Concrete contractor in Tualatin - driveways and patios that drain right and stay flat
Sherwood Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Sherwood that pours driveways, patios, walks, steps and foundations for homes in Tualatin. I look at every job myself, and our crew handles the digging, base, pour and finish.
Concrete work in Tualatin, as we see it
Tualatin is a short drive from our base in Sherwood, right between Tigard and Wilsonville. On jobs here I see older driveways that have settled and split, patios on newer streets that went in fast over a thin base, and the odd shop owner with a lot to pave.
What moves the price is the size of the slab, whether an old one has to be broken out and hauled off, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you pick. The schedule mostly turns on the weather and on any permit the city wants first. I walk the lot at the estimate, and you get a written scope of the work we'll do before anything starts. On lots down toward the Tualatin River, and in any yard that tips toward the house, drainage is the first thing I check, because water sitting under a slab softens the subgrade, the dirt it rests on, and that's how slabs sink.
What we build for Tualatin properties
Concrete driveway building
Tearing out a settled Tualatin driveway and pouring a new one on a dug-out, packed base, sloped so rain runs to the street instead of the garage.
Concrete patio construction
Backyard patios for Tualatin homes, laid out so water falls away from the house, with control joints cut so any crack follows a line we chose.
Stamped concrete services
If you want the look of stone or brick on a patio or front walk, we stamp and color the slab, then seal it for the wet winters.
Concrete sidewalk building
We replace heaved or tipped front walks and side paths on a packed base, with a broom finish, a light dragged texture that grips when it's wet.
Garage floor concrete
When a Tualatin garage floor has cracked or sunk, we break it out and repour it with rebar, steel bars that keep the pieces tight if it cracks.
Decorative concrete
We add color, exposed stone or saw-cut patterns to entries and patios, so a new slab suits the brick and siding on your Tualatin house.
Concrete retaining walls
Where a Tualatin yard steps down, a poured wall holds the dirt back, with drainage behind it so water doesn't build up and push it over.
Concrete floor installation
Interior slabs for shops, basements and additions, poured level over a packed base and a vapor barrier so damp ground stays out of the room.
Concrete pool decks
For Tualatin backyards with a pool, we pour decks with a textured finish that grips wet feet and a slope that carries splash water away from the house.
Concrete steps construction
Crumbling front steps get replaced with even rises and a footing underneath, so the new set doesn't pull away from your house.
Slab foundation building
Slab foundations for Tualatin garages, additions and outbuildings start with the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, dug out and packed so the building stays level.
Foundation installation
If you're adding on or building new, we form and pour foundation walls to your plans and leave room for drainage so water doesn't sit against them.
Concrete parking lot building
For a shop or small business lot in Tualatin, we build on a heavier base so delivery trucks don't crack the slab or leave it uneven.
Concrete footings
Footings carry the weight of a deck, porch or wall down to firm ground, so we dig to solid soil before we pour.
Foundation raising
If a slab or foundation has dropped because the dirt under it settled, we lift it back toward level and fill the gap so it has support again.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut openings, trenches and control joints, and cut out damaged sections of driveways or patios when the rest of the slab is still sound.
Ask about your Tualatin concrete job
Call (971) 626-0086 or ask for an estimate, and I'll come walk the slab and the ground around it with you.
Why Tualatin homeowners call us
I care most about the part nobody sees: the base, the drainage and the joints. I'll explain each one until you know what you're paying for.
I write the estimate myself
I come out to look at the job, then work on site with our crew through the pour and the final walk-through.
Base first, finish second
A slab on raked dirt settles with it, so on a tight budget I'd trim the finish before the base.
Water sent away from the house
We check where rain runs on your lot before we set forms, so the new slab falls away from the house.
Control joints cut on time
We cut control joints while the concrete's still fresh, so if it cracks, the crack follows a line we picked.
Licensed, insured, guaranteed
We're fully licensed and insured, and every job carries the same promise, satisfaction guaranteed.
Questions we hear in Tualatin
Do I need a permit to pour a concrete driveway or patio in Tualatin?
The City of Tualatin Building Division decides that, so call it at (503) 691-3044 before work starts. The division issues permits for new construction, alterations and additions, and it takes calls from owners who aren't sure whether their project needs one. If your slab or wall sits near the property line, ask about setbacks too, since the city's development code sets them and they vary by zone.
Does a concrete porch need a permit in Tualatin?
It does if the porch floor sits more than 30 inches above the ground beside it at any point, if it's over 200 square feet, or if it's closer than 3 feet to your property line. We measure all three at the estimate, so you know where you stand before the steps up to it are designed.
Who is responsible for getting a building permit in Tualatin?
You are, as the property owner, though the city lets you name someone else to apply, such as your contractor. We talk it through at the estimate, agree on who applies before work starts and help with the paperwork when your project needs it. For a single-family project, the city requires an architect or engineer only when there are special structural conditions, like a sloping site or seismic bracing.
How long does a Tualatin building permit stay valid?
A Tualatin permit expires if work doesn't start within 180 days of the day it's issued, or if started work stops for 180 days or more. If you need more time, you can ask the city for an extra 180 days, which comes with a fee, so it pays to line up the pour before you apply.
How do I find out if my Tualatin property is in a floodplain?
Call the city's Engineering Division at (503) 691-3035, which has floodplain information for properties in Tualatin. It's worth knowing before a new slab, wall or foundation on a lot near the Tualatin River, and I'll ask about it when I come out.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Tualatin?
There isn't one set price, because a driveway here costs what its size, tear-out, base work and finish add up to, and I put all of that in a written scope after I see it. Thicker concrete and rebar for heavy trucks, regrading so water clears the garage, a tight spot the concrete truck can't back into and a stamped finish instead of a broom finish all add to it. Call (971) 626-0086 and I'll come take a look.
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We're based in Sherwood and work in the cities around it, so pick yours below, or call (971) 626-0086 if you're nearby and don't see it listed.
Get a Sherwood Concrete estimate in Tualatin
We're open early mornings, evenings and weekends, so call (971) 626-0086 or send the form whenever you're looking at that cracked slab.