Concrete Contractor serving Shingle Springs, CA

Driveways are our most requested service in Shingle Springs, but they're not simple flat slabs like you'd pour in the valley. Most Shingle Springs driveways navigate at least some slope, and properties in the hillier neighborhoods often have driveways with 12-15% grades or steeper. These sloped installations require special attention to prevent the wet concrete from sliding downhill during the pour and proper joint placement to manage the stresses that develop as the slab settles.

Patio installations have become increasingly popular as homeowners look to maximize their outdoor living space. The hillside views in Shingle Springs are spectacular, and a well-designed patio lets you enjoy those views comfortably. These projects often involve more than just pouring concrete. We typically need to do significant grading work, install retaining walls to create level areas, and design drainage systems that handle runoff from uphill. The result is a functional outdoor space that looks natural on the hillside.

RV parking pads are another common request. Many Shingle Springs residents own RVs, boats, or trailers, and they want dedicated parking areas that keep these vehicles off their main driveways. We pour reinforced slabs designed to support the concentrated weight of RV leveling jacks and provide proper drainage so these parking areas don't become mud pits during winter. These pads need to be thicker and stronger than standard residential driveway concrete.

Foundation work for sheds, workshops, and detached garages has increased as more people work from home and need dedicated spaces for hobbies or businesses. We pour level concrete slabs that provide solid foundations for these structures, with proper moisture barriers and perimeter drainage to prevent water intrusion. These projects require coordination with the building department for permits and inspections.

Hillside concrete work in Shingle Springs requires different techniques than flat-ground installations. When you're working on a 10-15% slope, gravity becomes a significant factor. The wet concrete wants to flow downhill, which means we need to use stiffer mixes and special forming techniques to keep everything in place until the concrete sets.

We build our forms extra-strong for sloped driveways because they have to hold back significant pressure from the wet concrete. A cubic yard of concrete weighs over 4,000 pounds, and when it's on a slope, that weight creates pressure against the lower form boards. We brace these forms extensively and use thicker lumber than would be necessary for a flat installation. This extra bracing comes out before we finish the concrete, but it's critical during the pour.

Drainage design is particularly important on hillside properties. We need to direct water off the concrete surface without creating erosion problems in your landscaping or sending water toward your foundation. This often means installing drainage swales alongside driveways, adding catch basins at low points, or creating channels that direct water to appropriate discharge locations. We design these drainage features during the planning phase so they're integrated into the overall project.

Many hillside properties need retaining walls as part of the concrete installation. These walls create level areas for driveways or patios and prevent soil from sliding downhill. We design retaining walls to handle both the weight of the soil behind them and any additional loads from vehicles or structures above. Proper drainage behind retaining walls is essential because saturated soil weighs significantly more than dry soil and can push walls over if drainage isn't adequate.