Concrete Contractor in San Carlos, CA
Quality Work, Written Quotes, No Surprises

San Carlos was developed primarily between the 1960s and early 1980s as a residential neighborhood in eastern San Diego. Much of the housing stock dates to that era, which means the original concrete flatwork, driveways, walkways, patio slabs, garage approaches, is now 40 to 60 years old. Properly built concrete from that period on stable base can still perform well. Slabs that were poured on thin base with minimal reinforcement, which describes a significant share of original mid-century residential work, have reached or passed their practical service life. BES assesses what is there before recommending a path. Repair is sometimes the right answer and sometimes it is not.

San Carlos is a City of San Diego neighborhood. Concrete permits go through the City of San Diego Development Services Department. The permit process for residential flatwork, driveway replacement, new patio, accessory slabs, involves a DSD application, plan review depending on scope, and inspections at key stages. BES handles permit filing and inspection coordination on every project that requires it. We confirm the requirements for your specific scope at the free site visit before you commit to anything.

The San Carlos Hills and the hillside terrain toward Cowles Mountain and the Adobe Falls area create grade changes that are a factor in concrete work throughout the eastern portions of the neighborhood. Properties on slopes need drainage designed into any flatwork pour, and many have aging retaining walls, concrete block or poured concrete from the original development, that are reaching or past their service life. BES handles retaining wall replacement and new construction on hillside lots regularly. The site visit is where we assess what the slope or existing wall actually requires before putting a number on it.