Concrete Contractor in Covina - Driveways, Patios and Slabs Built on a Solid Base
A&D West Covina Concrete Construction builds driveways, patios, steps, stamped work, slabs and footings in Covina, CA, with careful layout and prep under every pour, the part you won't see once it's done.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Covina as we see it from the driveway
Covina sits in the East San Gabriel Valley right next door to West Covina, where we're based, so getting a crew and a concrete truck here is easy. On our jobs we see a little of everything: single-family houses with long front driveways, older homes on the blocks around downtown and Citrus Avenue, condo buildings with shared walkways, and small businesses with parking lots out front. Scattered through the city are county pockets, streets that look like Covina but are run by Los Angeles County, and that changes who signs off on the work.
Plenty of the concrete we break out here was poured decades ago, often on whatever dirt was there, and it shows in sunken driveway edges and front walks that tip toward the lawn. Homeowners up toward Azusa call us about the same problems, and the fix starts in the same place, digging down to firm ground before anything new goes in.
Concrete work we do for Covina homes and businesses
Concrete driveway building
When an old driveway has sunk by the garage or split down the middle, we dig out, rebuild the base and pour a new one that sheds water.
Concrete patio construction
A backyard patio in Covina often replaces worn grass or an old cracked slab, and we set the slope so water runs away from the house.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walkway the look of stone or brick, and we press the pattern in while the concrete is soft enough to hold it.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks and side paths on older Covina lots tend to heave or tip, so we replace them with an even path that won't catch a toe.
Garage floor concrete
A garage floor that's cracked, stained or low at the door gets broken out and repoured on a packed base, flat enough for your car and your workbench.
Decorative concrete
Colored, scored or textured finishes suit front entries and backyard spaces where plain gray looks tired, and we match the finish to how the area gets used.
Concrete retaining walls
Sloped yards and grade changes between neighbors call for a wall that holds the dirt back, built on a real footing with drainage behind it.
Concrete floor installation
Interior slabs for additions, workshops and commercial spaces need to be flat and level, so we check the base and forms carefully before the truck shows up.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks take bare feet, splashing and pool chemicals, so we finish them with grip underfoot and pitch the water away from the pool.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps on older houses settle and pull away from the porch, and we rebuild them with even step heights so nobody misjudges one at night.
Slab foundation building
Room additions, ADUs and new outbuildings start with a slab, and we lay out and pour it to the plans so the framers start on something square.
Foundation installation
When a house, addition or commercial building needs a new foundation, we set the forms dead straight and pour to the engineer's drawings once every line checks out.
Concrete parking lot building
Business and apartment lots off busy Covina streets need concrete that takes daily traffic, so we build up the base and plan where the water drains.
Concrete footings
Patio covers, walls and additions all ride on footings, the concrete under the ground that carries the weight, and we dig and pour them to plan.
Foundation raising
If part of a slab or foundation has dropped and doors stick or floors slope, we find out why first, then lift and support it.
Concrete cutting
Need a trench for a plumbing line, a wider driveway or a new doorway in a wall? We saw-cut clean, straight lines so the new work fits.
Get a free concrete estimate at your Covina property
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out to your Covina address, look at the site and write up a free estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
- Based in
- West Covina, CA 91790
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
Working in Covina starts with city or county
The first thing I check on any Covina job is whether your address falls under the City of Covina or one of the county pockets inside it, because that decides who issues the permit. City addresses go through the city's Building & Safety Division, county pockets go through LA County Public Works, and exterior changes and new structures in the city need Planning approval before Building & Safety will take them, so the office and the approvals set the schedule more than the pour does. Any contractor pulling a city permit has to show a current state contractor's license, a City of Covina business license, photo ID and proof of workers' comp, and you can look up a state license yourself with the Contractors State License Board. Work in unincorporated county areas needs a county business license too, and we're fully licensed and insured.
