J&R Federal Way Concrete ConstructionJ&R Federal Way Concrete Construction(253) 652-2604
J&R Federal Way Concrete Construction
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Concrete you can drive, walk and build on in Federal Way, WA

J&R Federal Way Concrete Construction handles concrete work for homeowners and small business owners, and we put the real effort into the base underneath, because that's what decides how long it lasts.

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Same person throughout
The one who measures your job runs your pour.
Itemized written estimates
Removal and haul off listed, so bids line up.
Permits sorted first
We check city or county before setting dates.
Tidy job sites
We clean up as we go and respect neighbors.
A broad light-gray exposed-aggregate concrete driveway with control joints leads to a brick house and open garage.
  • Fully licensed and insured.
  • Free in-person estimates.
  • Replies within 1 business day.

Concrete work we do in Federal Way, WA

J&R Federal Way Concrete Construction is a concrete contractor in Federal Way, WA, covering 16 services. They run from flatwork, the driveways, patios and walks you use every day, to the footings and foundations a building stands on. On every one of them, we're after concrete that comes out true and lasts. The price moves with the size and thickness, whether the old slab has to be broken out and hauled off, how much digging the base needs and how plain or decorative the finish is. The schedule turns on any permit wait, the weather and curing, the days new concrete needs to harden before it takes weight. Your free estimate puts your own job in writing.

  • Concrete driveway building

    We build new concrete driveways for homes and small businesses, digging out and packing the base instead of raking it level, because that's what keeps a slab from sinking later.

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  • Concrete patio construction

    Want a spot out back for a table and a grill? We pour concrete patios sloped to carry rain away from the house, then finish them to fit how you'll use the space.

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  • Stamped concrete services

    Stamped concrete is pressed with patterns while it's still wet, so a patio, walk or pool deck takes on the look of stone, brick or tile on one solid slab.

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  • Concrete sidewalk building

    Cracked, heaved walks trip people on the way to your door. We pour new sidewalks with a broom finish, a light texture that gives shoes some grip when it's wet.

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  • Garage floor concrete

    Garage floors carry cars, tools and the odd oil leak. We pour new garage slabs on a packed base, with rebar, steel that holds the slab together, where the load calls for it.

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  • Decorative concrete

    Decorative concrete means color, exposed stone and custom finishes, for anyone who wants a patio, entry or walk with more to it than plain gray, on the same solid base.

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  • Concrete retaining walls

    A slope that keeps washing into your yard or driveway needs something to hold it. We form and pour concrete retaining walls on footings sized for the soil behind them.

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  • Concrete floor installation

    We install concrete floors for basements, shops, sheds and commercial spaces, set on a packed subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and finished smooth or textured for how the room gets used.

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  • Concrete pool decks

    Pool water and bare feet are hard on a deck. We pour concrete pool decks that slope to drain, with a textured finish that's easier to walk on wet.

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  • Concrete steps construction

    Crumbling steps are the first thing visitors see and an easy place to trip. We form and pour new concrete steps at an even height, so each one lands where your foot expects it.

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  • Slab foundation building

    We build slab foundations for homes, additions, garages and shops, with the subgrade dug out and packed and the steel set before the pour, because there's no going back under a slab once it's poured.

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  • Foundation installation

    Foundation installation means the footings and poured walls a new home, addition or shop stands on, laid out to the plans. We handle it from the dig to pulling the forms.

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  • Concrete parking lot building

    Small business owners call us for parking lots that hold up to daily traffic, with a base built for the weight and slopes that send rain to the drains instead of into puddles.

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  • Concrete footings

    Footings are the concrete pads and strips under a wall, post, deck or addition that spread its weight into the ground. We dig, form and pour them to the size the job calls for.

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  • Foundation raising

    Uneven floors and cracks above doors often trace back to a settled foundation. We raise it back toward level, and I'll tell you at the first visit if raising isn't the right fix.

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  • Concrete cutting

    Need a doorway, a trench for a pipe or a damaged section taken out? We saw-cut concrete with clean, straight edges, so the rest of the slab stays intact and new work ties in.

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Concrete work, up close

These are photos of concrete work of the kind we take on. Use them to think about the finish and the look you want, and bring it up when I come out to measure.

Fresh concrete driveway leads to a brick house, bordered by grass and a curved red-brick walkway.
Tan stamped concrete patio and walkway beside a raised wooden deck, with brick walls and a play area beyond.
A modern home stands behind a driveway of large pale concrete panels separated by strips of grass.
A covered poolside patio features a black metal pergola, warm wood panels, string lights, and concrete decking.

Why homeowners and small businesses call J&R

Concrete is hard to judge on the day it's poured, because most of what decides how it ages is under it. Here's how we handle the parts you can't see, and the parts you can.

We put the effort into the base

Most shortcuts in concrete get taken in the base, because nobody sees it once the slab is down. A base that's only raked level settles with the dirt, and the slab sinks and cracks with it. So we dig out the soft ground and pack the base before the forms go up. We also check where your water runs, so a slab doesn't end up falling toward your house.

