Concrete FAQ

Yes. JR Concrete & Design offers free on-site estimates and gives you clear written pricing. There is no pressure and no obligation.

One of our three owners, Jesus, Alex or Leo, does your estimate and is on site while we work. You talk to the same people from the first visit to the final walkthrough, and you get a text update every day during the job.

Within an hour, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. Requests that come in after hours or on weekends get a reply the next business morning.

Every concrete project is different, so we price each one individually after a free on-site estimate rather than quoting flat rates over the phone. We walk you through a clear breakdown of the project, including demolition, base preparation, thickness, reinforcement and finish, so you know exactly what you are paying for.

The biggest factors are total square footage, whether old concrete has to be removed, the finish (broom, colored, exposed aggregate or stamped), thickness and reinforcement, site access for trucks and equipment, grading and drainage work, and permit requirements.

Call 323-515-0020 or fill out the quote form. It helps to have the approximate size of the project, a few photos and the address. We will schedule an on-site visit and send written pricing.

Concrete is usually ready for foot traffic in 24 to 48 hours and for cars after about 7 days. It continues to gain strength and reaches roughly full design strength at 28 days.

Most residential driveways take a few days on site, including demolition, base prep, forming, the pour and initial curing. We give you a realistic schedule with your quote.

Yes. Southern California summers call for planning: pouring early, controlling water loss and curing correctly so the concrete does not dry too quickly. Proper curing matters as much as the pour itself.

Four inches is standard for driveways, patios and walkways carrying normal loads. Heavy vehicles, RVs and structural slabs call for thicker concrete and added reinforcement.

It can, and no contractor can honestly promise it will not. All concrete shrinks as it cures, so we place control joints to guide that cracking into straight, clean lines. Serious cracking usually comes from a poorly compacted base, drainage problems, tree roots or expansive soil, and that is what proper compaction, reinforcement and dowels help prevent. We tell you during the estimate which of those your site needs.

A properly installed and maintained concrete driveway commonly lasts several decades. Base preparation, drainage, thickness and reinforcement have the biggest effect on lifespan.

Every 2 to 3 years, depending on sun exposure and use. Sealing protects color, resists stains and keeps the surface looking fresh.

Yes. JR Concrete & Design is a licensed California contractor, CA License #875835, and is insured. You can verify our license for free at cslb.ca.gov.

JR Concrete & Design has been in business for 14 years, and the company grew out of 30 years of family concrete experience. One of our three owners is on site for every project.

Every job comes with a 1-year workmanship warranty that covers improper installation. It does not cover normal shrinkage cracking or discoloration, which can happen with any concrete, and we explain the difference before you sign.

It depends on the project and your city. Work in the public right-of-way (such as a driveway approach or sidewalk) and slabs that support structures such as ADUs and garages usually need permits. We will tell you what applies during the estimate, and your city building department has the final say.

We serve homeowners across Greater Los Angeles, including Pasadena, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Glendale and Culver City, as well as the San Gabriel Valley and Orange County. See our service areas, or call to confirm yours.

Ask for their state license number and verify it for free at cslb.ca.gov, ask for proof of insurance, and get a clear written quote that breaks down thickness, reinforcement, concrete PSI, base preparation, finish and what happens to the old concrete. You can check ours the same way: CA License #875835.

Yes. We handle demolition and haul-away, and we itemize it in your quote so you know exactly what it costs.