Concrete contractor in Rancho Cordova - slabs that drain and crack where planned
K&S Davis Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Davis that pours driveways, patios, walkways, garage floors and foundations for homeowners in Rancho Cordova, with the base dug out and packed before the truck shows up.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Driveways, patios and slabs for Rancho Cordova homes
Most calls start with something you can see. It might be a driveway cracked across the middle, a patio sinking away from the house or water pooling where the slab should shed it. The cause is usually underneath, a subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, that was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, so the slab settled with the dirt. I do the walk-throughs myself, and that's what I look at first.
We're based in Davis and work in the cities around it, from Woodland and Winters out to Roseville and Elk Grove. Rancho Cordova falls inside that, along with neighbors like Florin and Arden-Arcade. Our crew lead runs the work on site, and I'm there for the pours, because that's when a slab gets made or ruined.
The price mostly comes down to the size of the job, whether an old slab has to be broken out and hauled away, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on the weather, any permit and the curing time, which is the wait before you can walk or drive on new concrete while it gains strength. You'll get your own number from the estimate, once I've seen the job.
What we pour in Rancho Cordova
Concrete driveway building
When an old driveway has cracked through or sunk, we break it out and pour new over a packed base.
Concrete patio construction
A new patio, or a replacement for one that tips toward the house, sloped so rain runs away.
Stamped concrete services
For a patio or walk that should look like stone or brick, stamped over the same packed base as plain concrete.
Concrete sidewalk building
Walkways that have heaved or chipped into trip edges, replaced with control joints cut where cracks should go.
Garage floor concrete
If the garage slab is cracked, dusty or uneven, a new floor gives you a flat surface that sweeps clean.
Decorative concrete
Color, exposed stone or a custom finish for when plain gray doesn't suit the yard, poured over a properly packed base.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a slope keeps pushing soil onto a patio or lawn, a reinforced concrete wall holds it back.
Concrete floor installation
Interior slabs for shops, additions or outbuildings, poured flat and level so walls and flooring sit right.
Concrete pool decks
Around a new or aging pool, a deck with a textured finish for grip and enough slope to drain.
Concrete steps construction
Entry steps that have cracked, settled or pulled away from the house, rebuilt with even rises and steel inside.
Slab foundation building
For a new house, addition or garage, a slab foundation on compacted ground with rebar tying it together.
Foundation installation
When a build calls for footings and stem walls or a full foundation, we form and pour it to the plans.
Concrete parking lot building
Property owners with a lot or a wide drive get thicker concrete laid out to carry traffic and shed water.
Concrete footings
Footings for patio covers, walls or additions, dug to the depth the plans call for before anything gets poured.
Foundation raising
If part of a house or slab has settled, we raise it back toward level before the damage spreads.
Concrete cutting
Clean saw cuts for a new doorway, a utility trench or a damaged section, leaving the rest of the slab alone.
What you can count on in Rancho Cordova
Licensed, insured and backed by our guarantee
We're licensed and fully insured, and every job we pour in Rancho Cordova is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
The base gets the time, not the finish
If a budget gets tight, we'd rather save on the surface than cut corners on the packed base underneath.
I price it, and I'm there for the pour
I do your walk-through and estimate myself, then come back for the pour while our crew lead runs the work.
Tell us about your concrete job
Tell us about the job through the form or by phone, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out for a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
Rancho Cordova concrete questions
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Rancho Cordova?
That's for the city's Building and Safety Division to decide, since it issues residential permits there. Its list names pools, reroofs and new construction, but it doesn't name driveways or patios, and not every job on a home needs a permit. We check with the city for your address, and if your job needs a permit, we take care of it as part of the work.
Does Rancho Cordova Public Works get involved with sidewalk or drainage work?
It can, because the city lists sidewalk improvements and drainage among the common reasons Public Works gets involved in a project. You can reach Public Works at 916.851.8710. If your job touches a sidewalk or changes where the water runs, we ask about that when we check your address with the city.
Can I apply for a building permit online in Rancho Cordova?
Yes. The city handles all its permits online through Rancho Cordova Online, where you can apply, pay, print the permit, schedule inspections and upload documents. The city doesn't accept permit applications by email. If your concrete job needs a permit, we handle it, and you can still check its status online.
How long is a building permit good for in Rancho Cordova?
According to the city, a permit expires one year after it's issued, or 180 days after the last inspection it passed. Once the permit is issued, the work has to keep moving and passing inspections. That's one reason we schedule the pour once the permit comes through, so it doesn't sit.
What building codes apply to concrete work in Rancho Cordova?
The city currently uses the 2025 version of the California building codes, known as Title 24. The city's building FAQ also puts Rancho Cordova in Seismic Category D, an earthquake design rating. That rating matters most when we're pouring footings and foundations that carry a house.
Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one did?
Concrete cracks, so the goal is to decide where. We cut control joints, which are grooves that give the slab a straight line to crack along, and we dig out and pack the base so the slab doesn't settle and break in random places. A hairline crack inside a joint just means the concrete is doing its job.