When a budget gets tight, the base is usually the first thing people want to cut. That's the one I push back on. I'd rather shrink the slab or keep the finish plain than pour a nice surface over ground that's going to move, because a plain slab on a good base usually outlasts a fancy one on a bad one.

  • Straight answers before you spend

    If something you want won't work on your lot, I'd rather tell you at the estimate than let you find out after the pour. That might mean a slope that needs a wall, a finish that won't suit the spot or a base that needs more digging than you planned.

  • Footings and foundations other crews skip

    A lot of crews would rather pass on footings and foundations, because the digging is deep and the layout has to match the plans. We take that work, so the slab and what holds it up can come from one contractor.

  • Open early and late, every day

    We take calls from 6 AM to 11 PM on weekdays and 7 AM to 11 PM on weekends, so you can reach us before work or after dinner. If you'd rather write, email sales@federalwayconcretecontractor.com and we'll pick it up from there.

  • Backed by our satisfaction guarantee

    Our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. If something about the job doesn't sit right with you, you tell me directly, because I'm the one who ran it. To get started, call (253) 652-2604 or send the details through our contact page.

What happens after you call us

Most jobs follow the same four steps, and you deal with me the whole way. Here's what to expect from your first call to the day we pull the forms and clean up.

  1. Call or send a message

    Call (253) 652-2604 or fill out the form with what you're after and roughly where the concrete goes. We get back to you within one business day to talk it through and set a time for me to come out. There's no obligation in asking.

  2. I look and write the estimate

    I come out myself, walk the site and ask what you need the concrete to do, whether that's parking two cars or holding up an addition. Then I write a free estimate that lists what's in the price and what isn't, like removal and haul off.

  3. Permits and a pour day

    Once you say go, we check whether your address falls under the city or the county. If the job needs a permit, we handle the application and plan the start around the wait. Then we pick a pour day with you that works around your driveway and your week.

  4. Pour, finish and cleanup

    I'm on site running our crew while we form, pour and finish, so the person who measured your job is the one making the calls. We clean up as we go and through the end. Then the slab needs its cure time, and I'll tell you when it's ready for feet and for tires.

A Federal Way concrete crew since 2017

I grew up on a family farm where you fixed what broke, and that's where I first mixed concrete, for fence posts and barn floors. I spent years on other crews before starting J&R Federal Way Concrete Construction in Federal Way in 2017. Nine years later, what I care about most is still the prep that nobody sees, because concrete shows every shortcut sooner or later.

Most of our calls come from homeowners, and some come from small business owners who need a lot, a walk or a slab. Either way, the job runs the same. I measure it, I run the pour, and our crew keeps the site tidy for the neighbors. There's more about the crew and how we got here on our about page.

  • Fully licensed and insured, from a garden walk to a foundation
  • Based in Federal Way, WA 98003, and working in the cities around it
  • Best known for flatwork that comes out true and lasts

Where we pour concrete around Federal Way

J&R Federal Way Concrete Construction is based in Federal Way, WA, and we work in the cities around it, from Burien to Tacoma and plenty of places in between. The 12 cities below each have their own page, and if yours isn't on the list, call and ask.

Questions people ask before a concrete job

These are the questions I hear most when I'm out writing an estimate. If yours isn't here, ask me on site or give us a call, and I'll answer it straight.

How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Federal Way?

It depends on the size, the thickness and how much digging the base needs, so the real number comes from measuring your site. Breaking out the old slab, hauling it off and a stamped or colored finish all add to it, and the estimate lists each one separately.

What's the order of work when you replace a concrete driveway?

We break out and haul off the old slab, dig out and pack the base, set the forms and steel, then pour, finish and cut the joints. After that the driveway sits through its cure before it takes a car, so plan on parking somewhere else for a stretch. On hot days we'd rather pour early than at midday, because a slab that dries too fast can end up with a weak, dusty top.

Will my new concrete slab crack like the old one?

Any concrete can crack, but a packed base keeps the slab from sinking, and control joints, the straight grooves we cut across it, give it a line to crack along. Old slabs usually crack because the base settled or the joints were cut late or skipped, and those are the two places we don't cut corners.

What should I do to get ready for a concrete pour?

Mostly just clear the way: cars, planters and anything stored where we're working. Tell me at the estimate about sprinkler lines or anything else you know is buried, because it's easier to plan around than to find with a shovel.

Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway in Federal Way?

It depends on the job and the address, so we check which city or county office covers you before we set a date. The city's list of work exempt from a building permit includes driveways and sidewalks, but work in a wetland, stream, landslide hazard area or their buffers needs a permit, and separate permits can still apply. If you're unsure, the city's permit center is the place to ask, and if your job needs a permit, we handle the application.

How do I compare concrete estimates from different contractors?

Line them up item by item, because a low number can leave out removal, haul off or base work that someone pays for later. Check the slab thickness, how deep they dig for the base, whether rebar is included and who cleans up. The City of Federal Way also requires every business working inside city limits to hold a city endorsement on top of an active state business license, so it's fair to ask about that.

Tell us about the concrete job you have in mind

We reply within one business day, and there's no obligation. After that I come out, look at the site with you and write a free estimate that lists what's in the price and what isn't.

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