Concrete Driveways
What goes into a new Rialto driveway, from the base under it to the finish on top, and what it typically costs.
Typically from $7/sq ft
Concrete driveways · patios · repair · Rialto, CA
Concrete Foothill Rialto Concrete Contractors in Rialto, CA: Prices and Availability
Concrete Foothill Rialto is a local guide and availability check for concrete driveways, patios, stamped concrete, walkways, slab repair and business flatwork in Rialto: driveways poured in the 1970s and 1980s that are now cracked and due for tear-out, RV and side-yard pads, gated newer tracts, and lots and aprons near the freeways. See typical prices for your own square footage, see how thick and how reinforced a slab should be, and see whether a local concrete contractor has bookings open for your ZIP yet.
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- Typical Rialto area prices per square foot, three kinds of job
- Honest answers on thickness, rebar, cracks and the city permit
- Every neighborhood in the Rialto area
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AI-generated illustration. The people shown are not real installers.
Concrete for local homes
Ten home pages, one for each decision: which driveway, how a replacement goes, what the street-side strip needs, which finish for a patio and what to do about a crack or a sunken slab.
Driveway Replacement
How a tear-out and replacement goes in a Rialto driveway, what comes out first and what it typically costs.
Typically from $8/sq ft
Concrete Driveway Approach
The apron where a driveway crosses the sidewalk and meets the curb, and what the city's published documents say about work there.
Typically from $1,500/job
Stamped Concrete
How stamped and colored concrete is made and kept, and what a stamped patio typically costs.
Typically from $12/sq ft
RV Pads and Side-Yard Concrete
A heavier slab for an RV, trailer or side-yard access, and what to settle before it is poured.
Typically from $9/sq ft
Concrete Patios
Planning a Rialto patio slab, from the slope to the finish, and what it typically costs.
Typically from $7/sq ft
Exposed Aggregate and Colored Concrete
Four finishes side by side, and which one suits a hot driveway, a walkway or a patio.
Typically from $8/sq ft
Sidewalks, Walkways and Steps
Private walkways and steps, and where the public sidewalk begins.
Typically from $7/sq ft
Concrete Repair and Resurfacing
What can be repaired, what can be covered and what has to be replaced on a cracked or flaking Rialto slab.
Typically from $2/sq ft
Concrete Slab Leveling
Mudjacking, foam and replacement compared for a sunken driveway or walkway slab.
Typically from $4/sq ft
Concrete for local businesses
Commercial Concrete
The overview of private commercial flatwork in Rialto and what a typical surface costs.
Parking Lot Concrete and Accessible Paths
A private parking surface with its accessible route, who decides the layout and what the concrete typically costs.
Warehouse Aprons and Truck Courts
What a truck court and a loading apron need underneath and in their joints, and what they typically cost.
What a concrete job typically costs
Answer a few quick questions, one at a time: a new driveway, patio or walkway, a repair or resurfacing, or a business property, then the size and the details. The total updates as you go and uses the same Rialto area market figures shown on every page of this site.
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Try a stamped pattern and a color
Pick a pattern, a base color and an antiquing color; the strip on the right shows a broom finish and exposed aggregate in the same base color. It is an on-screen approximation; a sample slab shows the real color.
On-screen approximation; ask for a sample slab in the sun.
What typical projects look like and what they cost
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Replacing a cracked two-car driveway with a new approach
Typical total $6,550–$12,600
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A 12 by 16 foot stamped and colored patio
Typical total $2,914–$5,428
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A 12 by 40 foot RV pad beside the house
Typical total $4,870–$8,680
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A front walkway with three steps around a mature tree
Typical total $1,590–$3,600
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A dumpster pad and a small truck apron on a business property
Typical total $8,800–$16,700
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A small private parking lot with an accessible path
Typical total $14,500–$27,800
Hypothetical typical projects. Pictures are AI-generated concept illustrations, not photos of completed installations; no installation was performed or arranged through this site; prices are typical Rialto area market ranges, not quotes.
How thick, and with what inside?
