Concrete Contractor in Bothell East, WA - Driveways and Patios Built on Solid Ground
C&S Bothell Concrete Contractors builds driveways, patios, steps, slabs and foundations for homes and small properties in Bothell East, WA, with the digging, packing and drainage planned before any concrete goes in.
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Bothell East homes and the ground under them
As a concrete contractor based in Bothell, WA, we're in Bothell East often, since it sits just north of the city of Bothell in what used to be called the North Creek area. On our jobs here we mostly see family homes on their own lots, many of them in subdivisions with attached garages, driveways that run uphill from the street and backyards that step down toward a fence line. We also hear from people who own a house here and rent it out, and from builders putting on additions.
Those lots are why so much of our work here happens below the surface. Where a yard was cut and filled to make room for a house, the soil under an old driveway or patio is often softer than it looks, so we plan the dig and the base before we plan the finish.
Concrete work we do for Bothell East homes
Concrete driveway building
Where a driveway climbs from the street to the garage, we dig out and pack the base and pitch the slab so water runs away from the house.
Concrete patio construction
A backyard patio here often sits against the house, so we check where the water goes before the pour and slope the slab away from your foundation.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a Bothell East patio or front walk the look of stone or brick, pressed in while the top is still soft.
Concrete sidewalk building
A front walk that has heaved or sunk becomes a trip hazard, so we take out the broken sections and pour new ones on a packed base.
Garage floor concrete
A cracked or pitted garage floor can be broken out and replaced, with a fresh slab pitched toward the door so water from the car drains out.
Decorative concrete
Color, exposed stone and borders let a patio or path suit the house, and we talk through how each finish wears before you choose one.
Concrete retaining walls
On a sloped lot, a concrete retaining wall holds back soil to make room for a yard or driveway, with drainage behind it so water doesn't build up.
Concrete floor installation
For a shop, basement or outbuilding, we pour an interior concrete floor over a packed base, set level and finished smooth for the way you'll use it.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck needs a surface that keeps its grip when wet and drains away from the pool, so we choose the finish and slope with both in mind.
Concrete steps construction
Homes set above the street often need front steps, and we form each one to an even height so nobody catches a toe on an odd step.
Slab foundation building
For an addition, garage or shop, a slab foundation goes on dug-out, packed ground with steel inside it, so the building above stays level.
Foundation installation
When you're adding on or building new, we lay out, form and pour the foundation to your plans, checking levels at every corner before the concrete goes in.
Concrete parking lot building
For a small business or rental property, we build concrete parking areas thick enough for the traffic, with joints and drainage planned before the pour.
Concrete footings
Decks, sheds, walls and additions all start on footings, the concrete pads that carry the weight down into firm soil, and we dig until we reach it.
Foundation raising
If part of your house has settled, we look at why before suggesting a fix, because lifting it without dealing with the ground underneath rarely lasts.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut openings, trenches and clean edges in existing concrete, so a patio can be extended or a line run without breaking out the whole slab.
Get a written estimate for concrete work in Bothell East
We reply within one business day to set a time, and I come out myself to look at the site. You get a free written estimate that spells out what's included, with no pressure to book.
- Based in
- Bothell, WA 98011
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Permits, licensing and price in Bothell East
Bothell East is unincorporated Snohomish County, so building permits and clearing and grading permits here come from the county's Planning and Development Services office in Everett, not a city hall, and the same office handles Bothell West, the other half of the old North Creek area. Some projects carry extra county requirements tied to how much ground is cleared, how much new hard surface goes in, how steep the property is or what environmental limits apply to the lot, and zoning and setbacks can matter too, so when a permit is needed we plan the start date around the county's part of it. When you're comparing contractors, the license to look at is the state registration, not a county one, because the county's business license is meant for regulated businesses like pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers. We're licensed and insured.
When I come out for the estimate, I look at the permit side along with the site, and if your job needs one we can prepare and file it with the county. Price comes down to the size and thickness of the slab, how much old concrete has to come out, how deep we dig to reach firm ground and the finish you pick, and a backyard reached only through a side gate adds time because the gravel and concrete have to be moved in by hand or by pump. Beyond any permit, the schedule turns on curing, the days concrete needs to harden before it can carry weight, so you'll be off a new driveway for longer than you'll be off a new patio.
