Concrete Driveway Building in Lancaster CA - Built for What You Park on It
Old driveway cracked, sunk at a corner or holding puddles? We build a new slab on a packed base, sized for what you park on it.
What a new concrete driveway takesand how we build them in Lancaster
Most calls start with a driveway that's cracked, sunk at one corner or holding water after it rains. For us, building a concrete driveway in Lancaster, CA starts below the surface, digging to firm ground and packing the subgrade, the layer the slab sits on, so the new one doesn't settle with the dirt.
At L&M Lancaster Concrete Construction, the first thing I ask is what you'll park on it, since a family car and a trailer call for different builds. We also lay out the control joints, the cuts that give a crack somewhere to go, on purpose, so any cracking lands where we planned for it.
Price moves with the size of the driveway, the build your vehicles need, whether an old slab comes out first and how much base work the ground needs. The schedule turns on any permit review, the weather on pour day and the cure. Your written estimate spells out what's included and what isn't.
You can count on a straight answer about what your driveway needs, so call (661) 952-4153 and we'll set a time to come look.
Concrete driveways we build in Lancaster
We build each driveway around what parks on it and where the water runs. For pattern or color, see our stamped concrete services, and for the backyard, our concrete patio construction.
Everyday car driveways
For a car or two, we pour over a packed base and give it a broom finish, a brushed texture so tires and shoes don't slip when it's wet.
RV, trailer and truck pads
If something heavy parks on it, we plan a heavier slab from the base up, because a trailer tongue finds every weak spot a family car never would.
Tear-out and replacement
We break out the old slab, haul it off and reset the grade so water runs away from your house instead of toward it.
Why homeowners hire L&M Lancaster Concrete Constructionto build their driveways in Lancaster
You'll know exactly what you're getting before we start, and you'll deal with people who say what the job needs, what it doesn't, and then get to work.
On site for the pour
The crew building your driveway is one I trained, and I'm there for the pour itself, because that's the part of the job you can't take back.
In business since 2013
That's 13 years running this company, and I learned under a foreman who made me tear out forms and redo them until they were dead straight.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured, and it's fair to ask any contractor to show you both before you hire them, us included.
We'll pass before we cut corners
If a job can't be done right, I'd rather walk away than pour something I'd have to apologize for, since concrete doesn't give you a second try.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
That's our promise, and it's why we spend the time on the base and the drainage, the parts of a driveway nobody sees on day one.
Get a written driveway estimatemeasured on site in Lancaster
Tell us what you'll park on the driveway, its rough size and whether you live at the property, and we'll reply within one business day. I come out for a free quote on site, with no pressure and no obligation.
How a driveway job goesfrom your call to the walkthrough
We keep it simple. One visit to measure, one written estimate with what's in and what's out in plain words, then a crew that does what the estimate says.
You call or send the form
Call (661) 952-4153 or send the form with a few lines about the driveway you want, whether it's a replacement or a brand new one.
I come out and measure
I look at the site, measure, check where the water runs and ask what the slab has to carry, then send you the written estimate.
Permit and ground prep
Any permit gets sorted first, and the city reviews some small, simple projects over the counter, depending on staff. Then we dig out, pack the base and set the forms.
Pour day
We watch the forecast because heat, dry air and wind change how concrete sets, pour early so midday heat can't leave a weak, dusty top, and cut the joints on time.
Cure and walkthrough
Then it cures, the wait while concrete gains strength before it takes weight, and I walk the finished driveway with you before we call it done.
Driveway questions we hear
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Lancaster, CA?
A concrete driveway in the Los Angeles area usually costs about $7 to $12 per square foot, and that's the usual market range, not a quote from us. A heavier slab for an RV or trailer, or an old driveway to break out first, tends to push a job toward the top of it. Your written estimate gives you the number for your own driveway.
How thick should a concrete driveway be for an RV or trailer?
It should be a heavier build than a car-only driveway, because an RV, a trailer or a work truck puts far more weight on the slab. One driveway guide suggests a thinner slab with standard wire mesh for passenger cars, and a thicker slab with rebar, steel bars set inside the concrete, for RVs, trailers or regular truck traffic. Mention the heavy stuff when you ask for a quote so the estimate covers the right build.
What is the best way to keep a new concrete driveway from cracking?
Build it on a packed base with properly designed joints, because nobody can stop concrete from cracking entirely, but good joints control where it cracks and keep the cracks small. Wire mesh won't stop cracking either, though it tends to keep cracks from opening up. If the budget gets tight, I'd keep the money in the base and go plainer on the finish, since a nice top on a soft base settles anyway.
How long does a new concrete driveway need to cure before I can drive on it?
Plan on at least 7 days, because most concrete should cure for a minimum of 7 days when it's above 40°F, or until it reaches a set share of its specified strength. Keep cars off it while it cures, and I'll tell you at the walkthrough when it's ready to park on.
Does a concrete driveway contractor need a license in California?
Yes, for just about any driveway, because California law says an unlicensed person who bids more than $1,000, does work that needs a permit or hires any workers can face legal action. It matters for permits too, since in Lancaster only a properly licensed contractor or an owner who lives at the property can pull one.
Do I need a permit to build a driveway in Lancaster, CA?
We find that out before anyone digs, because the city's Building & Safety division issues permits and inspects the work while it's built. Before it issues one, the city wants the contractor's City business license and, if it applies, a Workers' Compensation certificate on file. If your driveway needs a permit, we check which office covers your address and handle the paperwork and inspections for you.
Concrete driveways around Lancaster, CA
We're based in Lancaster, CA and build driveways in Palmdale, Quartz Hill and the cities around them, from tired slabs at older homes to bare dirt at new ones. Pick your city below or give us a call.
Start your concrete driveway in Lancasterwith a call to L&M
Call (661) 952-4153 or send the form, and you'll get a written driveway estimate laid out plainly enough to hold up against any other bid you're weighing.