ENCINITAS

Encinitas is really five communities in one: Old Encinitas, New Encinitas, Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Olivenhain. A beach cottage in Leucadia and a ranch property in Olivenhain have very different concrete, and we treat them that way. Creek Stone Resurfacing, Inc. is a family-owned San Diego company, licensed (CA License #971871) and insured, resurfacing and coating concrete since 2014.

Coastal Encinitas: Leucadia, Cardiff and Old Encinitas

West of I-5, many homes are older cottages and remodels on smaller lots, where the patio, side yard and front walk are a big part of the living space. Marine layer mornings keep that concrete damp, salt air drifts in, and sand gets tracked everywhere. The result is usually a patio that looks worn and blotchy even though the slab is fine.

A concrete overlay is the most common fix we do here. It puts a fresh surface over the existing slab, so you get a new look without demolition, dumpsters or weeks of disruption on a tight lot. Choose a solid color, or a decorative variation finish in Arizona, Granite, Calico, Smoke or Natural blends for a more natural stone feel that suits beach architecture. Read more on concrete overlays and home exterior floors.

Older coastal slabs often have cracks and chipped edges. We repair cracks of any size during prep, and repaired cracks don’t come back as a problem.

Outdoor showers, walkways and pool areas

Wet areas need traction. Granite Grip is a textured, slip-resistant coating with a speckled granite look, and it works well on pool decks, walkways and the path from the beach gear rack to the outdoor shower. Most Granite Grip jobs take about three days, and it is a no-maintenance finish. See pool deck resurfacing.

New Encinitas and Olivenhain: bigger yards, pools and driveways

East of I-5, in New Encinitas neighborhoods and out in Olivenhain, lots get larger. That usually means a backyard pool, a large patio, and a long driveway, sometimes with horse trailers or RVs parked on it. For pool decks, Granite Grip is the popular choice. For driveways and motor courts, an overlay can refresh a stained or worn surface in a color that fits the property, provided the slab underneath is sound. If your home is in an HOA, you will likely need approval before changing exterior colors.

Garage floors

Encinitas garages are working spaces: surfboards, bikes, wetsuits, kids’ gear, and in Olivenhain, often tack and tools. An epoxy flake or polyaspartic flake floor is tough, easy to hose out, and hides sand well. Most installs take about two days. For a garage that doubles as a studio or showroom, metallic epoxy gives a glossy, flowing finish. See garage floors and epoxy garage floors.

Restaurants and shops on the 101

Coast Highway 101 through Leucadia, downtown Encinitas and Cardiff is lined with restaurants, cafes, surf shops and boutiques. For these spaces we offer commercial concrete polishing (to 400 or 800 grit, densified and guarded), grind and seal, and commercial epoxy. Polished concrete is a good match for the casual, beachy look many 101 businesses go for, and it is easy to keep clean with sandy foot traffic. Creek Stone is a Sherwin-Williams certified installer. See concrete polishing and commercial flooring.

Scheduling

We schedule by the week and confirm a firm start date two business days before we begin. On tight coastal lots, we will also talk through access, parking and where equipment goes before the job starts.

Encinitas FAQ

Can you resurface a small patio on a tight Leucadia or Cardiff lot?

Yes. Resurfacing works over your existing slab, so there is no demolition or haul-off, which makes it a good fit for smaller lots with limited access.

What finish looks most natural for a beach-style home?

Many Encinitas homeowners choose a decorative variation overlay, such as the Natural, Smoke or Arizona blends, which gives a softer, stone-like look.

Do you work in Olivenhain on larger properties?

Yes. We do pool decks, large patios, driveways and garage floors on Olivenhain properties.

How much does patio resurfacing cost in Encinitas?

It depends on size, condition and finish. Typical range: most residential jobs run about $5 to $12 per square foot. We provide an exact price in a written proposal.

Talk to us about your Encinitas project

Call (858) 529-7100 or request an appointment.