Why Bothell East driveways and patios crack and sink
Most of the trouble we're called about here starts with water and the ground, not the concrete itself. A slab poured on raked dirt settles as that dirt does, and one that tilts even slightly toward the house sends water against the foundation, which shows up as pooling by the garage, a sunken corner or cracks running across the driveway. Snohomish County lists flooding and landslides among the natural hazards it worries about most, so on a lot with a slope above or below it we look hard at where the water goes before we plan anything.
When a budget gets tight, the base is the easiest thing to cut, because nobody sees it once the slab is down. I'd rather you spend on the subgrade, the dug-out and packed ground the slab sits on, and choose a plainer finish, since a fancy surface on a weak base cracks just the same.
How a concrete job runs with us in Bothell East
Here's what happens from your first call to the day we walk the finished slab with you, and who you'll deal with along the way.
Call us or send the form
Tell us what you have in mind, whether it's a driveway, patio, steps or a slab, and we'll set a time for me to come out. It helps to mention any slope, standing water or old concrete that has to come out.
I visit and write the estimate
I walk the site, ask what the space needs to do and check the permit side, and you're welcome to be there so we can talk it through. You get a written estimate that shows what's included and what isn't, so you know exactly what you're paying for.
Our own crew does the work
Once you're ready, we handle any permit the job needs and set a start date around the county's part of it. Our own crew digs out, packs the base and pours, and I lead the work on site.
We walk the finished job
When the work is done, we walk it with you and go over how long to stay off it while it cures. If anything looks wrong to you, that's the time to tell me.
Questions about concrete work in Bothell East
Do I need a permit to pour a slab for a small shed in Bothell East?
The shed itself may not need one, since the county's list of common no-permit work includes non-habitable structures under 200 square feet in urban zones or under 400 square feet in rural zones. That list speaks to the shed, not the slab under it, and exempt structures still have to meet property line distances and environmental rules. We go over it with you at the estimate, and you can read the county's residential permit examples or call the county at 425-388-3311.
Does a concrete contractor in Washington need to be registered with the state?
Yes, Washington requires every construction contractor to register with the Department of Labor & Industries and to be bonded and insured. Some trades, such as plumbing and electrical, carry extra testing and licensing on top of that, but registration is the baseline for anyone doing construction work on your house.
Which building code applies to concrete work in Bothell East right now?
Washington's state building code applies in every county and city, and for houses it's based on the 2021 International Residential Code. The state has set May 3, 2027 for the move to its 2024 codes, so if your footing or foundation job is planned for next year, it's worth asking which one your permit will fall under.
How do I know if my Bothell East lot needs a geotechnical review before concrete work?
The county requires a geotechnical engineer to evaluate any slope of 33% or steeper on your parcel or within 200 feet of where the ground will be disturbed, and that review shows whether it counts as a landslide hazard area. A project in a designated flood hazard area needs a flood hazard permit and an elevation certificate for each structure. If your yard drops off steeply, I'll point it out at the estimate so the review can be planned into the schedule.
Will a new concrete driveway in Bothell East crack like my old one?
Concrete can still crack, but most of the cracks we're called about come from a weak base, water running the wrong way, or joints cut late or skipped, and those are things we can control. We pack the base, set rebar so the steel holds the slab together if a crack does form, and cut control joints early, shallow lines that give the slab a planned place to crack where it won't show.
What affects the cost of a concrete driveway or patio in Bothell East?
Beyond size and removal, the biggest choice is the finish, because a plain broom finish, the brushed texture that keeps feet and tires from slipping, takes far less labor than stamped or colored work. A steep lot that needs a retaining wall or extra forming, and any county review the job triggers, add to it as well. Your written estimate lists each item so you can see where the money goes.
Tell us about your Bothell East project
Call (425) 384-1147 or send the form with a short note on the size and what's there now, and I'll come to the visit ready to talk about your ground, not just the surface.