The San Jose Concrete Company serves Los Altos, CA for concrete driveways, patios, slabs and repairs, with free estimates and written quotes. Call (408) 889-7434 or text a photo of the job.
Concrete Contractor services in Los Altos
What stands out in Los Altos is what is missing: on many residential streets there is no curb, no gutter and no sidewalk. The road edge runs straight into gravel shoulders, planting and the end of each driveway. That gives the town its country look, and it means the point where a driveway meets the street has to be shaped carefully so rain does not run down the drive toward the garage. Lots are generous, mostly with single-story ranch homes, and old oaks and a few leftover orchard trees stand close to the paving. Homeowners tend to want quiet finishes such as sand finish, exposed aggregate or plain grey with neat joints. North Los Altos is closest to downtown, South Los Altos and Loyola Corners are mid-century, and the Country Club area is hillier. Clay soil and tree roots are the usual causes of cracked drives.
Neighborhoods we cover in Los Altos
- North Los Altos
- South Los Altos
- Loyola Corners
- Country Club area
- Rancho area
- Downtown Los Altos
Permits and local rules
Where a driveway meets the street in Los Altos, the work is in the public right-of-way and needs an encroachment permit from the city's engineering staff, even on streets with no curb. The city also protects many trees, so work near a large tree should be checked with the city for your address.