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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas. (424) 322-4740
From driveways and patios to slab foundations and pool decks, Santa Monica Concrete delivers concrete work built for the coastal environment and backed by proper permits and city inspections.
Santa Monica Concrete is a licensed concrete contractor serving Santa Monica, CA with 16 distinct concrete services. We solve the problems homeowners and businesses actually face - deteriorating driveways, unstable foundations, crumbling sidewalks, and outdoor surfaces that no longer hold up. Every job is permitted, inspected, and built to last in the coastal environment. We cover 12 cities across the greater Los Angeles area.
Cracked or uneven driveway? A new concrete driveway adds curb appeal and handles heavy traffic for 30 years or more with proper sealing against the coastal air.
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No defined outdoor space? A concrete patio gives you a clean, level surface for year-round outdoor living - Santa Monica's weather makes every month usable.
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Want the look of stone or brick without the cost? Stamped concrete creates rich patterns and color on a single solid surface that lasts decades.
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Heaving, cracked sidewalk creating a trip hazard? We handle the city permit, inspection, and root-cause assessment so the new slab lasts.
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Dusty, stained garage floor? A fresh concrete pour or resurfacing transforms the space and holds up against oil, water, and daily traffic.
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Looking to upgrade beyond plain gray? Decorative concrete finishes, stains, and overlays let you match the style of your home without replacing the slab.
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Soil eroding or slope creating drainage problems? A concrete retaining wall stabilizes the grade and protects your property from ground movement.
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New construction or renovation underway? We pour and finish concrete floors to spec - level, smooth, and ready for any surface material on top.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or the form on this page. You tell us what you're dealing with - cracked driveway, failing foundation, new patio - and we ask a few quick questions. We respond within 1 business day and schedule a free on-site visit at a time that works for you.
We come to your property, measure the space, inspect the existing surface and base, and talk through your options. You receive a written proposal that breaks out demolition, materials, labor, and permit fees separately - no vague lump sums. No obligation to move forward.
Once you approve the proposal, we pull the permits, schedule the work, and keep you updated at each step. Our crew completes demolition, ground prep, the pour, finishing, and sealing. We coordinate the city inspection and do a final walkthrough with you before we leave.
We hold a valid California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license. You can verify it on cslb.ca.gov in two minutes. Every project carries general liability coverage, so your property is protected from the first day we arrive.
We do not quote by phone. We come to your property, measure the space, assess the ground, and give you a written, itemized estimate before you decide anything. No pressure, no sales tactics, no hidden fees.
We are a local Santa Monica concrete contractor, not a call center that farms out your job. We know the city's permit office, the soil conditions, and what coastal salt air does to concrete over time. Local knowledge matters on every project.
Santa Monica requires permits for most concrete flatwork. We submit the application, coordinate the city inspection, and hand you the signed paperwork when the job is done. You never have to call the building department yourself.
Ready to get started? Call (424) 322-4740 or request a free estimate online.
"The crew showed up on time every day and finished the driveway in three days, just like they said. The city inspection passed on the first visit. I had been putting this off for two years and wish I had called sooner."
Marcus T., Santa Monica - Concrete driveway building
"We had a badly cracked patio that held water after every rain. The team assessed the drainage issue before they poured anything, fixed the slope, and now water actually runs away from the house. The stamped finish looks great too."
Diana R., Beverly Hills - Stamped concrete services
"Tree roots had destroyed two sections of our front sidewalk and we had gotten a notice from the city. They handled the permit, dealt with the root issue, and had everything done and inspected within two weeks. Straightforward from start to finish."
Jorge L., Culver City - Concrete sidewalk building
We respond within 1 business day - no waiting around. There is no obligation to move forward after you submit. Once we receive your message, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site estimate at a time that works for you.
(424) 322-4740Santa Monica Concrete is based in Santa Monica, CA and serves 12 cities across the greater Los Angeles area, including Beverly Hills, Culver City, Burbank, and Pasadena. Most customers are scheduled within the same week. If you are within our service area, we can usually visit for a free estimate within two to three business days of your first call.
