Concrete Contractor in Anderson, CA - Driveways and Patios Set Right From the Base Up
Complete Redding Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Redding, CA, pouring driveways, patios, walkways and slabs for homes and small businesses in Anderson, with the base set up right before the truck arrives.
Get your Anderson concrete job looked at
I walk the site, check where water runs and look at what's under the old slab.
Anderson: older lots, settled slabs
Anderson is part of our regular work outside Redding, and the calls here sound a lot like the ones we get in Happy Valley. We work on a mix of homes, some with concrete that's been down a long time and some newer, plus small businesses that need a lot, a shop floor or a foundation. What people describe on the phone is usually a driveway cracked through and sinking at one corner, a patio that holds water by the back door, or a front walk lifted enough to catch a toe.
On the older lots, the trouble is usually under the slab, not in it. A lot of that concrete went down on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so it sank as the ground did, and a new top on the same ground gets you the same cracks. That's why we put the work into the subgrade, the packed ground the slab sits on, before we worry about the finish.
Working in Anderson: permits, licenses and price
The City of Anderson is the local government here, so a job inside the city that needs a permit goes through the city, and an address outside city limits goes through the county. I check which office covers your address when I come out, and we work through the permit with them as part of the job, which can add time before the pour that I'll tell you about up front. Before you hire anyone for concrete in Anderson, check their license with the state contractor board, which licenses everyone who builds or alters structures in California.
Price here turns on the same things it does in Redding or Cottonwood. That means how big and thick the slab is, how much old concrete has to be broken out and hauled off, how much digging and packing the base needs, how a truck reaches the spot, and the finish. A plain broom finish, the light brushed texture that keeps the surface from getting slick, costs less than stamped or colored work. The schedule depends on any permit, the weather on pour day and curing, the stretch the concrete needs to gain strength before it carries weight, and the written estimate spells out what's included.
Services in Anderson, CA
Concrete driveway building
Older Anderson driveways usually crack and sink because the slab sat on raked dirt. We break it out, dig down, pack a real base and pour new.
Concrete patio construction
A patio that holds water or tips toward the house is a drainage problem first. We check where the water runs and set the new slab to carry it away.
Stamped concrete services
Some homeowners here want an entry or patio that looks like stone or brick. Our stamped concrete gets the same packed base as plain work, because a pattern won't hide settling.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks that have settled unevenly turn into trip edges. We replace the bad sections, fix what's underneath and cut control joints, planned grooves that give cracks a place to go.
Garage floor concrete
Garage floors in older homes are often pitted, dusty or cracked from years of cars and settling. We pour a new floor built for the load and finish it smooth.
Concrete parking lot building
Small businesses in Anderson call us for lots that take daily traffic. We plan the drainage, base and joints before the truck shows up, because that's what holds up.
Get a written estimate for your Anderson project
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out to Anderson myself, look over the job and leave you a written estimate that shows what's included. It's free, and there's no obligation.
- Phone
- (530) 319-6031
- Location
- Redding, CA 96001
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
- Credentials
- Licensed and fully insured.
What Anderson homeowners can count on
We're based in Redding, CA and cover 16 services across 6 service areas, Anderson among them. Quotes are free and done on site.
- Based in
- CA
- Redding
- Services
- 16
- Service areas
- 6
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licensed contractor for a concrete driveway in Anderson, CA?
Usually, yes. California requires a licensed contractor when the job needs a building permit, uses any workers besides the owner, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials, and a bigger job can't be split into smaller contracts to get under that. If you're doing the work yourself on your own property, the state may treat you as an owner-builder and exempt you.
Which building code applies to concrete work in Anderson, CA?
The California Building Standards Code, known as Title 24, applies to every type of building in the state and becomes the local code by default where a city hasn't adopted it on its own. The current edition took effect January 1, 2026. The state's list of local changes shows none filed for Anderson so far, but that list is still being processed and a city that adopts the code as written doesn't have to file, so we confirm what applies whenever a permit is involved.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Anderson?
It comes down to your driveway's size, what has to come out and how much base work the ground needs, so I give you a written number after I've seen it. If the budget is tight, I'd rather trim the finish than the base, because a plain broom finish on well-packed ground will outlast a fancy surface on loose dirt. And if a smaller repair will do, I'll tell you that first.
How long does a new concrete driveway take to cure before I can drive on it?
Longer than you can walk on it, because concrete keeps gaining strength for days after the pour. I'll tell you the wait for your slab before we pour, so you can plan around being without the driveway. Keeping weight off it for that stretch is a big part of what keeps the surface from going weak and dusty later.
What causes a new concrete slab to crack?
Most early cracks come from a base that wasn't dug out and packed, control joints cut late or skipped, or a pour done in the heat of the day. Concrete shrinks as it cures, so the joints we talked about above decide where any cracks land. We pack the base, set the slab to drain away from the house, pour early when it's hot and cut joints on time.
Will my concrete patio in Anderson need a permit?
It might, and that's something I check before pricing your job rather than guess at. When one's needed, we handle it with the office that covers your address as part of the job, and I'll tell you how it affects the start date.
Plan your Anderson concrete project with us
Call (530) 319-6031 or use the form, and I'll tell you straight whether a smaller fix will do before we talk about a new slab.