Concrete Contractor in Bothell, WA - Driveways, Patios and Steps Built on a Solid Base
C&S Bothell Concrete Contractors is a concrete contractor based in Bothell, WA. We pour driveways, patios, steps, walkways and slabs for homes across the city, and I plan the ground under each one before any concrete arrives.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
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Bothell lots, from the river valley to Maywood Hill
Bothell is a growing city that spans King and Snohomish counties, next to Kenmore, Woodinville and Kirkland. On our jobs here we see established neighborhoods where the driveways and patios have been down a long time, right alongside newer homes still waiting on their first walkway or set of steps. The Sammamish River runs through the valley, and most people here know it from the trail and from the Park at Bothell Landing, where the restored historic buildings sit by the water.
The ground changes quickly once you leave the valley floor. Up the hillsides toward Maywood Hill and North Creek Forest, many lots slope enough that a driveway or patio needs cutting, filling and sometimes steps or a low wall, while on flatter lots the bigger question is where the water goes once it runs off the slab.
Concrete work we do for Bothell homes and properties
Concrete driveway building
When an older Bothell driveway has cracked and sunk at the edges, we dig out the base, pack new gravel and pour a slab sized for your cars.
Concrete patio construction
A patio off the back door gives a sloped Bothell yard a flat, usable spot, and we set its fall so water runs toward the yard, not the house.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a patio or walkway the look of stone or brick in one pour, which suits Bothell homeowners who want pattern without setting pavers.
Concrete sidewalk building
We replace front walks where roots or settling have left a raised edge to trip on, and we pour new paths out to side gates.
Garage floor concrete
When a garage slab in an older Bothell home is cracked, stained or pitted, we break it out and pour a new floor that drains toward the door.
Decorative concrete
Colored concrete, exposed aggregate and custom borders let a new driveway or patio match the house, and we talk through the options with you at the estimate.
Concrete retaining walls
On hillside lots around Maywood Hill and the slopes above the valley, a concrete retaining wall holds back soil so you can level a yard or driveway.
Concrete floor installation
For Bothell basements, shops and additions, we pour interior floors on a packed base, set flat and smooth enough for the flooring or use you have planned.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck needs a surface that grips wet feet and slopes water away from the pool, so we finish and pitch it with both in mind.
Concrete steps construction
Hillside houses here often need steps from the drive up to the front door, and we build them with even risers on a solid footing.
Slab foundation building
As Bothell keeps growing, we pour slab foundations for new garages, additions and outbuildings, and the ground under them gets packed and checked before any concrete goes in.
Foundation installation
For a new home or large addition, we form and pour foundation walls to the plans, stepping them down where a Bothell lot slopes away.
Concrete parking lot building
Small property owners here call us for concrete parking areas behind shops and apartments, poured thick enough for steady traffic and pitched to the drains.
Concrete footings
Decks, porches and garden walls rest on footings, concrete pads that carry the weight into firm ground, and we dig and pour them to your plans.
Foundation raising
When a house or garage has settled and doors stick or the slab cracks, we find out why it sank before we talk about raising it.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut old slabs for new drain lines, wider driveways or doorways, and we cut clean edges where new concrete meets old on Bothell remodels.
Get a free written estimate for your Bothell concrete job
We reply within one business day to set up a visit. I come out myself, look at the site and give you a free written estimate that lists 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
What we know from working in Bothell
Permits for work in the city go through the City of Bothell's Permit Center, and the city's general rule is that new construction and repairs to existing structures need one. I look at the permit side of every job when I come out for the estimate, and when one is needed, we prepare and file it and plan the start date around the city's review, which is usually what sets the schedule. The price turns on the slab's size, how much old concrete and soil we haul away, how much base the ground needs, any forms for steps or walls, and the finish you pick, and your written estimate lists each of those. We're licensed and insured.
