CONCRETE

Concrete Work in Marin and Sonoma County

Concrete walkways, slabs, foundations, and steps finished clean. Built with proper subbase, reinforcement, and control joints. Backed by a two-year warranty.

  • Licensed C-27 #1134876
  • 400+ Projects Completed
  • Family Owned Since 1998
  • 2-Year Warranty
OUR APPROACH

How Novara Pours Concrete in Marin and Sonoma

  1. Site Survey and Design

    We measure your site, plan slope and drainage, and design the concrete layout in 3D so you see the finished surface before installation begins.

  2. Forming and Reinforcement

    Subbase compacted to spec. Forms set straight and level. Rebar or wire mesh reinforcement placed for the load. Control joints planned where the slab will want to crack.

  3. Pour and Finish

    Concrete poured at the right consistency for the weather. Surface finished broom, smooth, exposed aggregate, or stamped to match your home and landscape.

  4. Cure and Walkthrough

    Slab cured properly so it gains full strength. Joints sealed. Cure time clearly explained. Two-year workmanship warranty activated. Aftercare guidance for sealing and care.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Real Reviews from Marin and Sonoma County Homeowners

Every Mill Valley project we build comes with a story. Here is what our clients say in their own words.

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C Meyers
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Esteban and Stephen totally understood my vision for an entire redesign of my backyard. And rather then have to wait for it to come together in 2-4 weeks, they were able to start right away due to another client having to reschedule. On day one the crew had demolished my "old tired" yard with undesirable plants and hedges removed. Day two began the new vison and within 5 days the entire project was completed beautifully! I'm very satisfied with Novara Landscape and have already begun planning my next project.
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Shirley Churchill
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I was very pleased with the quality of the workmanship of the crew of Novara Landscape & Construction. The crew were very polite and hard working. My project turned out perfectly as I wanted. The project was done very efficiently.
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laura sweet
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I had a truly wonderful experience with Novara. I hired them after carefully reviewing several companies in my area to transform my empty rectangular dirt-filled yard into an expensive looking sanctuary and garden. Novara brought my vision of a porcelain paver landing with inset lights, a porcelain paved patio with pergola, decomposed granite, trees, plants and irrigation to life in spectacular fashion! Quickly, professionally and with results that exceeded my expectations. Stephen Garcia and his crew went above and beyond in executing my desires. He spent lots of time answering my questions, looking at tiles, talking to me about every step. His crew had an amazing work ethic and were there early every day, working full long days in the heat. Their work was seamless. From plantings to pouring concrete, they took care to add gopher wire, rebar, and lots of things lesser companies don’t consider. The joints on the tiles were lined up, grouting was perfect, plants are flourishing. I cannot recommend Novara enough!
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Melissa Hannan
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I am very satisfied with weekly landscaping maintenance service I have received from Novara. The owner, Steven Garcia is accessible and quick to reply to any questions I might have. You can’t go wrong with Novara!
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Judy Woosnam
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I highly recommend Novara Landscape and Construction for landscape construction and site improvement services. Throughout their work, Novara demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to quality from start to finish. I am a homeowner in San Rafael and a gardener, so this project was very important to me having purchased the home in 2025 with a backyard in extremely poor condition. Both the owners, Steven and Esteban, as well as their team, made this project a real pleasure. As a commercial property manager, I have worked with numbers of contractors and Novara gets high marks for their performance which makes them stand out! Novara performed removal of significant old tree root structures and damaged hardscape, installation of a drainage system, hardscape installation including a very attractive colored concrete and tumbled brick, as well as the irrigation and planting of my softscape plan. They performed each phase of this project with great attention to detail and coordination which resulted in an efficient, and well-organized job site. Their grading/drainage work was just what I needed to prevent water damage to my home’s foundation. The concrete installation was well executed and finished professionally. In addition, the irrigation and planting installation reflected both gardening knowledge and care, resulting in a wonderful foundation for my new garden. What stood out most was their responsiveness, the willingness to explore options to stay within my budget and their construction expertise. Additionally, I appreciated the professional estimates and contract format that provided clear and detailed specifications. Based on my experience, I would confidently recommend Novara Landscape and Construction to anyone seeking a capable and trustworthy contractor for grading, drainage work, hardscape and softscape installation and the necessary irrigation for a successful landscape project.
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Archie Hughes
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The team is a delight to work with—high attention to detail and consistently quality work. Esteban’s positive, charming personality is what led me to choose Novara Landscape & Construction. I’m big on first impressions, and I could immediately tell Esteban was someone I could trust. Worth every penny.
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Paul Breimayer
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Novara has been providing taking care of our lawn and landscape for nearly 2 years. Their crew arrives on time and does an excellent job. They are easy to talk to and remember what needs to be done if I'm not there. Steve and Esteban are easy to reach and available to answer any questions I have. I recommend Novara to anyone looking for high quality, reliable service at a reasonable price.
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Kelsey Witkowicki
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I connected with Novara on a Tues and they came out the very next day on Weds to look at my yard and discuss what I was looking for. I wanted to install privacy trees in my yard and some accent brush. They provided a thorough proposal and some different evergreen privacy tree recommendations within a couple days turnaround, and then completed the entire job the following Friday (10 days from initial outreach)! Throughout the process they were extremely communicative and proactive. During the day of install, they removed all existing weeds complimentarily, and helped install a new irrigation valve at discount after we determined we couldn't access my existing HOA one. Their prices were incredibly reasonable, and I was so impressed with the results. My sister has already reached out to them to request the same work at her house after hearing my experience :)
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Virginia Carroll
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"Incredible transformation! Steven and his team were professional, efficient, and exceptionally creative. They took an overgrown mess and turned it into a stunning, usable outdoor retreat. Steven has a gift for seeing the potential in a space that others might miss. Highly recommended for anyone needing top-tier landscaping and design."
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Justin Mizany
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It was a pleasure working with Novara Landscaping. On time, on budget, totally professional. Justin : )
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BUILT BY EXPERTS

