Concrete patio construction in Manhattan Beach CA - rain runs away from your house
Old patio cracked, sinking or holding puddles? We build a new slab on a packed base, sloped so rain runs away from the house.
What goes into a good concrete patiofrom the ground up in Manhattan Beach
Most patio calls start with an old slab that's cracked, sunk at one corner or holding water by the back door. At Manhattan Beach Concrete we handle concrete patio construction across Manhattan Beach and the cities around it, and the work starts under the surface, because a patio is only as good as what it sits on.
I settle the slope with you before we form, enough that rain heads away from the house but gentle enough that you won't notice it. Most patios get a light broom finish, a fine texture dragged across the wet surface so it isn't slick underfoot. If the budget has to give somewhere, I'd ask you to trim the finish and keep the base.
Nobody sees the base once the patio is poured, but it decides how well the slab holds up. The price mostly follows the size, whether an old slab has to come out first and how fancy the finish gets, while the schedule turns on prep, weather and any permit. Your written estimate spells out what's included.
You can count on straight forms, a finished base before the truck arrives and a clear explanation at each step, so please give us a call.
Concrete patios we build and rebuild
Each yard starts differently, so we plan the base, forms and finish around what's there today. A path out to the patio is covered under concrete sidewalk building.
New patio on open ground
We dig out the soft topsoil, pack the ground and lay crushed stone, so water drains under the slab instead of softening the dirt beneath it.
Replacing an old patio
We break out and haul away the old slab first, then look at why it failed, usually a thin base or water running the wrong way, before we rebuild.
Stamped and patterned patios
If you'd like texture or a stone look, we press a pattern into the fresh concrete. Our stamped concrete services page explains that finish in more detail.
Why homeowners call Manhattan Beach Concretefor a patio with no surprises
Working with us is fairly plain. I explain what concrete normally does before you decide, and you'll know what to expect from the first visit to the last.
The owner comes out
I look at the job and give the estimate myself, then stay involved until it's finished, so you know exactly who to ask about your patio.
Our own crew on your patio
Our own crew forms, pours and finishes the slab, so the work isn't handed to another outfit somewhere between the estimate and the walkthrough.
Trained the old-school way
I learned under a strict boss who made me pull and reset forms until they were straight, and I've run this business the same way since 2020.
Licensed and fully insured
California's contractor licensing board has a classification for concrete work that covers forming, pouring, placing and finishing flat slabs like a patio.
Your satisfaction, guaranteed
That's our promise, and part of keeping it is telling you before the work starts what concrete normally does, so nothing about your patio comes as a surprise.
A written estimate for your patiofrom Manhattan Beach Concrete
Please tell us the patio's rough size, whether an old patio has to come out and whether you'd like a stamped finish. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no pressure and no obligation.
How your patio gets builtwith nothing left to guess
You'll know what's included before anything starts, because the estimate is written down, and you'll see me on site from the first look to the final walk.
You call or send the form
Tell us about the patio you have in mind, and we'll find a time for me to come out and see the yard in person.
I look before I measure
I listen to what you need first, then measure, check where water runs today and go over slope and thickness. You get a written estimate that says what's included.
Permit and pour date
Once you say yes, we take care of the permit side for our part of the work and set a pour date that suits the site.
Our crew forms and pours
Our crew packs the base, sets forms, pours and finishes, then cuts control joints, shallow grooves that give cracks a planned place to go. I check each stage.
Curing and the walkthrough
We walk the finished patio with you before we pack up and go over curing, the wait while fresh concrete gains strength, so you know when to start using it.
Patio questions we hear
How much does a concrete patio cost per square foot in Manhattan Beach?
A concrete patio in Los Angeles usually costs about $6 to $13 per square foot, which is the going rate in the area and not our own price. A reinforced slab, a stamped finish or a replacement that needs the old patio broken out all run higher per square foot. Your written estimate gives the figure for your yard.
Will my new concrete patio crack?
Some cracking is normal on every concrete project, even with the best slab design and proper construction, and a contractor should tell you that up front. What we can do is pack the base well and cut the control joints on time, so a crack is more likely to land in a joint than across the middle of your patio.
How thick should a concrete patio slab be?
Most patios are 4 inches thick, while flatwork that carries heavier loads is often 6 inches. If you're planning something heavy, like a hot tub or a built-in grill, please tell me at the estimate, because it changes the slab. Rebar, the steel bars that strengthen concrete, is most often found in 6 inch slabs like driveways, so it's worth asking which reinforcement your quote includes.
Do I need a coastal permit for a patio in Manhattan Beach?
If your house is in the city's Coastal Zone, the city requires a coastal permit unless the project is exempted or excluded, and the city's planning office answers questions about your case. Where a permit is needed, we prepare and file it for our part of the work and plan the start around its approval. If the work reaches the sidewalk, curb or street, I'll bring that up at the estimate.
What causes a concrete patio to sink or crack early?
Usually it's the base, ground that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so the slab settles along with the dirt. Water running toward the house, a pour in midday heat that leaves a weak, dusty top, and joints cut late or skipped account for most of the rest.
How long does a new concrete patio take to cure before I can use it?
A new patio needs a few days of curing before regular use, because the concrete is still gaining strength after it looks done. One building guide ends the job by keeping the slab wet with a garden hose for those few days, and I'll tell you at the walkthrough when yours is ready for furniture and foot traffic.
Concrete patios around Manhattan Beach
We're based in Manhattan Beach and build patios across the cities around it, from small yards behind older homes to full replacements of tired slabs. Pick your city below, or call (424) 452-9329 if yours isn't listed.
Book your concrete patio estimate in Manhattan Beachand see the plan in writing
Pour dates get planned around the weather and any permit, so calling early gives us time to settle the slope and base before the truck is booked. Call (424) 452-9329 or use the form.