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Concrete contractor in Camarillo, CA - driveways and patios on a solid base

Santa Paula Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Santa Paula and working in Camarillo, CA. We build driveways, patios, walks, steps, retaining walls and slab foundations for homes and small businesses here, beginning with what each slab sits on.

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Concrete driveway in front of a stone garage with three dark doors and two dormer windows.

What concrete work in Camarillo usually looks like

Camarillo is an easy drive from Santa Paula, and we work here the same way we do over in Oxnard or up in Fillmore. Most calls here come from homeowners with a driveway that has sunk, a patio that holds water after a rain or a bare backyard they finally want to use. We also hear from small businesses and builders putting up new work.

Most of what we pour here goes next to family homes whose yards have been dug, planted and reshaped over the years, so I don't trust the dirt under an old slab until I've looked at it. What the new slab sits on and where the water runs decide more about how long it lasts than anything we do on top.

Concrete work we do for Camarillo homes and businesses

We bring the same services to Camarillo that we offer in Santa Paula, from driveways and patios to footings, foundations and cutting through old slabs. Most calls here are flatwork, the driveways, patios, walks and floors that lie flat on the ground, and each one gets planned the same way. I walk the property, look at where the water goes and what the old concrete sits on, and we plan the base before we talk about the finish.

  • Concrete driveway building

    Driveways here carry daily cars and sometimes a work truck, so thin slabs crack and sink. We pack a firm base and add rebar, steel that holds cracks tight.

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  • Concrete patio construction

    Backyard patios often sit low next to the house, where water pools after a rain. We set the slope so water runs away from your walls before we pour.

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  • Stamped concrete services

    Homeowners who want a patio or walk that looks like stone or brick ask for stamped work. We press the pattern while the slab is still soft and seal it once it cures.

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  • Concrete sidewalk building

    Front walks get lifted by tree roots and cracked into trip edges over the years. We remove the broken sections, deal with the roots where we can and pour a level walk.

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  • Garage floor concrete

    Garage floors in older homes crack, stain and settle under years of parked cars. We break out the worn slab, rebuild the base and pour a smooth floor that sweeps clean.

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  • Decorative concrete

    Some yards call for color, exposed stone or a scored pattern instead of plain gray. We talk through the look at the estimate and match it to how you'll use the slab.

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  • Concrete retaining walls

    Where a yard slopes, a wall holds the dirt back so a patio or driveway has flat ground. We set footings and add drainage behind the wall so water doesn't push it over.

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  • Concrete floor installation

    Shops, sheds and room additions need an indoor floor that's flat and dry. We prepare the base, lay a vapor barrier where the job calls for it and finish the floor smooth.

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  • Concrete pool decks

    Pool decks stay wet and take bare feet, so a slick or chipping surface is a real problem. We slope the deck so water drains off it and give it a finish with grip.

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  • Concrete steps construction

    Front and back steps crack and pull away from the house when they sit on loose fill. We form each step the same height and set them on packed, firm ground.

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  • Slab foundation building

    New garages, backyard units and additions start with a slab that has to be level and carry the walls. We grade, form and pour it to the plans your project is built from.

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  • Foundation installation

    Builders and homeowners adding on need a foundation set right before anything goes up. We lay it out from the plans and pour it level, square and ready to frame.

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  • Concrete parking lot building

    Small business lots take more weight and turning traffic than a home driveway. We build a heavier base, slope it to carry water off and plan the joints around the traffic.

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  • Concrete footings

    Patio covers, walls and posts need a footing, the wide concrete base under them, dug to firm ground. We dig, set the steel and pour each footing to the size the job calls for.

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  • Foundation raising

    When a slab or foundation has sunk at one corner, doors stick and cracks open up. We look for the cause first, usually water or soft ground, before we talk about lifting.

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  • Concrete cutting

    Adding a drain line, a doorway or a new patio edge often means cutting through an old slab. We saw clean, straight lines so the concrete you keep stays whole.