Yes - over time, salt particles from the Pacific work into unsealed surfaces and cause flaking and pitting. Sealing after every pour and resealing every two to three years is the straightforward fix for any property within a few miles of the ocean.
Tree roots are the leading cause of sidewalk heaving in older Santa Monica neighborhoods. If you replace the concrete without addressing the root issue, the same damage will return within a few years - a root barrier or adjusted grade is part of the real solution.
Concrete outperforms asphalt in hot, sunny climates. Asphalt softens in extreme heat and requires resurfacing every 15 to 20 years. A properly built concrete surface lasts 30 to 50 years in Southern California's climate with minimal maintenance beyond periodic sealing.
Concrete expands and contracts with temperature. Control joints are shallow cuts made before the slab fully hardens - they give the concrete a pre-planned place to crack, keeping any movement hidden in a straight line rather than spreading across the surface randomly.
Most concrete flatwork in Santa Monica - driveways, patios, sidewalks, and foundations - requires a city building permit, especially where the work connects to the public right-of-way or changes how water drains. Skipping permits can create problems at resale.
Most premature concrete failures - cracking, sinking, uneven surfaces - trace back to poor base preparation, not the concrete itself. Proper soil compaction, a gravel drainage layer, and correct grading before the pour determine how long the finished surface lasts.
For more technical guidance on concrete installation standards, the Portland Cement Association publishes free homeowner resources on mix design, curing, and maintenance.
Santa Monica Concrete is a licensed and insured Concrete Contractor company based in Santa Monica, CA, serving 12 cities across the greater Los Angeles area since 2023. We hold a specialty contractor license issued by the California Contractors State License Board, the state authority that regulates all construction trades in California. Our team has completed concrete projects across all 16 service categories, from residential driveways and patios to commercial parking lots and structural foundations. Learn more about our company.
Permits require a city inspection that confirms drainage, setback, and structural standards are met. Without that sign-off, unpermitted concrete work can come back as a legal issue when you sell.
Four inches is standard for passenger vehicles. If you regularly park a truck, RV, or anything heavier, five to six inches is the right spec - ask for it in writing.
Yes. Concrete reaches about 70 percent of its final strength at seven days. Parking on it sooner risks cracking near the edges. Full curing takes about 28 days.
The California Contractors State License Board maintains a free public database where you can verify any contractor's license, insurance, and disciplinary history before signing anything. Use it - then call us.
Santa Monica covers just 8.3 square miles on the Pacific coast of Los Angeles County, but it packs in a wide variety of housing types - from 1920s bungalows in Ocean Park and Mid-City to high-rise condos along Wilshire Boulevard. The city draws millions of visitors each year to the Santa Monica Pier, the Third Street Promenade, and Palisades Park along the bluffs above the Pacific Coast Highway - but the neighborhoods where residents actually live are quieter, tree-lined streets that have their own maintenance challenges.
A significant portion of Santa Monica's housing stock dates back to the 1940s through 1970s. Older homes in Sunset Park and the North of Montana corridor often have driveways, sidewalks, and patios that have not been updated since the original construction. The city's mature street trees - one of its most valued features - are also the leading cause of sidewalk heaving in older neighborhoods. Salt air from the Pacific accelerates surface deterioration on any concrete that was not properly sealed, which is why coastal-specific finishing matters here more than it does a few miles inland. Census data shows median home values well above $1 million, reflecting the premium residents place on property condition.
Santa Monica Concrete is based in Santa Monica, CA and has worked on properties throughout the city - from beachfront condos near the pier to single-family homes deeper into Sunset Park. We know the city's permit office, the soil conditions across different neighborhoods, and what the Building and Safety Division expects on inspection day. If you have a concrete project anywhere in Santa Monica, we can have someone out for a free estimate within a few business days.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Santa Monica Concrete
100 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Always open, 24/7.
Call Santa Monica Concrete for a free on-site estimate - we handle permits, inspections, and everything in between so you don't have to.
