Concrete Contractor in Tigard, OR - Driveways and Patios on a Solid Base
Sherwood Concrete is a Sherwood-based concrete contractor pouring driveways, patios, walks, steps and foundations in Tigard, OR. We dig out and pack the base, set the slope so water runs away from the house, and cut joints on time.
A Sherwood concrete crew working in Tigard
Tigard is just up the road from Sherwood, where we're based, so it's an easy drive for our crew and the concrete truck. Most of what we pour here is flatwork, the slabs around a house like driveways, patios, walks and garage floors, with the odd shop floor or small business lot mixed in. The houses run from older homes whose driveways and patios have had decades to settle to newer streets with tighter lots and short drives. We see much the same mix next door in King City and out in Aloha.
On the older lots, the job usually starts with breaking out the old slab and digging past soft dirt to firm ground, and that dig, along with the size of the slab and the finish you pick, is what moves the price most. The schedule turns on any permit your job needs and on curing, the wait while new concrete gets strong enough to walk on and later drive on. I walk the site with you at the estimate, and you get a written scope of the work we'll do.
What we pour and fix in Tigard
Concrete driveway building
Tigard driveways we tear out have usually settled at the garage or the street, so we dig out the soft base and pack new rock before the pour.
Concrete patio construction
Older backyard patios here often pitch toward the house after years of settling, so we set the new slab to fall away from your foundation.
Stamped concrete services
If you'd like a patio or walk that looks like stone or brick, we stamp the pattern in, over the same dug-out, packed base as a plain slab.
Concrete sidewalk building
Front walks on older Tigard lots tend to heave at tree roots or sink by the steps. We replace the broken sections so the walk sits flat again.
Garage floor concrete
A dusty, flaking garage floor usually means a weak top layer, so we pour a new slab and let it cure before your car goes back in.
Decorative concrete
Color, exposed rock or a border dresses up a front entry or patio, and we talk through which finishes suit how you'll use the space before we pour.
Concrete retaining walls
Sloped Tigard backyards often need a wall to hold a level patio or lawn. We pour the footing and add drainage behind it so water doesn't build up.
Concrete floor installation
Shop, basement and outbuilding floors get a packed base, rebar, the steel that holds the slab together, where it's needed, and a smooth, flat finish.
Concrete pool decks
Around a backyard pool we give the deck a broom finish, light grooves that help wet feet grip, and slope it away from the water.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps that have pulled away from the house or rock underfoot get torn out and rebuilt on a solid footing, with every step the same height.
Slab foundation building
A new garage, shop or addition here can sit on a slab foundation, which we pour level on a packed base so the walls go up square.
Foundation installation
When you're building on your lot, we form and pour the foundation to your plans, and I'm on site checking the forms before the truck shows up.
Concrete parking lot building
For a shop or small business lot in Tigard, we build the base for the weight it carries and slope it so water drains off instead of pooling.
Concrete footings
Decks, porches, walls and additions all rest on footings, and we dig them to firm ground and pour them square before anything gets built on top.
Foundation raising
When part of a house or garage slab has dropped, we find what's moving underneath first, then raise the low section and support it on firmer ground.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut lines to take out a broken section, widen a driveway or open a doorway, so the concrete you keep stays whole and the patch lines up.
Talk to us about your concrete
Call or ask for an estimate, and I'll come out, look at your old slab and talk through what the new one needs.
Why Tigard homeowners call Sherwood Concrete
We're fully licensed and insured and our work is satisfaction guaranteed, but what you'll notice most is how much time goes into the parts of a slab you won't see.
The owner at your pour
I write the estimate myself, then work alongside the crew through the pour and the final walk-through.
A base dug out and packed
We dig out soft dirt and pack the subgrade, what the slab sits on, instead of just raking it level.
Your water checked first
Before any forms go in, we look at where water runs across your yard and off the downspouts.
Pours timed for the morning
We pour early in the day so the top doesn't dry too fast and turn weak and dusty later.
Every question answered
You get a written scope, and I'll explain any line of it you ask about, even the small stuff.
Questions from Tigard homeowners
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Tigard?
A Tigard driveway is priced on its size and how much old concrete and soft dirt has to come out, plus how close the truck can get, how thick the slab needs to be for what parks on it, and any work at the street apron. Each of those shows up in the written scope from your estimate. If the budget is tight, I'd rather you skip a fancy finish than cut the base, because nobody sees the base on day one but it's what keeps the slab flat.
How do I find out if my driveway or patio in Tigard needs a permit?
If any of the new concrete sits in the public right-of-way, like the apron at the street or the public sidewalk, Tigard requires an engineering permit. For the part on your own lot, ask the city's Building Division, which issues Tigard's building permits.
When does a retaining wall in Tigard need a building permit?
In Tigard, a retaining wall 7 feet or taller needs a building permit. The city's permit guide also says walls in required side, street side or rear setbacks may be up to 8 feet, and any structure placed in the right-of-way or an easement needs an encroachment permit. We check the wall's height and where it sits on your lot at the estimate.
Who is responsible for getting the permit for concrete work in Tigard?
The state Building Codes Division's guidance for detached houses puts that on whoever does the work, the homeowner or the contractor. A permit expires if work hasn't started within 180 days of issue, or once work stops for 180 days or more. We talk through permits at the estimate, agree on who applies before work starts, and help with the paperwork when your project needs it.
Does a concrete contractor from Sherwood need a Tigard business license?
Tigard requires a business license from anyone doing business in the city unless state or federal law or the city code exempts them, but it honors Metro's Regional Contractor's Business License, and holders based outside Tigard don't have to file for a city license. A business working in Tigard for 30 days in a row or less can get a Temporary Business License, which costs $25 for 30 days.
What causes a new concrete patio to crack?
Most cracks in new concrete come from a base that settles or from shrinking with no planned place to go, since all concrete shrinks a little as it cures. Along with the packed base, we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a weak line to crack along, while it's still fresh. That way, if a crack shows up, it usually follows the groove instead of wandering across your patio.
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