Pasadena Concrete Questions and Answers
Short answers on concrete work in Pasadena: what it costs, which City office handles what, curing and joints, licenses, and what this company does and doesn't do. Each answer names where its number comes from.
How much does a concrete contractor charge in Pasadena?
Pasadena flatwork runs about $8 to $20 or more per square foot installed, depending on the lot and the finish. constructlytools' Los Angeles guide (updated May 19, 2026) gives $8 to $15 for reinforced driveways, patios and walks on a flat lot, $10 to $15 on sloped lots, $12 to $20 for decorative finishes, $15 to $20 for stamped concrete and pool decks, $13 to $20 or more on steep hillsides, and $15 to $25 for house foundations. Quotes vary by site: slope, access and old concrete to remove move the number most.
How much does a 20x20 concrete driveway cost in Pasadena?
A 20x20 pad is 400 square feet, so it runs about $3,200 to $6,000 at constructlytools' 2026 Los Angeles rate of $8 to $15 per square foot. Breaking out an old driveway first adds $1.40 to $2.30 per square foot by the same guide, or $560 to $920 on 400 square feet, and it budgets $200 to $700 for permits.
How much is a yard of concrete in the Pasadena area?
Delivered ready-mix runs about $149 to $177 per cubic yard in the Los Angeles area for 2026, per constructlytools. That is the concrete alone: on a 500 square foot broom-finish driveway, the same guide puts ready-mix at 24 to 28 percent of the cost and labor at 42 to 52 percent, with steel, base and forms making up most of the rest.
What does a concrete contractor do?
A concrete contractor builds the forms, sets the steel, places and finishes the concrete and cures it: driveways, patios, walks, steps, pool decks, foundations and retaining walls. California licenses this specialty under the CSLB's C-8 (Concrete) classification, and you can check any contractor's license number at cslb.ca.gov before signing.
Do I need a permit for concrete work in Pasadena?
It depends on the job. Anything in the street right-of-way, such as a new driveway approach or curb cut, goes through Pasadena Public Works. Foundations and most retaining walls need building permits, walls that hold up a hillside cut or fill fall under the City's hillside grading rules, and visible hardscape on a designated historic property can need a Certificate of Appropriateness. Check with the City of Pasadena for your address.
Does Pasadena Concrete Services lift or level sunken slabs?
No. Mudjacking, foam lifting and foundation underpinning are a different trade. Pasadena Concrete Services handles new concrete, replacement pours, and repair or resurfacing of slabs that are still sound underneath.
How long does new concrete take to cure?
NRMCA's curing guidance calls for keeping new concrete moist, or sealed with a curing compound, for at least 3 to 7 days. Strength keeps rising for weeks after that, which is why foot traffic comes back before cars and heavy loads do.
How long does a concrete driveway job take in Pasadena?
nailtheprice's Pasadena estimate (June 2026) allows 2 to 5 days on site for a driveway, plus curing time. Permits for work at the street and any historic review add time before work starts.
What is the difference between control joints and expansion joints?
Control joints are grooves tooled or sawn partway into a slab so shrinkage cracks follow a straight line. Isolation, or expansion, joints separate a slab from things it shouldn't be locked to, such as the house, the garage slab, walls and the street apron.
Can concrete be poured in Pasadena in winter or summer?
Yes, year-round, with planning. Rain days are avoided and fresh slabs are covered if showers come; in hot weather pours start early and the concrete is kept moist while it cures.
How much does a concrete basketball court cost?
It is driveway-grade flatwork. A 30x30 half court is 900 square feet, about $7,200 to $13,500 at constructlytools' 2026 Los Angeles rate of $8 to $15 per square foot, before the hoop, any sport coating and fencing.
My slab has sunk. Level it or replace it?
Leveling by mudjacking or foam is a separate trade and can work on a slab that is in one piece over ground that has stopped moving. A broken slab, or one that sank because the base washed out, is usually cut out and repoured, which is the part Pasadena Concrete Services handles.
Does a concrete contractor need a license in California?
Yes, for home improvement jobs over $1,000 in labor and materials, under the limit that took effect January 1, 2025. The CSLB also requires a written contract for home improvement work over $500 and caps the down payment at $1,000 or 10 percent of the price, whichever is less. Check any license number at cslb.ca.gov.
What should a concrete quote spell out?
Thickness, steel (mesh or rebar and its spacing), base preparation, who removes and hauls the old concrete, joint layout, finish, sealer, drainage, whether permits and the apron are included, and the cure time before use.
Which areas does Pasadena Concrete Services cover?
Pasadena, plus South Pasadena, San Marino, Altadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, La Cañada Flintridge, San Gabriel and Temple City. Each town has its own page because each has its own permit office and local rules; Altadena is unincorporated, so its permits come from Los Angeles County.
Who is Pasadena Concrete Services?
A concrete company for Pasadena homes and businesses: driveways and aprons, patios and stamped concrete, retaining walls, pool decks, steps and walks, foundations and ADU slabs, plus repair and resurfacing. Quote requests come in through the form on this site.
More detail: driveway prices, patio prices, permits at the street, historic districts, hillside walls, repair, service area or request a free quote.
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