Concrete contractor in Hayward, CA - laid out right before the truck arrives
Pleasanton Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Pleasanton, CA, working in Hayward on driveways, patios, walks, footings and foundations. Our own crew does the work, and I'm on site to run every pour.
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Concrete work in Hayward, as we see it
Hayward runs from flat, older neighborhoods west of the hills up to houses on sloped streets, with apartments and shops along the main roads. We come over from Pleasanton for driveways, patios and foundations, and we work the same way next door in Castro Valley and out east in Livermore.
On most jobs here, the price turns on four things: how big the slab is, how much old concrete we break out and haul off, how much digging and base the ground needs, and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on the tear-out, the forms, any permit inspection and curing, the wait after the pour while the concrete gains strength before you use it. Your estimate lists each of those as its own line. If the budget's tight, I'd rather you skip a decorative finish than cut the base, because the base gets buried on day one and it's what decides whether the slab stays flat. That matters in Hayward, where a lot of the older driveways we tear out sat on dirt raked level instead of dug out and packed, which is why they sank. We dig down to firm subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and pack a new base before any concrete is ordered.
Concrete services for Hayward properties
Concrete driveway building
Steep Hayward driveways need a broom finish, a light swept texture, so tires still grip when it's wet.
Learn more about Concrete driveway buildingConcrete patio construction
Hayward patio calls are usually for backyards with a cracked old slab or none, so we stake the shape out with you first.
Learn more about Concrete patio constructionStamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a front entry or patio the look of stone or brick, and we still build it on a dug-out, packed base.
Learn more about Stamped concrete servicesConcrete sidewalk building
Walks lifted by roots or sunk at a joint are common here, so we replace the bad sections and set them back flush.
Learn more about Concrete sidewalk buildingGarage floor concrete
When an older garage slab is cracked, stained or uneven, we break it out, fix what's underneath and pour a new floor.
Learn more about Garage floor concreteDecorative concrete
Colored or exposed-aggregate finishes dress up a plain front yard, and we'll tell you how each one wears and what upkeep it needs.
Learn more about Decorative concreteConcrete retaining walls
On Hayward's hillside lots a retaining wall holds back the slope, so we set the footing and the drainage behind it first.
Learn more about Concrete retaining wallsConcrete floor installation
For additions and workshops behind Hayward homes, we pour interior slabs flat and level, because any flooring laid on top shows every dip.
Learn more about Concrete floor installationConcrete pool decks
A backyard pool deck needs a surface that grips when wet and a slope that carries splash water off, so we plan both before forming.
Learn more about Concrete pool decksConcrete steps construction
Front steps on sloped lots here need even risers, so we lay each one out before forming, because an odd step trips people.
Learn more about Concrete steps constructionSlab foundation building
For a garage, addition or backyard unit, we lay out the slab foundation to the plans and check the forms before the truck comes.
Learn more about Slab foundation buildingFoundation installation
New foundations for Hayward additions and rebuilds get rebar, the steel that holds concrete together, placed where the plans call for it.
Learn more about Foundation installationConcrete parking lot building
Property managers call us for small lots behind Hayward apartments and shops, where drainage and traffic decide how deep we build the base.
Learn more about Concrete parking lot buildingConcrete footings
Where a Hayward lot has loose fill, footings for walls, decks and additions go to firm ground so what sits on them doesn't settle.
Learn more about Concrete footingsFoundation raising
When a corner of an older Hayward house has settled, we find the cause before raising it, or it usually settles again.
Learn more about Foundation raisingConcrete cutting
We saw-cut openings for doors and utility trenches, and cut out just the damaged section of a driveway so the rest can stay.
Learn more about Concrete cutting
What Hayward's ground asks of a slab
Hayward's Building Division points to how close the city sits to the Hayward fault, and the design values it gives builders are set with that in mind. We build foundations, footings and retaining walls the way the plans show, with rebar where it's drawn and footings to the depth drawn, and I check the forms against the plans before the truck is called, because nothing can be added once the concrete is in.
The most common thing we see on older slabs here is water going the wrong way. A driveway or patio that falls toward the house sends rain at the foundation and leaves puddles by the garage door, and over time that water softens the ground under the slab. Before we form anything, we walk the yard, see where the water runs now and set the new slab so it carries water toward the street or a drain, away from your house.
Get a written estimate for your Hayward concrete job
Tell us your address and what you want poured or replaced. We reply within one business day, then I come out to measure and write a free estimate, line by line, with no obligation.
Hayward concrete questions
Do I need a permit to pour a concrete driveway or patio in Hayward?
It may need one, so find out before anyone digs, because Hayward requires building permits for almost all construction work, including structural work and demolition, and the city's permit handout doesn't list concrete work among the jobs that need none. You can call the Permit Center at 510-583-4140 to ask about your job. Before we start, we confirm which city or county office covers your address, and when a permit is needed we take care of the application and the inspections and keep you posted.
How do I apply for a building permit in Hayward online?
You apply through the city's online permitting system, where you can submit the application, add your contractor, pay fees and download the permit. It also lets you schedule inspections and see the results from home. Small permits like re-roofing or a water heater are often issued over the counter at the Permit Center in one visit, but concrete work isn't on that list.
When does a concrete contractor need a license in California?
The state Contractors State License Board requires a license when the job needs a building permit, uses any additional workers, or comes to $1,000 or more in labor and materials on one contract or several. Any crew pouring your driveway uses workers, so ask to see the license. We're licensed and fully insured, and Hayward also requires every business working in the city to hold a city business license, including companies based outside it like ours.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Hayward?
We price each Hayward driveway from your site, so the number comes from measuring your slab, not from a chart. Beyond the size, tear-out and base work covered above, the big swings are a steep or tight driveway the truck can't back up to, which means pumping or wheeling the concrete in, a stamped or colored finish instead of a plain broom finish, and a permit if your job needs one. Each of those shows up as its own line on the estimate.
What causes cracks in a new concrete slab?
Concrete shrinks as it cures and moves a little with the ground, so most slabs crack somewhere, and I won't tell you yours won't. What we control is where, by cutting control joints, straight grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack, on time and in the right spots. With the packed base and the drainage covered above, that keeps cracks thin, straight and out of the way.
How do I look up information about my lot in Hayward before building?
Pick your parcel in the city's mapping tool and it gives you a report with county assessor records, which jurisdiction you're in, hazard information and local business data. It's worth a look before a foundation, a footing or a retaining wall, and I'm glad to go over it with you at the estimate.
Planning concrete work in Hayward?
I come out to measure, then you get a written estimate, line by line, so you see what's in the price.
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