Pick a use to see a typical section. Thickness and reinforcement follow the load, and builders disagree on some of the middle cases; the table says where.
| Use | Typical thickness | Reinforcement often used | Where builders differ |
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| Walkway | 4 in. | Wire mesh or fiber | Some use rebar on long or sloped walks |
| Patio | 4 in. | Wire mesh, fiber or a rebar grid | Mesh must sit in the middle of the slab to help; fiber is a mix additive |
| Car driveway | 4 in.; some choose 5 in. | A rebar grid on chairs | Wire mesh is cheaper and is often laid on the base, where it does little |
| RV, trailer or truck pad | 5–6 in. | A rebar grid on chairs | Closer rebar spacing and thicker edges on the heaviest loads |
A general guide. The plan for the property, the soil as the contractor finds it and the maker's data decide.
A schematic drawn to typical thicknesses; the plan for the property and the contractor decide the real section.
Four parts of a good slab, drawn in section
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The slab in section
- Compacted base
- Chair
- Rebar
- Saw-cut joint
- Finished surface
Think of it when you compare quotes and want to know what each layer is for: base, reinforcement, joint and finish.
Typically $7–$10 per sq ft about $4,800–$7,200 for 480 sq ft, installed
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Thickness by use
- Walkway slab
- Car driveway slab
- Heavy-vehicle slab
Think of it when you are deciding between a standard slab and a thicker one for an RV, a truck or a heavy gate.
Typically $7–$10 per sq ft about $5,280–$8,160 for 480 sq ft, installed
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Joints and panels
- Control joint
- Panel
- Joint from the inside corner
- Isolation joint
Think of it when you read a quote's joint plan and want to know where a crack is meant to happen.
Typically $7–$10 per sq ft about $4,800–$7,200 for 480 sq ft, installed
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Approach in the right-of-way
- Private driveway
- Property line
- Public sidewalk
- Approach
- Curb and gutter
Think of it when a driveway job reaches the street and the city's right-of-way becomes part of the scope.
Typically $7–$10 per sq ft about $6,300–$11,700 for 480 sq ft, installed
Broom, exposed aggregate, colored or stamped?
Finish choices look like a matter of taste and are really a matter of heat, grip and upkeep. Cost is the Rialto installed range per square foot for a car-driveway slab (4 in. with a rebar grid) from the calculator on this page; the rest is general behavior of the finish, and the contractor's samples and the product data decide.
| Finish | Typical cost | Grip when wet | Heat in the sun | Upkeep and where it tends to cause trouble |
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| Broom finish, plain gray | $8–$11.50 per sq ft | Good; the texture adds grip | Lighter colors stay cooler than dark ones | Stains show; hairline cracks happen at the joints |
| Exposed aggregate | $10–$15.50 per sq ft | Good; a rough surface | Moderate; stones hold heat | Loose stones if the surface was not set well; a sealer is a maintenance step |
| Integral color, broom or smooth | $9–$14.50 per sq ft | Depends on the finish; smooth is slicker | Darker colors get hotter underfoot | Color varies from batch to batch; ask for a sample slab |
| Stamped and colored | $13–$20.50 per sq ft | A sealed surface can be slippery when wet; a grip additive helps | Dark colors get hot in direct sun | Sealer needs renewing; color can fade; patterns do not hide settlement |
Cost bands are market estimates, not quotes. Nothing here promises how long a finish lasts or that a slab will never crack; compare the finish, the joints, the reinforcement and the written terms instead.
The strip between your lot and the street: what the city's documents say
Most of a driveway is private flatwork. The last few feet, the approach that crosses the sidewalk and meets the curb, sit in the public right-of-way. Rialto Public Works publishes encroachment permit conditions (revised in February 2026) and an application form for work in that strip. This block summarizes what those two documents say and nothing else; the city confirms what applies to a particular address.
| Where the work is | What to know | Who answers |
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| On the private lot, behind the property line | Many private flatwork jobs need no city encroachment permit, but grading, retaining walls over about 4 feet, structural slabs and drainage changes can need a building permit | The City of Rialto for the address; a licensed contractor |
| The approach, the curb cut or the sidewalk in the right-of-way | Work in the public right-of-way needs an encroachment permit from Public Works, Engineering Services | Public Works, 335 W. Rialto Avenue |
| A tree, a utility line or a slope near the work | The documents call for a utility locate (USA 811) at least 48 hours before any excavation | The permit holder, per the city's conditions |
| A gated or planned community | Exterior concrete is often an architectural-review item; the CC&Rs decide, and some require approval before work starts | The association |
| Bloomington and other unincorporated pockets | Outside city limits, the county rather than the city answers | San Bernardino County |
The application form lists what has to come with a permit request: a current City of Rialto business license, proof of general liability insurance of at least one million dollars that names the City as an additional party, plans of the work, and a traffic control plan. It also asks for the contractor's license number and type. Applications are not accepted unless every item is provided.
