Concrete Contractor in Campbell, CA - Driveways and Patios on a Packed Base
D&L Santa Clara Concrete Construction is a concrete contractor building driveways, patios, walks, steps and retaining walls for homes in Campbell, CA. We dig out and pack the base before any concrete goes down.
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I walk the site, measure, and check where water runs and why the old slab cracked.
Campbell: settled lots, original driveways
Campbell is mostly established neighborhoods of single-story homes, with townhomes and apartments closer to downtown and small shops and offices along the main streets. A lot of the driveways, patios and front walks we look at here are the original concrete, or a patch on top of it, and they've had decades to settle.
That age shows up the same way on most calls, much like what we see south in Los Gatos. Cracks wander across the slab because nobody cut control joints, the grooves that give concrete a straight line to crack along, and low spots hold water where the base was raked flat instead of packed. So on a Campbell job we plan to dig out deeper and build more base than the old slab ever had. A new slab will still crack, because concrete does, but we cut the joints so it cracks in those lines and not across the middle.
What working in Campbell means for your job
In Campbell, the city's building department issues permits for all construction, so when your job needs one, the city's review sets the start date more than our calendar does. The city also requires any contractor working under one of its permits to hold a current Campbell business license for the whole job and keep a state license and bond in good standing with the Contractors State License Board, and both are worth checking before you sign with anyone. While I put your estimate together, we check with the building department about your address, and when we're the ones pulling the permit, we handle the paperwork and the inspections.
The price here mostly comes down to size and thickness, how much old concrete comes out, how close the truck can get, how much base the ground needs and the finish you pick, from a broom finish, the light texture that keeps shoes and tires from slipping, up to stamped patterns. If the budget has to give somewhere, I'd rather you skip the fancy finish than the base, because nobody sees the base on day one and it's what keeps the slab flat for years. The schedule turns on the permit, if there is one, and on curing, the days the slab needs to harden before you use it. We work out of Santa Clara, I come out myself to measure, and the written estimate spells out what's included so you can compare it line by line.
Services in Campbell, CA
Concrete driveway building
Many Campbell driveways are original pours, cracked and sinking where the base settled. We dig out, pack a new base and pour it to drain away from the house.
Concrete patio construction
Older backyard patios here often settle until water pools by the back door. We regrade so water runs to the yard and pour a slab sized for how you use it.
Concrete retaining walls
Raised beds and grade changes between neighboring lots push on whatever holds them back. We build concrete retaining walls on proper footings with drainage behind, so water doesn't shove them out of line.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps on older homes often pull away from the porch or settle unevenly, and that's what trips people. We rebuild them with even risers and steel tied in.
Garage floor concrete
Garage floors in older houses here are often cracked, stained and uneven from decades of cars. We break out the old slab, repack the base and pour a level floor.
Concrete cutting
Widening a driveway or adding a walk usually means opening up concrete that's already there. We saw-cut clean, straight edges so the new work meets the old without a ragged seam.
Get a written estimate for your Campbell project
Send the form and we reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out to your Campbell property and measure. The estimate is free, done on site and comes with no pressure and no obligation. We write out what's included so you can see exactly what you're paying for.
- Phone
- (669) 281-0773
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA 95050
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
- Credentials
- Licensed and fully insured.
What Campbell homeowners can count on
We're based in Santa Clara, CA, and offer 16 concrete services across 12 cities, Campbell among them. Every job starts with a free on-site estimate and is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
- Based in
- CA
- Santa Clara
- Services
- 16
- Service areas
- 12
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Frequently asked questions
Does a concrete retaining wall need a permit in Campbell?
A wall taller than 3 feet needs a building permit, according to the city's guide for walls, fences and small structures. Walls over 6 feet, or ones that don't fit the city's fence and wall standards, also need a fence exception from the Planning Division before work starts, so we settle the wall's height with you during the estimate.
Do I need a permit to pour a slab for a backyard shed in Campbell?
The city's guide says a shed under 120 square feet with no electrical, plumbing or mechanical hookups doesn't need a building permit, though it still has to meet the city's standards for small backyard buildings. A bigger shed, or one with power or water, is a different case, and we check with the building department for your address before we pour the pad.
How long does a building permit take in Campbell?
The city's guide asks you to allow at least 4 to 6 weeks for the first plan check and 2 to 4 weeks for each review after that. Simpler permits, such as fences and small structures, can be issued over the counter or within 1 to 2 weeks. Once a permit is issued, it expires unless the work passes an inspection every 180 days, so we keep inspections moving.
What hours can a concrete crew work in Campbell?
The city's construction hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, with no work on Sundays or state and federal holidays. We book the truck inside those hours and have the forms set and the base packed beforehand, so the pour starts the moment the concrete arrives.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Campbell?
It comes down to the size of the driveway, what's under the old one and the finish you choose, and the written estimate after I measure gives you the number. Older Campbell driveways often need more tear-out and base work than people expect. Rebar, the steel grid that keeps cracked sections from drifting apart, adds some cost, and stamped or colored finishes cost more than a plain one.
How long does new concrete need before I can drive on it in Campbell?
Usually you can walk on a new driveway after a day or two and park on it after about a week, though it keeps hardening for about a month. I'll give you your days on pour day, and until then we keep the slab blocked off so nobody drives on it early.
Start your Campbell concrete project today
Call (669) 281-0773 or use the form, because if your job needs a permit, an early start puts the city's review behind you sooner.