Decorative concrete in Moreno Valley CA - color and a finish that fit your budget
Plain gray concrete that looks tired next to the house? We plan colored and patterned slabs that look finished and hold up to everyday use.
Is decorative concrete worth it for a plain patio in Moreno Valley?
Decorative concrete gives flatwork, the patios, walks and slabs around your house, a finish worth looking at through color, pattern, stain or an overlay, and you can mix more than one of those on the same job. Bedrock Moreno Valley Concrete Company does this work in Moreno Valley and across the cities around it in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Most folks who call us have a slab that works fine but looks like a slab, or they're pouring new and want it to suit the house from the start, and plenty of them begin by asking about stamped concrete. The price mostly moves with the size of the area, how the color goes in, how busy the pattern is, whether the slab gets rebar, the steel inside that keeps a crack from pulling apart, and how much digging and packing the ground needs first. The schedule turns on the weather on pour day and on curing, the wait while concrete gains strength before you put weight on it. If the budget gets tight, I'll tell you to trim the pattern before the base, because a pretty top over dirt that was only raked level will settle and crack just like the old one did. Once I've seen the job, your written estimate lays out what's included so you can weigh one finish against another.
Why people hire Bedrock for decorative concrete
Concrete gives you one shot, so you can count on me to put the most care into the parts you won't see, the ground prep and the curing.
The owner at every pour
I come out to look at every job and run the pours myself, and our crew handles forming, placing and finishing.
In business since 2017
We've been in business since 2017, and I learned the trade working on crews around the Inland Empire before that.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured, and that holds whether the job is a short walkway or a whole backyard.
Straight talk before the pour
If your base, your drainage or your budget won't support the look you want, I'll tell you before we pour, not after.
Your satisfaction, guaranteed
That's our promise on decorative work, and if something doesn't sit right with you, I want to hear it while we're there.
Ways we can do decorative concrete
I start with your budget and how the space gets used, and where it gets wet, we talk about how slick a sealer can get, since one sealer maker warns about exactly that.
What happens when you call about decorative concrete?
Every job gets planned around how you use the space and what you want to spend, before anyone sets a form board or orders a truck.
You get in touch
Call (951) 518-9186, use the form or email office@morenovalleyconcretecompany.com, and tell us what's there now and what you'd like it to look like.
I come out
I come out to look at the job, measure it and ask what it needs to carry, from patio chairs to a parked truck.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, and if the city needs a permit, we handle that for you.
Prep, pour and walk-through
We prep the ground, pour on a day that suits the weather and walk the finished work with you before we call it done.
Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.
(951) 518-9186Questions about decorative concrete
How much does a stamped concrete patio cost in Moreno Valley?
A stamped concrete patio in the Riverside area usually costs about $9 to $18 per square foot, according to one local cost guide. Reinforced concrete runs more per square foot than un-reinforced, which is one reason two patios the same size can price differently. That's the area's going rate, not our price, so your written estimate is where you'll see the number for your patio.
Do I need a permit for a decorative patio slab in Moreno Valley?
The city's permit guidance says a patio slab by itself doesn't need a permit, but every patio cover does, attached or freestanding. So if a cover is part of the plan, count on a permit for that part. Work that reaches the sidewalk or the street has its own rules, which I cover further down.
Will a sealed decorative concrete patio need upkeep?
Yes, sooner or later, because one sealer maker notes that sealed outdoor surfaces slowly oxidize and eventually need the sealer put back on. Think of resealing as part of owning a sealed finish, the way you'd repaint trim, and keep track of which product went down so the next coat matches.
How do I check a concrete contractor's license in California?
Look the contractor up by name or license number on the Contractors State License Board website, since California requires contractors to be licensed. The board's concrete class covers forming, pouring, placing, finishing and installing flat concrete work, which is what a decorative slab is. A license is required even on a job under $1,000 when the work needs a permit of any kind or the contractor hires help, so ask for the number on small jobs too.
What causes new decorative concrete to crack?
Most cracks come from a base that wasn't dug out and packed, joints cut late or skipped, or a top that dried too fast. One color maker's guidance says hot or windy weather can dry the surface too quickly and cause extra shrinkage and cracking, so ask any crew how they'll protect the surface on a day like that. Concrete can still crack, which is why we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give a crack a straight line to follow where you won't mind it.
How long will I be off my patio during a decorative concrete job?
You're off it from the day the old slab comes out or the digging starts until the new concrete has cured enough to carry weight, and a sealed finish adds the time the sealer needs to dry. I won't guess a number over the phone, because every job is different, but I'll go over the dates for yours when I come out.
What changes for decorative concrete in Moreno Valley
In Moreno Valley, the rule that changes a decorative job is where it ends. The city requires a permit any time work happens in its right-of-way, which usually means the street, the sidewalk or a bikeway, so if your project runs out into the public sidewalk or the street, that part brings the city in. Adding a second driveway approach, the curb cut where cars come in off the street, takes its own permit, and you apply online through the city's SimpliCITY portal. When a job needs a permit, we handle the application, line up the inspections and walk you through how the city's process goes.
A lot of the houses we work on came with a plain gray slab out back, so most of our decorative calls are a new colored patio or a stain over a slab that's still sound. We see the same setup on jobs in Perris and Riverside, and we start each one by checking what's under the old concrete before anyone talks color.
Talk through your decorative concrete with Bedrock
Call (951) 518-9186 or use the form while you're still choosing, because color that goes into the mix gets settled before the truck shows up.