Concrete you can walk, park and build on in Camarillo, CA
J&S Camarillo Concrete builds the concrete that homes and businesses use every day, and we dig out and pack the ground underneath before anything gets poured, because that's what keeps it level.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Reasons property owners call us before they pour
A question asked before the pour costs nothing, and one asked after can cost everybody. So we explain the work and the price up front, and then we build it the way we said.
Talk with the person planning it
I come out to look at your job myself, and I'm the one who plans it and leads the crew, so you can ask every question you have before anything gets poured.
An estimate you can compare
Your written estimate spells out what's in it and what isn't, so you can line it up fairly against other bids and see whether everyone is pricing the same base, thickness and finish.
Straight talk about cracking
Concrete shrinks as it dries and moves a little with the ground, so we cut control joints, straight grooves that give it a planned place to crack, and tell you what to expect over the years.
Permits worked out up front
When a job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork with the city or county and plan the schedule around it. If you'd rather pull it yourself, I'll walk you through what they'll ask for.
Concrete work we build in Camarillo, CA
J&S Camarillo Concrete is a concrete contractor in Camarillo, CA, offering 16 services, from the driveway and patio you use every day to the footings and slabs a building stands on. The price mostly turns on how big the area is, how thick the slab needs to be, how much old concrete and dirt has to come out, and the finish you pick, since a plain broom finish, the light texture that keeps it from getting slick, costs less than stamped or colored work. The schedule turns on the permit, the weather and curing, the wait while new concrete hardens enough to take your weight. Your written estimate lays out what's included for your job.
Concrete driveway building
We build concrete driveways on a dug-out, packed base, sized for your cars and sloped so rain runs toward the street, not the garage.
Concrete patio construction
Want a solid, easy-to-clean place for a table and grill out back? We build concrete patios with a slight fall away from the house so water drains off.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete is pressed with patterns while it's still soft, so a patio, walkway or pool deck can look like stone, brick or slate in one solid slab.
Concrete sidewalk building
We pour concrete sidewalks and walkways to the front door, through the side yard or along the street, on a packed base with joints cut where cracks should go.
Garage floor concrete
Garage floor cracked, stained or sunk at the door? We break it out and pour a new slab thick enough for your cars, finished smooth enough to sweep.
Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete covers color, exposed stone and special finishes that give patios, walkways and entries a look that suits the house, with the same base work underneath.
Concrete retaining walls
We build concrete retaining walls that hold back a slope, with steel inside and drainage behind so water has somewhere to go besides against the wall.
Concrete floor installation
Need an interior concrete floor? We pour level floors for shops, additions and commercial spaces, finished smooth or ready for the flooring that goes on top.
Concrete pool decks
A concrete pool deck has to handle wet feet and splash water, so we give it a textured finish for grip and slope it away from the pool.
Concrete steps construction
We form and pour concrete steps for front doors, back doors and slopes in the yard, with every step the same height so nobody catches a toe.
Slab foundation building
A slab foundation is the concrete a house, addition, garage or shop sits on, and we build it on prepared ground with steel set inside before the pour.
Foundation installation
For new homes, additions and commercial buildings, we lay out, form and pour the foundation the plans call for, so the walls above start square and level.
Concrete parking lot building
We build concrete parking lots for businesses and apartment buildings, with a heavier base and slab where trucks turn and slopes that carry water to the drains.
Concrete footings
Footings are the buried concrete that carries the weight of a wall, deck post or addition down to firm soil, and we dig and pour them.
Foundation raising
Doors sticking or a slab that's dropped at one corner? Foundation raising lifts the settled part back toward level and fills the gap underneath.
Concrete cutting
Need a doorway opened, a trench through a slab or a broken section removed? We saw-cut concrete along straight lines so the rest stays intact.
Our process from first call to final walk-through
Here's how a job goes once you reach us. We reply within one business day, and the estimate is free, done at your property and comes with no obligation.
You call or write
Call (805) 586-6003 or send us a note through the contact page and tell us roughly what you have in mind. We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. Save up every question you've got, because nothing is too small to ask before the pour.
I measure and write it up
I come out myself, look at the site, take measurements and listen to what you want. You get a written estimate that says what's included and what isn't. If the job needs a permit, we sort that out together before we pick a date, so the schedule fits around it.
We build to the plan
Our crew, which I lead, builds to the plan we agreed on. That starts below ground with digging out and packing the base, then the forms, steel where the job calls for it, the pour and the finish. The joints get cut while the concrete is still young, not days later.
