Concrete contractor in Citrus, CA - driveways and patios built on a solid base
Modern Covina Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Covina that pours driveways, patios, walkways, pool decks and slabs for homeowners in Citrus, CA. I look at every job myself, and our crew builds the base before anything else.
What we see on concrete jobs in Citrus
We're a concrete contractor in Covina, CA, and the calls we get from Citrus sound a lot like the ones we get in Covina and Glendora. It's a driveway cracked across the middle or dropped at one corner, a patio that holds a puddle after the sprinklers run, or a front walk with a lip that catches your toe. Most of the houses we work on there have a driveway out front and a yard out back, and a lot of the concrete we're asked to replace has been down a long time.
Old concrete rarely fails on its own. When it sinks or cracks, the dirt under it moved or the water had nowhere to go, so on a Citrus job I look at the subgrade, what the slab sits on, before I look at the surface.
Services in Citrus, CA
Concrete driveway building
Driveways here usually crack or sink where the dirt underneath settled. We tear it out, dig out and pack a new base, and set steel before the pour.
Concrete patio construction
A patio that holds water after the sprinklers run is usually flat or tipped toward the house. We set the slope so water runs away into the yard.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks take splash water and bare feet, so they need grip and drainage. Our concrete pool decks get a textured finish and a slope away from the pool.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks get a trip edge where a root pushes a panel up or the dirt under it settles. We replace those sections so they sit flush again.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps often pull away from the house as the ground under them settles. We build new steps on a dug-out, packed base with steel inside.
Concrete cutting
When one section of a driveway is broken, cutting it out can spare the rest. We saw straight, clean edges so the new pour meets the old slab.
Working in Citrus: permits, licenses and what sets the price
The first thing I do for a Citrus job is check your address to see which office handles the permit, the city or LA County, because that decides where we apply. Where the County is the permitting body, LA County Public Works is the place to start, and you can search permits on its site yourself. If your job needs a permit, the pour waits until it's issued. It's also worth checking two things about any contractor, us included: a California contractor license from the state licensing board and, where the County requires one for that kind of work, a County business license.
Once the paperwork is sorted, I'm on site with our crew, the same way we work in Charter Oak. The price comes down to the size of the slab, how much old concrete comes out, how much base work the ground needs and how close a truck can get. The schedule turns on the permit, if there is one, and on curing, the wait while new concrete gains strength before you walk or drive on it.
Why driveways and yards around Citrus need new concrete
A slab that's been down a long time usually gives out from below. If the base was raked level instead of dug out and packed, it settles with the dirt, and the concrete cracks wherever it's weakest. We dig out the soft material, pack a new base and set rebar, the steel inside the slab that holds cracked pieces together so they don't drift apart.
Backyards are the other common call, whether it's a new patio, a pool deck or a wider walk to the side gate. The new slab has to tie into what's already there and shed water away from the house, so we check where the water runs before we set a single form.
Get a written concrete estimate for your Citrus home
We reply within one business day, and the on-site estimate is free, with no pressure and no obligation. After you send the form, I'll set a time to come out to your place in Citrus, look at the job and measure, and then you get a written estimate that spells out what's included.
How a concrete job in Citrus goes, start to finish
Call or send us a message
Call (626) 412-8842 or use the form and tell me what's going on, whether it's a crack, a sunken corner or water that sits. Give me the address too, since that's the first thing I check.
I come out and measure
I come out myself, look at the slab and the ground around it, check where the water runs and measure. If you know where sprinkler lines or buried pipes run, point them out.
You get a written estimate
I send a written estimate that spells out what's included, from tear-out and base to steel and finish. Nothing starts until you say go.
We handle permits and inspections
Once you say go, we take care of any permit and inspection steps for your address. We set the pour date around them.
We pour and walk it together
I'm on site with our crew for the work, we keep trucks and mess out of the neighbors' way, and we clean up before we leave. When it's done, I walk the finished job with you.
Questions Citrus homeowners ask about concrete
What drives the cost of a new concrete driveway in Citrus, CA?
Size and tear-out, which I covered above, set most of it, and after that it's the finish, the thickness and the steel you choose. A broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives tires and shoes some grip, costs less than stamped or colored concrete. If the budget gets tight, I'd cut the decoration before the base, because a soft base is hidden on day one and you only find out about it when the slab starts to sink.
Do I need a permit for a small shed and its concrete pad in Citrus?
Where the County handles permits, a shed itself can skip a building permit if it's one story, detached, 120 square feet or less, 12 feet tall or less and has a roof overhang of 24 inches or less. Separate plumbing, electrical or mechanical permits can still apply, and so do zoning rules, as the County's list of permit-exempt work explains. That exemption is written for the shed, so we check the slab under it against your address before we pour.
How do I know if a concrete contractor needs a California license?
In California, a contractor needs a state license if the job needs a building permit, uses employee labor, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials together. A bigger job can't be split into pieces under $1,000 to get around that, and the state licensing board's summary of a bill says minimum penalties for violations tied to unlicensed work would rise to at least $1,500 starting July 1, 2026. We're licensed and fully insured.
Does a contractor need a County business license to work in Citrus?
Only where the County's business license rules apply, and only if the work is on its list. In the unincorporated parts of LA County, the County requires a business license for activities that may affect public health, welfare or safety, its program covers 110 of them, and anything not on the list needs none. Skipping a license that's required is a misdemeanor, so it's a fair question to ask anyone you hire.
Can I cancel a home improvement contract by email in California?
Yes, the state licensing board's summary says a bill requires home improvement contracts to include the contractor's email address and to let the buyer cancel by email. Before you sign for a driveway or patio, look for that email address on the contract and read how the cancellation section works.
How do I keep a new concrete driveway from cracking like the old one?
You can't make concrete crack-proof, but you can keep it from settling and choose where it cracks. We dig out and pack the base instead of raking it level, and we cut control joints, straight grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack, early enough that the cracks follow them. After that, the best thing you can do is stay off it for the full curing time I give you.
Plan your Citrus concrete job with a call
Our lines are open seven days a week and into the evening, so you can call (626) 412-8842 after work or send the form tonight.