Concrete Contractor in Bothell West, WA - Driveways and Patios Built on Solid Ground
C&S Bothell Concrete Contractors builds concrete driveways, patios, steps, walkways and slabs for homes in Bothell West, WA. I come out to look at each job myself, and our own crew does the digging, base work, pouring and finishing.
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Bothell West homes and the concrete around them
Bothell West is mostly single-family homes, and most of our calls here are for the everyday concrete a house relies on: the driveway, the walk to the front door, the back patio, the garage floor and the steps. Many of these slabs have been down a good while, and by the time someone calls they're usually showing it, with a crack across the driveway, a patio that tips toward the house or a step that has dropped away from the porch.
We do the same work in nearby Brier and across Bothell, and the problems look much the same. Yards here often slope toward the street or toward the back, so the first thing I look at on any lot is where the ground falls and where the water goes, because that decides how deep we dig and how we pitch the new slab.
Concrete services for Bothell West properties
Concrete driveway building
When a driveway has sunk, cracked across or holds water by the garage, we take it out, dig and pack a proper base and pour a new one.
Concrete patio construction
For a backyard patio here, we start with where the water runs, so the new slab falls away from the house instead of toward it.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives a front walk or patio the look of stone or brick in one pour, and we settle the pattern and color with you first.
Concrete sidewalk building
A walk to the front door sees daily foot traffic, so we pour it on a packed base with a broom finish, a light texture that gives grip.
Garage floor concrete
A cracked or pitted garage floor can be broken out and replaced, and we plan the slope so water from a parked car drains toward the door.
Decorative concrete
Colored, stained or exposed-aggregate finishes suit an entry or patio that's in plain view, and I'll show you samples so you know what you're getting.
Concrete retaining walls
On a lot that steps down toward the street or back, a concrete wall holds the soil so you get a level spot for a patio or parking.
Concrete floor installation
For a basement, shop or addition, we pour an interior floor over a packed subgrade, the ground it sits on, so it stays flat under furniture and storage.
Concrete pool decks
Around a pool, we give the deck a textured finish for bare feet and slope it away from the water and the house so water doesn't pool.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps that have settled or crumbled at the edges are a tripping risk, so we form and pour new ones with even rises.
Slab foundation building
For a garage or addition on a slab, we dig out, pack the base and set rebar, the steel that holds the slab together if it cracks.
Foundation installation
For an addition or a replacement foundation, we form and pour walls and footings to the plans, and I check the layout before any concrete goes in.
Concrete parking lot building
For small property owners with a shared lot or a row of parking spaces, we pour concrete that handles daily traffic and plan where the water drains.
Concrete footings
Decks, posts, sheds and garden walls need footings, the concrete pads underneath that carry the weight, and we set them deep and wide enough for the load.
Foundation raising
If a slab has settled and cracks keep opening, we find out what moved it first, then raise it back toward level where that makes sense.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut old concrete for a new door, a drain line or a clean edge, and cut control joints, planned grooves that tell a slab where to crack.
Ask for a free written estimate in Bothell West
We reply within one business day to set up a time. I come out to your property, look at the site and give you a free written estimate showing 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 and paperwork for concrete work in Bothell West
If your property is in unincorporated Snohomish County, building permits for residential work come from the county's Planning and Development Services, which also issues permits for clearing and grading and for a driveway apron that ties into the road. I look at the permit side of each job when I come out for the estimate, and when one is needed, we can prepare and file it with the right city or county office and set the start date around it, since the permit is often what decides when we can begin. On the contractor side, the state requires every construction contractor to be registered with Washington L&I, bonded and insured, and you're welcome to check anyone you're thinking of hiring.
What moves the price here is mostly the size of the slab, whether an old one has to be broken out and hauled away, how much digging and base work the ground needs and how easily a truck can reach the spot, and your written estimate shows each of those for your own job. A driveway apron means working at the street edge, so we plan that piece with the permit in mind. We do the same work in Maltby and Bothell East, so if you have a property there too, it's the same visit and the same crew.
