Concrete Contractor in Cotati, CA - Driveways and Patios on Solid Ground
Allied Petaluma Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Petaluma that builds driveways, patios, walkways, steps, garage floors and foundations for homes and small businesses in Cotati, with the ground prep done carefully before anything is poured.
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Cotati as we see it from the job site
Cotati is a small city between Petaluma and Rohnert Park, and most of our calls here are for flatwork, the driveways, patios and walks that lie flat on the ground. Usually it's a homeowner with a driveway that's cracked, a patio that's settled toward the house or a front walk that's heaved into a trip edge. We also hear from small businesses and property owners who need a slab, a step or a parking area redone.
The houses run from older homes on established lots to newer neighborhoods, and on many of them the old concrete was poured over dirt that was only raked flat. That's why our work here usually starts below the surface, digging out soft ground and packing a real base before any forms go up.
Concrete work we do for Cotati properties
Concrete driveway building
When an old driveway has cracked, sunk by the garage or holds puddles, we tear it out, pack a new base and pour a fresh slab.
Concrete patio construction
A backyard patio should drain away from the house, so we set its slope before the pour and keep the finish easy to clean and walk on.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a front walk or patio the look of stone or brick in one pour, which suits a yard where loose pavers tend to shift.
Concrete sidewalk building
We replace front walks and side paths that have heaved or cracked into trip edges, so getting to the door or the side gate is level again.
Garage floor concrete
An old garage floor that's cracked, stained or sloping the wrong way can be broken out and repoured with rebar, steel that holds the slab together.
Decorative concrete
Color, exposed stone and saw-cut patterns let a plain slab match the house, and we keep the surface textured enough to stay sure-footed when it's damp.
Concrete retaining walls
When a yard rises above the driveway, a poured wall with drainage behind it holds the soil back and keeps it off the slab.
Concrete floor installation
For shops, studios and small commercial spaces, we pour interior concrete floors flat and smooth enough to take equipment, sealer or a finished floor covering on top.
Concrete pool decks
Around a pool, the deck has to shed splash water and stay grippy barefoot, so we slope it away from the water's edge and pick a textured finish.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps that have cracked or pulled away from the house can be rebuilt with even risers, so every step feels the same underfoot.
Slab foundation building
For a new home, an addition or a garage, we form and pour the slab foundation on a packed base and build it to your approved plans.
Foundation installation
When an addition, a backyard cottage or a rebuilt section of house needs new footings and foundation walls, we dig, form and pour them to the engineer's drawings.
Concrete parking lot building
Small businesses and property owners call us when a parking lot has cracked and pooled, and we replace it with a thicker slab that handles daily traffic.
Concrete footings
Decks, fences, posts and new walls need footings, the concrete pads that spread the weight into the ground, and we dig them down to firm soil.
Foundation raising
When an older house has a sloping floor or sticking doors because the foundation settled, we check whether raising it toward level makes sense for your home.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut clean openings in slabs for new drains, utility lines or a wider driveway, so the concrete you're keeping stays intact around the cut.
Get a free written estimate for your Cotati concrete work
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- Petaluma, CA 94952
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Getting concrete work approved and priced in Cotati
The City of Cotati's Building Division issues building permits for construction, repairs and physical changes to a property, with some exceptions, so whether your job needs one is the city's call. When it does, we help with the application and plan our start around the city's approval and inspections, which together with the weather is what usually sets the schedule. Before you hire anyone, it's fair to ask about two licenses, because the state contractor license from the Contractors State License Board is separate from the city business license. We're licensed and fully insured.
What moves the price on a Cotati job is the size and thickness of the slab, how much old concrete has to come out, how much digging and base the ground needs, whether the truck can reach the spot or the concrete has to be pumped in, and the finish you choose. Our written estimate lists each of those for your property, so you can see what's included. We come up Highway 101 from Petaluma for jobs here, and it's the same crew and the same base work we bring to driveways and patios down in San Rafael and the other North Bay cities we serve.
Cotati fog, settled slabs and what we do about them
Summer fog often rolls into Cotati through a gap in the coastal ridges near Petaluma, so the weather here runs cooler and less sunny than in Santa Rosa just up the road. Cool, damp air slows how fast fresh concrete sets and gains strength, so we don't rush the finishing, and we plan the curing, the wait while the slab hardens before you use it, around the conditions that week. Shaded slabs also stay damp longer and can get slick, which is why we usually give walks and driveways a broom finish, a light texture dragged across the surface for grip.
The other thing we see is old concrete that cracked or sank because its subgrade, the ground the slab rests on, was never dug out and packed. Water finds those soft spots, the slab drops or tips toward the house, and we fix it by starting over at the base rather than patching the top.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Cotati
From your first call to the final walk-through, here's what happens at each step and who you'll be dealing with along the way.
Call us or send the form
Once we hear from you, we set a time for me to come out to your property. It helps if you can be there, because I'll want to hear how you plan to use the space.
Walk the site with me
I look at the ground, the drainage and the old concrete myself, then send a written estimate that lists what's included. That way you can see where the money goes before you decide anything.
Plan city steps, then pour
Once you're ready, we sort out any city steps and set a date, and if the city's approval or an inspection is part of your job, the start waits on it. Our own crew does the forming, pouring and finishing.
Walk the finished job together
Before we pack up, I walk the job with you and put in writing when it's ready to walk on and when you can drive on it. Our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Questions about concrete work in Cotati
Do I need a permit to pour a concrete driveway or patio in Cotati?
Ask the city before work starts, because Cotati's list of work exempt from permits names finish work like painting, tile and countertops, not concrete. The city's own sheet says it's best to ask whether a project needs a permit before construction begins, and we'll go over it with you at the estimate.
How do I apply for a building permit in Cotati?
You can apply online through the city's Cloudpermit system, or turn in the PDF application at City Hall or by email to permits@cotaticity.gov. The city's Building page is the place to start. When your job needs a permit, we help you put the application together so it matches the work we'll do.
Does a concrete contractor based in Petaluma need a Cotati business license?
Yes, the city says every business operating in Cotati needs a city business license, including mobile businesses and those whose main office is in another city. That's in addition to the state contractor license mentioned above, so ask about both before you sign.
What causes concrete driveways in Cotati to crack and sink?
Most of the cracking and sinking we see comes from a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, water running under the slab, or control joints that were cut late or skipped. Control joints are shallow cuts that give the slab a planned place to crack as it shrinks, so it cracks there and not across the middle. Concrete does crack, and I'd rather tell you that plainly, but a packed base, water steered away and joints cut on time usually keep cracks small and where we chose.
How long does a new concrete driveway take to cure before I can drive on it in Cotati?
You can walk on new concrete well before you can drive on it, and I'll give you both dates in writing for your job. In the cool, foggy weather we see here a slab can take longer to gain strength, so we set those dates from the conditions during your pour rather than a rule of thumb.
How much does a new concrete patio or driveway cost in Cotati?
Your price comes in the written estimate after I've seen the site, because the ground under the slab is the biggest unknown until someone looks at it. If the budget is tight, cut the finish before the base, since a plain broom-finished slab on packed ground usually holds up better than a fancy one poured on soft dirt, and nobody can go back and fix the base later.
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Tell us about your Cotati concrete job
When you call or send the form, a few words about where the cracks are or where water sits help me bring the right questions to the visit.