Concrete Contractor in Tacoma, WA
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(206) 566-0528
Driveways, patios, stamped concrete, steps, retaining walls, slabs and repair for homes and small businesses in Tacoma, WA.
- Local permit notes for Tacoma
- Base and drainage planned for the site
- Typical price ranges on every service page
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Concrete work in Tacoma
Tacoma has a lot of older housing, especially in the North End, Proctor and the Stadium District, along with hilly streets that drop toward Commencement Bay and flatter ground in South Tacoma. Many projects here replace original walks, steps and driveways on homes that are close to a hundred years old.
We work across the North End, Proctor, Stadium District, Hilltop, Central Tacoma, South Tacoma, the Eastside, Northeast Tacoma and Point Defiance.
Concrete services in Tacoma
Each page covers what’s involved, typical price ranges, local permit notes and what to send for a quote.
Concrete Driveways in Tacoma
Stamped Concrete in Tacoma
Concrete Patios in Tacoma
Concrete Foundations in Tacoma
Retaining Walls in Tacoma
Concrete Steps & Stairs in Tacoma
Concrete Repair & Leveling in Tacoma
Concrete Sidewalks in Tacoma
Concrete Slabs in TacomaPhotos are illustrative, not completed projects of ours.
What’s different about concrete in Tacoma
Slopes and hills
The North End, Stadium District and Northeast Tacoma have steep streets and hillside lots, while South Tacoma is flatter. Slope decides how much of a project is walls and steps versus flatwork.
Soil and water
Soils vary across the city; low and filled areas near the tideflats and gulches are softer than the ridges. A soils question is worth asking on any slab that has settled before. Old walks and steps that tip toward the house are common. New concrete should shed water away from foundations and basements.
Sidewalks and right-of-way
Sidewalks, curbs and driveway approaches along the street are in the right-of-way, and Tacoma Planning & Development Services handles permits for that work.
Trees
Street trees in older neighborhoods lift walks and approaches, and tree work in the right-of-way has its own rules.
Lots and access
Older lots often have alleys, detached garages and narrow side yards, so access is part of the plan.
Homes we see
Early 1900s houses in the North End and Hilltop, mid-century homes across the city, and newer infill.
Have a concrete project in Tacoma?
Call to talk it through, or send a few details and photos.
Permits in Tacoma
Permits for concrete work in Tacoma go through Tacoma Planning & Development Services. 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma: common questions
Do I need a permit for concrete work in Tacoma?
Patios and walks on private property often don’t need a building permit, but retaining walls over 4 ft from the bottom of the footing and work in the right-of-way do. Tacoma Planning & Development Services has the final word.
Can you replace old front steps on a Tacoma house?
Yes. Old porch steps often have uneven risers or have pulled away from the house. Replacement is a chance to fix the rise and run and add a proper landing.
Do you work in the North End and South Tacoma?
Yes. The services are the same; slope, access and soil differ by neighborhood and change the plan.
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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