Concrete contractor in Moorpark, CA - careful prep and clear written quotes
Optimum Oxnard Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Oxnard. We build driveways, patios, walkways, retaining walls and foundations for homeowners in Moorpark, and we cut out and replace old concrete that has cracked or sunk.
Call for a free estimate
Tell us what you'd like built or replaced, and I'll come out to measure and write the estimate.
(805) 342-2850Hours Mon–Fri: 6 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
Our concrete work in Moorpark
Moorpark is in eastern Ventura County, and we come from our base in Oxnard for driveways, patios, walkways and foundations, as we do in nearby Simi Valley. Where an old slab has cracked or sunk, the ground under it usually wasn't dug out and packed, so that's where we start.
Price turns on the size, the old concrete coming out and the base work, and the schedule on any permit and the days the new slab needs to cure. Your written estimate lists what's included.
What Moorpark homeowners call us for
These are the jobs we take on for Moorpark homes and yards.
- New and replacement driveways
- Patios and walkways
- Retaining walls and steps
- Foundations and footings
Finishes we pour in Moorpark
- Broom finish for grip
- Stamped concrete patterns
- Colored and decorative concrete
Why Moorpark homeowners call us
When you call, I come out myself to measure, see where the water runs and write the estimate, because the base and the drainage decide how long a slab lasts. Our own crew, licensed and fully insured, does the work, and I check in as it goes. Call (805) 342-2850 to set a time.
Planning your concrete job in Moorpark
Tell us what you'd like to build or replace, and where the water goes now, and we'll plan the job around it.
Ask for your written estimate
Tell us what you want poured and how big, or call (805) 342-2850. We'll reply within one business day and set a time for a free, no-obligation estimate on site.
(805) 342-2850Moorpark concrete questions, answered
Do I need a permit to pour a concrete driveway in Moorpark?
You may, because the city's Building and Safety Division issues permits for most construction projects, and the way to be sure is to call them at (805) 517-6276 before work starts. When it isn't clear, we ask the office ourselves, and if a permit is needed, we prepare and file it and meet the inspector on site.
Does a short retaining wall in Moorpark need a building permit?
Not always, since a wall up to 3 feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top, is on the city's list of work exempt from permits when it isn't holding up a slope, a driveway or a building. Exempt work still has to meet zoning and the city's other rules, so we check those before we dig.
How long does permit plan review take in Moorpark?
The city puts a typical first review at about 10 working days, counted from when the application is accepted and the plan check fee is paid. Plans are only taken electronically, and some jobs need sign-off from another agency, such as the Fire Department or the Waterworks District, before the city issues the permit, so we plan the start date around it.
Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one?
It's far less likely when the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, is dug out and packed instead of raked level, since a settling base causes most cracks. We also cut control joints, shallow grooves that give any crack a straight line to follow, and pour early in the day so the heat doesn't leave a weak top.
Does Moorpark have stricter rules for concrete foundations?
It may, because a city report proposed local amendments with stricter standards for foundation design and for expansive soil, the clay kind that swells when wet and shrinks as it dries. We check which standards apply before we plan your foundation installation, so the footings and slab are built to them from the start.
If your question isn't here, call (805) 342-2850 or send the form and I'll answer it.
Other cities we work in
We're based in Oxnard and also work in Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and the other cities below. If yours isn't listed, call (805) 342-2850 and ask.
Talk through your Moorpark job
Tell us about the job at (805) 342-2850 or through the form, and we'll set a time to look at the ground, which shows more than a photo.