We walk it together
When the work's done, I walk the finished concrete with you and go over how to care for it, including how long to stay off it while it cures, the slow hardening that gives it strength. You'll know what's normal as it ages, so a hairline crack later isn't a surprise.
Tell us about the concrete job you have in mind
We reply within one business day to set up a time for me to see your site. The estimate is free, written out so you can see what's included, and there's no obligation.
(805) 586-6003- estimates@concretecamarillo.com
- Based in
- Camarillo, CA 93010
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Concrete work, up close
A look at finished flatwork, the driveways, patios and walks poured flat on the ground, along with steps, walls and decorative finishes.
Who we are and how we learned the trade
J&S Camarillo Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Camarillo, CA, fully licensed and insured, and in business since 2013. I spent years as the right hand to another contractor who made me learn why we did each step before he'd show me how, and that's still how I explain a job to you. Today we offer 16 services, known mostly for careful flatwork and foundations, and 12 cities have their own page on this site. You can read more about how we work and who you'll meet.
- 16services
- 12service areas
- 2013founded13 years in business
Camarillo, the city we're based in
Camarillo is home for us, and it's a city where Saturday mornings mean the farmers' market in Old Town, the heart of the old town site with its restaurants and boutique shops. On weekends you can take a docent-led tour of the house at the Camarillo Ranch, and from June through August Constitution Park fills up for free outdoor concerts with live bands and food trucks.
Most of the year's rain here falls in winter, with January and February the wettest months and August usually dry, so a slab that looks fine all summer can show its drainage problems in the first big storm. That's why we check where water runs before we set forms, so it drains away from your house instead of pooling against it. We're based here and work in the cities around Camarillo, and you can find more on the city's own business at the City of Camarillo site.
Cities we serve around Camarillo
J&S Camarillo Concrete is based in Camarillo, CA, and works in the cities around it, including Thousand Oaks and Oxnard. The 12 cities below each have their own page, and if your job is a bit farther out, call and ask.
Questions about concrete work in Camarillo
How much does a new concrete driveway or patio cost in Camarillo?
Your price comes from an estimate at your property, because the same size slab can cost very different amounts depending on what's under it and around it. Beyond size and finish, the big swings come from tearing out old concrete, getting a truck close to the work and whether the job needs steel. The estimate is free and written out line by line.
Why are some concrete bids so much cheaper than others?
Usually the cheaper bid skimps on the base, the dug-out and packed ground the slab sits on, because nobody sees it on day one. A base that's only raked level settles with the dirt under it, and the slab sinks and cracks along with it. If the budget's tight, I'd rather you go plain on the finish than thin on the base, since you can't fix the base later without tearing everything out.
How long will I be without my driveway after the concrete is poured?
You'll be off it for a while after the pour, because new concrete has to cure and gain strength before it can carry weight. Walking comes back sooner than driving, and I'll give you the days for your slab when we pour, since thickness and weather change them.
Does a concrete contractor in California need a state license?
Yes, the California Contractors State License Board requires a license when a job needs a building permit, uses paid employees or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials. Home improvement contractors have to be licensed before they bid, and the board lists some exemptions. We're fully licensed and insured.
What do I need to do to get my yard ready for a concrete crew?
Mostly clear the area and leave the crew a path, because we take care of the digging, forms and cleanup ourselves. Move cars, planters and furniture out of the way and keep pets inside on pour day, since wet concrete marks easily. I'll go over anything particular to your yard before we start.
Do you guarantee your concrete work?
Yes, the promise we make on every job is your satisfaction, guaranteed. We're also straight with you up front about what concrete does over time, like fine shrinkage cracks, so you know the difference between normal aging and a real problem.
Will my new concrete slab crack like the old one did?
Most concrete gets some fine cracks over time, but a slab on a packed base with joints cut on time tends to crack where we planned instead of across the middle. Rebar, the steel bars set inside, helps hold the pieces together if a crack opens. We also avoid pouring in the midday heat, because concrete that dries too fast ends up with a weak, dusty top.
Do I need a permit to grade my yard in Camarillo?
Yes, the City of Camarillo issues a grading permit for any grading, with a separate permit for each site. One permit can cover both digging out and filling in, and the city takes applications online only, not on paper. Ask us at the estimate whether your job involves grading.
Camarillo, CA
Ask about your concrete job in Camarillo before the pour.
We reply within one business day, and the estimate at your property is free with no obligation, so a call now gets your questions answered before anything gets poured.