Reliable Concrete Installation in El Dorado Hills, CA

We pour concrete driveways, stamped patios, slabs, and retaining walls for homes in El Dorado Hills, Serrano, Blackstone, Folsom, and Cameron Park, CA.

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Our Concrete Services

Our own crew handles every step of your project. We do not pass work off to outside sub-contractors. From the first excavation to the final sealer coat, we manage everything in-house.

Custom Concrete Driveways

Your driveway carries a lot of weight every day. Cars, trucks, and heavy SUVs roll across it constantly. Over the years, a poorly poured driveway will crack, sink, and crumble.

We build driveways that are thick enough to handle the load. We pour a full six-inch slab on a compacted gravel base. We use a soil dynamic cone penetrometer to test ground density before the pour begins. We fill the sub-base with a Class 2 aggregate base material and compact it to a minimum 95 percent relative density. Control joints are saw-cut into the surface every 10 feet after the pour sets. These joints guide any future cracking safely downward and out of sight. This preparation fully satisfies California Building Code Section 1804.4 for subgrade preparation and compaction under concrete flatwork.

Stamped Concrete Patios

A backyard patio is where you relax, eat, and spend time with people you care about. It should look good and hold up without constant maintenance.

Stamped concrete gives you the beauty of natural stone or brick at a fraction of the cost. After we pour the wet concrete, we press large textured mats into the surface. These mats leave patterns like slate, cobblestone, or wood plank pressed right into the slab. We then broadcast a dry-shake color hardener across the surface to bring in rich, layered tones. To protect the finished surface, we apply a solvent-based acrylic concrete sealer with a pump sprayer. This sealer locks in the color and stops water and oil from penetrating the surface. The application complies with El Dorado County Air Quality Management District Rule 215 governing VOC content limits in architectural coatings.

Slabs, Pads, and Foundations

Any heavy outdoor structure needs a solid, flat base. A hot tub placed on dirt will sink. A garden shed placed on soft ground will tilt and warp its frame over time.

We pour structural concrete pads for these situations. We start by grading the ground perfectly level. We build a wood form around the perimeter to hold the wet concrete in shape. Before we pour, we install a 15-mil polyolefin underslab vapor retarder across the base. This thick plastic sheet blocks ground moisture from rising up into the slab and causing rust or mold. We verify the moisture baseline using an ASTM F2170 in-situ relative humidity probe placed directly in the test hole. Every slab we pour meets the thickness requirements of California Building Code Section 1907.1 for concrete slabs on grade.

Concrete Walkways and Steps

A walkway that is slippery or uneven creates a real safety problem. This is especially true for families with young children or seniors.

We design and pour walkways that are safe first and attractive second. After the concrete sets, we drag a coarse masonry broom across the wet surface to create a non-slip texture. We shape clean, rounded edges along both sides using a magnesium hand edger to prevent chipping. We also offer integral concrete color pigment mixed into the batch so your walkway has a natural tone instead of plain grey. All walkway slopes are kept at or below 1:20 as required by California Building Code Chapter 11B Section 11B-403.3 for accessible walking surface cross-slope limits.

Concrete Retaining Walls

Our hillsides can wash away during winter storms. Soil erosion turns sloped land into a muddy, unusable mess. A well-built retaining wall stops that problem completely.

We construct concrete retaining walls that hold back soil and create flat, level yard space. We start by digging a trench below the local frost depth to anchor the footing. We pour a wide concrete spread footing at the base to distribute the load of the wall across a large area. We place vertical steel rebar every 12 inches along the length of the wall and tie horizontal bars across them before pouring the wall face. We measure the batter angle and alignment with an optical dumpy level at every stage to keep the wall perfectly plumb. Behind the wall, we lay a perforated corrugated HDPE drainage pipe surrounded by clean drain rock. This pipe captures groundwater and channels it away from the wall before pressure builds. Every wall we build follows the structural engineering requirements of California Building Code Section 1807.2 for concrete and masonry retaining wall design and drainage.

