Concrete Contractor in Auburn, WA - Driveways and Patios on a Solid Base
Form & Pour Renton Concrete Company builds driveways, patios, walks, steps and slabs for homes in Auburn, WA. We're based in Renton and do most of our work in the cities around it, Auburn included.
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Auburn homes and the concrete jobs we see there
Auburn sits just south of us, and as a concrete contractor in Renton, WA, we get a good share of calls from there, much like the ones we take from Kent next door. Most come from homeowners with a driveway that has cracked through or dropped at the garage, a patio that holds water, or front steps pulling away from the house. A few come from property owners who need a slab, footing or small lot poured. The houses run from older places still on their original concrete to newer subdivisions, and we do the same kind of work as far north as Kirkland.
The ground changes across the city, with flat lots down low and yards that slope up the hills, and older driveways often sit on whatever base the builder left. That's why most jobs here start with digging out and checking the grade, well before we talk about the finish.
Concrete work we do on Auburn properties
When a driveway has cracked through or sunk by the garage, we tear it out, pack a fresh base and pour it to drain away from the house.
A backyard patio on a flat Auburn lot needs a slight slope so water runs off, and we build that slope into the base before anything is poured.
Stamped concrete gives a patio, walk or entry the look of stone or brick, and the pattern lasts longer when the base under it is packed firm.
Front walks that have tipped or split into trip edges can be torn out and repoured on a dug-out base, so the new sections sit flat.
A cracked or pitted garage floor can be broken out and repoured on a packed base, with a smooth finish that's easy to sweep and hose off.
Colored, scored or pebble-textured finishes suit an entry or patio where you want more than plain gray, and we lay out the pattern with you first.
On sloped Auburn lots, a retaining wall can hold back a bank or level a yard, and we plan drainage behind it so water has a way out.
We pour interior slabs for shops, additions and basements, preparing the ground underneath so the floor sits flat and even where you'll set shelves or machines.
A pool deck has to shed splash water away from the pool and the house, so we set the slope and choose a finish that isn't slick underfoot.
Steps that have settled away from the house or crumbled at the edges can be rebuilt with even risers and a lightly brushed broom finish for grip.
For a garage, shop or addition on a slab, we dig out, pack the base and tie in rebar so steel holds the concrete together.
We form and pour foundations for additions, garages and outbuildings, and when a design needs an engineer, I'll say so and we build to those drawings.
Property owners with a small lot or shared parking pad can have it poured thick enough for the traffic it carries and graded so water drains off.
We pour footings for decks, posts, walls and additions, dug down to firm ground so the weight on top has something solid to rest on.
When a house or garage has settled out of level, raising the foundation can bring it back up, and I'll tell you whether that's the right fix.
We saw-cut concrete for new openings, utility trenches or pulling out a damaged section, and keep the dust and wet grit off your lawn and your neighbor's car.
Get a free on-site concrete estimate in Auburn
We reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, measure and walk the job with you, then put the scope in writing so you can compare it with other quotes, with no obligation.
(425) 264-4089- Based in
- Renton, WA 98057
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Working in Auburn: whose rules apply to your address
Before anything else, I check which office covers your address. Some Auburn addresses actually fall under King County, Kent or Federal Way rather than the City of Auburn, and that office decides what permits your job needs and so when we can pour. I'd suggest checking two things about any contractor here, us included. Washington requires every construction contractor to register with the state Department of Labor and Industries and, by law, to be bonded and insured, and the city requires a business license from any business doing work inside city limits. We're licensed and insured, and if your project may need a permit, we go over it with you at the estimate and can handle the application or help you with yours.
Price here turns on the same things it does on our jobs in Federal Way. It depends on how much old concrete comes out, how deep we dig for the base, the size and thickness of the slab, how easily the truck can reach the forms on a tight lot, and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on any permit, the tear-out and curing, the wait while new concrete gains strength before you use it. Your own figure comes from my visit and the written estimate that follows.
Why Auburn slabs sink, crack and hold water
Most of the sunken driveways and tipped walks we look at were poured on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so when that dirt settled, the slab went with it. We dig down to firm ground and pack the subgrade, the layer the slab rests on, in layers before any concrete arrives, because that work is out of sight on pour day and it's the part that keeps the slab where we put it.
Water is the other trouble, puddling on the flat lots and running across driveways on the slopes. A slab that tilts toward the house sends that water straight at your foundation, so I check where your water goes before we set forms and pitch the concrete away from the house.
How a concrete job runs when you call us from Auburn
Here's how a job goes from your first call to the final walk-through, and what we'll ask of you along the way.
Call and set a visit
Call (425) 264-4089 or send the form, and I'll set a time to come out to your Auburn address. It helps if you can be there, so I can ask how you plan to use the space.
We walk and measure the site
I measure, check the grade and where your water runs, then send a written estimate that covers the prep, the concrete work and anything we'll ask of you before pour day. We also go over what the city or county may want to see, and since Auburn's permitting runs online, most applications go through MyBuildingPermit.com.
Prep, pour and final walk-through
Our small crew digs out, packs the base and pours while keeping the area neat and covering what needs covering, and I check in as the work goes. Before we pack up, we walk the finished slab with you and go over how long to stay off it while it cures.
Questions about concrete work in Auburn
How do I check if my Auburn address is inside city limits?
Look up your property on the city's interactive map, which shows whether it sits inside Auburn city limits and is regulated by the city. That matters because, as I mentioned above, some Auburn addresses belong to another office, and I confirm it again at the estimate before we talk about permits.
Do I need a permit to replace the driveway apron or sidewalk in front of my Auburn house?
Work in the public right-of-way, the public street and sidewalk out front, often needs a construction permit from the city, and it has to be done by a licensed and bonded contractor. Whether the rest of your driveway needs a permit is the city's call for your address, so we sort that out together at the estimate.
What disclosure form should a contractor give me in Washington?
A registered contractor has to give you the state's Notice to Customer disclosure statement on any residential job of $1,000 or more. It also applies to commercial projects of $1,000 to $60,000, so property owners having a small lot or slab poured should expect one too.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Auburn, WA?
Your price comes from the size of the slab and how much prep it needs, and I put that figure in writing after I've seen the driveway rather than guess over the phone. Beyond the tear-out and base work mentioned above, a thicker slab or more rebar costs more, and so does a stamped or colored surface over a plain broom finish. If the budget is tight, I'd suggest keeping the full base and choosing the plain finish, because a nice surface can't help a slab that's settling underneath.
Are there extra rules for pouring concrete near the Green River or White River in Auburn?
There can be, because the city's critical area rules cover digging, filling and construction on any site that meets the definition of a critical area or sits in its buffer. The city also marks flood hazard areas along the Green River, White River, Mullen Slough and Mill Creek. Its maps are only a general guide, so a qualified consultant identifies critical areas on site and the city makes the decision, and if your lot looks close, I'll tell you at the estimate.
What is the best way to keep a new concrete slab from cracking like the old one?
Start with a dug-out, packed base, then cut control joints on time, shallow cuts that give the slab a chosen place to crack as it shrinks, so any crack follows the line instead of wandering across the middle. We also avoid finishing in the midday heat when we can, since a top that dries too fast can turn weak and dusty later.
Renton, WA
Ask about your Auburn concrete project
Cracks and low spots tend to grow once water gets under a slab, so call (425) 264-4089 or send the form and I'll come take a look.