Serving Mountain View, CA and surrounding areas. (650) 582-0077
No usable backyard, or a cracked slab that collects puddles after every storm? We build concrete patios in Mountain View that are properly sloped, permitted, and built to handle Bay Area soil conditions.
Concrete patio construction in Mountain View involves excavation, a compacted gravel base, permit coordination with the City of Mountain View, and a finished pour sloped to drain away from your home - most projects take two to three weeks from first contact to a fully cured surface. A concrete patio built correctly can last 25 to 50 years, and in Mountain View's mild climate, it becomes usable outdoor living space for most of the year, not just summer weekends.
Many Mountain View homes - especially the ranch-style houses built in the 1950s and 1960s - have small or nonexistent patios. If your backyard is mostly lawn or bare dirt, a concrete patio is one of the most cost-effective ways to create a space you will actually use. And if you want that patio to stand out visually, our stamped concrete services can add stone or brick patterns to the surface before it hardens - at a higher cost, but with a finished look that is difficult to match with any other material.
If your backyard also includes a pool or you are planning one, our concrete pool decks service can tie the patio and pool surround together into one continuous, cohesive surface - built to the same standards and permitted through the same process.
Small hairline cracks are often cosmetic, but cracks wider than a quarter-inch - or cracks where one side has shifted higher than the other - signal a structural problem. In Mountain View, the clay-heavy soil expands and contracts with seasonal rain, and this movement is a common cause of slab heaving. If you can feel an uneven edge underfoot, it is time to talk to a contractor.
If standing water collects close to your house after a winter rainstorm, your current patio or yard grading is directing water the wrong way. Mountain View's rainy season runs November through March, and repeated pooling near the foundation can cause long-term moisture damage. A properly sloped concrete patio sends rainwater away from the house and solves this problem for good.
Many Mountain View homes - especially mid-century ranch houses built in the 1950s and 1960s - have small or nonexistent patios. If your backyard is mostly lawn or bare dirt and you avoid it because there is nowhere to sit, a concrete patio is one of the most cost-effective ways to create space you will actually use year-round in this mild climate.
When the top layer of a slab starts to peel off in thin chips or feels rough and crumbly underfoot, the surface has deteriorated past the point where sealing or patching will help. This kind of failure is often the result of a poor original pour - concrete that dried too fast, was mixed with too much water, or was not finished properly. Replacement is usually more cost-effective than repeated patching.
Every patio project begins with a free site visit. We measure the area, check the soil and drainage conditions, assess whether any existing surface needs to be removed, and give you a written estimate covering all labor, materials, permit fees, and cleanup. In Mountain View, most new concrete patios require a city building permit - we submit the application, coordinate the inspection, and make sure the permit is closed out before we hand off the project. Your patio goes on record as a permitted improvement, which protects you when you refinance or sell.
We offer standard gray concrete for homeowners who want a clean, durable surface at the lowest cost, colored concrete for homeowners who want a finished look that complements their exterior, and stamped concrete for those who want a decorative finish that mimics stone or brick. Our concrete pool decks service can extend the same surface material around a pool area if your project requires it, creating a unified outdoor living space built and permitted together.
Best for homeowners who want maximum durability and low maintenance with a clean, simple finish at an accessible price point.
Ideal for homeowners who want a finished surface that complements their home exterior without the cost of stamped concrete.
Best for homeowners who want a decorative surface resembling stone, tile, or brick, with the durability of poured concrete underneath.
Mountain View's clay-heavy soils are one of the most common reasons patios crack within a few years of being poured. The ground expands as it absorbs winter rain and contracts again when the dry summer sets in. That seasonal movement puts stress on any slab that was not built with it in mind. We prepare every base to account for this - using a properly compacted gravel layer, cutting control joints at the right intervals, and sloping the finished surface so water drains away from your home rather than toward it. This is not optional in the South Bay - it is the difference between a patio that looks good on day one and one that still looks good ten winters from now. For more on how Bay Area clay soils affect concrete construction, the USGS has published research on land movement in the Santa Clara Valley that explains the underlying geology.
We serve homeowners throughout Mountain View and the surrounding communities. If your property is in Sunnyvale or Menlo Park, we work in those areas as well and apply the same local approach to soil preparation, drainage, and permit coordination.
We respond within 1 business day. During the visit we measure your patio area, assess soil and drainage conditions, and walk through your finish options. You receive a written estimate with all costs itemized before any work is scheduled.
We submit the City of Mountain View building permit on your behalf. Processing typically takes one to two weeks. We confirm your start date once the permit is approved so the schedule is locked in.
The crew removes existing grass, soil, or old paving, compacts the ground, and adds a crushed gravel base for drainage and stability. Wood forms are set around the perimeter to shape the slab. This foundation work is what determines whether your patio stays flat and crack-free for decades.
Concrete is poured and finished in a single day. Plan to stay off the surface for seven days while it cures. A city inspector reviews the finished work before we close out the permit and walk you through care instructions including when to apply the first sealer.
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation after the estimate. After you submit, someone from our team calls to schedule a free on-site visit where we measure, assess drainage and soil conditions, and answer your questions before writing a quote.
(650) 582-0077We handle the City of Mountain View permit application and schedule the final inspection - you do not have to visit City Hall or track the process yourself. Your patio goes on record as a permitted improvement, which matters when you refinance, sell, or need to make an insurance claim.
We assess every site for the soil conditions specific to the Santa Clara Valley before recommending base depth and drainage approach. A patio that is not built with local soil movement in mind will start cracking within a few winters. We build with that seasonal cycle accounted for from the ground up.
We give you a full breakdown - excavation, base prep, materials, labor, permit fees, and cleanup - before any work is scheduled. The number does not change unless you ask us to change the scope. In a Bay Area labor market where bids can vary significantly, knowing your price before you commit matters.
Every patio we build is graded so rainwater runs toward the yard rather than toward your foundation. This is not just good practice - in Mountain View's wet winters, improper drainage is one of the leading causes of foundation moisture problems. We get the slope right the first time so you are not dealing with pooling water after every storm.
These four points represent what separates a patio that lasts from one that does not: soil knowledge, proper permitting, honest pricing, and drainage done right. The Portland Cement Association publishes detailed guidance on concrete slab construction best practices - the same standards we follow on every project.
Add decorative stone or brick patterns to your concrete patio surface before it hardens, for a finished look that improves curb appeal.
Learn MoreExtend your patio into a pool surround built and permitted together as one continuous outdoor surface around your Mountain View home.
Learn MoreSpring booking fills up quickly in Mountain View - contact Mountain View Concrete Services now and we will schedule your site visit within a few days so you can have a finished patio before summer.
