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Serving Colton, CA and surrounding areas. (909) 679-6575
Colton Concrete Company is a licensed concrete contractor serving Redlands, CA, with experience on stamped concrete patios, driveway replacement, and retaining walls suited to the city's older homes and root-damaged flatwork. We hold a valid California C-8 license and respond to all requests within 1 business day.
Redlands homeowners near the historic downtown and the Victorian neighborhoods around Kimberly Crest often want outdoor surfaces that match the character of their homes rather than plain gray slabs. Stamped concrete lets you choose a pattern - brick, cobblestone, or slate - that fits the style of an older property without the maintenance demands of actual stone. See our stamped concrete services for pattern and color options suited to Redlands homes.
Many Redlands driveways were poured during the mid-20th century and have spent decades being lifted and cracked by the city's mature tree roots. We remove damaged flatwork, address root intrusion, and install new driveways with the base preparation required for Redlands soil conditions - so the replacement holds up rather than repeating the same failure cycle.
Redlands properties on hillside lots or near the foothills deal with soil that creeps downhill after winter rains. A poured concrete retaining wall stops that movement before it reaches your foundation. This is especially important on older Redlands lots where the original grading may not have accounted for the clay soil expansion common in the area.
Redlands has mild winters and long dry seasons, which means outdoor living areas get used most of the year. We pour patios with the correct drainage slope for Redlands lots - angled away from the house so winter rain and irrigation water don't pool against the foundation or undercut the slab.
Tree root damage is the leading cause of cracked and lifted sidewalks in Redlands older neighborhoods. When tree roots have pushed sections of walkway out of plane, we remove the damaged slabs, address the root issue at the property level, and pour new sections that meet City of Redlands grade requirements for pedestrian use.
Adding a detached garage, ADU, or covered structure to a Redlands property requires a properly designed slab foundation. The expansive clay soils common in this part of San Bernardino County require specific reinforcement and thickness to prevent the slab from moving with seasonal soil changes - something we build into every foundation pour we do here.
Redlands has one of the oldest housing stocks in San Bernardino County. The city grew rapidly between the 1880s and 1920s during the citrus boom, and a large portion of those original homes are still standing. Homes from that era often have concrete that was poured before modern base preparation standards existed - driveways, walkways, and patios sitting on raw soil with no gravel layer and no reinforcement. When the clay-heavy Inland Empire soil expands and contracts with the seasons, slabs on that original base have nothing to resist the movement. Tree roots compound the problem: Redlands is known for its mature, tree-lined streets, and decades-old root systems have lifted and fractured more concrete here than in newer cities with younger landscaping.
The climate adds another layer of pressure. Redlands sits at about 1,300 feet elevation, which makes it slightly cooler than lower Inland Empire cities - but summer temperatures still regularly reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and frost is a real possibility in December and January. That range is hard on concrete poured without the right curing method. Hot pours that dry too fast on the surface end up with weak interiors; winter pours exposed to frost before they cure can spall and flake. Experienced local contractors adjust their pour schedule and method based on the season - something that makes a measurable difference in how long a Redlands slab holds up.
Our crews regularly pull permits through the City of Redlands Building and Safety Division for driveway approaches, flatwork replacements, and retaining wall projects. We know what the Redlands inspectors look for at the base preparation stage and how to keep a permitted project on schedule without delays at the inspection step.
We work throughout Redlands - from the Victorian and Craftsman homes close to the historic downtown near the Kimberly Crest House and Gardens to the newer stucco subdivisions on the north and east sides of the city near the University of Redlands. Older properties in the central neighborhoods have the most root damage and original-era flatwork to address; newer properties on the outer edges are entering the 20-to-30-year range where driveways and patios start showing their age.
Our work extends into neighboring cities, and Redlands homeowners often ask us about service coverage nearby. Riverside is just to the west and shares similar clay soil conditions, so many of the same base preparation techniques we use in Redlands apply there. We also cover Colton, which is just northwest of Redlands along the I-10 corridor and has its own concentration of mid-century housing stock with aging concrete flatwork.
We respond within 1 business day. A short call covers what you need, where the property is, and any finish preferences - then we schedule a free on-site visit at a time that works for you.
We measure the area, assess the ground conditions, and identify any root issues or existing base problems. You receive a written estimate before any work is committed. We check with the City of Redlands whether a permit is required and handle that application so you never have to visit the building department.
We remove the existing concrete, deal with any root intrusion at the surface level, and compact the base with the right gravel layer for Redlands soil conditions. This step determines how long the new slab lasts - we take it seriously on every job.
Concrete is poured, finished to your chosen surface texture, and cured with appropriate measures for the season - curing compounds in summer heat, insulated blankets if frost is forecast. We do a walkthrough with you before the crew leaves and provide written care instructions.
We serve all of Redlands - from the historic neighborhoods near downtown to the newer subdivisions on the east side. No obligation, no pressure.
(909) 679-6575Redlands is a city of about 73,000 to 75,000 people in San Bernardino County, located roughly 60 miles east of Los Angeles along the I-10 freeway. The city was founded in the 1880s and grew quickly through the early 1900s as a citrus-farming community, which is why it has one of the largest collections of Victorian and Craftsman-era homes in Southern California. The historic downtown - with its brick buildings, mature trees, and preserved early-20th-century architecture - sits at the center of the city and gives Redlands a character that newer Inland Empire cities don't share. The University of Redlands, founded in 1907, has been a stabilizing presence that draws long-term residents who invest in their properties.
Housing in Redlands ranges from the Victorian and Craftsman bungalows near downtown to mid-century ranch homes in the central neighborhoods to newer stucco subdivisions on the north and east sides of the city. About 60 percent of housing units are owner-occupied, which means residents tend to invest in upkeep and improvements rather than deferring maintenance. Neighboring San Bernardino is just to the northwest, and Riverside is accessible west along the I-10, both of which we serve regularly and can speak to when homeowners ask about coverage across the region.
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Learn moreRedlands homes deal with root damage, clay soil, and decades of deferred flatwork - we know how to fix it right. Contact us now before small cracks become bigger problems.