Professional Concrete Installation in Modesto, California
Palmstone Landscaping is a licensed landscape contractor serving Modesto — Village One to La Loma, College Area to Graceada Park. Driveways, patios, walkways, steps, retaining walls, and concrete repair built to handle Modesto's soil movement and 100°F+ summer pours.
New construction, full replacements, and repair work — free on-site estimates.
Clean pours,
lasting concrete!
Modesto Neighborhoods We Serve
We pour concrete within a 10-mile radius of central Modesto:
Northeast Modesto:
- Village One
- Dry Creek Meadows
- Sylvan Meadows
Central & East:
- La Loma
- College Area
- Graceada Park
- Downtown
South & West:
- Bystrom
- Airport District
- Del Rio
Surrounding:
- Empire
- Ceres (partial)
- Salida
- Riverbank
Concrete Schedule and Pricing
Service Days: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Driveway: $6–$12/sqft. Patio: $8–$15/sqft. Retaining wall: $25–$60/face sqft.
- Size & site access
- Rebar schedule (Modesto soil = more rebar)
- Finish type (broom / smooth / exposed aggregate)
- Tear-out of existing concrete
Not sure if we cover your address? Call (209) 593-6334.
Local Knowledge — Concrete in Modesto's Expansive Soil
Modesto soil swells and shrinks with moisture changes more than most people realize — that's the #1 cause of driveway cracking in La Loma and older Modesto neighborhoods. Every Modesto concrete job we do gets a compacted 4" base, a moisture barrier, and a proper rebar grid tied at 18" centers so when the soil moves, the slab moves as one piece. We also saw-cut control joints every 10 feet so when cracks do appear, they crack along the line you can barely see instead of jagging across your driveway. Summer pours (June–August) get wet-cure treatment to prevent surface crazing in the heat.
“Our old driveway had a crack every 3 feet. The new one has clean control joints and hasn't moved in 18 months.” — Typical customer outcome, La Loma, Modesto
Our Modesto Concrete Services
Driveways
4" slab, moisture barrier, rebar on 18" centers, broom finish. $6–$12/sqft.
Patios
Backyard slabs for outdoor living. Broom, smooth, or exposed aggregate. $8–$15/sqft.
Walkways
Front yard paths, side yard connectors. $6–$12/sqft.
Steps
Front-entry steps, patio steps. $300–$800 per step run.
Concrete Repair
Crack injection, resurfacing, partial replacement. From $500.
Retaining Walls
Poured concrete or block for sloped yards. $25–$60/face sqft.
Concrete Packages in Modesto
Small Job (<200 sqft)
Walkway, front steps, small repair. $500–$2,500.
Standard (200–600 sqft)
Driveway or patio. $2,400–$7,200.
Large (600+ sqft)
Full driveway + patio, or major retaining wall. $7,200–$25,000.
Why Modesto Homeowners Choose Palmstone for Concrete
Soil-Aware Specs
Extra rebar for Modesto's expansive soil.
Control Joints
Saw-cut every 10 feet so cracks stay hidden.
Heat-Cure
Wet-cure on summer pours prevents surface crazing.
Licensed & Insured
California contractor license, full liability.
Frequently Asked Questions – Modesto Concrete
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Modesto?
$6–$12 per sq ft. A standard 600 sq ft driveway lands $3,600–$7,200.
Why does La Loma concrete crack so fast?
Expansive clay soil. Older La Loma driveways were often poured on bare soil with minimal rebar. We spec a moisture barrier, 4" compacted base, and full rebar grid so the slab moves as one piece.
Can you pour concrete in summer heat?
Yes — we wet-cure pours in June, July, August to prevent surface crazing. Early-morning pours and burlap cover for 3 days.
How long before I can drive on new concrete?
Walkable in 24 hours, driveable in 7 days, full strength at 28 days.
Do you tear out my old driveway?
Yes — tear-out, haul-away, and base prep included in the quote.