Pasadena Concrete Works

For any concrete work, look no further than Ron Leon’s PASADENA CONCRETEWORKS. At our initial meeting, Ron clearly and concisely identified the best approach to repairing our cracked and leaking driveway. He prepared a detailed job proposal with all measurements and diagrams, and came in with a quite reasonable estimate. The crew demo’ed a large section of our driveway, prepped it for new concrete and poured within 3 days. They took great care to match and incorporate the new section into the existing slabs, with texturing and careful joint cutting. In addition, they cut out and filled many cracks in the driveway to protect the wooden substructure of our hillside driveway from water damage. For honesty, professionalism and industry, PCW gets top marks.

Ahead of the apocalyptic El Nino rains predicted for early 2016, I worked with Pasadena Concreteworks (PCW) to execute several projects on our La Crescenta home:
1. demolition of two slabs (320 SF and 120 SF)
2. construction of 30′ retaining wall
3. construction of 30′ sidewalk
4. construction of one slab (~880 SF)
5. construction of 22′ block wall for seating
6. construction of ~30 SF sidewalk between driveway and steps leading up to front door
Due to many years of not having a retaining wall between our home and the home north of us (on an incline), a significant amount of earth (18′-24″ in height) had accumulated along the entire side of our garage. Additionally, in the absence of a retaining wall, rain would seep under our fence and settle in our backyard. To remedy this, PCW removed all of the existing soil and boulders to construct a 30′ retaining wall — including a drainage system — and a 30′ sidewalk.
Given a patchwork of concrete slabs (various heights, colors, and sizes) in our backyard and our preference to have a larger patio (instead of unsightly dead grass and dirt), we decided to demolish all of our existing slabs and create one unified, ~880 SF slab. Another benefit was the ability to match the new slab with the breezeway which was about 6″ higher than the existing slab. After PCW hauled away all of the existing concrete and materials to a licensed recycling facility for proper disposal, they poured a new slab — with agreed upon cuts and proper grading — at a consistent height and to allow rain to properly drain instead of pooling. To help create a natural, visual divider between the slab and the rest of the backyard, PCW built a block wall with 12″ concrete caps for seating.
Finally, because the steps leading up to our front door was at a lower elevation than our driveway, we had issues with water pooling near the steps. PCW demo’d the existing sidewalk and graded the new sidewalk properly so the water tipped to the side where they installed a drain to the street.
Ron Leon is PCW’s owner and I’ve already recommended him to a few friends who needed concrete work done. Unlike the other 4 contractors I had come out to bid on the project, Ron provided a thorough estimate outlining the work with a fixed cost. PCW’s price was competitive with the other estimates I received, but I felt most confident going with them for two primary reasons: 1) all PCW does is concrete; and 2) Ron’s focus while scoping out the project was equally about drainage as it was on aesthetics. Not surprisingly, there was a 3 – 4 waiting time before we could start our project, but Ron stayed in close touch by text/​e-​mail and there were no surprises before or after we started.
I was pleased with Edwin, the foreman assigned to our ~3 week project, as well as the other PCW employees who were all courteous and diligent. The work typically started at 8 am and they worked until the mid-​afternoon. PCW had a portable bathroom installed for their crew. Remember, cash or check only.
Thanks again, Ron!

I found Ron using Unilocal; I didn’t even interview anyone else. Maintaining all 5-​star Unilocal reviews is quite a statement, and I will continue his run. We had a back yard patio that tree roots had done a job with, but also stairs and short brick walls — major tripping hazards. Ron had a vision, and we went with it. Turned out GREAT. Ron takes the time (and he is a busy man) to try to understand what you want and not push his idea, appreciated. He made changes I asked even after they started and adjusted the bill easily. Nice work!

Ron is the best, easy to work with and a superior craftsman. They did a 100 yard long driveway and automatic gate for us in Pasadena. The quality of the work exceeded by expectations and Ron is easy to talk to and fair in his prices. We shopped around and did the work for you. Don’t bother with anyone else, these guys are the best

Ron and his crew replaced my Driveway and Garage Slabs as well as new walkways and stairs. I also had them sandblast the paint from the existing patio and entry. Ron was always responsive and the crew was fantastic. Ron was always available to answer questions and deal with any issues that came up before, during, and after the work was done.

