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A backyard without a solid surface is a backyard you never really use. We build concrete patios in Cerritos that drain correctly, hold up to clay soil movement, and give you a clean, durable place to live outside.
Concrete patio construction in Cerritos means leveling the ground, laying a compacted gravel base, pouring a finished concrete slab, and letting it cure - most backyard projects take two to four days of active work, with the finished surface ready for light use within 24 to 48 hours of the pour.
Cerritos homeowners deal with two conditions that make the ground prep especially important: clay-heavy soil that moves with every wet season, and backyard trees that were planted 50 years ago and now have roots that push up aging slabs. Getting the base right from the start is what separates a patio that lasts 25 years from one you are repairing every few years.
If you want to add color or texture to the surface, our stamped concrete services can transform a plain slab into a surface that mimics stone or brick - all poured as part of the same job.
A few thin cracks along control joints are normal. But diagonal cracks spreading from corners, or cracks wide enough to catch a coin, indicate the slab is structurally compromised. Clay soil under older Cerritos patios that lacked a proper base often reaches this point after 20 to 30 years.
After rain, watch where the water flows. A well-built patio slopes away from the home. Puddles sitting on the surface for hours, or water running toward your foundation, means the slope is wrong - a drainage problem that gets worse over time and can eventually affect the foundation.
If the top layer is peeling off or the surface feels rough and pitted underfoot, the concrete has started deteriorating from the inside out. Patching rarely holds for long once this starts - a full replacement is usually the more cost-effective path.
Sections that have lifted or sunk leaving a noticeable step between slabs are a safety issue. In Cerritos, this is commonly caused by tree roots from mature shade trees, or by soil movement underneath. When the damage is widespread, replacement is the cleaner solution.
We handle the full scope - from pulling the permit with the City of Cerritos and coordinating HOA approval if needed, to demolishing the old slab, preparing the ground, and pouring the new surface. Every patio we build is sloped correctly so water drains away from your foundation rather than toward it. If you want a plain finish or something more decorative, we can accommodate both.
We also build concrete pool decks that connect seamlessly to an adjacent patio - a common request for Cerritos homeowners who want a unified outdoor surface around the pool and entertaining area.
The most durable and cost-effective choice - slightly textured for grip, clean in appearance, and easy to maintain.
Mimics stone, brick, or wood grain using a stamp pressed into wet concrete - a popular upgrade for backyards in Cerritos neighborhoods that prioritize curb appeal.
Tints the slab to match or complement your home's exterior palette - available in a range of earth tones and grays that hold their appearance in Southern California sun.
Reveals the small stones in the mix for a natural, textured look - adds traction and a distinctive finish without the higher cost of stamping.
Cerritos was developed in the 1960s and 1970s, and the original concrete flatwork around most homes - including backyard patios - was poured to the standards of that era: thinner slabs, minimal base prep, and no gravel layer to buffer soil movement. After 40 to 50 years of Cerritos clay expanding and contracting with every rainy season, those slabs are cracked, uneven, and in many cases actively directing water toward the house instead of away from it.
We work throughout Cerritos and nearby Bellflower. When we come out for an estimate on a patio replacement, we always check the drainage slope of the old slab and look at what the base preparation looked like when the original slab was removed. That context shapes how we build the replacement.
We respond within 1 business day to schedule a free on-site visit. Measuring the space and assessing the ground is the only way to give you a quote you can actually rely on.
We measure the area, check how the existing surface drains, and look at what is going on with the soil underneath. You get a written quote covering demolition, base prep, the pour, and permits - all in.
We submit the permit to the City of Cerritos and help you gather what your HOA needs if applicable. Your start date is confirmed once approvals are in.
We remove the old slab, prepare the ground, pour, and finish the surface. Light foot traffic is fine after 24 hours. The city inspector signs off before the job closes. The space is fully ready within a week.
Free on-site visit, written quote, and no pressure. Submit your request and we will respond within 1 business day to schedule a convenient time to come out and take a look.
We pull the City of Cerritos permit and coordinate the inspector visit. Your finished patio is on record as meeting city standards - no complications at resale and no unpermitted work to explain.
Cerritos clay soil expands and contracts every year. We dig to the correct depth, compact a gravel layer, and cut control joints so any movement happens in predictable lines - not random cracks across your patio.
We build the slope into the slab so water moves away from your foundation. For a city that gets rain in concentrated winter bursts, getting the drainage right from the first pour matters.
We include old slab removal, base prep, and drainage in every estimate. The number you agree to at the start is the number you pay at the end - no line items that appear after work begins.
Every concrete patio we build in Cerritos goes through the same process: permit pulled, base prepared for local soil conditions, drainage slope verified, and a city inspector on-site to sign off. You can verify our California contractor license on the Contractors State License Board website and learn more about patio installation standards from the Portland Cement Association.
Add pattern and texture to your patio surface - stone, brick, or wood looks poured in place and sealed for Southern California weather.
Learn MoreSlip-resistant pool surrounds built with the same drainage attention and base prep as our patios - designed for water exposure.
Learn MoreCall now for a free on-site estimate or submit a request online - we respond within 1 business day and there is no obligation to proceed.