Why Marin and Sonoma Homeowners Trust Novara for Concrete Work

EXPERIENCE

28+ Years

Pouring since 1998

EXPERTISE

Crack-Controlled

Joints planned right

AUTHORITY

Licensed C-27

#1134876 California

TRUST

2-Year Warranty

On every pour

Concrete is the most unforgiving material in the trade. A bad pour shows for the next thirty years. The clay-heavy Bay Area soil shifts with every wet season, which is why local concrete needs proper subbase prep, correct slab thickness, the right reinforcement, and control joints planned where the slab will naturally want to crack. Skip any of those four and the slab fails. We have been pouring concrete across Marin and Sonoma County for nearly three decades, walkways, foundations, slabs, steps, and every transition in between. Every pour gets the right mix for the weather, the right cure schedule, and the same standard whether it is twenty square feet or two thousand.

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Free on-site consultation and 3D design preview. No pressure. We walk your property and show you what is possible.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Novara Concrete Pour FAQ

Will my new concrete crack?

All concrete will eventually develop hairline cracks. That is the nature of the material. The job is to control where cracks happen and keep them cosmetic instead of structural. We plan control joints in the right locations so the slab cracks where you cannot see it. The clay soil across Marin and Sonoma makes proper subbase compaction even more critical. Most concrete that fails in this region failed because the subbase was wrong, not the concrete itself.

How thick should my concrete slab be?

A standard residential walkway is four inches thick. A patio that will hold furniture and foot traffic is four to five inches. A slab supporting vehicle weight needs six inches minimum with proper rebar. Foundation slabs and structural pours have their own engineered specs. We size the slab for your specific use during the consultation.

How long does concrete take to cure?

Concrete reaches walkable strength in twenty-four to forty-eight hours. Light foot traffic in seven days. Vehicle weight at twenty-eight days. Final color and surface stability in sixty days. Bay Area weather affects cure speed. Cool wet conditions slow the cure, dry hot conditions can cure too fast and cause surface cracking. We schedule pours to give your slab the best cure window possible.

What concrete finish is best for my home?

Broom finish is the most common and most affordable. Slip resistant and timeless. Smooth trowel finish gives a modern interior look but is slippery outdoors when wet. Exposed aggregate adds texture and lasts the longest. Stamped concrete adds aesthetic options at the cost of higher maintenance. We talk through which finish fits your home, budget, and long-term care expectations.

Do I need a permit for a concrete project?

Most residential walkways, patios, and slabs at grade do not require a permit across Marin and Sonoma. Foundation work, structural slabs, and pours connected to drainage or retaining systems do require approval. We confirm permit requirements during the consultation and pull every permit needed before the pour.

Can you match new concrete to my existing walkways or driveway?

Color matching new concrete to existing concrete is difficult because aged concrete is rarely the color it started as. We can come close with the right mix, finish, and surface treatment. Where exact matching is critical, we sometimes recommend redoing both old and new sections together so the entire surface matches.

What kind of warranty comes with a Novara concrete pour?

Every concrete pour comes with a two-year warranty on workmanship covering subbase failure, structural cracking beyond control joints, and surface delamination. Hairline cosmetic cracks are normal and not covered. If anything we built fails within those two years for reasons not caused by extreme weather, tree root damage, or owner alterations, we come back and fix it at no cost.

How do I get started with a concrete project?

Call us at (707) 494-8197 or request a free consultation here. We schedule a site visit at your property anywhere across Marin and Sonoma County, walk the site together, talk through finish and slab thickness options, and follow up with a 3D design preview and written estimate within two weeks.