Decorative concrete in Lancaster CA - color and pattern picked to hold up outside
Plain gray slab or a worn, cracked patio? We pour stamped and colored concrete with a finish and color method chosen for your yard.
What decorative concrete can do for your yardhere in Lancaster and nearby
Most calls start the same way. The patio or walk works fine but looks like a slab of gray nothing, or you want the look of stone or brick without the stone bill. Decorative concrete in Lancaster covers that, with patterns, color or a fresh face over a slab you already have.
The price moves with the size of the area, how busy the design is, how the color goes in and whether we tear out the old slab or build on it. The schedule turns on those choices too, plus any permit and curing, the wait while new concrete gets strong enough to use. Your written estimate lays it out.
Under every pattern is the base, the packed dirt and gravel the slab sits on. Nobody sees it on day one, so it's the first thing people want to trim from the budget. I won't trim it, because a nice pattern on a slab that settles is just a fancier crack.
Before we pour, you'll know the finish, the color method and the price in writing, so call (661) 952-4153 and let's look at your slab.
Decorative concrete finishes and color methods
We match the finish to what we're starting from, bare ground or an old slab, and the color method to where it sits. The same finishes can go indoors with concrete floor installation too.
Stamped patterns
Patterns pressed into fresh concrete give the look of stone or brick paving. It can often cost less than the real thing, so price both for a patio or walkway.
Integral color
Color mixed all through the concrete suits curves and vertical faces like concrete retaining walls. The mix affects the shade, so even color gets harder to hold on a big job.
Color hardener
It's worked into the fresh surface and makes a denser top that stands up to scuffing. One colorant maker says that helps the slab last longer, so ask about it if wear is your worry.
Overlays on old slabs
A cement-based layer laid over your existing slab gives it a new face without a tear-out. I'll check the old slab first and tell you straight if it's worth topping.
Why Lancaster homeowners hire L&Mfor the finish and what's under it
I'd rather pass on a job than pour something I'd have to apologize for, so you'll hear what your slab needs and what it doesn't before we start.
The owner at every pour
I come out to measure the job myself, and I'm standing there when the concrete goes in, not hearing about it later.
A crew I trained
The people doing the work learned it from me, the same way I learned it, by redoing forms until they were straight.
Pouring concrete since 2013
I learned under an old-school foreman who didn't waste words or concrete, and I've run this business since 2013.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured for the work we do on your property, and I'm happy to show you the paperwork when I come out.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
The way I keep that promise is simple. We agree on the pattern, the color and the edges in writing before anyone mixes a load.
Get a written estimate from L&Mfor your Lancaster patio or walk
Send the rough size of the area, what's there now and photos of any old slab. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free on-site estimate with no pressure and no obligation.
From call to walkthroughon a Lancaster decorative job
One person sizes up your job and one written estimate covers it, so you know what you're paying for before the first form goes in.
Call or send the form
Call (661) 952-4153 or send the form with the rough size, what's there now and a few photos. We'll set a time for me to come out.
I measure and price it
I look at the site myself, measure and ask what the slab has to carry. You get a written estimate that spells out what's included and what isn't.
Permit and ground prep
If you hire us, we sort out any permit, then dig out, pack the base and set the forms straight before any concrete shows up.
Pour, color and pattern
Our crew pours with me there, adds the color and presses the pattern while it's soft. We cut control joints, planned grooves that give cracks a place to go.
Cure and walkthrough
The slab cures before anyone uses it, so the top gets hard enough to take traffic. Then we walk the job with you before we call it done.
Decorative concrete questions
How much does stamped concrete cost near Lancaster, CA?
Stamped concrete in the Los Angeles area usually costs about $15 to $30 per square foot, going by one price guide. Where your job lands comes down to the size, the design and the other things we covered up top. Your written estimate puts a number on yours.
What causes colored concrete to fade in the sun?
Usually it's the color method, because some dyes fade in direct sunlight and aren't recommended outdoors. That's why we talk through how the color goes in before we pour, since some methods hold up better outside and some suit odd shapes better.
Can a decorative topping cover my old cracked slab?
It can cover it, but it can't promise to keep the cracks hidden. Primers and crack repair help under a self-leveling decorative topping, but old cracks can still find their way back through, so plan on that chance. If the slab is badly broken, I'll usually tell you a new pour is the better money.
Who issues permits for concrete work in Lancaster, CA?
The city's Building and Safety division issues permits and answers questions, at (661) 723-6144 or permits@cityoflancasterca.gov. It reviews plans for code compliance and inspects during construction, so a job that needs a permit needs that time built into the schedule.
Does a concrete contractor in California need a license?
For most jobs, yes, because state rules let an unlicensed person do only minor work up to $1,000, and only when it needs no permit and they have no employees. A licensed landscaping contractor can also take a concrete job when it's part of the landscaping around the house or lot. Ask whoever you're considering to show you their license.
How do I take care of stamped concrete?
Mostly by keeping it sealed, since one Los Angeles price guide says upkeep there comes down to protecting the surface from sun and wear, with resealing every two to three years. We'll go over what your finish needs at the walkthrough.
Decorative concrete around Lancaster, CA
We're based in Lancaster and pour decorative patios, walks and slabs in the cities around it. If your job needs a permit, we check which office covers your address and handle the paperwork and inspections. Pick your city below or call us.
Get a decorative concrete price in Lancasterbefore you pick a pattern
Call (661) 952-4153 or send the form with a few photos of the area, and we can start talking decorative concrete color and pattern before I even come out to measure.