Concrete contractor in King City, OR - Slabs that drain right and stay flat
Sherwood Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Sherwood. In King City we replace worn driveways, walks, steps and patios on the older streets and pour new ones in the newer neighborhoods, starting with a dug-out, packed base.
Concrete work in King City
King City is a small Washington County city, and on our jobs there it feels like two places. Most of the original neighborhoods went up as a planned community between the mid-1960s and the late 1970s. That means a lot of the driveways, walks and patios we look at are as old as the houses, and plenty of folks there want steps and walks that feel even underfoot. Then there are the newer developments the city took in as it grew, where the concrete is younger and the calls are more often about a new patio or a wider driveway. We're based in Sherwood and work all over this side of the metro, from Tigard down to Wilsonville, so King City is right on our usual route.
What moves your price is mostly how much old concrete comes out, how much base work the ground needs and the size and finish of the new slab. What moves the schedule is curing, the days the concrete needs to harden before you walk or drive on it. On these older lots, the dirt under the old slab usually decides how much work that is, and we only know for sure once it's open.
What we pour in King City
Concrete driveway building
Plenty of King City driveways are as old as the houses, so we tear out the worn slab, dig out and pack a new base, then pour.
Concrete patio construction
A new patio out back is a common call from the newer neighborhoods, and we set its slope so water runs away from the house.
Stamped concrete services
Around older King City homes, stamped concrete gives a patio or walk the look of stone or brick, pressed into the surface while it's still soft.
Concrete sidewalk building
Old walks tend to heave and chip at the joints, and a trip edge matters when you're walking to the mailbox. We pour them flat.
Garage floor concrete
Original garage floors in older King City homes are often cracked and uneven, so we break out the old one, rebuild the base and pour a smooth new slab.
Decorative concrete
Colored concrete and exposed-aggregate finishes give a front entry some character, and we talk through which finish suits your house, older or newer, before anything is poured.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a yard steps down or a driveway cuts into a slope, a concrete wall holds the dirt back, with drainage behind it so water can't push it.
Concrete floor installation
Shops, sheds and other spaces that need a solid floor get a packed base, steel where it's needed and a finish that fits how you'll use the room.
Concrete pool decks
For King City yards with a pool, we pour a deck that isn't slick when wet and is sloped to send splash water to a drain.
Concrete steps construction
Many King City residents want front steps that feel solid underfoot, so we pour even rises and a broom finish, a light texture that gives your shoes grip.
Slab foundation building
When an older King City home gets an addition or a new garage, we pack the subgrade, the dirt the slab sits on, and pour to the plans.
Foundation installation
In King City's newer developments and on additions, foundations go in to the drawings, with forms checked for level and square before any concrete arrives.
Concrete parking lot building
For a small business lot in King City, we build a deeper base and thicker slab, because cars parking all day wear on concrete faster than a driveway.
Concrete footings
Older King City decks and porches often need new footings, and we dig them to solid ground so whatever sits on top doesn't settle or lean.
Foundation raising
When a slab on an older King City house has dropped, we find out why first, because lifting it without fixing the cause won't hold.
Concrete cutting
Cutting a doorway, a utility trench or a clean line through a 1970s patio takes the right saw, and we work to keep the dust down.
Let's talk about your concrete job
Call (971) 626-0086 or ask for an estimate, and I'll come out to look at your driveway, patio or steps myself.
Why King City homeowners call us
I care most about the part of a slab nobody sees, the base, the drainage and the joints, and I'll explain every piece of your job so you know what you're paying for.
The owner writes your estimate
I come out to look at the job, then I'm on site with the crew through the pour and the final walk-through.
A base dug out and packed
We dig out the soft dirt and pack the base, because a slab laid on raked dirt settles right along with it.
Water that runs away
We check where water runs on your lot and slope the slab away from the house, not toward it.
Joints cut on time
Control joints, the grooves that give a crack a place to go, get cut on time so cracks usually stay in lines we chose.
Plain answers to every question
You'll understand what you're paying for, because I walk you through the scope and answer every question, even the small ones.
King City concrete questions
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in King City?
Your local building department gives that answer, because Oregon's Building Codes Division says permit questions for a specific project are discussed only with the local department. The division's local building department directory lists each department's contact information and permit services. We talk through permits and any local review at the estimate, agree on who applies before work starts and help with the paperwork when your project needs it.
Does a concrete contractor need a license in Oregon?
Yes. The Construction Contractors Board says Oregon law generally requires anyone paid for construction work that improves real property, concrete included, to be licensed, and state law also requires contractors to carry general liability insurance. Metro's regional contractor business license is honored in King City, but it needs that state license first and doesn't replace the business license from the contractor's home city. We're fully licensed and insured.
How do I know which building code my King City foundation or slab is built to?
It's built to the Oregon residential code in effect when the plan review or permit application is filed, unless you agree to later changes. Right now either the 2023 or the 2026 edition can be used, and the 2026 edition becomes required on April 1, 2027. That code covers one- and two-family homes and townhouses, and I'll go over which edition fits your timing at the estimate.
Does the lead paint rule apply to concrete work on an older King City home?
It can, if the work disturbs paint on a house built before 1978, and much of King City's original housing went up before then. Only contractors with a special license can bid or work where the job disturbs more than six square feet of painted surface per room inside, or more than 20 square feet outside. A driveway or patio pour usually doesn't touch paint, but steps set against painted siding might, so we'll look at that at the estimate.
What causes a concrete driveway to sink or crack in King City?
Most sinking comes from the base, when the old slab went down on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so the concrete settled with it. Cracks in random spots usually mean the control joints were cut late or skipped, which is why our prep starts below the slab. You can also look up your address on Oregon's HazVu geohazards viewer, which shows mapped hazards like flooding, soft soil and landslide, though not every hazard has been mapped.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in King City?
We price each driveway from a written scope after I've seen it, and beyond tear-out and base work, the size, thickness and finish move the number most. Rebar, steel bars set inside to keep cracks from spreading apart, adds to the cost, and a broom finish costs less than stamped or decorative work. If you have to choose where to spend, put it into the base, because it's hidden on day one and it's what decides whether the driveway stays flat.
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