Gilroy's warm inland neighborhoods sit on clay and loam soils that shift with the wet winter rains and dry summers, and your driveway, patio, and pool deck bear the stress of that seasonal movement every year.
Homeowners in Gilroy (95020) call us when concrete cracks, settles, or spalls, or when they want a new stamped patio or pool deck that will last through decades of California valley weather. We've been serving Gilroy and the Salinas area for years, and we know exactly how to build concrete that holds up here.
Concrete in Gilroy (95020)
Gilroy's subdivisions spread across the warm inland valley floor with wide driveways, generous backyards, and many homes with pools. The ground here is mostly clay loam and sandy loam, alluvial soils that swell when winter storms soak them and shrink as the dry season sets in. That movement cracks concrete, lifts sidewalks, and settles slabs unevenly. Street trees heave walks and driveways, and the strong afternoon winds pull moisture from fresh pours faster than you'd expect. Salt air from the bay doesn't reach this far inland, but the seasonal wet-and-dry cycle is relentless.
We design driveways, patios, pool decks, and slabs with that reality in mind. Proper base preparation, good drainage, and the right finishing techniques keep your concrete flat, crack-free, and safe for years. We handle repair and resurfacing of older concrete too, and we can level sunken slabs or lift them back into place without tearing them out.
Our services in Gilroy
- Concrete Driveways in Gilroy · New concrete driveway installation and full driveway replacement built to last…
- Concrete Patios in Gilroy · Custom concrete patios that expand your outdoor living space and add lasting…
- Stamped & Decorative Concrete in Gilroy · Stamped, stained, and exposed aggregate finishes that replicate stone, brick…
- Concrete Repair & Resurfacing in Gilroy · Repair of cracked, spalling, or worn concrete and full resurfacing to restore…
- Concrete Leveling & Slab Lifting in Gilroy · Lifting and leveling of sunken or uneven concrete driveways, patios…
- Concrete Slabs & Foundations in Gilroy · Poured concrete slabs and footings for garages, sheds, room additions…
- Sidewalks, Walkways & Steps in Gilroy · New and replacement sidewalks, walkways, and steps…
- Concrete Pool Decks in Gilroy · Slip-resistant pool decks in broom, textured…
- Concrete Sealing in Gilroy · Professional sealing that protects concrete from stains, moisture…
- Concrete Removal & Replacement in Gilroy · Full tear-out and haul-away of old, cracked…
- Garage Floors in Gilroy · Poured and finished concrete garage floor slabs for new builds, replacements…
- Polished Concrete in Gilroy · Mechanically ground and polished concrete floors with a smooth…
How a Job Works in Gilroy
We start with a free on-site visit. We look at the ground, the drainage, the access, and what you want to build or fix. We measure, take photos, and explain what we'll do and why. Most Gilroy properties are straightforward, but we note tight lot access, HOA rules, or tricky grades so there are no surprises later.
Before we pour or repair, we pull any permits the City of Gilroy requires for driveways, sidewalks, or curb cuts. We handle the paperwork and inspections so you don't have to. On the day of the work, we show up on time, do the job right, and leave your property clean. If we're removing old concrete, we haul it away. If we're pouring new, we set forms, prepare the base, pour, finish, and cure it properly so it hardens strong.
When the work is done, we do a final walkthrough with you, answer your questions, and give you care instructions so your concrete lasts as long as it should.
Concrete driveways in Gilroy typically run from $6 per square foot for a standard finish, and stamped or decorative concrete starts at $10 per square foot. A 400-square-foot driveway might cost $2,400 to $4,000 depending on access, existing ground prep, and finish style. Patios and pool decks follow similar pricing. Concrete repair and resurfacing is much cheaper, from $3 per square foot, and concrete leveling to fix a sunken slab runs about $4 per square foot. The exact cost depends on the size of the job, how easy we can access it, whether we're removing old concrete first, and how urgently you need it done. Call us at (831) 208-2993 for a free estimate. We'll walk your property, measure, and give you a real number before any work starts.