I live in the Hollywood Hills and Ron and his terrific crew have recently built a picture perfect brick retaining wall up my hill at my residence that not only looks great, but is extremely solid and is built to last forever. Ron and his crew are very easy to work with, are thoroughly professional, answered all of my questions and most important, did everything and more that we talked about (he even did some concrete work to support a concrete walkway for free because he said that it needed it). This is the first time that I have ever needed to have a retaining wall built, so I didn’t know anything about having one built. Building one UP a hill requires special skills, as I have found. Ron led me through all of the details, and everything has worked out great. Ron and his crew are real professionals, they care about the customer’s needs, and probably most important of all, they definitely enjoy doing very high quality work and take pride in their work. Also, Ron’s bid was just right.
I am extremely pleased with the work that Ron and his crew did for me. If you are looking for a really good concrete contractor, I definitely highly recommend Ron and his team.

We just had our driveway redone and it is beautiful. Ron and his crew were fantastic and very professional. We live in an old neighborhood and I wanted someone who could pour concrete that looked original. PCW exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend them for any concrete project.

Ron and his crew replaced our entire driveway and walkway, and we are extremely pleased with the results. We decided to go with Ron after getting a quote from some other guys who do other things besides concrete, and their price was the same. Of course we’d rather go with the experts if we’re going to be spending that much money — driveways are expensive. Ron and his crew were extremely professional throughout the process. Ron clearly has a passion for his work and offered us several ideas on the details of the project. The rounded curve around the planter and how far to extend the edges of the driveway were all based on his expert advice. My neighbor works in construction and commented several times on how impressed he was at how thorough the prep work was. Ron kept me updated throughout the process and made sure that I was satisfied with the job prior to the final payment. I strongly recommend PCW for any concrete job!

Ron and his crew did an excellent job replacing our driveway. Our job was relatively small, but Ron went out of his way to address all of our concerns and answer our many questions. Our new driveway looks great and our low car no longer scrapes when we pull in. We couldn’t be happier.

Ron and his crew did an amazing job on our terraced property in Altadea. PCW built a 70 foot retaining wall and driveway for our 40 foot RV, a very big job I wasn’t even sure could be done. Ron is very conscientious and communicated well with us and our neigbor every step of the way. We could not be happier with the quality of work and how quickly the project was completed. The guys did a great job of cleaning up and getting along with our dogs. If you care about quality, professionalism and great service, definitely call Pasadena Concrete Works.

We have only good things to say about Ron and his crew at Pasadena Concrete Works. Ron has a cheerful, helpful, knowledgeable understanding of concrete. I had a new front porch work done by Ron and it came out beautiful. I highly recommend Ron and his crew for all your concrete work.

Ron and his crew at Pasadena Concrete Works handled a tough driveway job at our home very well and produced a beautiful finished product. He diligently took care of city permit issues, which were extensive, and came back to our property numerous times to check on the progress of the project. Ron is very professional and easy to work with.

I am a repeat customer of Pasadena Concrete Works. Ron Leon is extremely personable and helpful. So many problems. Tree ruining the driveway, water pooling around the foundations. What to do. Ron figures it out with creative ideas. The PCW crew is hardworking, thorough and neat. Every detail is covered – color match, artistic design. I couldn’t be happier. They’re reasonable, too. I recommend Pasadena Concrete Works to anyone who wants a job well done. Thanks, Ron.

Ron Leon and Pasadena Concrete Works, Inc. did a good job building a large exterior block wall for us with a stucco finish. The price was reasonable. They outlined a schedule and stuck to it. Each morning we received a text message from Ron outlining status. We had a couple days of rain during the project and they were completely prepared ahead of time. The workers were very professional and did an excellent job with attention to detail. The wall looks great. The job was completed quickly. The construction debris was completely cleaned up. Our experience could not have been better.

We have only good things to say about Ron and his crew at Pasadena Concrete Works. Ron has a cheerful, helpful, knowledgable understanding of concrete. He stands behind his work and when we had a hiccup, he acknowledged it and took care of it completely. You would be smart to use Ron at Pasadena Concrete Works