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South Whittier Concrete Company handles driveways, patios, foundations, and more - from first call to final walkthrough. No surprises, no subcontractors, no shortcuts.
South Whittier Concrete Company is a licensed concrete contractor based in South Whittier, CA, serving the surrounding communities across 12 service areas. We offer 16 concrete services covering everything from residential driveways and patios to commercial parking lots and foundations. Whether your project is a single patio slab or a full foundation installation, we bring the same attention to base preparation, proper curing, and clean finishes to every job.
Cracked or uneven driveway? A properly built concrete driveway handles daily vehicle traffic for 30 to 50 years - and adds real curb appeal.
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Dirt yard or crumbling old slab? A new concrete patio gives you a clean, level outdoor surface that holds furniture and handles year-round use.
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Want the look of brick or stone without the price? Stamped concrete delivers decorative patterns in one solid, durable slab.
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Lifted, cracked, or hazardous walkway? A new concrete sidewalk removes the trip hazard and keeps your property looking well-maintained.
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Dusty, crumbling, or oil-stained garage floor? A fresh concrete pour gives you a clean, hard surface that holds up to heavy use.
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Plain gray concrete does not have to be the only option. Decorative finishes add color, texture, and personality to any outdoor surface.
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Soil erosion or a sloped yard that limits your usable space? A concrete retaining wall holds the grade and expands what you can do with your property.
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New construction or renovation? A properly poured concrete floor gives you a flat, strong base for any interior or exterior space.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through our contact form. We will ask a few questions about your project and schedule a time to come out and see the site in person. Most initial calls take under five minutes, and we try to book estimates within a day or two of your first contact.
We come to your property, measure the area, look at the existing surface and soil conditions, and talk through your options. You will receive a written quote that spells out the scope, materials, finish, and total cost before you agree to anything. We respond within 1 business day after the site visit.
Once you approve the proposal, we handle permits, scheduling, and the full job from demolition through final cleanup. We keep you informed at each stage so you always know what is happening and when. When we leave, the site is clean and the work is done to the standard we quoted.
We carry a current California contractor license issued by the CSLB and liability insurance coverage on every project. You can verify our license number yourself at cslb.ca.gov before you sign anything.
We come to your property, look at the actual site conditions, and give you a written quote at no charge. The estimate covers the full scope, so you know exactly what you are paying for before work begins.
We work in these neighborhoods every week. We know the local soil conditions, the LA County permit process, and what it takes to build concrete that holds up in Southern California's climate.
Every job comes with a written contract that spells out the scope, materials, timeline, and total price. We do not add surprise costs mid-project. If conditions change, we discuss it with you before proceeding.
Ready to talk through your project? Call (562) 586-9375 or send us a message.
They replaced our driveway in three days and the crew cleaned up everything before they left. The surface has held up through two rainy seasons without a single crack. Very happy with how it turned out.
Maria G., South Whittier - Concrete driveway building
Our backyard patio was cracked and uneven for years. The team came out, gave us a straight quote, and had the new slab poured within a week of us approving the job. The stamped finish looks exactly like the sample they showed us.
Kevin R., Whittier - Stamped concrete services
We needed a concrete retaining wall on a sloped section of the backyard. They handled the permit with the county, kept us updated on the timeline, and finished the job on the day they said they would.
Sandra M., Norwalk - Concrete retaining walls
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation to move forward after the estimate. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site visit so we can measure the area and give you an accurate written quote.
(562) 586-9375South Whittier Concrete Company is based in South Whittier, CA and serves 12 communities across southeastern Los Angeles County - including Whittier, Norwalk, Downey, and Pico Rivera. We offer same-week scheduling for most projects and can typically reach any location in our service area within 30 minutes.
Yes - significantly. Temperatures above 90 degrees cause concrete to dry faster than the inside can harden, which weakens the surface and leads to cracking. Contractors working in this climate schedule pours for early morning and use curing compounds to slow the process down.