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Finishes and styles to look at before we talk

These photos show the kinds of flatwork, walls and finishes homeowners ask us about. Use them to point at a look you like when I come out, and we'll talk about what it takes on your lot.

  • Stamped concrete entry patio with a textured gray finish and a raised brown step below a doorway.

  • A swimming pool is surrounded by a broad gray paver deck, with metal ladders, lounge chairs, and dark pergolas.

  • A curved concrete pool deck surrounds a blue swimming pool and attached spa, beside covered outdoor seating areas.

Working in Camarillo: permits, licenses and what sets your price

A Camarillo job starts with the city's rules and a look at what's under your old concrete. Here's who issues the permit, what you can check on any contractor, and what moves your price and dates.

Permits and licenses for concrete work in Camarillo

The City of Camarillo issues grading permits, and its rules cover any grading, which can include the digging out a new slab needs. At the estimate I sort out whether your job needs a permit and who will file it, and when we file, we handle the paperwork with the city. A permit adds review time before we dig, so it goes on the schedule first.

There are two things worth checking on any contractor you hire here. You should be able to verify a state contractor license, and the FAQ below covers when one is required. The city also requires a yearly business tax from anyone doing business in Camarillo, and a license from Santa Paula or another city doesn't cover it.

  • Each site needs its own grading permit, covering both digging out and fill.
  • The application lists roughly how much dirt comes out and goes in.
  • Ask any contractor bidding here to show their Camarillo business license.

What moves your price and your schedule

Most of the price comes from the slab's size and thickness and what's under it now. Breaking out and hauling away an old slab adds cost, and so does a base that has to be dug out and packed rather than just topped up. A stamped or colored finish costs more than a plain broom finish, the light texture that keeps a wet slab from getting slick.

The schedule turns on three things: the permit if your job needs one, the weather, and curing, the time new concrete needs to gain strength before it takes weight. You can walk on it well before you can park on it, and I'll tell you when each is safe. At the estimate I measure, check what I can of the base and give you your own figure.

  • Pulling out an old slab means breaking it up and hauling it away.
  • Colored, stamped or exposed finishes take more time and cost more than broom.
  • Weather and curing set the dates more than anything else on the job.

Get a free on-site concrete estimate for your Camarillo property

Call (805) 873-8640 or send the form, and expect a reply within one business day. I'll come out to your Camarillo property myself, look at the old concrete, the base and where the water runs, and walk you through what the job involves. The estimate is free and there's no obligation to go ahead.

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What we run into on Camarillo properties

These are the conditions that shape most concrete jobs we look at here. None of them show on a new slab's first day, which is why I check for them before we price the work.

  • Old slabs that sank

    When a driveway or patio has sunk in one spot, the base under it was usually just raked level instead of dug out and packed, so it settled with the dirt. We take out the soft material and pack a firm base, because new concrete on old dirt sinks the same way.

  • Slabs that drain toward the house

    Most pooling water we see comes from a slab that falls toward the house instead of away from it. Before we form anything, I check where the water runs across the yard and set the slope so rain heads away from your walls.

  • Cracks in places nobody chose

    Concrete shrinks as it dries, and it will crack somewhere. Control joints are the straight grooves we cut so it cracks along them, in a line you won't notice much, instead of across the middle. Old driveways with random cracks usually had their joints cut late or skipped.

  • Narrow side yards to the back

    Plenty of backyards are reached through a narrow side yard, so we can't always back a truck up to the pour. That changes how we bring concrete in and haul the old slab out, and it moves the price, so I look at access during the estimate.

  • New concrete next to old

    A lot of jobs add onto concrete that stays, like widening a driveway or stretching a patio. We cut the old edge clean and plan the joint between old and new, because a rough seam is where a crack or a lip usually shows up first.

How we work on concrete jobs in Camarillo

Here's how a job runs once you call and who you'll deal with from the estimate to the cleanup. Most of it comes down to what we do before the concrete truck shows up.

