Concrete Contractor in Kent, WA
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(206) 566-0528
Driveways, patios, stamped concrete, steps, retaining walls, slabs and repair for homes and small businesses in Kent, WA.
- Local permit notes for Kent
- Base and drainage planned for the site
- Typical price ranges on every service page
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Concrete work in Kent
Kent splits into the flat Kent Valley along the Green River and the residential hills on either side: East Hill, West Hill, Scenic Hill and the Lake Meridian area. Valley jobs are about base and water; hill jobs add slope, walls and steps.
We work across East Hill, West Hill, Panther Lake, Meridian, Lake Meridian, Scenic Hill, the Kent Valley and downtown.
Concrete services in Kent
Each page covers what’s involved, typical price ranges, local permit notes and what to send for a quote.
Concrete Driveways in Kent
Stamped Concrete in Kent
Concrete Patios in Kent
Concrete Foundations in Kent
Retaining Walls in Kent
Concrete Steps & Stairs in Kent
Concrete Pool Decks in Kent
Concrete Sidewalks in Kent
Concrete Slabs in KentPhotos are illustrative, not completed projects of ours.
What’s different about concrete in Kent
Slopes and hills
East Hill, West Hill and Scenic Hill have sloped streets and back yards; steep lots often need steps or walls to connect driveways, entries and yards.
Soil and water
The Kent Valley is the old Green River floodplain, with softer river soils and a high water table in many areas. Slabs there need a solid compacted base and drainage that keeps water from sitting underneath. Standing water on valley lots and runoff on hill lots are the two main ways concrete fails here. Slope and drains are planned on every job.
Sidewalks and right-of-way
Kent handles street use and right-of-way work through its Engineering permits, so driveway approaches, curbs and sidewalks along the street are permitted through the City.
Trees
Street trees and large firs in older East Hill neighborhoods are a common cause of lifted walks and cracked driveway edges.
Lots and access
Subdivision lots generally have good truck access. Fenced back yards and hillside lots can still need a pump or a longer wheelbarrow route.
Homes we see
Mid-century homes downtown and on Scenic Hill, many 1970s through 2000s subdivisions on East Hill, and new homes and townhomes.
Have a concrete project in Kent?
Call to talk it through, or send a few details and photos.
Permits in Kent
Permits for concrete work in Kent go through City of Kent Permit Center. Here is what usually triggers one; the City decides for your address.
| Work | When a permit usually comes up |
|---|---|
| Patios, walks and driveways on your lot | Often exempt from a building permit at ground level; grading, drainage and critical areas can change that |
| Retaining walls | Walls over 4 ft from the bottom of the footing, or holding back a driveway or slope |
| Sidewalks, curbs, driveway approaches | Right-of-way work with a City permit |
| Foundations and building slabs | Part of the building permit, with inspections |
Typical price ranges
| Service | Typical range other local contractors publish |
|---|---|
| Concrete Driveways | $6–$10 per sq ft (broom finish) |
| Stamped Concrete | $12–$16 per sq ft (single-color stamped) |
| Concrete Patios | $6–$10 per sq ft (broom finish patio) |
| Concrete Foundations | $6–$14 per sq ft (slab-on-grade (base, vapor barrier, rebar, pour)) |
| Retaining Walls | $80–$150 per linear ft (poured concrete, up to 4 ft) |
| Concrete Steps & Stairs | $2,500–$5,500 per set (3–5 steps with landing) |
| Concrete Pool Decks | $14–$28 per sq ft (concrete pool deck, by finish) |
| Concrete Repair & Leveling | $5–$15 per linear ft (crack cleaning and sealing) |
| Concrete Sidewalks | $18–$28 per sq ft (right-of-way panel replacement (incl. permit coordination, demo, pour)) |
| Concrete Slabs | from about $5 per sq ft (basic utility or shed slab) |
Typical market ranges, not a quote from Seattle Concrete Contractors. Published by other Seattle-area contractors, checked November 2026. Your site in Kent decides the real number.
How a project usually runs
- Send the basicsPhotos, rough size, and what’s wrong with the existing concrete.
- Talk through the siteAccess, slope, drainage, removal and permits.
- Written quoteThickness, base, reinforcement, finish and cleanup in writing.
- Prep, pour, cureBase and forms, the pour, then cure time before use.
Concrete in Kent: common questions
Do I need a permit for concrete work in Kent?
Ground-level flatwork on private property is often exempt, while retaining walls over 4 ft from the bottom of the footing and work in the right-of-way need permits. Kent’s Permit Center processes permits online and can confirm for your address.
Does the Kent Valley need a different slab?
Often a deeper compacted base and more attention to drainage, because of softer soils and higher groundwater. We look at how the site drains before setting the base depth.
Do you work on East Hill and in the valley?
Yes. Same services, different ground. The plan for base and drainage changes with the site.
Tell us about your project
A few photos and rough measurements are enough to start. If you’re not sure what the job needs, describe the problem and we’ll talk it through.
Call (206) 566-0528 or use the quote form at the top of this page.
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