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Based in Poway and serving all of North County, Mendenhall Concrete has poured driveways, patios, steps, and foundations here since 1982. Call today for your free estimate!
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Your Local Concrete Contractor Since 1982
Since 1982, Mendenhall Concrete has served North County San Diego with a straightforward standard: do the work right, respect the property, and deliver a finish worth putting our name on.
Owner Mike Stratton brings the discipline, preparation and experience he gained in the Armed Forces to the way he runs our family-owned company. That means planning carefully before work begins, keeping the crew and job site organized, and taking responsibility for the finished result.
When you hire Mendenhall Concrete, you’re choosing a local company with more than four decades of experience and a reputation to uphold.
- Veteran-Owned & Family Run
- Serving North County Since 1982
- Local Suppliers & Local Crews
- Residential & Commercial Work
- Custom Layouts & Finish Options
- Free, No-Obligation Estimates
WHAT WE DO
Our Services
Concrete Driveways
New driveways, replacements, and extensions, along with the walkways and sidewalks that connect them to the rest of your property.
Concrete Patios
Outdoor living space shaped around how you actually use it, from everyday patios to entertaining slabs and pool decks.
Decorative Concrete
Decorative patterns, integral color, and exposed aggregate finishes that give a surface real character instead of plain grey.
Concrete Steps & Stairs
Entry steps, stairways, and floating steps, formed and finished to handle the grade changes common on North County lots.
Concrete Foundations & Slabs
Foundations, garage slabs, RV pads, and equipment pads built to plan for homeowners, builders, and general contractors.
Retaining Walls
Concrete and block walls that hold back grade, open up usable yard, and keep water moving where it should.
Built on Reputation.
Veteran-Owned & Operated
Led by veteran and owner Mike Stratton, Mendenhall Concrete takes a hands-on approach to every project, with clear communication and attention to detail.
SERVING NORTH COUNTY SINCE 1982
We’ve been serving North County San Diego for over 40 years. We know the soil, the climate, and the local codes better than anyone.
Quick, No-Pressure Estimates
Get a free estimate, straightforward answers, and a no-obligation site visit. We’ll help you understand your options without pushing you to commit.
Our Promise
“If it’s not right, we’ll make it right. Every time, without question.”
— Mike Stratton, Owner
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REVIEWS
What Our Customers Say
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Don RobinsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Mendenhall Concrete did an excellent job on my driveway. They arrived right on time and got started right away. I watched the whole process and I even made videos of each step. Mike’s team was very professional and obviously focused on doing the best possible job. Not only was the work exemplary but dealing with Mike, the company owner, was easy and friendly. His bid was very thorough in his description of what would be done to accomplish my project. I got several bids and Mendenhal’s bid was the most detailed in the description of the labor needed and obviously showing his knowledge of city coding in laying concrete that other bids I got didn’t. There was absolutely nothing in my experience with Mendenhall Concrete that I didn’t like.![]()
Kelley RTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Love these guys! Wonderful company that worked with my ideas and designs to make them work for me. They poured a spa slab in the back and two patio slabs with spaces to backfill with soil and pebble, as well as framed an existing sidewalk with pavers. The pavers bring life to an old sidewalk and it looks like they were always there. They were wonderful, detailed, timely and stayed on budget. Their employees are extremely hard working and cleaned as they went. The owner was out here often to check on progress. We only ran into a couple simple obstacles and they were able to suggest some fixes or work around them. They are have reasonable pricing and found the pavers I wanted. I would highly recommend them! Added some before and after pictures.![]()
marc n/aTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We just completed a large project with Mendenhall. Mike and his team delivered a high quality project, on time, and on budget with a level of professionalism that most other SD contractors should take note of. They clearly take pride in the work that they do, and it shows. We couldn't be more pleased with the end result, and while the project had a few bumps along the way, communication was prompt and clear.![]()
Randy ReinerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We came to Mendenhall Concrete for a huge project for our front, sides and backyard. Not only did Mike and his team deliver such a good product. They did it in a timely manner and with such detail and professionalism. We love the outcome! Would totally use them again and again!!!!![]()
Pete JenkinsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I have used Mendenhall Concrete for my entire home renovation. Mike and his crew do phenomenal work. Not only do they perform quality work they do honest work. My project required framing and pouring a new foundation, color matching existing concrete and a new entryway. I couldn’t imagine where I would be without him. I would recommend them for any project big or small.![]()
will thurmondTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Hired Mendenhall for our retail construction project. On time every time. Glad we hired them.![]()
Jon FlemmerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Fast completion of concrete. Great quality work. Looking at future projects with Mendenhall Concrete.![]()
KC GEMTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Mendenhall Concrete is simply the best! We have used them to install concrete stairs to our apartment buildings, and installl concrete for walk ways. Mike and his team are very professional, timely and their work is Top-Notch! Highly recommand this company! Kathy C.![]()
Gary JonesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Easy to work with. Highest possible quality.![]()
Blake CanedyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
My service business worked at a home where concrete was recently poured by Mendenhall Concrete. I was absolutely blown away by how charming this home became via a this concrete. Beautiful flower beds, small walls, walk ways and some steps. It took a “so-so” looking home and it turned into a beautiful and charming home.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified that these reviews were published on Mendenhall Concrete's Google Business Profile. Learn more
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW LONG DOES A CONCRETE PROJECT TAKE?
