Richmond Concrete Experts takes concrete jobs in Oakland, especially North Oakland and the neighborhoods closest to Richmond along I-80 and I-580. We replace driveways and sidewalks, build retaining walls in the hills, and handle commercial flatwork.
The Flatlands and the Hills
Oaklanders describe their city as "the flatlands" and "the hills." About two-thirds of Oakland lies on the flat plain of the East Bay, and one-third rises into the foothills and hills, up to just over 1,760 feet near Grizzly Peak Boulevard. The Hayward Fault runs directly through the city. Concrete work changes a lot depending on which side of that line you're on.
Flatland projects
- Driveway and driveway approach replacement on older homes - Public sidewalk panels lifted by street tree roots - Garage slabs, patios, and foundations for backyard cottages - Commercial sidewalks, curb ramps, and pads for small businesses
Hill projects
- Retaining walls that create usable yard space on steep lots - Steep driveways with traction finishes and drainage - Long runs of concrete steps from the street to the front door
See retaining walls for how we build walls that hold through the rainy season.
Older Housing, Older Concrete
Oakland is a city of about 440,000 people that grew in waves: after it became the western end of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869, again after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake when many San Franciscans moved across the bay, and through the 20th century with its port and shipyards. A lot of that housing still has original concrete, or concrete patched many times. On older properties, we check what's under the slab before deciding between repair and replacement.
Sidewalk Responsibility
Under California Streets and Highways Code section 5610, the owner of the property next to a sidewalk is generally responsible for keeping it in repair, and cities can notify owners to fix damaged panels. Oakland has its own rules and exceptions, so we check how they apply to your address. Our sidewalks, steps & walkways page explains the work.
Oakland Permits
Oakland is the county seat of Alameda County and runs its own permit and inspection process. Work in the public right-of-way and structural walls need city approval, and we confirm requirements before scheduling.
Free Estimates
Call (510) 621-6126 or send the form with your address, and we'll let you know when we can come out.