Decorative concrete in Montebello CA - a finish you can keep looking good
Tired of a plain gray slab out back? We'll help you pick a color and pattern you like and can keep up with.
What can decorative concrete do for your Montebello patio or walk?
Decorative concrete in Montebello turns a plain patio, walk or driveway into one with color, texture or pattern, using color mixed into the concrete, stains, stamping, exposed aggregate or polishing, and then a sealer finishes and protects the surface.
Most calls start with a gray slab you're tired of looking at, and the real question is how much design you want to look after. The price moves with the size of the area and how complex the design gets, since every added color, border or inlay adds work, and the schedule turns on the prep, the weather on pour and sealing days and the curing, the days concrete needs to harden before you use it. If you want the same look carried onto concrete retaining walls or an indoor slab from our concrete floor installation work, we plan it all together, and the estimate gives you a written price for your job.
Why Montebello homeowners pick us for decorative concrete
You get straight answers about what a design will ask of you, a slab laid out right before the truck shows up, and me on the job from the first visit to cleanup.
I come out myself
I look at every job in person, and my crew does the work with me on site.
Running jobs since 2017
I started this business in 2017 after summers on concrete crews, setting forms and learning from good finishers.
Upkeep explained before you choose
Before you pick a design, I tell you how much upkeep it's going to ask of you.
Sealing priced in upfront
Sealing is part of every decorative job we price, so it doesn't show up later as a surprise.
Fully licensed and insured
California's contractors board treats forming, pouring and finishing concrete as concrete contractor work, so it's fair to ask every bidder about theirs.
Decorative concrete design levels to talk through
The right design depends on how you use the space, how much color and pattern you want, and how much upkeep you're willing to take on.
Let's talk about your decorative concrete
Call (213) 491-1072 or ask for an estimate, and have the area's rough size and the design level you want handy.
Why homeowners trust Complete Montebello Concrete Company with decorative concrete
The pattern gets the attention, but the base decides how the slab holds up. When budgets get tight, people want to cut prep and keep the fancy finish, and I'll steer you the other way, because the subgrade, the dirt the slab sits on, has to be dug out and packed or the slab settles with it.
We check where the water runs so the slab falls away from your house, and we time the pour so midday heat doesn't leave you a weak, dusty top. Then we seal it, clean up and walk it with you, and the job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Decorative concrete questions we hear
How much does stamped concrete cost in Montebello and the Los Angeles area?
Stamped concrete in the Los Angeles area usually costs about $15 to $30 per square foot. Size, design complexity and local contractor rates decide where a job lands, and a trade group's guide says no decorative job is complete without a sealer, so make sure sealing is in every price you compare.
Do I need a permit for decorative concrete in Montebello?
It can need one, and Montebello's Building and Safety Division issues building and grading permits and asks you to contact it before any project starts. If your job needs a permit, we handle the application and the inspections. Work that reaches a sidewalk, street or alley also needs an encroachment permit from Public Works, and a debris bin set on the street needs its own bin permit.
How do I know when my decorative concrete needs resealing?
Faded spots, patchy areas and several shades of color, most of all when the surface is wet, mean it's time for new sealer. A trade group's guide suggests resealing busy, sunny areas every two to three years and lighter-traffic or indoor areas every four to five, so a busy patio should plan on the shorter cycle.
How long does fresh sealer take to dry before you can walk or park on it?
At about 70 degrees, fresh sealer is typically dry to the touch in 1 to 2 hours and ready for light foot traffic in 3 to 4 hours, but furniture and cars stay off it for a full 24 hours or more. Sealer guides also say it should go on when no rain or condensation is expected for 12 hours, so the forecast decides the sealing day.
Will my new decorative concrete crack like the old slab?
Concrete can still crack, so the goal is to keep cracks where you won't notice them. The packed base does most of that work, and we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give a crack a place to go, on time so a crack follows the groove instead of wandering across your pattern.
Can solvent-based sealer be used on decorative concrete inside a house?
No, solvent-based sealers smell strong and are flammable, and they shouldn't go on in a home people are living in, especially near an open flame like a water heater pilot light. If your slab is indoors, ask what sealer goes on before the work starts.
What happens when you call about decorative concrete in Montebello?
We plan each job around how you'll use the space and how much upkeep you want, so the design and the price fit before anything gets poured.
Call or send a message
Call (213) 491-1072 or use the form, and we get back to you to set up a time for me to come out.
I look at the site
I come out myself, look at the area and ask how you'll use it, so the design and the base fit your yard.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate for your job, and you take whatever time you need to decide before you say go.
The work and cleanup
We handle any permit paperwork and work in the city's hours, 7 am to 8 pm weekdays, 9 am to 6 pm weekends and holidays.
Decorative concrete in Montebello and nearby cities
We're based in Montebello and do decorative concrete across the cities around it, from East Los Angeles to Monterey Park, plus plenty not listed here. Pick your area or give us a call.
Get a decorative concrete estimate in Montebello
Call (213) 491-1072 or send the form, and we'll come out, measure and give you a free written price you can hold against other bids.