Why El Dorado Hills Homeowners Choose Progressive Landscapes for Masonry

Homeowners across El Dorado Hills, Folsom, and Serrano choose us because our work holds up. Here is what makes our masonry service different from other contractors in the area:

We Start with the Right Footing: Every wall, planter, and pillar we build starts with a concrete footing below the clay layer. This is the most important step, and most homeowners never see it. We never skip it.
We Build Drainage Into Every Wall — Water trapped behind a masonry wall will push it over time. We install gravel backfill and drain pipe behind every retaining wall to release that pressure safely.
We Use Our Own Crew — We do not pass your project off to sub-contractors. The team that plans your job is the team that builds it. This keeps the quality consistent from start to finish.
We Walk You Through the Options — Block or stone. Mortar or dry-stack. We explain the difference in plain language so you can make the right choice for your budget and your yard.
We Are Fully Licensed and Insured — We carry a current CSLB license (No. 970596) and full general liability coverage. This protects your home and your investment from start to finish.

How We Build Your Masonry Project

Every masonry job follows the same six-step process.
We do not cut corners on any of these stages.

Step 01

Site Assessment

We visit your property and study the ground conditions, slope, and drainage patterns before we design anything. This tells us what the footing needs to look like before we ever break ground.

Step 02

Excavation and Footing Pour

We dig below the clay layer to stable subsoil. We form and pour a concrete spread footing sized for the structure above it. We let the footing cure fully before we begin building.

Step 03

Drainage Preparation

For any wall built into a slope, we lay a bed of drain rock and a perforated pipe at the base of the footing. This drainage layer is invisible once the wall is complete but it is what keeps the wall standing.

Step 04

Block or Stone Course Laying

We visit your property and study the ground conditions, slope, and drainage patterns before we design anything. This tells us what the footing needs to look like before we ever break ground.

Step 05

Capstone and Finish Work

We set the top course or capstone last. We clean mortar residue from all exposed surfaces and point any joints that need it. We apply a masonry water repellent sealer to all exposed stone and mortar faces.

Step 06

Final Walk and Cleanup

We walk the completed project with you before we leave. We haul away all debris, broken block, and excess material. We leave your yard clean and ready to enjoy.

Contact Progressive Landscapes

We are licensed, bonded, and insured. We serve El Dorado Hills, Serrano, Blackstone, Folsom, and Cameron Park.
Progressive Landscapes 334 Green Valley Road #D El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 439-8096 CSLB License No. 970596

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Frequently Asked Questions

These are the questions homeowners ask us most:

How long does concrete take to fully cure?

New concrete is safe to walk on after 24 to 48 hours. You should wait 7 full days before parking a vehicle on a new driveway. The concrete reaches its peak structural strength after 28 days.

Why does concrete crack, and how do you stop it?

Concrete shrinks slightly as it dries. Without control joints, the tension builds until the slab cracks in a random direction. We saw-cut control joints into the surface every 8 to 10 feet. These joints give the concrete a planned place to relieve tension. Any cracking stays below the surface and out of sight.

Do I need a permit for new concrete in El Dorado County?

Small patio slabs under 120 square feet typically do not require a permit. Driveways, structural foundations, and retaining walls taller than four feet do require permits from El Dorado County Building Services. We review your project scope and handle all permit applications.

Can I choose the color of my new concrete?

Yes. We offer two color methods. The first is integral color pigment mixed directly into the wet concrete batch. The second is a liquid acid or water-based stain applied to the cured surface. Both options produce rich, long-lasting tones that match your home’s exterior.

What is stamped concrete and how does it work?

Stamped concrete uses large rubber imprint mats pressed into freshly poured concrete before it sets. The mats leave a texture that looks like brick, cobblestone, slate, or wood. A color hardener and sealer are applied afterward to complete the look.

How do I protect my concrete from staining?

We apply a clear penetrating sealer to every finished concrete surface we pour. This sealer fills the tiny pores in the concrete so water, oil, and dirt cannot soak in. We recommend resealing your concrete every two to three years depending on sun exposure and use.

How thick should a concrete slab be?

Standard residential patios and walkways are poured at four inches thick. Driveways and structural slabs for hot tubs, sheds, or heavy equipment are poured at five to six inches. The correct thickness depends on the load the slab must carry.

Do you tear out my old concrete before pouring new?

Yes. We use a demolition breaker to crack the old slab into manageable pieces. We load the broken concrete into a truck and haul it to a recycling facility. After removal, we re-grade the area and install a fresh compacted base before pouring the new slab.