Concrete Contractor in Napa, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on a Solid Base
First Choice Napa Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Napa, CA. We dig out, form and pour driveways, patios, walkways, retaining walls and foundations for homeowners and small property owners across the city.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Napa neighborhoods and the concrete work they need
Napa is where we're based, and most of our calls come from homeowners here who want a new driveway, front walk, patio or garage floor. Some come from small property owners who need flatwork, the slabs that lie flat on the ground like parking areas and walks. We also work in many of the cities around Napa, such as Sonoma and Vallejo, but the jobs here have their own pattern.
Around downtown and in the older neighborhoods, we see driveways and walks that have been patched, lifted by tree roots or worn through. In newer subdivisions the slabs are younger, but the drainage wasn't always thought through. The Napa River runs through the city with its floodplain, so some lots sit on flat, low ground, while others climb toward the hills at the edge of the city. That mix shapes most of our planning, because low lots need water carried away from the house and sloped lots need the ground held in place before a slab goes down.
Concrete services we offer in Napa
- Concrete driveway building
When an old driveway has sunk or broken apart, we remove it, rebuild what it sits on and pour a new one that sheds water toward the street.
- Concrete patio construction
A backyard patio needs to sit flat enough for a table and still drain away from the house, so we set the slope before we build the forms.
- Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete presses a stone, brick or slate pattern into the surface while it's still soft, so a patio can match an older Napa house without laying pavers.
- Concrete sidewalk building
We replace front walks and side paths that tree roots have lifted on older Napa lots, and pour them back level so nobody catches a toe.
- Garage floor concrete
A cracked or pitted garage floor can come out and go back as a new slab, with control joints, shallow saw cuts that tell cracks where to run.
- Decorative concrete
Color, exposed aggregate and textured finishes let a slab suit the house and the garden around it, and they go over the same solid base as plain concrete.
- Concrete retaining walls
Sloped Napa lots often need a wall to hold back soil for a flat yard or driveway, so we plan the footing and the drainage behind it first.
- Concrete floor installation
For shops, studios and additions, we pour interior concrete floors over a packed base and a moisture barrier, finished smooth enough to seal, stain or cover.
- Concrete pool decks
Around a pool the deck has to grip wet feet and drain away from the water and the house, so we pick the finish and the slope together.
- Concrete steps construction
Front steps on older houses often lean or crumble at the edges, and we rebuild them with even risers and rebar, steel that holds the concrete together.
- Slab foundation building
For a new garage, accessory unit or addition, we dig, form and pour the slab foundation and plan the pour around any inspection that has to happen first.
- Foundation installation
When a house or outbuilding needs new foundation work, we set forms, place steel and pour footings and walls sized for the ground the building sits on.
- Concrete parking lot building
Small property owners call us when a parking area has cracked under traffic, and we rebuild it with a deeper base and joints planned for the load.
- Concrete footings
Decks, patio covers, fences and garden walls all stand on footings, and we dig and pour them to the depth the structure and the soil call for.
- Foundation raising
When part of a house has settled and floors slope or doors stick, we work to lift it back toward level once we've found what made it drop.
- Concrete cutting
We saw-cut openings, trenches and clean edges in existing slabs, so a new walk can tie into an old driveway or a pipe can run under a patio.
Get a free concrete estimate for your Napa property
Send the form or call, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out, look at the site and give you a free quote, with no obligation to go ahead.
Call (707) 254-6028Working in Napa: permits, licenses and what sets the price
In Napa, building permits come from the City of Napa's Building Division, which enforces building standards for every building and structure in the city, so whether your job needs a permit is something we settle with that office before we set a pour date. When you're comparing contractors, keep in mind that the city says it issues business licenses for revenue purposes only, so a city license on its own doesn't tell you how well someone pours concrete. We're licensed and insured, and I'd rather walk you through how we'd build your slab than ask you to take a piece of paper on faith.
