Concrete Resurfacing & Overlays in Antioch CA - a fresh top on the slab you already have
Worn, stained or flaking driveway, patio or walkway? We clean it down to sound concrete and put a new top layer over it.
Can I resurface my old concrete instead of replacing it?
Concrete resurfacing and overlays in Antioch, CA put a new cement-based layer over the driveway, patio, walkway or sidewalk you already have, so you get a fresh surface without tearing out the old slab.
Most calls I get for this are about outdoor concrete that's worn, stained or flaking on top but still worth keeping. The price mostly moves with the size of the surface, how much oil and loose concrete has to come off first, and whether the work reaches the curb, since that can bring in a city permit. The schedule mostly turns on the weather, because a fresh layer can't go down in just any conditions. I look at the slab, ask how you use it and give you a written estimate, so you'll have a figure for your own surface before you decide anything.
How we handle concrete resurfacing and overlays
I start by checking the slab for loose or flaking concrete, oil and grease, because a new top layer only holds on concrete that's clean and sound. One resurfacer maker's guide says the same thing and calls for deteriorated concrete, dirt, oil and grease to come off before the new layer goes on, so that cleaning is written into our estimate from the start. Once the surface is clean, our crew spreads the new layer and finishes it. Then we keep the fresh surface damp and covered while it cures so sun and wind don't dry it out too fast, and we clean up before we leave.
A new top isn't the right fix for every slab. Indoors, where a floor is uneven and needs a flat base before the finish goes down, we use self-leveling concrete and overlays instead. The concrete around a pool is wet most of the season, so it gets its own approach under pool deck coatings and resurfacing.
Why Antioch homeowners call Sterling Antioch Concrete Coatings for resurfacing
I write every estimate myself
I come out to look at the slab, write the estimate and then run the job with our crew. You deal with the same person from the first visit until the cleanup is done.
In business since 2013
We've been in business since 2013, and I still judge a job by the part nobody sees. Any surface looks good the day it's done, so the time goes into the cleaning and checking underneath.
Licensed and insured, ask us
We're licensed and insured, and you can ask about either at the estimate. It's worth checking with anyone you're about to let work on your property.
Before you reach out, take a few photos of the surface, get a rough size in square feet and note whether the work reaches the curb. Every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, and you can call (925) 503-1069 or use our contact page to get started.
Get a written estimate for your resurfacing job
We reply to every call and message within one business day, and the on-site estimate is free with no obligation. After you send the form, I come out, look at the slab, ask how you use the space and give you a written estimate.
Examples of resurfaced concrete
Questions before you book concrete resurfacing
How much does concrete resurfacing cost in Antioch, CA?
Concrete resurfacing across the US usually costs about $3 to $20 per square foot, which is a national figure for the work, not our price. That's a wide spread, which is why I'd want to see your slab first, and the written estimate gives you the figure for your own surface.
Do I need a permit to resurface my driveway in Antioch?
It depends on where the work reaches. The city's Building Division issues building permits, and the Engineering Division issues Encroachment Permits for work in the public right-of-way, including curb cuts and driveway changes, so a driveway job that runs to the curb is where this comes up. If a job calls for a permit, we tell you at the estimate and settle who gets it before work starts, and if we're not sure, we check with the city first. You can also ask the city's Building Division at (925) 779-7065.
What license does a concrete contractor need in California?
The state's contractor license board defines a concrete contractor as one who forms, pours, places, finishes and installs pavement, flat and other concrete work. The state's minor work exemption, which lets someone work without a license, stops at $1,000 and applies only when the job needs no permit and that person employs no one on the project.
How long does resurfaced concrete take before you can walk on it?
With one maker's resurfacer, the new surface takes foot traffic in 2 to 3 hours. Other products differ, so ask what the product your contractor plans to use calls for, and I'll tell you at the estimate for ours.
What is the best way to plan concrete resurfacing around the weather?
Plan it for a calm, dry stretch, because one maker's guide calls for moist curing right after finishing, with the fresh layer kept out of direct sun, wind, rain and frost. In practice that means we watch the forecast together and leave room to move the day if it turns.
Can I ask who the subcontractors are on my concrete job in California?
Yes, a contractor has to tell you about any subcontractors on a home improvement contract when you ask, with each one's name, contact information, license number and classification. California rules also require any change to that contract to be in writing, easy to read and understand, and to tell you about your right to cancel.
Related concrete work
- Self-Leveling Concrete & Overlays
Inside a garage, shop or basement, a slab that dips or has rough patches may need a self-leveling overlay first, so the floor that goes on top sits flat.
- Pool Deck Coatings & Resurfacing
Concrete around a pool deals with splashing water, chlorine and bare feet every day, so it calls for a coating or resurfacing plan picked for wet, barefoot use.