Concrete driveway building in Sherwood OR - a slab that drains and stays flat
If your driveway is cracked, sinking or holding water, we build a new slab on a firm base that drains away and stays even.
What goes into building a concrete driveway in Sherwood?
Concrete driveway building in Sherwood means digging out to firm ground, packing a base and pouring a new slab that carries your vehicles and sheds water away from the garage, and Sherwood Concrete does it here and in the cities around it.
Most calls start with a driveway that's cracked into pieces, sinking near the garage or holding puddles after rain. The price moves with the size, whether there's an old slab to break out, how much soft ground has to come out before we pack a base, and what'll park on it, since a truck, trailer or RV needs a heavier build than two cars. A broom finish costs less than a decorative one, and if a concrete patio is on your list too, it's worth looking at both on the same visit. The schedule turns on our calendar, any permit, the weather and the curing wait before you drive on it, and your estimate comes with a written scope that lays out every step.
Why homeowners choose us for concrete driveways
When you hire us, the person who wrote your estimate is on site for the pour, and you get straight answers about what's under your slab and why.
I come out myself
I look at the job and write the estimate myself, then work alongside the crew right through the pour.
In business since 2021
I started Sherwood Concrete in 2021, after years of hauling forms and pushing wheelbarrows on someone else's crew.
Fully licensed and insured
It's the first thing worth checking with any concrete contractor, and I'm happy to go over ours when I come out.
Every question answered
I'll explain what goes under your slab and why it matters, and no question is too small to ask.
Satisfaction guaranteed
That's our word on every driveway we build, and it's why I'd rather answer one more question before the pour than after.
Concrete driveway finishes to choose from
We pick the finish with you based on the driveway's slope, how it'll look next to your house and how much budget is left once the base is right.
Let's talk about your driveway
Ask for an on-site estimate and jot down every vehicle that'll use the driveway, including any truck, trailer or RV.
Why homeowners trust Sherwood Concrete with their driveways
Most of what decides how a driveway holds up ends up buried. We dig out soft dirt, pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and grade it so water runs away from your garage. When a budget gets tight, I'd trim the finish before the base, because you can't fix settling without tearing the slab out.
We pour outside the midday heat when we can, since a slab finished in hot sun can end up with a weak, dusty top. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give shrinking concrete a straight place to crack, before the slab picks its own spots, then keep vehicles off the edges while it gains strength.
Concrete driveway questions from Sherwood homeowners
How much does a concrete driveway cost near Sherwood?
An installed concrete driveway in Portland usually costs about $7 to $17 per square foot, which is a useful starting point for planning one here. A plain broom-finished slab on easy ground sits toward the low end, while tear-out, heavy loads and decorative finishes push it up. We'll measure yours at the estimate and put every step in writing.
Does a concrete contractor need a license in Oregon?
Yes, Oregon's Construction Contractors Board says state law generally requires anyone paid for construction work on your property to be licensed, and concrete is one of its examples. Ask anyone you're comparing about their license before you sign, the same as you'd ask about insurance.
When can I drive on my new concrete driveway?
Later than it looks ready, because concrete keeps gaining strength after you can walk on it, and a light color or hard surface doesn't mean it can take a heavy load. Curing, the stretch where the slab holds its moisture and hardens, starts right after finishing, and the edges and corners need protecting from early traffic. We'll go over when your cars, and anything heavier, can go back on before we leave.
What causes a new concrete driveway to crack?
Most bad cracks come from a base that settles, too much water in the mix, or joints cut late or skipped. A base that was raked flat instead of dug out and packed sinks with the dirt, and shrinkage in hardened concrete rises in direct proportion to the water in the mix, so ask how the crew controls it. Some fine cracking is normal, which is why the joints matter so much.
What is the best way to protect a concrete driveway from freeze damage?
Ask for an air-entrained mix, which has tiny air bubbles worked through it and is recognized as the most effective way to cut cracking from freezing water. The bubbles give water room as it freezes, so less pressure builds inside the slab.
What should I ask when comparing concrete driveway quotes?
Ask how each one handles the base and the joints, not just the reinforcement, because steel helps keep cracks tight but can't replace even support and good jointing. Rebar is steel bar laid inside the slab to hold crack edges together, and wire mesh does a similar job. If a quote leans on fiber in the mix instead, ask what else controls cracking, since fiber may help but isn't the same as designed reinforcement.
What happens when you call about a driveway in Sherwood?
We plan your driveway around your schedule and what you'll park on it, and every step is written down before the crew shows up.
Call or send a message
Call (971) 626-0086 or fill out the form with your address and a few lines about the driveway you have in mind.
I walk it with you
I come out to your property myself and walk it with you, looking at the old slab, the ground and where water runs.
Your written scope
You get a scope that lists each step, from what goes under the slab to cleanup, then we pick a date and settle who handles any permit.
The pour and walk-through
The crew and I build your driveway, then we walk the finished job with you before we pack up.
Concrete driveway building around Sherwood
We're based in Sherwood and build driveways in the cities around it, so pick yours or call. Permit questions go to your local building department, listed in the state's directory, and we help with the paperwork when you need it.
Ask Sherwood Concrete for a driveway estimate
Our phones are open into the evening and through the weekend, so call (971) 626-0086 when it suits you or send the form.