Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas. (628) 234-2248
San Rafael Concrete handles driveways, patios, foundations, retaining walls, and more for homeowners across Marin County. Licensed in California, locally based since 2022.
San Rafael Concrete is a full-service concrete contractor based in San Rafael, serving homeowners and property owners across 12 communities in the Bay Area. We offer 16 concrete services - from new driveways and patios to foundations, retaining walls, and decorative work - all pulled with the permits the City of San Rafael requires and backed by our licensed California contractor credential.
Cracked or uneven driveway? A new concrete driveway adds curb appeal and handles heavy traffic for decades without the maintenance wood or asphalt demand.
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Muddy side yard or worn-out wood deck? A poured concrete patio turns that unused space into a level, all-weather outdoor area that holds up through every Marin winter.
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Want the look of stone or brick without the cost? Stamped concrete gives you a patterned, colored surface that holds up as well as plain concrete and reseals every few years.
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Lifted panels and tripping hazards are common in San Rafael's older neighborhoods. A new concrete sidewalk is safe, level, and built to handle clay soil movement.
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Oil-stained, crumbling garage floor? A fresh concrete pour or resurfacing gives you a hard, clean surface that resists stains and handles the weight of parked vehicles.
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Plain gray concrete does not have to stay plain. Staining, stamping, or texture work can transform any existing slab into a surface that matches your home's character.
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Hillside erosion or sloping yard eating into your usable space? A concrete retaining wall holds the grade, redirects water, and adds years to the life of your landscaping.
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Whether it is a basement, workshop, or addition, a properly installed concrete floor gives you a flat, moisture-resistant base that other flooring materials can go over.
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Cracked or slippery pool surround? A new concrete pool deck is slip-resistant, stays cooler underfoot than dark materials, and holds up to water and UV exposure year after year.
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Broken or shifting front steps are a safety issue and a curb-appeal problem. Concrete steps are built to last, handle foot traffic, and match the look of your driveway or path.
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New construction or an addition need a solid base? A properly formed and poured slab foundation starts every project right and meets San Rafael's building code requirements.
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The foundation is the most important part of any structure. We install foundations designed for Marin County's soil conditions, with the drainage and reinforcement each site needs.
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Asphalt fades and cracks. A commercial concrete parking lot handles heavier loads, lasts longer, and needs far less ongoing maintenance than asphalt alternatives.
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Footings are what transfer a structure's weight to stable ground. We pour footings to the correct depth and width for each project so the structure above stays level over time.
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Foundation settling is common on hillside lots and in clay-heavy soils. Raising and releveling a sunken foundation corrects the damage before it works its way into the walls above.
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Need a clean cut for a utility trench, an expansion joint, or a section removal? Precision concrete cutting avoids unnecessary demolition and leaves clean edges for the repair.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through the contact form. Tell us the type of project, your address, and a rough idea of the size. We will follow up within 1 business day to confirm details and schedule a free on-site visit at a time that works for you.
A contractor visits your property, measures the area, checks the soil and drainage conditions, and reviews any site-specific factors like tree roots or slope. You receive a written estimate that covers everything - demolition, base preparation, the pour, finishing, permits, and cleanup - before you commit to anything.
We pull every permit the City of San Rafael requires, complete the work to city standards, and schedule the final inspection. The forms come down, the site is cleaned up, and the project is officially closed out. You get documentation you can show a future buyer or lender.
We hold an active California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license. Every project carries general liability and workers compensation coverage, so if anything unexpected happens on your property, you are protected.
We visit your property, measure the area, and give you a written estimate that covers every line item before work begins. You will know the full cost - including permits and hauling - before you make any decision.
We are a locally owned company that works exclusively in the Bay Area. We know Marin County's clay soils, hillside drainage issues, and the permit requirements at the City of San Rafael - because we work here every week.
Every inquiry - phone or form - gets a response within one business day. We confirm your estimate appointment the same day you request it and keep you informed at each step so you are never left wondering what comes next.
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"The crew finished our driveway in two days, exactly when they said they would. The base work was solid and the permit inspection went through without any issues. Three winters later and there is not a crack in it."
"We had a sloped backyard with drainage going toward the house. They graded the new patio correctly from the start. The first rainy season confirmed it worked - water actually runs away from the foundation now."
"Our front walkway had been heaved by a tree root for years. They assessed the root situation first, talked us through the options, and replaced the sidewalk without killing the tree. The path looks exactly like we wanted."
