Concrete Driveway Building in Federal Way WA - a solid slab from garage to street
Cracked, sinking or chipping driveway? We tear it out, pour new concrete and finish it right out to the street.
What goes into a new concrete driveway in Federal Way?
Concrete driveway building in Federal Way means taking out the old surface, placing fresh concrete and protecting it while it sets and gains strength, so it holds up to years of cars and weather. The pour itself is quick. Most of the wait is the cure.
Most calls start with a driveway that's cracked across, sunk at one end, holding puddles or chipping on top. Patching a slab that's that far gone rarely lasts, so we take it out and start over.
The price moves with the size, how much old concrete has to come out, the finish you pick and whether the work reaches the street, because that end usually sits on City right of way and needs a permit, which we handle. The schedule turns on that permit and on the weather, and my estimate gives you your own numbers.
- We break out the old driveway and haul it away before any new forms go in.
- We cut control joints so the cracks concrete makes run where we chose, not across the middle.
- You get a broom finish for grip in the rain, or a stamped pattern if you want looks.
What happens after you call about a new driveway?
I've run this business since 2017, and every driveway goes the same way. Here's who does what, from your first call to the day we pack up.
Call or send us a message
Call (253) 652-2604 or use the form, and we'll set up a time for me to come out. Tell us roughly how big the driveway is and whether it runs to the street.
I come out and measure
I look at the site myself, take measurements and ask what the driveway has to hold, from daily cars to a work truck. Then I write an estimate that lists what's in the price and what isn't, so nothing turns up later as an extra.
We handle permits and scheduling
Once you say go, we check which office covers your address and take care of any permit. When the City needs one, it asks for the application at least two weeks before the start date, so we set the pour day with you after that.
We pour, finish and clean up
I'm on site running our crew while we form, pour and finish, and we keep the street and your neighbors' side clean as we go. Before we leave, you know when you can walk on it and when you can drive on it.
Concrete flatwork from forms to finished slab
These photos show flatwork, the flat pours like driveways, walks and patios, at different stages. They're here so you can see what forms, finishes and joints look like before we talk about yours.
Covered concrete patio with wooden lounge furniture opens onto a landscaped lawn and trampoline.
A tiered retaining wall made of gray concrete blocks borders a landscaped walkway with central steps and black railings.
Wood-grain stamped concrete patio with a circular fire pit and block seating beside a brick garage.
A gray stamped-concrete patio forms an angular seating area around a circular fire pit, with black chairs on the surrounding lawn.
Gray patterned concrete pool deck with patio dining set, blue umbrellas, and a curved swimming pool.
A modern home stands behind a driveway of large pale concrete panels separated by strips of grass.
Get a written estimate for your new driveway
Call (253) 652-2604 or send the form with the rough square footage and whether the work reaches the street. We reply within one business day, and I'll come out for a free estimate with no obligation.
(253) 652-2604Questions Federal Way homeowners ask about new concrete driveways
These are the questions I hear most when I'm standing in a driveway in Federal Way. If yours isn't here, ask me when I come out to look at the job.
How much does a concrete driveway cost near Federal Way?
A concrete driveway in the Seattle area usually costs about $8 to $20 per square foot for the finished slab. Where yours lands depends on the size, tearing out the old one, the finish and any work at the street end, and my estimate lists what's in the price and what isn't.
Do I need a City permit for driveway work near the street in Federal Way?
Yes, if the work reaches the City's right of way, and that usually runs 10 to 20 feet out from the road and almost always into what looks like your front yard. Under the City's 2023 right-of-way form, if part of an existing driveway or sidewalk square is cut or damaged, the whole square has to come out and be replaced, so we figure that into the plan.
Can concrete be poured in cold weather?
Yes, if the slab is protected, because fresh concrete freezes below about 25°F and can lose more than half its potential strength. It needs protection from freezing until about two days after it's placed, and cold concrete sets slower, with a 20°F drop roughly doubling the setting time. For work in the right of way, the City's 2023 form doesn't allow placing concrete at or below freezing, so if you're planning a cold-season pour, ask any crew how they'll protect it.
How do I keep a new concrete driveway from flaking?
Start with good, dense concrete that has entrained air, tiny bubbles mixed in on purpose, placed and cured the right way, because that lowers the risk of scaling, the top layer flaking off. When you compare bids, ask each crew, us included, whether the mix has entrained air and how they handle curing.
How do I care for a new concrete driveway in its first winter?
Skip deicing chemicals that first winter and use only moderate amounts after that, as one concrete trade group's guide suggests. The same guide suggests considering a commercial breathable sealer, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
How do I check a concrete contractor's registration in Washington?
Look the business up on the state's L&I contractor verification tool, which shows whether its registration is active and its workers' comp account is paid up. Washington requires every construction contractor to register with L&I and be bonded and insured, and the tool also lists safety violations and lawsuits against a contractor's bond. We're fully licensed and insured.
Concrete driveway building in Federal Way and nearby cities
Federal Way requires a City permit for driveway work in the right of way, so we check which office covers your address and handle the application. We're based here and work across nearby cities like Kent and Tacoma.