Concrete patio construction in Oxnard CA - a backyard slab with a finish you choose
Bare dirt or an old patio that's cracked and sunk? We build a new concrete slab on a packed base, finished the way you want.
Ask for a free estimate
Tell us the patio's rough size and the finish you have in mind, and I'll come out to measure.
(805) 342-2850Hours Mon–Fri: 6 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
Concrete patio construction for Oxnard homes
A concrete patio is flatwork, the flat concrete poured at ground level. Around Oxnard, we usually meet bare dirt or an old slab that has cracked or sunk, and we start underneath, because the packed base is hidden on day one but decides how the patio holds up.
The price moves with the size, the finish you choose and whether an old slab has to be broken out first, and the schedule turns on the weather, any permit and the days the slab spends curing. My written estimate lists what's included, and if you want a path to the patio, we do concrete sidewalk building too.
Concrete patio finishes to choose from
Pick the look first, because each finish is a different job for our crew.
- Broom finish — A broom dragged across the fresh concrete leaves fine lines that give your feet grip when it rains.
- Smooth trowel finish — A smoother surface with a subtle texture that suits covered areas, since it gets slick when wet.
- Stamped pattern — Patterns pressed in to look like stone or brick, covered on our stamped concrete services page.
What to expect on a concrete patio job
- I measure the site and ask how you'll use it.
- A written estimate that lists what's included.
- We file any permit paperwork and meet the inspector.
- Our own crew does the work, and I check in.
- We walk the finished patio with you at the end.
Plan your patio, path and steps with us
When you're ready, call or send the form, and I'll come look at the patio and any concrete around it with you.
Get a free estimate for your concrete
Send the patio's rough size, the finish you want and any cover plans. We reply within one business day to set a visit, and the estimate carries no obligation.
(805) 342-2850Questions about concrete patios in Oxnard
How much does a concrete patio cost in Oxnard?
A 4-inch concrete slab in California usually costs about $9 to $18 per square foot installed, with labor and materials included. That's a statewide range, not our price, and the figure for your patio comes on my written estimate once I've measured.
Will my new concrete patio crack?
A little cracking is normal, since national concrete guidance says no slab can be counted on to stay crack-free, and a crack doesn't by itself mean poor work. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give cracks a line to follow. Fibers in the mix can cut early shrinkage cracks, though most do little once it hardens.
How long does a new concrete patio need to cure?
National concrete guidance calls for at least 3 days of curing, starting as soon as the finishing is done, so water stays in the slab instead of drying out of the top. We keep the patio covered and damp through that time, and we pour outside the hottest part of the day when we can.
Do I need a permit for a concrete patio in Oxnard?
Possibly, so before any work starts we ask the city's Building & Engineering division, which issues Oxnard's building permits, and if one is needed we file it and meet the inspector. In the coastal zone, work generally can't start until a coastal development permit is issued. The city also offers a 1-hour residential plan review meeting by appointment at no extra fee.
Who can legally build a concrete patio in California?
Under California's licensing rules, a patio falls under the C-8 Concrete license, which covers forming, pouring and finishing flat concrete. The small-job exception for unlicensed work rose from $500 to $1,000, and it applies only when no permit is needed and the person has no one working for them. We're licensed and fully insured.
If your question isn't covered here, call us or send the form, and I'll gladly answer it.
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Talk to us about your patio
Call (805) 342-2850 or use the form to say where the patio would go, and we'll set a time to come see it.