If your job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork, line up the inspections with whichever office covers your address and keep you posted along the way. The price mostly turns on the size of the job, how much old concrete comes out, how much base work the ground needs, the finish you pick and whether the truck can reach the spot, and your written estimate gives you your own number. With the 10, 210, 605 and 57 all close by, getting trucks into Covina is simple, the same way we get to jobs in Pomona and Baldwin Park.
Why Covina driveways and patios crack and sink
Most of the broken concrete I see in Covina failed from underneath. A lot of older driveways and patios were poured on dirt that got raked flat instead of dug out and packed, so the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, kept settling and the concrete went down with it. Add control joints, the grooves cut on purpose so the slab cracks along a line we picked, that were cut late or skipped, and you get those cracks wandering across the middle. We dig to firm ground, pack the base in layers, add rebar, the steel inside that holds the slab together, where the job calls for it, and cut the joints on time, so if the new slab cracks, it cracks where we planned.
The other culprit is water. A patio that falls toward the house leaves pooling water against the wall, and a driveway with no thought to drainage washes out its own edges, so I check where the water runs before we set a single form. My old foreman liked to say water always wins an argument with concrete, so don't start one.
What to expect when you hire us in Covina
From your first call to the walkthrough, you'll know who's coming, what we're checking and what happens next before anything gets poured.
Call or send the form
Call (626) 412-8532 or send the contact form with your address and what you'd like done. We get back to you and set a time that works for you.
I look at the site
I come out myself, check where the water runs, ask how you'll use the concrete and write up an estimate. It helps if you're home so we can talk it through, and you'll see the number before anything is decided.
We sort out the permit
If the job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and inspections with the right office. The city issues quick over-the-counter permits only for minor work, and most other projects go through a plan check, so that review is usually what sets the start date.
We pour, finish and walk through
We set and check the forms, then pour and finish, and I work the job alongside the crew. At the end I walk you through curing, the wait while the concrete gains strength, and when it's ready for feet and then for the car.
Questions about concrete work in Covina
How do I find out if my Covina address is in the city or a county pocket?
Use the city's address jurisdiction check on its website. The city counts 11 county pockets inside Covina where Los Angeles County handles building and planning, even if you get your water from Covina Water, and in those pockets LA County Public Works issues the permit. If you'd rather not dig into it, send us the address and I'll check it before I come out.
Do I need city approval to build a concrete retaining wall in Covina?
Yes, for a city address you need a Planning Wall and Fence approval for every wall and fence, whatever its height or location, and then the City Building Official issues the building permit. Retaining walls and any wall over 6 feet also need structural plans, according to the city's building FAQ. That means design time before we ever dig a footing, so it's worth starting early.
Do I need city approval to replace my concrete driveway in Covina?
For a city address you need Planning approval at the least, because the city's permit handout says flatwork still needs Planning Division sign-off. If the driveway reaches the public right of way, or sits near a front property line with no sidewalk, the job starts with a check-in with city engineering staff, and some permits wait on an encroachment permit, the city's okay to work in the public strip by the street. We take care of that paperwork as part of the job.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Covina?
Your cost comes down to the size, how much old concrete we break out and haul away, how much base work the ground needs and the finish, and I'll put your own number in writing after I see the site. Stamped or colored finishes cost more than a broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives tires and shoes some grip, and a new approach to the street can add city steps. If the budget gets tight, cut the fancy finish before you cut the base, because nobody sees the base on day one but everybody sees a sunken driveway in a few years.
How do I get approval for concrete work at a Covina condo?
For work in a condo building's common area or exterior, the city wants a letter of authorization signed by the HOA president to go with the permit. Back it up with documents such as the HOA minutes, or the city may consider sign-off from all the condo owners instead. Get that letter moving early, since the permit can't go in without it.
How much can a contractor ask for as a down payment in California?
Under the state licensing board's rule, a down payment can be no more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the total contract price, whichever is less. After that, payments should be listed in the contract and tied to work done or materials delivered. The board says those rules apply to all home improvement projects, a driveway or patio included.
Send us your Covina address and project
Tell us what's wrong with the old concrete when you reach out, and I'll show up already knowing what to look at first.
West Covina, CA