Curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway approaches and private flatwork — restored after utility work or built new. We break it out, do the underground work, and pour it back.
Public right-of-way concrete to city standards, and private concrete that matches the property.
Form and pour new curb and gutter to city standard details, tied into existing curb lines and street paving.
Sidewalk removal and replacement under encroachment permits, including scoring and broom finish to match.
New and replaced driveway approaches and transitions between the street, sidewalk and driveway.
Walkways, patios and flatwork for custom homes and remodels, formed and finished to match the house.
Pads for transformers, generators, EV chargers, solar and mechanical equipment.
Sawcutting, breaking and haul-off with our excavators and hydraulic breakers.
Restore concrete over utility trenches for sewer, water, gas and electric work.
Excavation, base rock, compaction and forming so the finished concrete stays flat and crack-resistant.
We dig, install the utility and restore the concrete — one contractor from start to finish.
How a typical curb, gutter and sidewalk restoration goes.
Sawcut and break out the existing concrete and dig for the utility work.
Place and compact base rock to grade.
Set forms to line and grade and pour from the truck.
Float, edge, score and broom finish to match city standards.
Pave the asphalt back against the new curb and gutter.
Custom homes, ADUs, remodels and everyday homeowner projects. Compact machines that fit tight side yards, careful protection of landscaping and hardscape, and clean job sites.
Site utilities, storm drainage and paving for commercial builds, tenant improvements, solar/BESS and EV sites. We work as a sub to GCs or direct to owners and developers.
DIR-registered for California public works. We bid and perform standard private work and prevailing-wage projects, with certified payroll handled on every public works job.
New curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveway approach along a residential street, finished with asphalt tie-in paving.
New concrete walkway and flatwork at a custom home after the underground utility work.
Finished curb and gutter with the street paving restored right up to the new concrete.
Restoring the street too? See our Asphalt Restoration page, or our Excavation & Site Work page for our equipment.
Core Engineering Inc. (DBA Apex Directional Drilling) is registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations as a public works contractor.
Our PG&E OQs cover excavation, pipe installation, backfill and compaction, tracer wire, locating and damage prevention — so gas and electric work near PG&E facilities is done by qualified personnel.
Send us your permit, plans or a few photos and we'll get you a clear proposal — standard or prevailing wage.