Serrato Builders is the trusted C-8 licensed concrete contractor and B General Building contractor headquartered in the City of Los Angeles, California. With over 20 years of experience, we provide expert concrete services, foundation work, retaining wall construction, and hardscape installation across every neighborhood in the City of Los Angeles — from Downtown LA and Silver Lake to the Westside, the San Fernando Valley, Hollywood Hills, and all 15 City Council districts. Licensed, bonded, and insured — we pull permits and deliver precision craftsmanship on every project.
When it comes to concrete work in Los Angeles, California, Serrato Builders stands above the rest. As a C-8 licensed concrete contractor with license number 1115625 and a B General Building license, we've built our reputation on quality craftsmanship, honest pricing, and reliable service. Los Angeles homeowners, businesses, and developers trust us for all their concrete needs — from simple driveway replacements to complex hillside foundation projects and complete backyard hardscape transformations.
Los Angeles's unique geography — spanning from the Pacific coastline to the Santa Monica Mountains, the San Fernando Valley basin, and the rolling hills of the Eastside — demands a concrete contractor who understands the diverse terrain, soil conditions, and seismic requirements of Southern California. Our team is headquartered right here in the City of Los Angeles and we've worked extensively across every corner of the city from zip codes 90001 through 91608. Whether you're in a hillside home in the Hollywood Hills, a mid-century ranch in the Valley, a beachside property in Venice, or a historic craftsman in Silver Lake, we know how to engineer concrete solutions that last.
Los Angeles is a sprawling, dynamic city with diverse architecture, varying terrain, and strict building codes. From the modernist hillside homes of the Hollywood Hills to the classic Spanish-style properties of the Valley, your concrete needs to be built to withstand earthquakes, heavy rains, and the test of time. Here's why LA homeowners, businesses, and developers consistently choose Serrato Builders:
Your driveway is the first thing visitors see — and in Los Angeles, curb appeal matters. A cracked, uneven driveway doesn't just look bad — it's a safety hazard and can hurt your property value. We specialize in concrete driveway installation and replacement throughout Los Angeles, including approach aprons and curb drains where required by LADBS. Whether you want a simple broom-finished driveway, an elegant stamped concrete entryway with decorative borders, or an exposed aggregate finish that adds texture and grip, our team delivers precision and quality. We handle all the site preparation, grading, formwork, reinforcement, and finishing to ensure your new driveway lasts for decades — even with LA's hot summers and occasional heavy winter rains.
Los Angeles's year-round sunshine makes outdoor living a way of life. A well-designed concrete patio extends your living space and creates the perfect setting for family gatherings, BBQs, al fresco dining, and quiet evenings under the stars. We offer stamped concrete patios with custom patterns and colors — from flagstone and slate to wood plank textures — sleek modern finishes like smooth trowel and salt finish, and integrated drainage so your patio stays beautiful and functional through every season. We also build complete outdoor living spaces including outdoor kitchens, fire pits, seating walls, and pergola footings. Whether you're in a compact Silver Lake bungalow or a sprawling Encino estate, we design outdoor spaces that complement your home and lifestyle.
Los Angeles's diverse topography — from flat valley floors to steep hillside lots — requires specialized foundation solutions tailored to your property. Our team has extensive experience with structural concrete foundations of all types: hillside foundations with caissons and grade beams drilled deep into bedrock, traditional raised foundations with stem walls and footings, concrete slab-on-grade foundations for new construction, ADU foundations (a rapidly growing need across LA), and foundation replacements for older homes. Every foundation we pour is engineered for the specific soil conditions, seismic requirements, and structural demands of your Los Angeles property. We work with structural engineers and geotechnical consultants to ensure your foundation meets or exceeds all California Building Code standards.
Few cities present the hillside challenges that Los Angeles does. From the Hollywood Hills and Mount Washington to Beverly Glen and the Santa Monica Mountains, hillside construction demands expertise that most concrete contractors simply don't have. Serrato Builders specializes in structural hillside work including caisson and grade beam foundation systems, retaining walls engineered for sloped lots (including cantilevered, counterfort, and gravity walls), hillside driveway and access road construction, slope stabilization, and drainage systems integrated with hillside concrete work. We understand Los Angeles hillside ordinances, geology reports, and the engineering requirements needed for safe, code-compliant hillside construction.
Retaining walls and block walls are essential for many Los Angeles properties — whether you need to terrace a sloped backyard, create a level pad for an ADU, define property lines, or provide privacy and security. We build CMU (concrete masonry unit) block walls, poured-in-place concrete retaining walls, interlocking segmental block walls, and masonry stone walls throughout Los Angeles. Every retaining wall over 4 feet is engineered and permitted through LADBS. We handle the entire process: excavation, footing, wall construction, waterproofing, drainage, and backfill. Our walls are built to withstand Southern California's seismic activity and provide decades of reliable service.
With California's push for more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Los Angeles homeowners are increasingly converting garages or building new backyard units. An ADU starts with a solid foundation — and that's where we excel. We pour ADU foundations, garage conversion slabs, and utility trenching for new ADU construction. We work with your ADU builder or can recommend trusted general contractors. Our experience with LADBS permitting for ADU projects means your foundation will be done right, on time, and to code.
We're proud to serve every corner of the City of Los Angeles — all 15 City Council districts and every neighborhood within LA city limits:
Costs vary based on size, site conditions, finish type, and whether an approach apron or curb drain is required by LADBS. A standard broom-finish driveway typically ranges from $8-$18 per square foot in Los Angeles, while stamped or decorative concrete runs higher. Hillside driveways with retaining walls or extensive grading will cost more. We provide free, no-obligation estimates so you know exactly what to expect.
Yes — always. We pull all required permits through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This includes permits for foundations, structural concrete, approaches, curb drains, retaining walls over 4 feet, and any work requiring engineering. We never perform unpermitted concrete work.
Most residential projects — like driveways or patios — are completed in 3-7 days, including excavation, formwork, pouring, finishing, and curing time. Larger or more complex projects (foundations, hillside work, retaining walls) may take 2-6 weeks depending on scope, engineering requirements, and LADBS inspection schedules. We'll give you a clear timeline during your estimate.
Yes. We hold a C-8 Concrete license and a B General Building license (CA License #1115625). Our team has extensive experience with hillside foundations, caissons, grade beams, and retaining walls throughout Los Angeles. We work with licensed structural engineers and geotechnical consultants to ensure every hillside project meets California Building Code and seismic requirements.
We offer a full range of concrete finishes: broom finish, smooth trowel, stamped concrete (flagstone, slate, cobblestone, ashlar slate, wood plank, and more), colored concrete with integral color or color hardener, exposed aggregate, salt finish, and decorative scoring. Visit our Concrete Finish Catalog to see samples of each option.
Absolutely. Drainage is critical in Los Angeles — especially with our occasional heavy winter storms. We integrate drainage solutions into every project where needed: channel drains, area drains, French drains, downspout connections, and proper grading and sloping. We ensure your concrete surfaces direct water away from your foundation and structures.
Get your free, no-obligation estimate today. We'll visit your Los Angeles property, discuss your vision, and provide a detailed quote — usually within 24-48 hours. From DTLA to the Valley, from the Westside to the Eastside, we're your local concrete experts.