What moves the price here is mostly what you can't see on the finished job: how much old concrete has to come out, how far down we dig to reach firm subgrade, the soil the slab sits on, whether a slope calls for steps or a wall, how close the truck can get, and the finish you choose, from a broom finish, a light brushed texture that keeps feet from slipping, to stamped or colored work. The schedule turns on the permit question and on curing, the stretch while new concrete gains strength and you stay off it. The estimate I give you lays out what's included and what isn't, so you see your own number and what it buys. We do the same work in the cities around Napa, including American Canyon.
Why Napa driveways and patios crack and sink
When I'm called out to a cracked or sunken driveway in Napa, the trouble usually started underneath, with a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so the slab settled right along with the dirt. We dig to firm ground, pack the base in layers and add rebar where the job calls for it. If the budget gets tight, I'll tell you to save on the finish rather than the base, because a plain surface can be dressed up later, but a bad base means tearing the whole slab out.
Water is the other half. A slab that falls toward the house sends rain against the foundation, and on low, flat lots it just sits, so we check where water runs before we set a single form and pitch the concrete away from the house.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Napa
From your first call to the final walk-through, here's what happens, who's there and what you'll know at each point.
Call us or send the form
Tell us about the driveway, patio or wall you have in mind, and we'll get back to you to set up a visit. You don't need measurements or a design yet.
I come out and look
I come out myself, walk the area with you, check the ground and where water runs, and ask what you need. If something under the old slab could change the price, like soft ground we'd only find once it's out, I tell you that up front.
We line up permits and inspections
If your job needs a permit or an inspection, we talk with the city early, tell you who books each step and plan the pour around any sign-off. The city issues permits over the counter for work that needs no plans and reviews quick, minor plans right at the counter, so a simple permit can move fast, while a job that needs fuller review can take longer.
We pour, then walk it together
Our crew forms, pours and finishes the concrete with me on the job, and we cut the joints on time so cracks have a planned place to go. When it's done, I walk it with you, tell you when you can walk and drive on it, and show you how to care for it.
Questions about concrete work in Napa
Do I need a permit to pour a concrete driveway or patio in Napa?
The city's permit pages don't settle it for driveways or patios, so ask the Building Division before work starts rather than assume either way. The city's permit page lists the work it treats as exempt, such as low retaining walls and some small sheds and fences. If we're doing the job, I'll have that answer for you before we schedule anything.
Does a retaining wall need a permit in Napa?
A retaining wall 4 feet tall or less is exempt from a building permit in Napa, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. The exemption doesn't apply if the wall carries extra weight above it, such as a driveway or sloped ground, or holds back flammable or combustible liquids. Because the footing counts, a wall that looks 3 feet tall can still be over the limit, so we measure from the footing when we plan it.
How do I apply for a building permit in Napa?
You apply in person, because the city has no online portal for permit submittals. The Building Division is open to the public from 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Thursday, so plan a weekday trip and bring what the job needs.
Which building codes apply to concrete work in Napa?
Permits applied for on or after January 1, 2026 have to follow the 2025 California Codes, along with the city's local amendments. Work that doesn't need a permit still has to meet the applicable codes and ordinances, so we build to the same standard whether or not an inspector comes out.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Napa?
Your price comes from the on-site look, because tear-out, base work, thickness, steel and finish move it more than the square footage alone. Breaking up and hauling away an old cracked slab is often a big part of the cost on older Napa homes, and a stamped or colored finish costs more than a plain broom finish. Call (707) 254-6028 and I'll come out and price yours.
How do I keep a new concrete slab from cracking?
No one can promise concrete won't crack, but you can control where it cracks and keep it from breaking apart. That comes down to a packed base, rebar, joints cut on time, water that drains away instead of pooling, and staying off the slab while it cures. Most of that is our job, and yours is giving it the time.
Napa, CA
Get your Napa concrete job looked at
Call (707) 254-6028 or send the form, because concrete is hard to undo once it sets and it's far easier to get the base, drainage and permits right before the truck arrives.