Concrete contractor in Burien, WA - driveways and patios on a solid base
Form & Pour Renton Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Renton, WA. We pour driveways, patios, walks, steps and slabs for homeowners and property owners in Burien, with careful prep under every slab.
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Burien homes and yards as we see them
Burien sits on Puget Sound, west of Renton. Most of our calls there come from homeowners with a driveway, walk or set of steps that has done its time. We see a lot of single-family houses that still have their original flatwork, the driveways, walks and patios around the house. By now it's often cracked, chipped or sunk at one corner, and plenty of backyard patios hold water instead of shedding it.
The work is much the same as in neighboring Tukwila and SeaTac. Here, though, lots near the water and yards that have settled over many years mean the ground under the old slab usually decides the job more than the slab itself.
Concrete work we do for Burien properties
Most Burien driveways we replace have sunk at the edges or tip toward the garage, so we dig out and pack the base before the new pour.
A patio that holds puddles usually wasn't sloped to drain, so we slope the new one away from your house and give it a finish that's easy underfoot.
Stamped concrete gives a patio or front walk the look of stone or brick in one slab, with the joints tucked into the pattern so they don't show.
When a front walk has heaved or broken into a trip hazard, we tear it out, rebuild the base and pour it to meet your steps and driveway cleanly.
A cracked or dusty garage floor can be broken out and repoured with a smooth, hard finish that's easier to sweep, sloped toward the door.
Color, an exposed-stone surface or scored patterns can help a new slab suit an older Burien house instead of looking like a patch beside it.
On sloped yards, a poured retaining wall can hold soil back for a level patio or parking pad, and we drain behind it so water doesn't build up.
For a new shop, basement or addition floor, we prepare the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and pour a level floor ready for the next trade.
A pool deck has to drain away from the water and stay comfortable underfoot, so we set the slope carefully and choose a finish with grip when wet.
Front steps that have pulled away from the house or rock underfoot are worth rebuilding, and we form each step to the same height so they're easy to climb.
For a garage, shed or addition, we pour the slab foundation on a packed base, with rebar, steel bars that tie the slab together, set to the plans.
When an addition or new building goes up, we form and pour the foundation walls to the approved plans and any engineer's design that comes with them.
Small lots for shops, churches or rental buildings need a thicker slab and careful drainage, and we can pour in sections so part of the lot stays open.
Decks, posts, sheds and walls start on footings, the wide concrete bases that spread weight into firm ground, and we dig them to the depth your plans require.
If part of your house or a slab has sunk, we look at what's under it first, then raise it and support it on firmer ground.
We saw-cut clean openings in existing slabs for drains, doors or utility lines, and cut out damaged sections so a repair joins the old concrete neatly.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Burien concrete job
We reply within one business day. I'll come out to measure, look at the ground and put the scope in writing for you. The estimate is free, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
(425) 264-4089- Based in
- Renton, WA 98057
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Permits, licenses and pricing for Burien concrete work
Permits in Burien come from the city's Permit Center. Before it issues one, it wants proof that your contractor holds a Washington contractor registration and a Burien endorsement through the state Department of Revenue. You can check any contractor with the Department of Labor & Industries, which registers contractors and requires them to be bonded and insured, with a $30,000 bond for general contractors and $15,000 for specialty contractors. Unlicensed contractor work in Burien is a misdemeanor that can bring a $1,000 fine, jail time or both. We're licensed and insured. If your project may need a permit, we go over it at the estimate, check which office covers your address, and can handle the application or help you with yours. A permit that needs plan review adds time before we can dig, so it's the first thing I look at when we set a schedule.
Price comes down to the size of the slab, how much old concrete and soft soil has to come out, how far a truck can reach on your lot and the finish you pick. The schedule turns mostly on the permit and on how long the new slab needs before it can take weight. On narrow lots we sometimes wheel or pump concrete in, and we plan where the truck parks so your neighbors can still get in and out. It's the same care we bring to jobs from Burien to Auburn. Your written estimate spells out the prep and the concrete work, so you can compare it with any other quote.
Settling slabs and shoreline lots around Burien
Most of the slabs we replace in Burien didn't fail on top. The base under them was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so the slab settled with the dirt, cracked wherever it liked and often started tipping water back toward the house. We dig down to firm ground and pack the base. We slope the new slab away from your foundation, and we cut control joints while the concrete is fresh, shallow grooves that give it a planned place to crack. If the budget gets tight, I'd suggest a plain broom finish, the light brushed texture that keeps it from getting slick, rather than trimming the base. You can't fix the base later without tearing everything out.
Some Burien lots sit near the Puget Sound shoreline, and the city's Map Library has FEMA shoreline flood zone maps that show where. On those lots, where the water goes matters even more, so we check the grade and drainage before we plan the pour.
How a Burien concrete job runs once you call
Here's how a job goes from your first call to the final walk-through, so you know what we'll ask of you and when.
Tell me about your project
Call (425) 264-4089 or send the form with a few words about the job, and I'll set a time to come out. If you know what's cracking, sinking or holding water, mention it, because that tells me what to look at first.
Walk the site with me
I come out myself to measure, look at the ground and drainage, and ask how you plan to use the space. You get a written estimate that explains the prep, the concrete work, anything we'll ask of you before pour day and what the city or county may want to see, so you can compare it with any other quote.
Prep and pour the concrete
If the city asks for a permit, the pour date waits until it's issued. Then our small crew digs out, packs the base, sets the forms and pours, and I check in as the work goes.
Walk the finished work together
We keep the area neat and cover what needs covering during the job, then walk the finished work with you before we pack up. I'll tell you when the slab is ready for foot traffic and when it's ready for cars.
Questions about concrete work in Burien
Do I need a permit to replace a concrete driveway or patio in Burien?
Many projects do, because the city says building projects often need an application and plan review, and the type of permit depends on the kind of project. Burien takes permit submittals only through MyBuildingPermit, and you can put questions to a permit tech at the city at permittech@burienwa.gov. We check this for your address at the estimate.
Which building codes apply to a concrete project in Burien?
Burien currently reviews plans against the 2021 codes, including the International Residential Code and the Washington State Energy Code, plus the city's own chapters, such as flood damage prevention. The state's newer 2024 codes take effect May 3, 2027, so it's worth asking which edition applies if your project will start after that. The city lists them on its construction codes page.
How do I find out if my Burien property is in a critical area?
The city's Critical Areas Map shows whether a property falls within a critical area. These areas are found throughout Burien, and the city regulates them because it says they can pose a threat to safety and to property. If your lot is in one, tell me at the estimate so we can talk through it before planning the work.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Burien?
It depends mostly on the size of the driveway, how much old concrete and soft soil has to come out, and the finish you choose. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped or colored concrete, a straight run costs less than curves, and soft ground under the old slab adds digging and base work. I'd rather give you a written figure after seeing your driveway than guess over the phone.
How long do I have to stay off a new concrete driveway in Burien?
You can walk on it well before you can drive on it. Curing, the slow hardening that keeps going after the surface looks dry, is what gives a slab its strength. Driving on it too soon can mark or crack it, so we'll tell you when it's ready for each.
What paperwork should a contractor give me for a home concrete job in Washington?
On any residential job of $1,000 or more, a registered contractor in Washington gives the customer L&I's Model Disclosure Statement Notice to Customer. You should also have the scope in writing before work starts, which is why our estimate lays out the prep, the concrete work and what we'll need from you.
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A walk around the old slab together usually shows whether the trouble is the concrete or the ground under it, and that tells you what the new job really needs.