Concrete patio construction in West Covina CA - a backyard spot you'll actually use
Bare dirt, cracked old concrete or a corner of the yard nobody sits in? We build a patio with the finish you want, laid out right.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What goes into building a concrete patio in West Covina?
Concrete patio construction in West Covina means we form, pour and finish a flat slab in your backyard with the texture or pattern you pick, so you end up with a patio built around the way you'll use it.
Most folks who call me have a spot out back that's dirt, worn-out pavers or an old slab that's cracked every which way, and they want somewhere to put a table and a grill. The price mostly comes down to how big the patio is, which finish you choose, since a stamped pattern takes more time and hands than a broom finish, whether old concrete has to come out first, how easy it is to get concrete into your backyard and whether a cover is going up with it. The schedule turns on the permit, the weather and the curing, which is the stretch after the pour when the slab stays off-limits while it gains strength. Once I've seen your yard, the estimate I write up gives you your own number.
How do you know it's time for a new patio?
Cracks running every direction
A web of cracks across an old slab usually means it never had joints cut in it, or they went in too late, so the concrete cracked wherever it wanted. Those cracks tend to widen and catch chair legs and toes, and patching them rarely holds for long.
A chipping, dusty surface
If the top flakes off or leaves grit on your shoes, it was usually finished weak, often after a pour in the heat of the day. It only gets rougher with time, and once it's spalling that badly the fix is usually a new slab, not a coating.
Dirt you track inside
A bare patch out back turns to mud after a rain and dust the rest of the year, and most of it ends up on your floors. The longer it stays that way, the longer you're not using a part of your yard you already paid for.
How we handle concrete patio construction
I start by settling the finish with you, whether that's broom, smooth or stamped, because it changes how we set the forms, how many of us are on the pour and how the day runs. If a roof or a pergola is in your plans, even down the road, we work its footings, the solid bases under each post, into the same job so nobody's cutting into a brand-new slab later. Then we set the forms and check them until they're dead straight, the way my old foreman made me do it a hundred times, pour, finish the surface and cut control joints, the shallow lines in the slab that give cracks a place to go where you won't mind them. When we're done, I leave you a plan for sealing once the patio has cured. If the budget's tight, I'll tell you straight to keep the money in the layout and prep and go with a broom finish over a fancy pattern, because you can add looks later but you can't fix what's under the slab without tearing it out.
A patio usually connects to something, so we often do the work around it in the same visit. If you want the look of stone or brick without the upkeep, our stamped concrete services cover the patterns and colors, and if you need a path from the driveway or the back door, we handle concrete sidewalk building too.
Get a free patio estimate at your property
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look at your yard 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
What happens after you call about a patio in West Covina?
From your first call to the walkthrough, here's who does what and when you'll hear from us, so nothing about the job catches you off guard.
Call or send the form
Tell us roughly how big a patio you want, the finish you like and whether a cover is in the plans. We'll get back to you and set a time for me to come out.
I walk your yard with you
I look at the site, ask how you'll use the patio and talk through finishes. You get a written estimate that spells out what we'd build and what it costs, so you can compare it fairly.
We handle permits and forms
Once you say go, we take care of any permit the job needs and line up the inspections. Then we set the forms and check them before a single truck shows up.
We pour, finish and walk through
Our crew pours and finishes the patio, with me working right alongside them. Before we leave, I walk you through how to care for it while it cures and after.
Why West Covina homeowners call A&D for their patio
The owner comes out and stays
I'm the one who looks at your yard and writes the estimate, and I work the job alongside our crew. The person who promised you a straight edge is the one standing there making sure you get it.
Taught by a strict old foreman
I learned under a foreman who made me tear out and reset forms until they were dead straight, and I started this business in 2023 after years on his crew. I still explain every step to you before anything gets poured, because that's how he taught me to work.
Licensed, insured and glad you asked
We're fully licensed and insured. The City of West Covina tells homeowners to check that anyone they hire is licensed, because hiring someone who isn't can make you their employer, with workers' compensation to carry.
Have your patio size and finish in mind, then send us the details or call (626) 412-8532 and we'll set up a visit.
Patio permits and backyard work in West Covina
The city says building a patio needs a permit, and its list of work that doesn't need one names decks, walks and driveways, not patios. If you're not sure where your project falls, the city points people to the Building Division at 626-939-8425. Work that skips a building permit can still need a Planning Division approval on where it sits, how tall it is and how it looks, and permit applications now go through the city's online permit portal instead of email. We handle the paperwork and line up the inspections with the office that covers your address, and we keep you in the loop so all of it is settled before we pour.
Plenty of houses here have narrow side yards and a backyard you can't drive a truck into, so we plan how the concrete gets back there during the estimate, not on pour day. Summer heat shapes our pour days too, and we see the same tight access and hot afternoons on patio jobs in Covina and Baldwin Park.
Questions about concrete patios in West Covina
How much does a concrete patio cost near West Covina?
A concrete patio in the Los Angeles area usually runs about $4 to $13 per square foot, materials and labor included. That's a market figure for Los Angeles, not our price, and no one has priced West Covina on its own. Where yours lands depends on the size, finish and access we talked about above, and the estimate after I see your yard gives you your number.
Do I need a permit to build a concrete patio in West Covina?
Yes, the City of West Covina says building a patio needs a permit. Its list of work that skips a permit names decks, walks and driveways, not patios. If your project is unusual, call the Building Division, and if you hire us, we handle the permit for you.
What is the best way to choose a finish for a concrete patio?
Pick the finish first, then find a contractor who does that finish well. Broom and trowel finishes give a subtle texture, while stamped, stenciled and other custom designs add a dressier look and a personal touch. Think about whether the patio will be in open sun, under a cover or next to a pool, and we'll go over samples during the visit.
When can I seal a new concrete patio?
One concrete supplier's guide says to wait at least 28 days after the pour before sealing new concrete. After that, reseal on a regular schedule, because sealers wear down over time. Sealing helps keep moisture and stains out, so treat it as ongoing care, not a one-time job.
What causes a new concrete patio to crack?
Most cracks on a new patio come from the concrete shrinking as it dries, so the goal is to control where cracks go, and that's what control joints are for. A concrete trade group advises pouring early in the morning on hot days, placing and finishing promptly and dampening the forms and ground first. Synthetic fibers like polypropylene can help cut down shrinkage cracks while the concrete is soft and in its first few hours, but at typical doses most won't stop cracking once it hardens.
Do I need a licensed contractor to build a patio in West Covina?
If you're hiring someone, yes, the city advises making sure they're licensed. California's concrete contractor license, the C-8 class, covers forming, pouring, placing and finishing flat concrete like a patio. The state's small-job exemption, up to $1,000, applies only when the work needs no permit and the person hires no one, and the city says a patio needs a permit. If you do the work yourself on your own property, the city says you don't have to hire a contractor.
Concrete work that pairs well with a new patio
Stamped concrete services
When a plain gray slab won't do, stamping gives your patio the pattern and color of stone, brick or tile without the loose pieces to reset.
Concrete sidewalk building
A solid path from the driveway or back door means nobody's crossing wet grass or mud to reach the patio, and it can match the new slab.
Service areas for patio work around West Covina
A&D West Covina Concrete Construction is based in West Covina, CA, and these 12 cities have their own pages here, including El Monte and Pomona. We work in many of the cities around them as well, so reach out even if yours isn't on the list.
Tell us about the patio you want
Have the rough size, the finish you like and any roof or pergola plans handy when you call (626) 412-8532 or send the form, and we can talk through real options from the first conversation.
West Covina, CA