts patio work under its concrete contractor classification. We're fully licensed and insured.
The base is the part of a patio nobody sees once it's poured, so ask for an estimate and I'll come look at your ground before anyone picks a finish.
Concrete patios, permits and side yards in South Gate
Plan on a permit for a patio here. The city of South Gate lists patios as work that requires a permit, and it says permits are typically needed for most home improvement projects, digging included. When your job needs one, we pull it, set up the inspections and deal with the city, so the paperwork moves along with the prep instead of holding up the pour.
Many lots here are narrow, with the backyard reached through a side yard or past a detached garage, so I plan how the dirt comes out and the concrete gets in before pour day. We work around the same tight yards on jobs in Lynwood and Huntington Park.
Questions about concrete patios in South Gate
Call (213) 329-1420Will my new concrete patio crack?
Probably somewhere, yes, because all concrete tends to crack and a completely crack-free slab isn't possible. What we control is where and how wide, with the control joints and reinforcement covered above. A hairline crack running down a joint is the slab doing what it was told.
How much does a concrete patio cost in South Gate?
A poured concrete patio in the Los Angeles area usually costs about $6 to $13 per square foot, and that's the general market range, not our price. In the same price guide, reinforced concrete costs more per square foot than plain, and a stamped patio costs more than a plain reinforced one, so budget above that range if you want a pattern. Your own number comes on the written estimate after I've seen the yard.
How do I choose a contractor for a concrete patio?
Ask each bidder how they'll prepare the ground and which way the water will run off, because both get buried the day the concrete goes in. National concrete industry guidance calls for the topsoil and soft spots to come out, well-packed soil or gravel fill under the slab, and a slope for drainage. If a bid only talks about the finish, ask again.
How long does a new concrete patio take to cure?
Curing should start as soon as the finishing is done, and concrete industry guidance calls for a sprayed-on curing compound, or damp burlap kept moist for at least 3 days. That early cure is what keeps the top hard instead of dusty. Keep the furniture and the grill off it until I give you the go-ahead at the walk-through.
Does a South Gate rental owned by an LLC need a licensed contractor for a patio?
Yes. The city says that when a company or an LLC owns the property, a licensed contractor is needed. That catches a lot of landlords and investors who hold a house through a company, and we're licensed, as noted above.
Is a patio under 30 inches exempt from a permit in South Gate?
Not by the city's lists as written. The 30-inch line sits on its list of work needing no permit, which names platforms, walks and driveways no more than 30 inches above grade, the ground around them. Patios are on the other list, the work that requires a permit, which is why we treat a patio as permit work.
Other concrete work that pairs with a patio
Stamped concrete services
If plain gray isn't what you pictured, a stamped surface gives the patio a pattern like stone or brick, pressed in while the concrete is still soft.
Concrete sidewalk building
A patio is only as useful as the path to it, so a poured walk from the driveway or back door keeps people off the mud.
Cities we build patios in around South Gate
Allied South Gate Concrete Company is based in South Gate, California, and works in the cities and county areas around it, including Downey and Cudahy. Those are two of the 12 areas with their own page below. If your city isn't listed, call and ask.
South Gate, CA
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Our hours run seven days a week, 7 AM to 10 PM, so call (213) 329-1420 or send the form whenever it suits you.