Concrete Contractor in Seattle, WA
Seattle ConcreteCONTRACTORS
(206) 566-0528
Driveways, patios, stamped concrete, steps, retaining walls, slabs and repair for homes and small businesses in Seattle, WA.
- Local permit notes for Seattle
- Base and drainage planned for the site
- Typical price ranges on every service page
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Concrete work in Seattle
Seattle concrete work is shaped by three things: hills, old houses, and rain. A lot of the city was built out before 1950, so many jobs start with breaking out a tired driveway, a heaved walk, or front steps that were poured decades ago. Lots are narrow, many have alleys, and street trees in the planting strip are everywhere.
We work across Ballard, Wallingford, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Capitol Hill, Beacon Hill, West Seattle, Rainier Valley, Lake City and Northgate.
Concrete services in Seattle
Each page covers what’s involved, typical price ranges, local permit notes and what to send for a quote.
Stamped Concrete in Seattle
Concrete Patios in Seattle
Concrete Foundations in Seattle
Retaining Walls in Seattle
Concrete Steps & Stairs in Seattle
Concrete Pool Decks in Seattle
Concrete Repair & Leveling in Seattle
Concrete Sidewalks in Seattle
Concrete Slabs in SeattlePhotos are illustrative, not completed projects of ours.
What’s different about concrete in Seattle
Slopes and hills
Queen Anne, Magnolia, West Seattle, Capitol Hill and the slopes above Lake Washington have steep driveways and stepped yards. Parts of the city are mapped as steep-slope or landslide-prone environmentally critical areas (ECAs), which brings extra SDCI review for grading and walls.
Soil and water
Soils change block to block: dense glacial till on many ridges, softer fill and old wetland soils in lower areas like parts of the Duwamish valley, Interbay and around the lakes. A slab that keeps sinking usually points to a soft or wet base. Long rainy seasons mean water management decides how long concrete lasts: slope away from the house, joints that drain, and somewhere for downspout water to go.
Sidewalks and right-of-way
In Seattle, the owner of the lot next to a sidewalk is generally responsible for keeping it in repair. Work in the sidewalk, planting strip, curb, or driveway apron is in the public right-of-way and goes through SDOT.
Trees
Mature street trees lift sidewalk panels and driveway aprons all over the older neighborhoods. Cutting roots is regulated; SDOT’s urban forestry staff get involved when a street tree is near the work.
Lots and access
Back yards are often small, shaded, and reached through a narrow side yard or alley. Concrete sometimes has to be pumped or wheeled in, which affects the schedule and the price.
Homes we see
Craftsman bungalows, Tudors, and mid-century houses with original concrete are common, alongside new townhomes and backyard cottages (DADUs) that need new slabs and walks.
Have a concrete project in Seattle?
Call to talk it through, or send a few details and photos.
Permits in Seattle
| Work | When a permit usually comes up | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Driveways and patios | Adding or replacing 750 sq ft or more of paving | SDCI |
| Retaining walls | Over 4 ft from the bottom of the footing, or in an ECA | SDCI |
| Sidewalks, curb cuts, aprons | Any right-of-way work | SDOT |
| Foundations and building slabs | Part of the building permit | SDCI |
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 Seattle 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 Seattle: common questions
Do I need a permit for concrete work in Seattle?
It depends on the job. SDCI generally requires a grading permit when you add or replace 750 sq ft or more of paving, and walls taller than 4 ft measured from the bottom of the footing need a permit. Anything in the sidewalk, planting strip or driveway apron is right-of-way work that goes through SDOT.
Who fixes the sidewalk in front of my house?
Under Seattle’s rules, the adjacent property owner is generally responsible for sidewalk upkeep. SDOT issues the permit for the repair, and the work has to meet City standards.
Can you work on steep or narrow Seattle lots?
Yes. Steep driveways, stepped yards, and tight side yards change how forms are set and how concrete gets to the pour, sometimes with a pump. We look at access before quoting.
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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