Concrete patio construction in Laguna Niguel CA - a level patio, planned before the pour
Old patio cracked, sinking or holding water by the back door? We dig out, pack the base and pour a new slab that drains away.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What goes into building a new concrete patio in Laguna Niguel?
Concrete patio construction in Laguna Niguel means forming, pouring and finishing a flat concrete slab for your backyard. We build it on a base we dig out and pack, and we shape it so rain runs away from your house.
Most people who call us have a patio that's cracked, sunk or holding water, or a bare yard they finally want to use. The price moves with the size, whether an old slab has to come out first, whether you add steel or a stamped finish, and how easy it is to get concrete into your backyard. The schedule turns on the weather, any city paperwork and curing, the wait while new concrete hardens before you can use it. If your job needs a permit, we pull it and handle the city side ourselves, and the written quote from your estimate lists what's in the price and what isn't.
Is a new concrete patio right for your home?
Cracked or sunken old patio
If the old slab has sunk or split apart, a new one on a packed base starts fresh.
Water pooling near the house
When rain runs toward your walls, a new slab can be shaped to send it away.
Chipping, dusty old surface
A top that flakes and dusts off usually means a weak surface, and patching it rarely holds.
Bare yard, no outdoor space
A flat concrete patio gives you a clean, level place for a table, chairs and a grill.
How we build a concrete patio
We start by laying out the patio with you, and if a pergola or roof might go up someday, we talk about it now so the plan leaves room for it. Then we tear out any old slab, dig out the soft dirt and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, because a base that's only raked level settles as the dirt underneath moves. We set the forms so the surface falls away from your house, and we plan the control joints, the grooves cut into the slab so it cracks along a line we chose, and show you where each one will go before we pour. We schedule the pour away from the midday heat that leaves a weak, dusty top, finish the surface, cut the joints on time and let the slab cure.
A patio often connects to other work. If you'd like the look of stone or brick, our stamped concrete services press a pattern into the same pour. And when the patio needs a path to the side gate or the driveway, we can handle the concrete sidewalk building too, with a joint where the two meet so each slab can move on its own.
Plain broom finish
A broom finish is a light brushed texture that gives your feet some grip when the patio is wet. It suits most backyards, and it's the simplest and least costly way to finish a slab.
Steel-reinforced slab
Wire mesh or rebar, the steel laid inside the slab, won't stop a patio from cracking, but it tends to keep cracks and joints from opening up. It costs a little more per square foot, so it suits owners who'd rather pay to keep any cracks tight.
Stamped or patterned finish
A pattern pressed into the wet concrete gives the look of stone or brick, and it costs more per square foot than a plain slab. It makes the most sense on a patio you see from the house every day.
What happens after you call about a patio in Laguna Niguel?
Call or send the form
Call (949) 312-6257 or use the form, and we'll set a time for me to come see the yard. It helps to know the rough size, whether an old patio is coming out and whether a cover might go up later.
I walk the yard with you
I show you where the water runs, how we'll get concrete back there and where I'd put the joints, and I talk through what I'd do and why. You get a written quote that spells out what's included and what isn't, so you can compare it with other bids line by line.
Paperwork first, then the pour
If the city needs to review or permit the job, we sort that out before the crew shows up and plan the dates around it. We'll also tell you early if anything has to come from you.
Final walkthrough and care
When the work is done, I walk the patio with you and explain what's normal for new concrete, like a fine crack sitting in a joint. I'll also go over how long to stay off it and how to look after it.
Where your concrete patio budget should go
Put the money in the base first.
The base is the dug-out, packed ground under the slab, and nobody sees it once the concrete is down. That's why it's usually the first thing cut when a bid needs to come in lower. A patio poured on raked dirt can look fine on day one and start settling and cracking as the fill underneath moves.
If money's tight, I'd rather you get the base right and keep the surface simple. A plain broom finish on a well-packed base is the better buy, because you can always add a fancier patio later, but you can't fix the ground under a slab without tearing it out.
Examples of concrete work
Look through these photos of patios, driveways, steps and other concrete work to get a feel for finishes and layouts you might like.
Get a written quote for your new patio
Tell us the patio's rough size, whether an old slab comes out and if a cover might go up later. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
Why Laguna Niguel homeowners call Select Laguna Niguel Concrete for patios
I write every estimate myself
I come out to look at every patio and write the quote myself, and our lead hand runs the crew with me there for the pour and the final walkthrough. The person who planned your job is the one who checks it.
Licensed and insured in California
We're fully licensed and insured. A patio means heavy trucks and digging in your yard, so it's worth asking every bidder for the same before you sign.
Since 2020, around lived-in homes
We've been in business since 2020, and most of our calls come from homeowners in Laguna Niguel and nearby who want to replace or add to the concrete they already have. We're used to working around gardens, pools and families who still need to get out the door in the morning.
Plain answers before any work
We explain the job in plain words before we start, so you know exactly what you're paying for. Call (949) 312-6257 or send the estimate form and I'll come take a look.
Concrete patio questions we hear
How much does a concrete patio cost in Orange County?
A poured concrete patio in Orange County usually costs about $6 to $13 per square foot, and that's the area's going rate for the slab, not a quote from us. Steel reinforcement adds a little, a stamped finish adds more, and tearing out an old patio first pushes the price up too. Your written quote spells out what's included for your yard.
Will my new concrete patio crack like the old one?
It will probably crack some, because no concrete slab is completely free of cracks, but well-planned joints control where cracks go and keep them small. That's why we mark out the joints with you before the pour, and at the end I'll show you what's normal and what isn't.
Can I add a pergola or patio cover later?
Yes, but it's easiest to plan for it now, because one cost guide notes that a roof or pergola over a concrete patio needs separate footings for its supports. If a cover might come someday, we leave room in the layout for those footings so nobody has to cut into your new slab later.
How do I compare concrete patio bids in Laguna Niguel?
Start with the joint plan, since every slab cracks some and the joints decide where. Ask how far apart the joints will sit, and ask about isolation joints, the breaks that keep the patio separate from a sidewalk, steps or a garage slab so each can move on its own.
Do I need a licensed contractor for a small patio in California?
You do if the job needs any permit, because the state licensing board requires a license for that kind of minor work even when the project is under $1,000. Forming, pouring and finishing flat concrete like a patio falls under the state's concrete contractor license, so ask every bidder about theirs.
How long does it take to build a concrete patio?
The pour itself is the short part, and most of the schedule goes to what's around it, like tearing out an old slab, any city review, the weather and the curing time before you can use the patio. We talk through your dates at the estimate so you know when you'll be without the yard.
Thinking about a new patio?
Ask for an estimate and I'll come out, look at your yard and give you a written quote listing what's included.
Work that often goes with a patio
Concrete patio construction in Laguna Niguel and nearby cities
The City of Laguna Niguel issues grading permits for slope repairs, pool and spa demolition and paving over 3,000 square feet, and plans for grading or building go to the city for review before work starts. That list doesn't settle whether your backyard patio needs a permit, so the city is the place to ask, and we check with it for your job and pull the permit ourselves when one's needed. Every job here also has to follow the city's storm water rules, which call for steps that keep contaminants out of runoff, so we contain the mess and clean up as we go.
The city's grading rules also say storm water has to flow away from the building, which is how we set every patio. We check where the rain runs before we form the slab, and we see the same sloped backyards on jobs in Aliso Viejo and Dana Point.