What wears out driveways and patios in Bothell West
With the median owner-occupied home here valued at $824,900, a driveway or front walk is part of what the house is worth and part of how it looks from the street. When a slab has sunk or split, I'd rather replace it once with the base done right than patch it every few years, and that's what I'll recommend when it's the honest answer.
Most of the failures we see start underneath. An older slab was often poured on dirt that was raked level rather than dug out and packed, so it settled along with the ground, and some were pitched toward the house, which sends water to the foundation instead of the yard. I'll be plain with you about the trade-off here. The base is the part you'll never see once we pour, and it's the first place people want to save money, but a nice surface on a weak base cracks and sinks just like the old one, so we put the time and budget into digging, packing and drainage first and let the finish follow.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Bothell West
Here's how it goes from your first call to the walkthrough, with me on the visit and our own crew on the work.
Call us or send the form
Tell us what you have in mind and roughly where the property is, and we'll get back to you to set a time for the visit. Photos of the old slab help, but they're optional.
I walk the site with you
I come out myself, look at the ground, the slope and where the water runs, and ask what the space needs to do. You get a written estimate that spells out what's included and what isn't, so you know exactly what you'd be paying for.
We handle permits and pour
Once you're ready, we sort out any permit questions, set a date around them, and our own crew digs out, packs the base, sets the forms and pours, with me leading on site. We cut the control joints in the fresh slab and give it a finish suited to how you'll use it.
We walk the finished job
When the work is done, we walk it with you and talk through curing, the wait while the concrete gains strength before it takes weight. You can usually walk on it well before you can drive on it, and I'll tell you when for your slab.
Questions about concrete work in Bothell West
Do I need a permit for a new concrete driveway in Bothell West, WA?
On property in unincorporated Snohomish County, the apron where your driveway ties into the road takes a permit from the county, and larger digging can need a clearing and grading permit as well. The county's permit office takes all applications online. I check which permits your job needs at the estimate visit, and when one is needed, we can prepare and file it for you.
How do I know if a concrete retaining wall needs a permit in Bothell West?
On property in unincorporated Snohomish County, a retaining wall 4 feet or less is exempt from a building permit, as long as it isn't holding back extra weight on top, such as a driveway or a slope, and isn't holding back stored flammable liquids. A taller wall, or one with a load behind it, isn't covered by that exemption, and even an exempt wall still has to meet setbacks from property lines and the building code. I look at what your wall has to hold at the estimate and tell you which side it falls on.
What paperwork should a Washington contractor give me before a concrete job?
For any residential job of $1,000 or more, a registered contractor has to give you the state's disclosure notice to customers. Please ask for it if you don't see it. From us, you'll also get the written estimate that spells out what's included and what isn't.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Bothell West?
The cost comes down mostly to the driveway's size, how much ground work sits under it and the choices you make on top of that. A thicker slab with rebar for heavier vehicles, a stamped or colored finish instead of a plain broom finish, and a long or sloped drive that needs more digging all raise the price, while a simple shape with easy truck access keeps it down. I'd ask you not to trim the base to save money, and the written estimate lists each part so you can see where the money goes.
How do I find out if my Bothell West lot needs a geotechnical report?
On property in unincorporated Snohomish County, the county requires an evaluation by a geotechnical engineer, a soils engineer, when slopes of 33% or steeper sit on your parcel or within 200 feet of the proposed work. That evaluation shows whether those slopes count as a landslide hazard area under the county's definition. I note the slopes around your lot at the estimate visit and tell you if it looks like the rule applies before you've committed to anything.
Does a property in a flood zone in Bothell West need a separate permit for concrete work?
Yes, on property in unincorporated Snohomish County, a lot in a flood hazard zone needs a flood hazard permit, even for a project that's otherwise exempt from a building permit. If you know or suspect your lot is in a flood zone, please mention it when you call so I can look into it at the visit.
Tell us about your Bothell West project
Call (425) 384-1147 or send the form with a short description and your address, and I'll come to the visit ready to talk through the permit side as well as the concrete.