Concrete Driveways
Old driveways broken out and hauled off, new ones formed, reinforced and poured, finished broom, stamped or with a dark border band.
More on drivewaysConcrete services for North County homes and builders
Albert Cruz Jr plans every job around the property in front of him, from the first meeting to the last trowel pass. No two yards drain, slope or get used the same way, so there is a custom plan for each one, never a one-size-fits-all pour. The crew is licensed, insured and bonded, and a complex foundation gets the same care as a basic backyard stairway.
Stamped and colored finishes give you the look of stone or brick at concrete cost. The sealers are non-toxic and eco-friendly, safe for pets and landscape, and old slabs are broken out and hauled away for recycling. No prices are published because every quote is personalized, so describe your project or call (760) 716-4142, and read who holds the license.
Driveways, stamped finishes and pool decks
Stamped & Decorative Concrete
The look of stone, tile or brick in one solid pour: custom colours, stamped patterns and contrasting border bands.
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Custom Pool Decks
Slip-resistant decks poured around the pool, spa and coping, finished and coloured to suit the yard.
More on pool decksFlatwork and entries
The surfaces you walk on every day, formed and finished to fit the grade of your yard.
Patios & Hardscaping
Patios built around how the yard gets used, from tiered fire-pit circles to big entertaining slabs, plus hardscape up to retaining walls.
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Walkways, Steps & Stairs
Entry paths, curved steps, poured and precast stairs and lawn curbs that hold their line and need little upkeep.
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Concrete & Garage Floors
Interior, exterior and garage slabs prepared, poured and sealed, with waterproof, chemical-resistant garage finishes.
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Structure and site work
What sits under the finish: the footing, the reinforcement, and the old slab that has to go first.
Foundations & New Construction
Foundations and flatwork for homes, additions and commercial builds, starting with the soil and built to engineering and local requirements.
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Concrete Removal
Site inspection, break-up, haul-off for recycling and cleanup, for homes, commercial and industrial sites.
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Albert on cement, stamping and the old slab
His own answers on driveways versus asphalt, caring for new concrete and what happens to the slab you are replacing. For job specifics, the blog goes further.
Cement is one ingredient: the glue. Mixed with water and gravel, it becomes concrete, which is what gets poured for your driveway, patio or foundation.
Keep it clean, fill small cracks before they grow, and reseal the surface every few years. That is most of the maintenance a well-poured slab needs.
Concrete lasts longer, handles the heat better and gives you far more colour and texture options, including stamped and decorative finishes.
You get the look of stone or brick for less. It is one solid surface, so there are no weeds coming up between pieces and nothing shifting, and it is easy to clean.
Yes. Albert handles the whole process, from breaking up the old slab to hauling it off for recycling, while protecting your yard and landscaping.
It starts with the soil and the local environment here in San Marcos. From there it is the right reinforcement and the right ground preparation before anything is poured.
Tell Albert what you want poured, replaced or hauled away
Estimates are free. Albert comes to look at the site, talks through finishes and colors, and gives you a personalized quote. Open Mon-Sat 7am-5pm, closed Sunday, serving San Marcos, Encinitas, Oceanside and the rest of North County.