Concrete contractor in Maricopa, AZ - slabs built on a packed, graded base
United Maricopa Concrete Construction is a concrete contractor based in Maricopa, AZ. We pour driveways, patios, walks, pool decks, garage floors and slab foundations for homes here, and I'm on site running each job.
- Fully licensed and insured.
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Maricopa homes and the ground they sit on
Most of our Maricopa work is on homes in the planned neighborhoods that have filled in over the last couple of decades, many with HOA rules on what shows from the street. A lot of those houses still have the driveway, front walk and small back patio the builder poured, so the calls we get are about extending a patio, widening a driveway or replacing a slab that's cracked or dropped. We also pour shop floors, footings and lots on the bigger parcels at the edge of the city, and we do the same work up in Chandler.
The ground here is flat desert soil, so water doesn't run off a lot on its own the way it would on a slope. That makes the subgrade, the dirt the slab sits on, and the grade the real work on most jobs, because a slab on loose fill or one that tips toward the house shows it later.
Concrete work we do on Maricopa properties
Concrete driveway building
When a builder-grade driveway has cracked across or dropped at the street edge, we dig out the soft base, pack it and pour a new slab.
Concrete patio construction
A bare dirt yard or a small builder patio out back is common here, so we pour a bigger slab pitched to carry rain away from the house.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or entry the look of stone or pavers, and we seal it so the color holds up better under the desert sun.
Concrete sidewalk building
We pour side-yard paths and front walks so you're not crossing gravel or mud to the gate, sloped so storm water runs off them.
Garage floor concrete
If your garage slab has wide cracks, a sunken corner or a low spot where water sits, we replace it with a flat floor that drains toward the door.
Decorative concrete
Colored, exposed or scored finishes suit the desert landscaping in many Maricopa yards, and we keep the surface textured enough to walk on safely when wet.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard steps down or a grade change needs holding back, we form and pour concrete retaining walls and check the city's height rules first.
Concrete floor installation
For a new workshop, casita or addition, we pour an interior concrete floor that's level and square so whatever goes on top of it lies flat.
Concrete pool decks
Pool decks here take full sun and splash most of the year, so we give them a finish that grips bare feet and slope water toward the drains.
Concrete steps construction
We replace crumbling front or back steps with poured concrete steps that have even rises, so nobody catches a toe on one short step.
Slab foundation building
For a new home, garage or casita, we prepare the ground, set the forms and the rebar, the steel that ties the slab together, and pour it level.
Foundation installation
When you're adding a room or building on an empty lot, we install the foundation to the plans the city approved, from the footings up to the slab.
Concrete parking lot building
For a church, shop or office lot in Maricopa, we pour concrete paving sized for its daily traffic and graded so rain doesn't pond in the stalls.
Concrete footings
Block walls, pergola posts and additions need solid footings underneath, so we dig them to the depth the plans call for and pour them clean and square.
Foundation raising
If part of a slab has sunk and doors stick or cracks run up the drywall, we find out why it dropped before raising it back to level.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut old slabs for removal, open trenches for new lines and cut control joints, the grooves that tell a slab where to crack.
Get a free on-site concrete estimate in Maricopa
Send the form and we reply within one business day to set a time. I come out, measure and send you a free written estimate of what's included, with no obligation to go ahead.
(602) 847-8405- office@concretemaricopa.com
- Based in
- Maricopa, AZ 85138
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Working in Maricopa: permits, licenses and what sets the price
The City of Maricopa's building office issues construction permits, and it reviews and approves the plans first, so on a job that needs one, that review comes before our pour date. Plans submitted since February 20, 2026 are checked against the newer codes the city adopted. When it isn't clear whether your job needs a permit, we ask the building office before we start, and when it does, we handle the paperwork and schedule the inspections. Maricopa doesn't issue business licenses except to a short list of regulated businesses, so there's no city license to ask a concrete contractor for, and the state contractor license is the one to check. We're fully licensed and insured, and every job is satisfaction guaranteed.
Price comes down to the size and thickness of the slab, how much soft dirt has to come out before we pack a new base, whether old concrete has to be broken out and hauled off, the finish you pick and how close a truck can get. If a budget has to come down, I'd keep the base and go with a plain broom finish, a lightly brushed texture that grips underfoot, because a fancy top on a weak base cracks like any other slab. The schedule turns on permit review, the weather and curing, the days a slab needs to gain strength before you walk or drive on it, and the written estimate I send puts your scope and number in writing. We run jobs down the Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway in Casa Grande the same way.
Why Maricopa yards need a careful base and pour
The Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and Vekol washes run through Maricopa, and the city points out that a home doesn't have to be near water to flood. On these flat lots the slab itself decides where storm water goes, so before we set forms I check how the yard drains and pitch the patio or driveway to carry water away from the house instead of toward it.
Summer heat is the other thing. A slab poured in the middle of a hot day dries on top before it sets, which leaves a weak, dusty surface that chips, so we pour early, cut the joints on time and keep the slab damp while it cures.
What happens when you call us about a Maricopa job
From your first call to the day you can use the slab, here's how a job with us runs and who you'll be dealing with.
Call or send the form
Call (602) 847-8405 or send the form with a few lines about the job, and we set a time for me to come look. We take calls evenings and weekends too.
I measure and write it up
I come out myself, measure, look at what's there now and check how the ground drains. You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you know the cost before you decide anything.
We handle permits and prep
Once you say go, we line up any permit and inspection, and on a permit job the city's plan review comes before we can pour. Then our crew digs out, packs and checks the base and sets the forms.
I run the pour and finish
I'm on site from the pour through the finish while our crew places and finishes the concrete and cuts the joints. Before we leave, I tell you when the slab will be ready to walk and drive on.
Questions about concrete work in Maricopa
How do I check if my address is inside Maricopa city limits?
Look your address up on the city's Addressing map, which shows whether it's in "City Limits" or "Not Within City Limits." The city's permit rules on this page apply inside the limits, so it's worth checking before you plan the job.
Does a concrete retaining wall need a permit in Maricopa?
A retaining wall over 4 feet tall needs a building permit from the city, and so does any wall designed by a registered design professional. A wall that doesn't need a building permit still needs a zoning permit, which checks setbacks, height and design, so we sort out both before we form it.
When do I need a floodplain permit for a new slab in Maricopa?
Any development in a floodplain needs a Floodplain Use Permit before construction starts. For a single-lot home or accessory building it's a separate application from the building permit, and the city suggests getting the building permit first because the building may have to sit one foot above base flood elevation, which changes how high we set the slab.
Can someone without a contractor license pour a small slab in Arizona?
Only for casual or minor work under $1,000 per project, labor and materials included, under Arizona law. That exemption ends when the job needs a local building permit or is part of a bigger project, so most driveways, patios and foundations call for a licensed contractor.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Maricopa?
Your price is set mostly by the driveway's size and thickness and how much digging and base work the ground needs. Tearing out an old cracked driveway adds labor and hauling, and a stamped or colored finish costs more than a broom finish, so I measure on site and put your number in writing.
What causes concrete driveways to crack in Maricopa?
Most bad cracks come from a base that was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, or from control joints that were cut late or skipped. Some cracking happens in any slab, which is why the joints are there to guide it and rebar holds the pieces together, so before replacing yours I'd want to see what's underneath and fix that cause first.
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Get your Maricopa slab on the calendar
Call (602) 847-8405 or send the form now, and I can measure while your plans are still easy to change.