Concrete Contractor in Modesto, CA - Driveways, Patios and Slabs Built on Solid Ground
Advantage Tracy Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Tracy, CA. We pour driveways, patios, stamped concrete, sidewalks, footings and slabs for homeowners, property managers and small builders across Modesto.
Modesto concrete work, from older streets to new builds
Modesto is a big, spread-out city, and our calls there cover a wide range. In older neighborhoods it's original driveways and front walks that have worn out. In newer subdivisions people usually want a patio or a wider driveway added to what the builder poured. We drive in from Tracy for that work, the same driveways, patios and slabs we pour in Ceres next door and as far west as Livermore.
The age of the house and the lie of the lot shape the job most. On an older lot I expect to dig out a base that was only raked level. The Tuolumne River runs through the city, and on yards near it or with a low corner, I check where the water runs before the forms go in, so the new slab sends it away from the house.
Modesto driveways and slabs, and what we find under them
Most of what we fix in Modesto started under the concrete or beside it, not on top. These are the problems I see most often when I walk a job here.
Sunken driveways usually sat on a subgrade, the dirt under the slab, that was raked level instead of dug out and packed.
Patios and garage aprons that tip toward the house leave water pooling by the door and soaking the ground next to the foundation.
Cracks in random places usually mean the control joints, cuts that give the slab a place to crack, went in late or not at all.
Mature trees along older streets push up front walks and driveway edges, so we look at what's growing nearby before we plan the base.
I'd rather see your slab than guess at it, so every estimate starts with me on site looking at the base, the slope and the cracks.
Working in Modesto from our base in Tracy
We're based in Tracy and drive out to Modesto for driveways, patios, footings and slabs. We also work in Manteca and Stockton, and in plenty of cities beyond the ones listed here.
Concrete work we do on Modesto properties
Concrete driveway building
When a Modesto driveway has cracked through or sunk at the street, we tear it out, dig the base down to firm ground, pack it and pour new.
Concrete patio construction
A patio that holds water by the back door usually has the wrong fall, so we set the slope away from the house before we pour.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of stone or brick in one pour, and we plan the pattern so the joints fall where they hide.
Concrete sidewalk building
When a front walk has trip edges or broken panels, we cut out the bad sections and pour new ones flush with the rest of the walk.
Garage floor concrete
A garage floor that's cracked, pitted or sloped the wrong way gets torn out and repoured on a packed base, with a slight fall toward the door.
Decorative concrete
Colored concrete, exposed aggregate and borders let you dress up a plain slab, and we talk through how each finish wears before you pick one.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard steps down or soil is pushing against a fence, a concrete retaining wall holds it back, with footings and drainage planned from the start.
Concrete floor installation
For a shop or room addition, we pour the interior floor on a dug-out, packed base, because a floor is only as level as the ground under it.
Concrete pool decks
Around a pool we use a broom finish, a light brushed texture, so wet feet get grip, and we slope the deck to carry water off.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps that have chipped, settled or pulled away from the porch get formed and poured again with every step the same height, so nobody catches a toe.
Slab foundation building
For an addition or new build, we form the slab foundation and set the rebar, the steel that holds it together, before any concrete goes in.
Foundation installation
When a garage, addition or outbuilding needs a full foundation, we dig, form and pour it to the plans, after laying out every corner on paper.
Concrete parking lot building
For property managers with a cracked or ponding lot, we replace the worst sections or the whole area, sloped so water reaches the drains.
Concrete footings
Footings are the buried concrete under a wall, porch post or addition, and we dig and pour them so they're ready when the inspector arrives.
Foundation raising
If a slab or foundation has dropped and doors stick or floors slope, we look at why it sank before deciding how to raise and support it.
Concrete cutting
When you need a trench through a slab, an opening in a wall or one bad section removed, we saw-cut clean edges so the rest stays intact.
Get a free, written estimate for your Modesto concrete job
We reply to every call and form within one business day. I'll set a time to come out to your Modesto property, look at the job myself and write the estimate out part by part, free and with no obligation.
- Call
- (209) 237-1118
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
Choosing us for concrete work in Modesto
We've been pouring concrete out of Tracy since 2017, and the way we run a job hasn't changed. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
The owner writes your estimate
I come out to your property myself, look at the base, the slope and the old concrete, and write the estimate out part by part, so you know what you're paying for before we start.
Our own crew, with me on site
Our own crew does the forming, pouring and finishing, and I'm there overseeing it, because I'd rather catch a soft spot in the base or a late joint cut myself than find it later.
Licensed, insured, permits handled
When your job needs a permit, we handle the application and the inspections, and when it's unclear, we check with the city before we start. We're licensed and fully insured. Call (209) 237-1118 to set up a visit.
Modesto concrete questions we hear most
Who handles building permits for concrete work in Modesto?
The City of Modesto's Building and Development Services team helps residents with building permits, including renewals and extensions. The city requires permits so work is built properly and meets life safety requirements and building codes, and most projects need building plans, which vary with the type of job. When your job needs a permit, we take care of the application and the inspections, and if you'd rather act as owner-builder, I'll explain what the city will ask of you.
Do I need a permit for a small shed or a fence in Modesto?
The city doesn't require a permit for a one-story detached storage shed of 120 square feet or less, or for a fence 7 feet tall or less. That list speaks to the shed and the fence themselves, so if you're pouring a slab or footings for one, we check with the city before we start. Even when a fence needs no permit, the city says to check setbacks with Planning at (209) 577-5267.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Modesto?
You request inspections through the city's eTRAKiT online permits portal, before any permitted work gets covered up or built over. On a concrete job that usually means the trenches, forms and rebar get looked at before the pour, because nobody can see them afterward. On jobs where we hold the permit, we request the inspections and have everything ready when the inspector arrives.
How much does a concrete driveway or patio cost in Modesto?
The price comes from the size, how much old concrete has to come out, how much work the base needs and the finish you choose, so I give you a number once I've seen the job. A broom finish costs less than stamped or colored concrete, and a lot that needs extra digging or a slope corrected costs more in groundwork. If the budget is tight, I'd trim the finish before the base, because the base is hidden on day one but decides whether the slab settles.
What causes a new concrete driveway to crack in Modesto?
Most cracks we tear out come from a base that settled, water running under or against the slab, or control joints cut late or skipped. Concrete shrinks as it cures, so a slab with no planned joints picks its own crack lines. We dig the base out and pack it, set the slope so water runs away and cut the joints on time, which gives a new slab its best chance to stay in one piece.
How long will I be without my driveway while it's replaced in Modesto?
You're off the driveway from tear-out until the new concrete has cured enough to carry a car, and I'll go over those days with you at the estimate. Curing is the wait while concrete hardens and gains strength, and you can walk on it well before you can drive on it. The schedule also turns on how much base work the ground needs and, when there's a permit, on when the inspections happen.
Plan your Modesto concrete job with us
We take calls seven days a week, so call (209) 237-1118 or send us the form whenever your schedule allows.
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM