Concrete contractor in Goleta, CA - slabs that sit flat and shed water
Premier Santa Barbara Concrete is a concrete contractor working in Goleta, CA. We build driveways, patios, walks, steps, footings and foundations for Goleta homes and properties, with the ground work and drainage sorted out before anything is poured.
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Goleta homes and the concrete we find there
We're a concrete contractor based in Santa Barbara, and Goleta is our neighbor to the west. Most calls here start with a driveway, patio or walk that's cracked, dropped at one corner or holding water after it rains. A lot of the homes are single-story houses that still have the concrete they were built with, and we also pour footings, slabs and parking areas for property owners and builders on newer work.
We do the same work nearby in Eastern Goleta Valley and Isla Vista. With an older house, we're usually replacing a slab that's been there for decades, so the job starts with breaking out the old concrete and seeing what it was sitting on.
Concrete work we do for Goleta homes and properties
Concrete driveway building
When an older Goleta driveway has cracked through or dropped at the garage, we tear it out, dig to firm ground, pack a new base and pour.
Concrete patio construction
For a backyard patio, we set the slab to fall away from the house so rain runs off into the yard instead of pooling by your back door.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or entry the look of stone or brick in one pour, and we still put the same work into the base under it.
Concrete sidewalk building
A walk lifted by roots or cracked through gets replaced on a packed base, with joints cut so any new cracks land in straight lines.
Garage floor concrete
Garage floors in older homes are often cracked, stained or sloped wrong, so we pour a new slab that sheds water toward the door, not back toward the walls.
Decorative concrete
Color, exposed stone and borders can dress up a front walk or patio, and we pick a finish that still has grip when it's wet.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard steps down or a slope pushes against a driveway, a retaining wall holds the ground back, with drainage behind it so water can't build up.
Concrete floor installation
For a shop, studio or living space at ground level, we pour an interior floor slab that's flat and ready for whatever finish goes on top.
Concrete pool decks
Around a pool, the deck has to carry splash water away from the pool and the house, and the finish needs grip for bare, wet feet.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps that have settled, chipped at the edge or pulled away from the house get rebuilt with even risers and steel inside tying them together.
Slab foundation building
For an addition, garage or backyard unit, we pour the slab foundation to the plans, after the ground is dug, packed and checked.
Foundation installation
When a builder or owner needs a full foundation, we form and pour it the way the plans show, with the steel placed where the engineer drew it.
Concrete parking lot building
For an apartment, office or church parking area, we pour concrete thick enough for the traffic it'll get and slope it so water leaves the lot.
Concrete footings
Decks, walls, posts and additions all start with footings, the concrete under the load, and we dig them to the depth and size the plans call for.
Foundation raising
When part of a house or slab has sunk, we look at why before lifting it, because raising it without fixing the cause usually means it sinks again.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut concrete for a new drain, a wider driveway or a doorway, so the edges stay clean and the rest of the slab isn't cracked.
Get a free written estimate for your Goleta concrete work
Send the form or call, and we'll get back to you within one business day. I'll come out, measure and look at the ground, then send a written estimate. There's no obligation.
(805) 869-0160- Based in
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
What changes when your concrete job is in Goleta
In Goleta, the city's Building and Safety Division issues building permits, and Public Works issues the Encroachment Permit needed before any work in the public right of way, such as a driveway apron, curb or city sidewalk. Either one can set the start date, so I check what your job needs before we put anything on the calendar, and if it needs a permit, we pull it or walk you through it. You can check us, too. The Contractors State License Board licenses contractors in California, and anyone working inside Goleta's city limits needs a City Business License from the Finance Department. We're fully licensed and insured.
The street out front can change a job as well. The city limits digging in streets it lists as Prohibition Streets, which are streets with a high pavement rating or ones built, resurfaced or sealed within the last five years, so if a new drain would mean trenching across the street, we find that out before we plan on it. Beyond permits, what moves the price most is the tear-out and the base, and what moves the schedule is the wait before you can use the new slab. We run the same checks on every address, whether it's in Goleta, Montecito or Carpinteria, because the office that covers your address decides what the job needs.
Why Goleta driveways and patios crack and sink
Older driveways and patios usually settle because the subgrade, the dirt the slab sits on, was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so it kept compacting under the weight and the slab dropped and cracked with it. When we replace one, we dig down to firm ground, bring in base rock and pack it, and add rebar, steel bars that hold the concrete together, where the slab carries a car. That base is the part you never see again, and it's the first thing people want to trim from a budget. I'd rather put the money there than into a fancier surface, because a nice finish on a weak base cracks just the same.
Water is the other cause we see. A slab that falls toward the house sends rain against the foundation and into the garage, so before we form anything, I look at where water runs across your lot and we set the new slab to shed it away.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Goleta
Here's how a job goes from your first call to the final walk-through, so you know who you'll talk to and what you'll get at each step.
Call or send the form
Call (805) 869-0160 or send the form with a few lines about the job, and we'll get back to you to set a time for me to come out. A photo of the old slab helps but isn't needed.
I visit, measure and estimate
I measure, look at the ground and how water moves across it, and ask how you'll use the concrete, so it helps if you can be there. Then I send a written estimate that spells out what's in it, so you know exactly what you're paying for before you decide anything.
We check permits and prep
Before we set a date, I check what the job needs from the city or county, and we plan around any permit review and inspections. Then our crew breaks out the old concrete, digs to firm ground, packs the base and sets the forms.
Pour, cure and walk through
Our crew pours and finishes with me on site, and then the slab needs time to cure, the wait while it gains strength, before you walk or drive on it. When it's ready, I walk the finished work with you.
Questions about concrete work in Goleta
Do I need a permit for a dumpster on the street in Goleta?
Yes, a dumpster or roll-off box in the street or other public right of way in Goleta needs an Encroachment Permit from the city before it's delivered. Some haulers get the permit themselves and some make you apply, so ask your hauler first. If a job hauls 50 cubic yards or more of dirt or old concrete within city limits, the city also requires a Haul Permit.
How much can a concrete contractor in Goleta ask for as a down payment?
Under state rules, a contractor can't ask for or take a down payment of more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less. The state licensing board says this applies to all home improvement projects, so it covers a driveway, patio or set of steps the same as a bigger remodel.
How do I schedule a building inspection for a concrete job in Goleta?
Once a building permit has been issued, you can request an inspection through the city's Public Portal or by calling the Inspection Request Line at (805) 961-7553. Call at least one business day before the time you want. If we pulled the permit, we plan the pour around those inspections.
How do I find out if my address is inside Goleta city limits?
The city's online mapping tool shows whether an address is inside city limits, along with its zoning. It matters because addresses near the city line can fall under the county instead, and the office that covers your address is the one that decides what your job needs.
What causes concrete driveways to crack in Goleta, and will a new one crack too?
Most cracks come from a base that settled, water working under the slab, or joints that were cut late or skipped, and yes, a new slab can crack too, because concrete shrinks as it dries. What we can control is where it cracks. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a straight place to crack, and we keep the new slab damp while it cures so the top stays strong instead of turning dusty.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Goleta?
The cost of a Goleta driveway comes down to its size and thickness, how much old concrete has to come out, and how much base work the ground needs, so I give you a written figure after I've seen it. A plain broom finish, a light brushed texture that gives tires and shoes grip, costs less than stamped or colored concrete, and work at the street apron can add a permit. The written estimate spells out what's in it.
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Get your Goleta concrete job on the calendar
A sinking section caught early is usually a smaller tear-out, so call (805) 869-0160 or send the form before the old slab gets worse.