The conditions set work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, ask for 48 hours' notice, require a California-licensed survey for lines and grades in the right-of-way, and say forms and the subgrade must be inspected before material is ordered. They also say a damaged concrete driveway that is one monolithic piece is removed and replaced in its entirety.
On timing the two documents differ: the conditions give 90 calendar days to complete the work and also a validity of six months, and the application form says a standard permit is valid for 180 days. Fees exist and are set by the city; none are quoted here. Ask the city which dates apply.
Confirm first
- Property line and easements
- A survey or the city confirms them before any slab goes up to an edge
- Approach, curb cut or sidewalk
- Right-of-way work: ask Public Works about the encroachment permit
- Utilities
- Call USA 811 before any digging
- Association
- Read the CC&Rs before a gated or planned community's exterior changes
- Not sure
- The city confirms for an address; a licensed contractor can explain the steps
When can you walk, park and seal?
Pick the pour date and the expected weather. The result is a typical order of waits; the contractor and the mix maker's data set the real days.
- Walking24–48 hoursLight foot traffic only; keep pets and bikes off.
- Cars7–10 daysPassenger cars; keep off the edges at first.
- RVs and heavy vehicles28–28 daysMotorhomes, trailers and delivery trucks.
- Sealing28–30 daysAfter the slab has cured and is dry; the sealer's label sets the time.
Hot weather speeds the set but not the strength: pours start early, the surface is protected and the slab is kept moist for roughly the first week. Cool weather slows the gain in strength, so the waits may be longer.
A typical order, not a promise. The mix, the thickness and the weather decide.
Plan the joints and the concrete
Enter the length, the width and the thickness. The result is a suggested joint grid, the number of panels and the cubic yards to order.
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- Panels
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- Concrete
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- Trucks
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Joints are spaced at about 2.5 ft per inch of thickness, no more than the stated maximum, and laid out to keep panels close to square.
A planning aid, not a drawing for construction. The contractor lays out the joints on site.
Concrete for local businesses
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Parking areas
Private lots with accessible routes and ramps, poured in phases so the lot stays open.
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Aprons and truck courts
Thicker, reinforced slabs for trucks, with joints planned for the traffic.
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Dumpster and equipment pads
Small, heavy slabs for bins, compressors and generators, sloped and jointed.
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Sidewalks and curbs on private property
Private walks and curbs around a building, away from the public right-of-way.
Before you sign: eight questions for any concrete quote
- How thick is the slab, what is under it, how deep is the base and how is the base compacted?
- What reinforcement goes in: rebar or mesh, what size and spacing, and does it sit on chairs at mid-depth?
- Where do the control joints go, and how deep are they cut?
- Which finish, and is a sealer included, with a grip additive on slopes and steps?
- Is removal and haul-away of the old slab in the price, and who pays for the dump?
- Does the job touch the street, and who deals with the city, the survey and the permit?
- What is the deposit? California limits a home-improvement down payment to 10% of the price or $1,000, whichever is less.
- In writing: the schedule, the cleanup and what any warranty covers, for how long, and what it excludes?
Check the contractor's license at cslb.ca.gov before signing; work above $1,000 requires one.
A concrete job, from the tape measure to the first car
Measure and walk the siteLength, width, slope, trees, gates and drains are noted, and the owner says what is there now and what should go in.
Confirm the lines and the permit questionThe property line and any easements are confirmed first. Work in the public right-of-way, such as a driveway approach, is a separate city question.
Remove and prepareOld concrete or asphalt is cut, broken out and hauled away; the ground is graded and a base is compacted to the plan.
Form, reinforce and pourForms set the edges and the slope, reinforcement sits on chairs at mid-depth, and the mix is placed and screeded.
Finish, joint and cureThe surface is floated and finished, control joints are tooled or sawn, and the slab is kept moist while it cures.
Wait, then use itWalking, cars, an RV and sealing each have their own wait; the contractor and the mix maker set the days.
Concrete questions, answered
How much does concrete cost in Rialto?
