Concrete Contractor in Mountain View - Replacing Worn Driveways, Patios and Walks
D&L Santa Clara Concrete Construction pours new driveways, patios, walks and garage floors in Mountain View, CA, replacing concrete that's cracked, sunk or pooling water with slabs set on a base we dig out and pack.
Get an estimate for your Mountain View concrete
I walk the slab, measure it and check where your water runs before writing anything.
Mountain View: old neighborhoods, worn driveways
Mountain View is a mix of old and new. The neighborhoods on either side of Castro Street were mostly built between the late 1800s and World War II, so a lot of the driveways and walks we see there have been patched, poured over or split by years of settling. Farther out, newer houses and small business lots bring different calls, usually a patio, a garage floor or a worn parking area. We do the same work next door in Sunnyvale and Los Altos.
On the older lots, the job usually starts underneath. Old slabs were often poured thin over dirt nobody packed, and we won't know how much has to come out until the old concrete is up, so I plan for it in the estimate instead of surprising you on pour day.
Working in Mountain View: permits, licenses and timing
If your job needs a permit, it goes through the City of Mountain View, which reviews and checks plans for building permits, so that review comes before the pour and sets the earliest start date. I look into it while I put your estimate together and check with the city for your address, and when we're the ones pulling the permit, we handle the paperwork and the inspections. Two things you can check on any contractor here are the state contractor license and the city business license required of anyone doing construction work in Mountain View, and we're licensed and fully insured.
What moves the price is mostly what the old slab is hiding, like how much concrete comes out and gets hauled away, how much of the subgrade, the ground under the slab, has to be dug out and packed, and how tight the access is on a narrow older lot. The finish counts too, since a plain brushed surface costs less than stamped work, and if the budget gets tight I'd rather you cut the finish than the base, because nobody sees the base on day one and it's the part that decides whether the slab settles. The schedule turns on the permit, the weather and curing, the wait while new concrete gains strength before you use it. Your written estimate spells out what's included, and we work the same way in Palo Alto.
Services in Mountain View, CA
Concrete driveway building
Driveways at Mountain View's older homes often sit on raked dirt instead of a packed base, so they sink and split. We dig that out, pack new base and pour.
Concrete patio construction
Mild weather keeps backyards in use most of the year, so a patio pooling water by the back door gets noticed. We slope the new one away from the house.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks on older lots often lift or split into trip edges. We replace those sections with a broom finish, a brushed texture for grip.
Garage floor concrete
Detached garages behind older houses often have thin, cracked floors. We pour new garage floor concrete over packed base, with rebar, steel inside the slab that holds cracks tight.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps on older homes often settle and pull away from the porch as the ground under them shifts. We tear them out and form new ones on a footing.
Stamped concrete services
Newer homes away from downtown often want a patio or walk that matches the house. We press a stone or brick pattern into the surface while it's still soft.
Your free on-site estimate in Mountain View
Send us the details of your Mountain View job and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out myself to look at the slab and measure, then write out what's included so you can see exactly what you're paying for. The estimate is free, with no pressure and no obligation.
- 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 Mountain View homeowners can count on
We're based in Santa Clara, CA, with 16 concrete services and 12 service areas, Mountain View among them. We offer free on-site estimates, and our work 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
Do I need a city permit to replace a concrete driveway or patio in Mountain View?
You might, so check before you count on skipping one, because the city's list of work that needs no permit doesn't name driveways, patios or walks. On single-family and duplex lots that list does include retaining walls 4 feet or less, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless the wall holds up extra weight above it or holds back certain liquids. For minor projects at single-family homes and duplexes, the city's building office also offers a Same-Day Permit with no plans required, and I'll find out which way your job goes while I write the estimate.
How do I check if a concrete contractor is licensed in California?
Look up their license with the Contractors State License Board, which licenses anyone who builds or alters a structure in California. A license is required when 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, so it covers most slab work.
How much does it cost to replace a concrete driveway in Mountain View?
The cost depends mostly on the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out and how much base has to be dug out and packed, and you get a written figure after I measure on site. Tight access on an older lot, rebar and a stamped finish add to it, while a plain brushed finish keeps it down.
How long will I be without my driveway after a new pour?
You'll usually be walking on it well before you can drive on it, because concrete keeps curing for days after it looks dry. The tear-out, the base work and any permit inspection come before that, and I'll give you the dates for your job when we schedule the pour.
What is the best time to pour concrete in Mountain View weather?
Early in the day, because summer afternoons here often reach the seventies and eighties, and a top that dries too fast in the heat can turn weak and dusty later. Winters usually sit in the fifties and sixties, which is easy on fresh concrete. Our prep is done before the truck shows up, so we're ready the moment it arrives.
What causes concrete driveways to crack and sink, and will a new one crack too?
Most sinking starts under the slab, with a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so it settled along with the dirt, and water running toward the house makes it worse. Concrete still cracks a little as it shrinks, so we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give it a straight line to crack along, and we cut them on time instead of letting cracks pick their own spot. I'll show you on site where your slab is most likely to crack and what we're doing about it.
Tell us about your Mountain View project
I'm there on pour day, so the person who measured your job is the one watching it go in.