A standard residential driveway or patio is usually a few days of on-site work, spread across demolition, prep and forming, the concrete itself, and finishing. Larger projects, and anything involving foundations or retaining walls, run longer. You’ll get a realistic schedule with your estimate rather than a best-case number.
HOW SOON CAN YOU GET STARTED?
It starts with the free estimate. Send us the details and we’ll set a time to walk the site, look at access and grade, and talk through your options. You’ll get a price for the work as scoped, with no obligation attached. Once the scope is agreed and the contract is signed, we go over the installation timeline and where your project sits on the calendar. We’re a concrete company that runs a limited number of projects at a time, so we’d rather give you an honest start date than one we can’t hold.
WHAT AFFECTS THE COST OF A CONCRETE PROJECT?
Square footage is the starting point, and rarely the whole story. Access to the site, how much demolition and hauling is involved, grade and drainage work, thickness and reinforcement, and the finish you choose all move the number. Quotes from different concrete contractors in Escondido can vary widely on the same project, usually because of what each one included or left out of the prep.
DO I NEED A PERMIT FOR CONCRETE WORK?
It depends on your city and your project. Replacing an existing driveway or patio in kind often doesn’t require one, while work in the public right of way, structural foundations, and many retaining walls do. Each city in North County handles this a little differently, and we’ll tell you what your project needs before anything starts.
DO YOU REMOVE AND HAUL AWAY THE OLD CONCRETE?
Yes. Demolition, breakout, and disposal are part of a replacement project and they’re included in your estimate. Old concrete is heavy and the hauling is a real cost, so if a bid comes in unusually light, it’s worth asking whether removal was priced in.
CAN YOU MATCH OR TIE INTO MY EXISTING CONCRETE?
We can tie new work into an existing slab and get close on color and finish, but an exact match is rarely possible. New concrete cures lighter and darkens over the first year, and the original mix and finish may no longer be available. We’ll show you what to expect before we start, and in some cases replacing the adjoining section gives you a better result than trying to blend.
CAN YOU WORK ON A SLOPED OR HILLSIDE LOT?
Yes, and a lot of North County property is exactly that. Slopes change how we handle forming, reinforcement, and water, and they’re often where steps, stairways, or a retaining wall make more sense than trying to flatten everything. We’ll walk the grade with you and lay out what the site will actually support.
HOW LONG BEFORE I CAN USE THE NEW CONCRETE?
You can usually walk on it after a day or so, and vehicles can typically go back on a driveway after about a week. We’ll confirm the timing for your specific project before we leave. Concrete keeps gaining strength for weeks after that, so we’ll also tell you what to avoid in the meantime.
DO YOU WORK WITH BUILDERS AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS?
We do. Alongside residential work we install foundations, slabs, and structural concrete for builders and GCs, and we’re used to working to plan and around other trades on an active site. As a North County San Diego concrete contractor with four decades of local work behind us, we can usually tell you early if something on the drawing won’t work on that particular lot.
Still have questions?
Call us at (858) 630-4649. We are happy to answer questions about your project before you commit to anything.
Areas We Serve
Mendenhall Concrete works throughout North County San Diego, from Escondido out to the coastal communities. Find your city below, or call us if you do not see it listed.
- Poway
- Escondido
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Del Mar
- Solana Beach
- Encinitas
- Carlsbad
- San Marcos
- Vista
- Oceanside
- Bonsall
- Fallbrook
- Valley Center
- Ramona
- Rancho Bernardo
- Rancho Peñasquitos
- Mira Mesa
- La Jolla
Serving North County San Diego and select surrounding communities. Call us to confirm service at your address.