Getting the concrete truck to the pour matters as much as the pour itself. On steep, narrow streets in the hills either side of I-405, the truck often can't back up to the forms, so we plan for a pump or a longer run, and that goes into the price too. Before we stake out a wider driveway or a patio near a side lot line, we check the city's CobMap, which shows approximate property lines, and if it's tight, a survey you order settles where the line really is. We bring the same planning to jobs in Kirkland and Bellevue.
Why Bothell driveways and patios crack and settle
Most of the cracked, sunken driveways I look at in Bothell started the same way, with a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so the dirt kept settling and took the slab with it. Control joints, the shallow cuts that give concrete a planned place to crack as it shrinks, were often cut late or skipped, which is why those cracks wander across the slab. When a budget is tight, the base is the first thing people want to trim because nobody sees it after day one, and I'll steer you the other way, putting the money into digging out and compacting and choosing a plainer finish if needed, because a nice surface over a soft base cracks just the same.
Sloped lots bring the other common problem, which is water. A patio or driveway that falls back toward the house sends runoff against the foundation and under the slab, so we check where the water runs before we set any forms and pitch the concrete away from the house.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Bothell
Here's how a job goes from your first call to the final walk-through, and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call or send the form
Call (425) 384-1147 or send the form with a few lines about the job. We get back to you to set up a time for me to come out.
I visit and write the estimate
I look at the ground, the slope and where the water runs, and ask what the space needs to do. You get a free written estimate that spells out what's included and what isn't, so you know exactly what you're paying for.
We handle permits and dates
If the job needs a permit, we prepare and file it with the city and plan the start date around its review. Then we set the pour date with you.
Our crew pours and finishes
Our own crew does the work and I lead it on site, from digging out and packing the base through the pour and finish. When it's done, we walk the finished job with you and go over how to look after it while it cures.
Questions about concrete work in Bothell
Do I need a permit for a new concrete driveway or patio in Bothell?
Driveways and patios aren't on Bothell's list of work exempt from permit, which covers finish work like painting, tiling and carpeting, so a new slab is worth checking with the city before anyone digs. I go over the permit question for your job when I come out for the estimate.
Does a concrete retaining wall need a permit in Bothell?
A retaining wall up to four feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, is on Bothell's exempt list, unless it supports a surcharge or holds back flammable liquids. A surcharge is extra weight above the wall, such as a driveway or a slope rising behind it, and that's common on hillside lots here. A taller or loaded wall falls outside the exemption, and when yours does, we prepare and file the permit.
How do I apply for a building permit in Bothell?
Bothell takes all permit and land use applications online only, through MyBuildingPermit.com. The Permit Center also takes walk-in customers Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to noon and 1 to 4 PM, and Fridays from 8 AM to noon. If you hire us and the job needs a permit, we prepare and file the application for you.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Bothell?
Your free written estimate gives the figure for your driveway, and the biggest swings come from the lot and the finish. A steep lot, a tight spot for the truck, or added steps and walls raise it, while a broom finish, a light brushed texture that keeps tires and shoes from slipping, costs less than stamped or colored work. The one place I won't save money is the base, because that's what decides whether the slab settles.
How long does a new concrete driveway need to cure before I can drive on it?
You can usually walk on new concrete within a few days and drive on it some days after that, and I'll give you the timing for your pour when we walk the finished job. Curing is the stretch while the concrete hardens and gains strength, and a car on it too soon can crack the edges or mark the surface. Plan to park on the street for that stretch.
How do I keep a new concrete driveway in Bothell from cracking?
The best protection is getting the ground and the joints right, since that's where most cracks start. We dig out and pack the base, set rebar, steel bars inside the slab that hold it together if it does crack, and cut the control joints on time so shrinkage cracks fall in the cuts. Concrete can still form a hairline crack, but a slab built this way is far less likely to sink or split the way one on soft ground does.
Tell us about your Bothell concrete project
A few lines on what the space needs to do and how your ground slopes lets me come out ready with the right questions for your lot.