Concrete Contractor in Kirkland, WA

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Driveways, patios, stamped concrete, steps, retaining walls, slabs and repair for homes and small businesses in Kirkland, WA.

  • Local permit notes for Kirkland
  • Base and drainage planned for the site
  • Typical price ranges on every service page
Concrete footing forms and rebar on a prepared site
Illustrative photo, not a completed project of ours

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Concrete work in Kirkland

Kirkland runs from waterfront neighborhoods below steep bluffs up to Finn Hill, Rose Hill and Kingsgate. Many homes sit on slopes that drop toward Lake Washington, and redevelopment has added a lot of new houses next to original 1950s through 70s homes.

We work across Juanita, Finn Hill, Totem Lake, Kingsgate, Rose Hill, Houghton, Lakeview, Moss Bay, Market and Norkirk.

What’s different about concrete in Kirkland

Slopes and hills

Finn Hill, Juanita, Houghton and the bluffs above the lake have steep lots. Kirkland’s permit exemptions don’t apply in steep slope, landslide or other critical areas, so walls and grading there get reviewed.

Soil and water

Glacial soils on the ridges are generally firm, while lower areas near Juanita Bay and creek corridors can be wetter and softer. Slopes push water downhill toward patios and foundations. Drains behind walls and along patios matter as much as the concrete itself.

Sidewalks and right-of-way

Kirkland requires a Public Works permit for driveway replacement and for any work in the public right-of-way, so most driveway jobs here involve the City.

Trees

Kirkland regulates tree removal and protects trees during construction, which affects how close we can dig near large trees.

Lots and access

Smaller lots near downtown and the lake, larger ones up the hill. Many back yards step down a slope and need walls or steps to be usable.

Homes we see

Original ramblers and split-levels next to new construction and townhomes, especially around Totem Lake and Houghton.

Have a concrete project in Kirkland?

Call to talk it through, or send a few details and photos.

Permits in Kirkland

Permits for concrete work in Kirkland go through Kirkland Development Services Center. Here is what usually triggers one; the City decides for your address.

WorkWhen a permit usually comes up
Patios, walks and driveways on your lotOften exempt from a building permit at ground level; grading, drainage and critical areas can change that. Kirkland requires a Public Works permit for driveway replacement
Retaining wallsWalls over 4 ft from the bottom of the footing, or holding back a driveway or slope
Sidewalks, curbs, driveway approachesRight-of-way work with a City permit
Foundations and building slabsPart of the building permit, with inspections

Typical price ranges

ServiceTypical 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 Slabsfrom 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 Kirkland decides the real number.

How a project usually runs

  1. Send the basicsPhotos, rough size, and what’s wrong with the existing concrete.
  2. Talk through the siteAccess, slope, drainage, removal and permits.
  3. Written quoteThickness, base, reinforcement, finish and cleanup in writing.
  4. Prep, pour, cureBase and forms, the pour, then cure time before use.

Concrete in Kirkland: common questions

Do I need a permit for concrete work in Kirkland?

Kirkland lists retaining walls and rockeries over 4 ft tall as needing a permit, and requires a Public Works permit for driveway replacement or any work in the right-of-way. Exemptions don’t apply in steep slope or other critical areas.

Do you need a permit to replace a driveway in Kirkland?

Kirkland’s own permit guide says a Public Works permit is required for driveway replacement. We plan for that in the schedule.

Can you build on Kirkland’s steep lots?

Yes. Steep sites change forming, access and drainage, and some walls need an engineer. We’ll tell you early if your site needs one.

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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