Concrete Contractor in San Diego? Start With a Free Estimate.
Tell us about your driveway, patio, wall or repair. We call you, look at the site and give you a free written estimate.
San Diego by the Numbers
- 1,404,452San Diego residents, 2024 estimate
- 30 in.Driveway or sidewalk height exempt from a building permit
- 3 ftRetaining wall height that triggers a permit
- 150 ftCurb, gutter and sidewalk replaced under Rapid Review
- $1,000CSLB minor work limit since 2025
Sources U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city estimates, San Diego Municipal Code, Chapter 12, Article 9, Division 2, City of San Diego Information Bulletin 165, CSLB bulletin on AB 2622.
How San Diego Concrete Works
San Diego Concrete is a local concrete company. We take driveways, patios, walks, slabs, repairs and retaining walls for homeowners in the City of San Diego. The work is performed by American Polo Remodeling, a Class B general contractor.
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You Send the Job
Fill in the short form with your phone number and a few words about the project.
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We Call You
We read it and call to set up a time to look at the site.
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You Get It in Writing
We give you a written estimate. You decide, with no cost and no obligation.
Concrete Services in San Diego
- 01DrivewaysNo building permit at 30 inches or less above grade
- 02Stamped ConcreteSame permit rules as a plain slab
- 03PatiosAsk the city if your slab fits the sidewalk exemption
- 04Slabs and FoundationsC-8 covers mass and flat concrete work
- 05Sidewalks and WalkwaysPrivate walks fit the sidewalk exemption
- 06Repair and ReplacementLike for like repairs under $1,000 skip the permit
- 07Retaining WallsPermit above 3 feet, footing to top
San Diego Rules in Brief
The city code exempts driveways and sidewalks 30 inches or less above grade from a building permit when they are not part of an accessible route. Retaining walls need a permit above 3 feet or with a A surcharge is extra weight above a wall, like a sloped yard, a driveway or a building..
Anything at the curb is in the The public right of way is city land along the street. It often includes the parkway, the sidewalk, the curb and the driveway approach. and needs city review. A city standard driveway approach can use Rapid Review is the City of San Diego fast track for standard street work like a city standard driveway approach.. Read the permit guide for the details and sources.
Check Before You Hire
California requires a CSLB license for jobs over $1,000 in labor and materials, per AB 2622. Look up any contractor on the CSLB site, confirm it lists C-8 or a B that brings in a C-8, and get a written contract.
San Diego Neighborhoods
Every community has its own ground. Pick yours for local notes on slopes, canyons, coastal rules and the jobs that come up most.
Mesas and Canyons
Hills and Slopes
Planned and Semi Rural
Older City Blocks and Valleys
Guides for San Diego Homeowners
How to Pick a Concrete Contractor in San Diego
Start with the license, not the ad. Look up the license on the CSLB site, read the class, the status and the bond. Then ask who will do the work and who will be on site.
Get the plan in writing. Slab thickness, base depth, steel, joint layout, finish, cure time, who removes the old slab and who pulls any city permit. A short vague quote is a warning sign.
Compare the same scope across bids. A low number that skips tear out or base work is not a deal. Read how a general contractor runs concrete work to see how this site is set up.
Which Page Fits Your Job
A new slab for cars is on the driveway page. A pattern or color is on the stamped concrete page. A yard slab is on the patio page. A crack or a sunken panel is on the repair page. A slope or a raised bed is on the retaining wall page.
Questions People Ask
Who does the work?
San Diego Concrete is a local concrete company. The work is performed by American Polo Remodeling, a California Class B General Building contractor, CSLB #1084257. On a concrete only job we bring in a licensed C-8 concrete subcontractor and run the job.
What does the estimate cost?
Nothing. Sending your project and getting a written estimate is free. You decide after that, with no obligation.
Do I need a permit for a new driveway in San Diego?
Often not for the slab itself. The city code exempts driveways and sidewalks 30 inches or less above grade that are not part of an accessible route. The approach at the curb is different. It sits in the public right of way and needs city review.
What license should a concrete contractor have?
Look for a current CSLB license. A C-8 concrete contractor can do the job. So can a Class B general contractor who holds C-8 or hires a licensed C-8 for the concrete. In California, a job over $1,000 in labor and materials needs a license.
Which parts of San Diego do you cover?
The City of San Diego, from San Ysidro and Otay Mesa-Nestor in the south to Rancho Bernardo in the north. Pick your community on the neighborhoods page to see local notes.
Serving San Diego and Nearby
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Work performed by American Polo Remodeling, CSLB #1084257