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Tell us about your concrete project and we'll pass it to an independent, insured concrete contractor who does that kind of work in the Sacramento area. It's free, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
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Concrete services
From a new driveway to fixing a sidewalk the city flagged, choose the kind of work you need. We'll route your request to an independent contractor who handles that work in your part of Greater Sacramento.
Concrete Driveways
New driveways, replacements, widening, and parking pads.
02Concrete Patios
New patios, patio extensions, and slabs for outdoor living.
03Sidewalks & Walkways
Front walks, garden paths, steps, and sidewalk replacement.
04Stamped & Decorative Concrete
Stamped patterns, color, exposed aggregate, and decorative borders.
05Concrete Repair & Leveling
Crack repair, slab lifting, resurfacing, and trip-hazard fixes.
06Slabs & Foundations for Sheds and Additions
Shed pads, workshop and garage slabs, and footings for additions.
07Garage Floors & Epoxy Coatings
Garage slab replacement, epoxy and polyaspartic coatings, sealing.
What makes concrete last around Sacramento
Concrete in the Sacramento region rarely fails from hard freezes. It fails from the ground underneath, from roots and irrigation water, and from being poured and cured too fast on a hot, dry afternoon. Knowing the basics helps you compare quotes on more than price.
Clay, hardpan or granite
Valley neighborhoods often sit on clay that cracks open in summer and swells in the rainy season, sometimes over a cemented hardpan that water can't drain through. Foothill suburbs hit granite. Ask how the subgrade will be prepared and how water will leave the base.
Cracks you plan for
All concrete shrinks as it dries, and it will crack somewhere. Control joints at planned spacing give those cracks a straight place to form. Hot, dry, breezy weather makes shrinkage worse, so joint timing and spacing matter here.
Summer heat and dry wind
Valley summers are long, hot and dry, and fresh concrete can lose surface moisture fast. Early-morning pours, a dampened base and prompt curing help. Hard freezes are uncommon on the valley floor, but frost does happen on some winter nights.
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Expert Pours is a referral service, not a contractor. Partner companies pay for referrals, so the request is free for you.
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Schedule an inspection and get a quote. You decide whether to hire them.
Across Metro Sacramento.
We take requests from property owners across Greater Sacramento. These are some of the communities we hear from most often, each with its own soil, housing age and local permit office.
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Plain-English answers to the questions homeowners ask most.
Questions, answered
Is this service free?
Yes. There's no cost to you to request help. Concrete contractors in our network pay for referrals. You only pay the contractor you hire, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
Are you a concrete contractor?
No. We're an independent referral service. We pass your request to an independent, insured concrete contractor serving your area, and they contact you directly.
Do concrete contractors need a license in California?
Yes, for most jobs. California requires a Contractors State License Board license for any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials, and for smaller jobs that need a permit or where the worker has employees. Concrete contractors usually hold the C-8 Concrete classification. Look up any license on the CSLB website and ask for a certificate of insurance.
Who is responsible for the sidewalk in front of my Sacramento home?
In the City of Sacramento, the adjacent property owner is responsible for the cost of sidewalk repair, even when a street tree caused the damage. Other cities and Sacramento County set their own policies. See our guide to sidewalk repair notices for the city's process.
Do I need a permit for a new driveway apron?
Generally yes. The approach between the sidewalk or curb and the street is in the public right-of-way, which usually requires an encroachment permit from the City of Sacramento, Sacramento County or your city. Fees and standards vary, so ask your contractor who pulls it.