The concrete is only as stable as what sits underneath it. A properly compacted base with a gravel layer prevents the settling and cracking that plagues driveways and patios built on unprepared ground - especially in areas with clay-heavy soil.
Concrete outlasts asphalt in hot climates. Asphalt softens in extreme heat and needs resurfacing every 10 to 15 years. Concrete typically lasts 30 to 50 years with basic maintenance and handles heavy UV exposure without deteriorating the way asphalt does.
Hairline cracks less than 1/8 inch wide are often normal shrinkage during curing. Cracks wider than a quarter inch, cracks where one side is higher than the other, or cracks that grow over time indicate base movement that patching alone will not fix.
Walk on it after 24 to 48 hours. Park vehicles on it after about a week. Wait a full 28 days before placing very heavy loads like outdoor kitchens or hot tubs. Concrete reaches most of its final strength in that first month after the pour.
Labor costs in LA County run above the national average. Difficult site access, sloped yards, older concrete that needs demolition and hauling, and county permit fees all add to the final price. Getting three written quotes is the best way to understand what is fair for your specific job.
For more on concrete best practices, the Portland Cement Association publishes homeowner-facing guides on curing, finishing, and long-term maintenance.
South Whittier Concrete Company is a licensed and insured concrete contractor company based in South Whittier, CA, serving 12 cities across southeastern Los Angeles County since 2025. We hold a California contractor license issued by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), which covers concrete and foundation work across the state.
We have completed concrete projects across South Whittier and the surrounding communities, covering all 16 services we offer - from residential driveways and decorative patios to commercial parking lots and structural foundations.
Want to know more about who we are and how we work? Read about our team on the About page.
If cracks are wider than a quarter inch, if sections have shifted up or down, or if the same area has been patched more than once, replacement is usually the more cost-effective path. Patching does not fix the underlying base issues that cause most cracks in this area.
Heat draws moisture out of the surface faster than the inside can cure. This creates a weak top layer prone to cracking and flaking. Contractors counter this with early morning pours and curing compounds that slow the drying rate.
The most common cause is inadequate base preparation. Clay soil in the LA Basin expands and contracts with the wet and dry seasons. A slab poured without proper compaction and a gravel base layer will crack as the soil moves beneath it.
Still have questions about your specific project? The Concrete Network is a reliable resource for cost guides and contractor-finding advice. Or call us directly at (562) 586-9375 and we will answer your questions over the phone at no charge.
South Whittier is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County covering about 3.5 square miles just south of the city of Whittier. With a population of roughly 57,000 to 58,000 residents packed into a compact, mostly residential area, South Whittier is one of the denser unincorporated communities in the county. Most households are families, and a high share of residents own their homes - which means keeping up the property is a priority, not an afterthought.
The neighborhood runs along Norwalk Boulevard, the main commercial strip, and extends into quieter residential streets closer to the 605 Freeway. Most of the housing stock was built between the 1950s and 1970s as part of the postwar suburban expansion in Southern California. That era of construction means a lot of driveways, patios, and walkways in South Whittier are now 50 to 70 years old - well past the point where repair makes more sense than replacement. The Whittier Narrows Recreation Area sits just north of the community, and many South Whittier families use the park year-round.
Because South Whittier is governed by Los Angeles County rather than a city, permits and inspections for concrete work go through the county department of public works - a process we handle for every job we take in this area. The clay-heavy soil common throughout the LA Basin affects how concrete performs here, and we account for those local conditions in every base preparation and pour. Whether your home is a classic ranch-style off Norwalk Boulevard or a stucco bungalow closer to the 605, South Whittier Concrete Company has worked in your neighborhood and knows what to expect.
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South Whittier Concrete Company
13401 Mulberry Dr
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 586-9375contact@southwhittierconcretecompany.comAlways open, 24/7.
Call us or send a message and we will get back to you within 1 business day with a free on-site estimate.
