Concrete driveway building
When your driveway has sunk at the edges or cracked across, we pull it out, rebuild the base and pour a new slab that sheds water away from the garage.
Concrete Contractor in Manteca, CA - Slabs Built on a Solid Base
Prime Manteca Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Manteca, CA. We pour driveways, patios, walks, steps and foundations here, and we work out why the old concrete cracked, sank or held water before we pour new.
Prime Manteca Concrete pours and replaces flatwork across Manteca. That's the flat slabs like driveways, patios and walks, and we also build steps, retaining walls, footings and foundations. Most calls here start with something you can see, like a crack that keeps growing, a slab that's sunk, or water that sits by the garage after rain.
Concrete work around Manteca homes and rentals
A lot of what we tear out in Manteca is concrete that went in fast. The driveway looks fine for a few years, then the edges drop or a crack runs across it, because the dirt underneath was raked flat instead of dug out and packed. I saw the same problems come back again and again doing upkeep on managed properties, and that's why I ask about the old slab first.
Our calls come from homeowners, and also from landlords and small property owners who need walks and parking areas that stand up to tenants and daily use. We're based in Manteca and do the same work in the cities around it in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, including Lathrop and Ripon. If your city isn't on our list, call and ask.
- Based in
- Manteca, CA 95336
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Concrete services we offer in Manteca
Concrete patio construction
A patio that tips toward the house sends rainwater to your foundation, so we set the grade first and then pour a slab that drains out to the yard.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walkway the look of stone or brick in a single pour, and we build the same packed base under it as a plain slab.
Concrete sidewalk building
Walks that heave and catch toes, often right by a rental's front door, get broken out and repoured on a packed base with joints placed where cracks belong.
Garage floor concrete
If your garage floor is cracked, chipping or stained past saving, we replace it with a slab built to carry cars and hold up under a workbench and storage.
Decorative concrete
Color, exposed aggregate and borders can dress up an entry or patio, and we'll talk through where the extra cost pays off and where plain concrete serves you better.
Concrete retaining walls
When a slope keeps washing out or leans toward the house, a concrete retaining wall holds the soil, with drainage planned behind it so water doesn't push it over.
Concrete floor installation
For a shop, addition or outbuilding, we pour interior floors on a prepared subgrade, the packed ground the slab sits on, so the floor stays flat with use.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks take splash water and bare feet every day, so we slope them away from the pool and give them a surface that still grips when it's wet.
Concrete steps construction
Cracked or crumbling front steps are a tripping hazard, especially at rentals, so we form and pour new steps with even rises that nobody misjudges.
Slab foundation building
For a new garage, addition or accessory building, we pour slab foundations on a dug-out, packed base, with steel set inside wherever the plans call for it.
Foundation installation
We form and pour foundations for additions and outbuildings to the plans, checking the ground and where the water runs before the first trench goes in.
Concrete parking lot building
Small property owners call us for parking areas at rentals and small commercial lots, where the base has to take cars turning and parking every single day.
Concrete footings
Footings carry the weight of walls, posts and additions down into firm ground, and we dig and pour them to the depth and size the plans call for.
Foundation raising
If a slab or part of the house has settled, we look for the reason first, usually water or soft ground, before we lift it back toward level.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut concrete to take out a cracked section, open a path for new work or add joints, without breaking up the good slab around it.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Manteca concrete
Send the form or call (209) 707-1014, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll set a time to come out to your Manteca property, walk the job, ask what the concrete needs to handle and put the scope in writing so you can compare it with other bids. There's no obligation and no pressure to book.
(209) 707-1014Working in Manteca: permits, licenses and what sets the price
In Manteca, building permits come from the city's Building Division, and whether your job needs one is the city's call, not ours. When it does, the permit and its inspections decide when we can pour. We check with the city on every project, and when a permit is needed, we handle the paperwork and set up the inspections.
Before you hire anyone here, check two things. The contractor should hold a license from the state Contractors State License Board, and every contractor and subcontractor working inside city limits needs a City of Manteca business license. We're fully licensed and insured, and the questions further down cover when each license applies.
Price moves with the size of the slab, how much old concrete has to come out, how much base work your ground needs, the thickness and steel the job calls for, and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on permits, weather and the cure. Outside city limits, in Stockton or elsewhere, we check permits with that city or the county instead.