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation and no pressure - just an honest written estimate based on your actual site. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site visit where we measure the area and walk you through the options.
(628) 234-2248San Rafael Concrete is based in San Rafael and serves 12 communities across Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Contra Costa counties - including Novato, Petaluma, Vallejo, Santa Rosa, and Berkeley. Most project inquiries receive a same-week estimate appointment, and we schedule permitted work around your schedule, not ours.
Clay soil in Marin County swells when wet and shrinks when dry. A properly prepared gravel base isolates the slab from that movement. Without it, most slabs crack within a few rainy seasons.
Yes. The City of San Rafael requires permits for most new concrete flatwork. A licensed contractor pulls the permit and schedules the inspection - unpermitted work creates problems at resale.
Mature trees in areas like Terra Linda and Gerstle Park commonly push roots under sidewalk slabs. Cutting roots can harm a protected street tree, so a root barrier or rerouted path is often the better answer.
Concrete lasts 30-plus years in mild coastal climates versus 15 to 20 for asphalt. It also handles UV exposure without softening in summer and does not require sealing every few years.
Four inches handles passenger cars. If you park a truck, RV, or heavy equipment, five to six inches is the right call. The difference in material cost is small compared to the cost of replacing a slab that cracked under load.
Patching works on isolated cracks under a quarter-inch wide. When cracking is widespread, sections have shifted, or the base has failed, replacement is more cost-effective. The Portland Cement Association offers a useful guide on evaluating concrete condition.
San Rafael Concrete is a licensed and insured concrete contractor company based in San Rafael, CA, serving 12 communities across the Bay Area since 2022.
We hold an active contractor license issued by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), which requires documented field experience, a passing trade exam, and proof of insurance. Every project we take on is covered by general liability and workers compensation.
Since 2022, we have completed concrete work across all 16 of our service categories - from residential driveways and patios to commercial parking lots and foundations. Most of our work comes from referrals and repeat customers in communities we know well.
Read more about our background and process or get in touch to start a project.
If cracks are wider than a quarter inch, sections have shifted, or you have had the same spot patched more than once, a full replacement usually costs less over five years than continued repairs.
Check the contractor's license on the California Contractors State License Board website before signing anything. A valid license confirms field experience, a passed trade exam, and current insurance.
Light rain after the concrete has stiffened slightly is manageable. Heavy rain or rain within the first few hours of a pour can wash out the surface and weaken the slab permanently. Your contractor should monitor the forecast and delay if needed.
A sealer applied every two to three years fills surface pores and slows water and stain penetration. The American Concrete Institute recommends waiting at least 28 days after the pour before the first coat.
For detailed technical guidance on concrete flatwork, the American Concrete Institute homeowner resource center is a reliable starting point. When you are ready to talk specifics for your property, call us at (628) 234-2248.
San Rafael is Marin County's oldest and largest city, incorporated in 1874 with about 61,000 residents. It is also the county seat, home to a mix of flat neighborhoods near the water and steep hillside streets above downtown. That range of terrain shapes nearly every concrete project we work on here.
Many of San Rafael's homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s. In neighborhoods like Terra Linda, most homes are single-story ranch-style houses with concrete driveways and walkways that are reaching the end of their practical life. On the hillside streets near Dominican University of California and along the streets off Mission Avenue, older Craftsman and Spanish-style homes sit on steeper lots where drainage and foundation conditions require more careful planning.
The Marin County Civic Center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright sits just north of downtown and is one of the most recognized landmarks in the Bay Area. The neighborhoods nearby - including the Canal district and the streets around Fourth Street - have a mix of mid-century homes and older multi-family buildings where concrete sidewalk and driveway work is steady.
San Rafael's rainy season runs from November through March, with annual rainfall averaging around 37 inches. Most of that falls on clay-heavy soils that swell in wet weather and shrink in dry summers. That seasonal movement is the main reason concrete work here requires more careful base preparation than most other California cities. We have been doing this work in San Rafael long enough to know which neighborhoods have the most challenging soil conditions and how to account for them from the start.
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San Rafael Concrete
15 Curtis Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(628) 234-2248hi@concretesanrafael.comAlways open, 24/7.
Call San Rafael Concrete or send a message to get a free, written estimate for your driveway, patio, foundation, or any other concrete project in the San Rafael area.
