Driveways
New or replacement driveways and aprons shaped for vehicle loads, runoff and a clean connection to the street and garage.
Trade 14 · Poured Concrete
Poured Concrete: Driveways, Patios and Walkways
Driveways, patios, walkways and pads poured over a compacted base, sloped to drain and finished to last.
What We Build
Sub-services
Flatwork built to carry the load and shed the water
Concrete Patios
Poured patios sized and shaped for dining, lounging and the yard, finished to match the home.
Walkways & Paths
Straight or curving routes from the driveway, door or gate to where you go, with surfaces that grip when wet.
Concrete Steps
Poured steps and landings with consistent rise and run, formed to suit the grade and the entry. See also Steps, Walkways & Entry Features.
Pads & Slabs
Level, well-supported pads for hot tubs, sheds, equipment, grills and other loads that need a firm base.
Removal & Replacement
Careful demolition and haul-off of cracked or failed concrete, then a new surface built on a properly prepared base.
Why It Matters
Poured Concrete
Concrete is only as good as what is under it
A concrete slab is rigid, so it relies on a stable, compacted base and a plan for water. Without those, it can settle, crack or hold water against the house no matter how good the finish looks.
In the Maple Valley area, long wet seasons, clay-heavy or slow-draining soils and winter freeze-thaw all work on a slab. We plan the base, the slope and the joints first, then the finish and the color.
What good looks like
- Excavate and compact a proper base before any forms go in.
- Slope the surface to shed water away from the house and toward a planned outlet.
- Place control joints so shrinkage cracks follow the joints, and use reinforcement where the use calls for it.
- Cure the slab properly, then seal it where the finish and exposure call for it.
Design Options
Make it yours
Choices that change the look and the grip
Broom Finish
A lightly textured surface that gives traction when wet. A common, practical choice for driveways, walkways and steps.
Exposed Aggregate
The top layer is washed back to reveal the stone in the mix, for a more textured, decorative surface with good grip.
Stamped & Colored
Patterns and color can echo stone, brick or tile. Color can be mixed through the concrete or applied to the surface.
Smooth Finish
A cleaner, more modern surface for patios and interior-feeling spaces. It is more slippery when wet, so we discuss where it suits.
Joints, Borders & Shape
Joint layout, saw cuts, borders and curved edges are part of the design, not an afterthought, and help the slab look intentional as it ages.
Sealing
Sealers can deepen color and help protect the surface. The right type depends on the finish, the exposure and the look you want.
Materials
Mix, finish & color
Concrete selections are confirmed during estimating
Unlike pavers or decking, concrete is not picked from a catalog. The mix, finish and color are chosen for how the surface will be used and the weather it will face, and we confirm them with you during design and estimating. If you have photos or examples of finishes and colors you like, send them with your project request.
Mix & Strength
The right mix depends on the load, from foot traffic to vehicles, and on exposure to freeze-thaw. We confirm it in your proposal.
Finish & Color
Broom, aggregate, stamped or smooth, with integral color, stain or none. Samples and examples help, and we confirm the selection before the pour.
Materials Design Center
Explore supplier links for related materials, paste the products you like into your project request, and we will confirm availability, suitability and pricing during design and estimating.
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5 Steps
Built from the ground up
Layout, Grade & Removal
We confirm measurements, access, slopes, utilities and where water goes now, then remove any old concrete or surface that is in the way.
Excavation & Drainage Planning
We excavate to the depth the base and slab need and set the grade so water leaves the slab and the house.
Compacted Base & Forms
Base material is placed and compacted, forms are set to the final shape and slope, and reinforcement goes in where the project calls for it.
Pour, Finish & Joints
Concrete is placed, leveled and finished to the chosen texture, and control joints are cut or tooled to guide where it can crack.
Curing, Sealing & Cleanup
The slab is protected while it cures, sealed where specified and cleaned up, and we tell you in writing when it is ready for use and how to care for it.
Warranty & Credentials
What stands behind the work
Workmanship coverage and credentials are confirmed in writing with your proposal.
What Affects the Cost
Factors, not prices
What affects the cost of a concrete project
Area & thickness
More area, and a slab built for vehicles rather than foot traffic, means more material and labor.
Removal & hauling
Demolition of existing concrete and haul-off of debris are part of any replacement scope.
Excavation & base
Soil conditions, depth to excavate and the base needed shape the preparation scope.
Finish & color
Broom, aggregate, stamped, colored and smooth surfaces take different materials, tools and labor.
Drainage & access
Slope, tie-ins to existing drainage and how trucks, pumps and equipment reach the site can add scope.
Reinforcement, joints & permits
Reinforcement, joint layout, edges, steps and any required permit or review are priced as part of the project.
Every property is different. After we assess yours, your proposal sets out the written scope, options and pricing assumptions.
FAQ
Poured Concrete
Will my new concrete crack?
Concrete shrinks as it cures, so some cracking is normal and no one can honestly promise none. Control joints, a good base, reinforcement where appropriate and proper curing are how we guide where cracks happen and reduce stress on the slab.
When can I walk or drive on it?
It depends on the mix, the weather and the use. We tell you in writing when it is ready for foot traffic, vehicles and heavier loads, and it is important to follow that guidance.
Does concrete need to be sealed?
Sealing is optional for some finishes and recommended for others. It can help with stains, color and surface protection, and it needs periodic upkeep. We talk through the trade-offs when you choose the finish.
How do I care for it in winter?
Freeze-thaw and de-icing products can damage the surface, especially while the concrete is young. Shovel snow where you can and use sand for traction. We will advise on which de-icers to avoid for your finish.
What does a concrete project cost?
It depends on size, access, removal, base and excavation, finish, drainage and added features such as steps. Some larger paved areas also trigger city or county drainage rules. After we assess the property we put a written scope and pricing in your proposal.
Let us pour the surface you have been planning
Tell us what you want to build or replace and any finishes or colors that have caught your eye. We will help you understand the right next step.