Why Manteca owners call us about failed concrete
We start by asking why your old concrete failed. Most of the cracked or sunken slabs we break out had a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, water running toward the house, or no control joints, the grooves cut into the surface that tell a crack where to go. Patching the top without fixing that just brings the problem back.
The base is the part you can't see on day one, and it's the first thing a tight budget cuts. I'd rather trim the finish than the base, because a plain broom finish, the light texture that keeps it from getting slick, on solid ground outlasts a fancy surface on loose dirt. I write every estimate myself and check in while our crew lead and crew form, pour and finish.
We've been in business since 2021, and satisfaction is guaranteed on every job. If your driveway, patio or walk is giving you trouble, call (209) 707-1014 or send us the form to set up a visit.
What Manteca ground and weather mean for concrete
A few local conditions change how we plan a slab here, from how the ground can behave to where rainwater ends up and what time of day we pour.
Where floodwater can reach
The city keeps a 200-year floodplain map for its planning area, with bands for 0 to 3 feet of flood depth and for more than 3 feet. If your lot falls in one of those bands, that's worth knowing before you set a patio or driveway grade. Either way, we look hard at where water runs off the slab so it heads away from the house.
Ground that can shift
Regional planners point out that Manteca's General Plan found liquefaction, where loose, wet soil can lose its strength in an earthquake, within the city's planning area. No detailed map exists for the region, so that doesn't tell you what your lot does. It's one more reason we dig out soft soil and pack the base instead of pouring on whatever's there.
Hot afternoons and pour timing
Summer afternoons here get hot, and concrete that dries too fast at midday can end up with a weak, dusty top that chips later. We pour in the cooler part of the day when we can and keep the surface damp while it cures, the slow hardening that gives concrete its strength, so the top stays hard.
Older slabs and rentals
A lot of the concrete we replace here sits at rentals and older homes where one patch went on top of another. Before we pour, we break out the old slab, look at the dirt underneath and figure out what made it fail, so the new one isn't built on the same mistake.
Common questions about concrete work in Manteca
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Manteca?
The price comes down to the size of the slab, how much old concrete has to be broken out and hauled off, how much base work your ground needs, and the finish you choose. Steel, extra thickness and decorative work add cost, while a plain broom finish keeps it down. I'll come out and put the full scope in writing.
Do I need a permit to replace a concrete driveway in Manteca?
The city's permit FAQ lists driveways, walks and platforms no more than 30 inches above grade, and not over a basement or story below, among work that needs no building permit. Work in the strip from the sidewalk back to your front property line may still need an encroachment permit from Public Works, so we check with the city on every job.
Does a small shed in Manteca need a building permit?
Not if it's a one-story detached shed or playhouse with 120 square feet of floor area or less, according to the city. Any electrical or plumbing in it still needs a permit, and zoning setbacks still apply, so check placement with the Planning Division at 209-456-8500. If you want a slab under it, we'll check that with the city too.
Does every contractor working in Manteca need a city business license?
Yes. The city requires a valid City of Manteca business license for all contractors and subcontractors working inside city limits. The city treats it as an annual tax that applies whether the work is ongoing or a one-time job, so it's fair to ask any bidder to show you theirs.
When does a concrete contractor need a California state license?
A contractor needs a state license when the job requires a building permit, uses employees, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials together. Contractors have to be licensed before they bid, so the license should come up before the price does. Anyone selling home improvement contracts for a licensed contractor has to register with the board as well.
Will my new concrete slab crack like the old one did?
Concrete can still crack, but a well-built slab cracks where it's meant to and stays together. We cut control joints early enough to do their job and set rebar, steel rods that hold the pieces together, where the slab needs it. Most of the protection is underneath, in a packed base and a slope that sends water away.
How long before I can drive on a new concrete driveway, and how do I get ready?
You can walk on new concrete well before you can drive on it, because it keeps gaining strength as it cures, and I'll tell you the wait for your slab and the weather. Before we start, move vehicles out, clear the area, mark sprinkler lines and plan another place to park.
Tell us what your concrete is doing
A quick note about where it cracked, sank or holds water means I show up with the right questions already in mind, so call (209) 707-1014 or use the form.