I put the budget into the base first

Before the old slab even comes out, I'm thinking about the subgrade, the ground the new slab sits on, and where the water will go. Neither one shows once the concrete's down, which is why they're the first thing people want to cut when the budget's tight. I'd rather pour a plain broom finish on a solid base than a fancy one on dirt that's going to move.

That's also why I come out for every estimate myself and ask a lot of questions, about what parks on it, where the downspouts empty and what was there before. Our crew does the prep, forming and pour, and I check in as it goes. On hot days we pour early, because a slab finished in midday heat can end up weak and dusty on top.

  • Licensed in California and insured

    We're fully licensed and insured, and I'm glad to show you the paperwork when I come out. Look up the state license yourself before you sign anything, the way the FAQ below explains, so you know exactly who you're hiring.

  • Concrete-only since 2013

    I ran a landscaping business in Santa Paula and learned the trade beside an experienced finisher before making concrete the whole business in 2013. That's 13 years of driveways, patios and jobs with a puzzle in them, like a wall on a slope or a cut through an old slab.

  • Straight answers on what concrete can't do

    Concrete cracks, and I won't pretend otherwise. What we can do is plan the base, slope and joints so cracks tend to stay small and land where we put them, and I'll tell you up front if an idea won't hold up on your lot.

  • One promise on every job

    We stand behind the work with one plain promise, satisfaction guaranteed on every job. If something about it doesn't sit right, tell me and we'll talk it through. When you're ready, call (805) 873-8640 or send the form above.

Questions Camarillo homeowners ask about concrete work

These are the questions that come up when someone in Camarillo is planning a driveway, patio or wall. The permit and license answers come from the city and the state, so you can check them yourself.

How big does a grading job have to be before Camarillo requires an engineer?

Grading over 1,000 cubic yards is engineered grading, which has to follow an approved plan from a civil engineer and carries a grading bond of $3.00 per cubic yard. Below that size it's regular grading with no bond, unless the owner chooses engineered grading and the City Engineer approves it. A home driveway or patio is usually far smaller than that, so the city's regular plan check and permit process is the one to plan for.

Can I submit paper plans for a permit in Camarillo?

No, since July 1, 2025 the city no longer accepts paper plans, and every plan submission goes in digitally through its online permitting and licensing system. If you have a question about a submission, the city's public counter takes calls at (805) 388-5340.

How do I check if a concrete contractor is licensed in California?

Ask for the contractor's state license and check it with the Contractors State License Board, the agency that licenses anyone who builds or alters structures in California. A license applies when a job needs a building permit, uses employees, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials. Home improvement contractors have to be licensed before they bid, and the board lists some exemptions.

Do I need a soil report before grading in Camarillo?

Sometimes, because the City Engineer may require a geotechnical investigation, a study of the ground, that looks at liquefaction, where wet, loose soil turns soft in an earthquake. That applies when the city finds shallow groundwater, loose sandy soil laid down by water and a higher earthquake design category all together. If your lot falls in that group, the study comes before the pour and goes on the schedule.

How much does a concrete driveway or patio cost in Camarillo?

You'll get your own figure from the estimate, because the size of the slab, removing the old one, the base work and the finish move the price more than anything else. In Camarillo, a job that needs a city permit also carries the city's fees, and since July 1, 2025 the city adds surcharges on top of building permit and plan check fees. Call (805) 873-8640 and I'll come out and walk it with you.

What is the best time of year to pour concrete in Camarillo?

Late spring through fall is usually easiest, because most of Camarillo's rain falls in winter and the summer months are close to dry. A winter pour can still work, but a rainy forecast can push the date, and fresh concrete needs covering from a downpour while it cures. If your job lands in winter, we'd rather move the pour a few days than rush it.

Service areas

We're based in Santa Paula and work in the cities around it and up the coast, including the ones listed here. If you're a bit farther out, call (805) 873-8640 and ask.

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