In 2026 a typical Rialto range for a new driveway slab is about $8–$11.50 per square foot for plain broom finish with a rebar grid, $10–$15.50 for exposed aggregate and $13–$20.50 for stamped and colored, before removal. Removing old concrete adds about $2–$3.50 per square foot. A two-car driveway of 480 square feet, broom finish, old concrete out, lands near $4,800–$7,200. These are market estimates, not quotes.
How thick should a concrete driveway be?
Four inches with a rebar grid is a common standard for cars; many builders choose five inches, and RVs and heavy trucks call for five to six inches with rebar. Builders disagree on some middle cases, and the thickness table on this page says where.
Do I need a permit to replace my driveway?
Many private flatwork jobs need no city encroachment permit, but work in the public right-of-way, such as the approach across the sidewalk to the curb, does, and grading, tall retaining walls and drainage changes can need a building permit. The City of Rialto confirms for an address.
What is a driveway approach?
The part of a driveway that crosses the sidewalk strip and meets the curb. It lies in the public right-of-way, so the city's encroachment permit conditions apply to work there.
Is it normal for new concrete to crack?
Hairline cracks are common. Control joints are cut so that shrinkage cracks happen in the joints; hairline cracks elsewhere are not by themselves a failure. Reinforcement, a compacted base and curing reduce cracking but do not prevent it.
How long before I can drive on new concrete?
Walking is often allowed after a day or two, cars after about a week and RVs and heavy trucks after about four weeks. The cure clock on this page shows a typical order, and the contractor sets the real days.
Is rebar better than wire mesh?
Rebar on chairs at mid-depth does more for a driveway than mesh laid on the base, and costs a little more. Fiber is a mix additive. Contractors disagree on the middle cases; the quote should say what goes in and how it is held in place.
Does summer heat affect a concrete pour in Rialto?
Yes. Hot, windy days speed drying, so pours often start early and the slab is kept moist while it cures. July highs here are typically in the low-to-mid 90s.
Is stamped concrete slippery?
A sealed stamped surface can be slippery when wet. A broom finish or a slip-resistant additive in the sealer adds grip, and the sealer is renewed as a maintenance step.
Can sunken concrete be raised instead of replaced?
Sometimes. Mudjacking and polyurethane foam lift a slab on stable ground and cost less than replacement per square foot; they do not fix a slab that is broken up or a base that keeps washing out.
Will my homeowners association need to approve a new driveway?
In a gated or planned community, exterior concrete is often an architectural-review item, and some associations require approval before work starts. The CC&Rs decide; a renter checks the lease.
Do tree roots damage a driveway?
They can lift and crack a slab. A root barrier or cutting a root is a priced option on the calculator, and a tree's health and the city's rules for street trees are checked first.
Do you also pour for businesses?
The site covers private lots with accessible paths, warehouse aprons and truck courts, and dumpster or equipment pads, with its own path in the calculator. City curb, gutter and ramp work, schools and public agencies are public works and are outside this site.
Who does the work?
Contractors featured on this site are independent businesses. The contractor's legal name and business details are published on this site before bookings open. Warranty terms, if any, come from the contractor; ask what is covered, for how long, and what it excludes.
- 44%of Rialto homes were built before 1980 (ACS 2024)
- 1982median year a Rialto home was built
- 84%of Rialto owner households have two or more vehicles
- 53%of them have three or more, so wide driveways are common
Neighborhoods covered
Concrete Foothill Rialto covers Foothill and Central Rialto, Downtown Rialto, Renaissance, Las Colinas, El Rancho Verde, The Northern Logistics District, Bloomington, North Fontana — pick your neighborhood from the menu for local details and ZIP codes.
Foothill and Central RialtoFoothill Boulevard and the central streets, ZIP 92376, older than most of the city
Downtown RialtoThe 1911 downtown near Bud Bender Park and the Santa Fe line, ZIP 92376
RenaissanceThe newer North Rialto community on the former airport land, ZIP 92376
Las ColinasNorth Rialto's foothill homes, ZIP 92377, with the city's highest ownership
El Rancho VerdeThe established streets by the golf course, ZIP 92377, with mature trees
The Northern Logistics DistrictThe distribution district just north of the 210, for lots, aprons and pads
BloomingtonThe unincorporated community next door, ZIP 92316, under the county
North FontanaThe newer neighbor to the west, ZIP 92336, in the City of Fontana