Your Local Tacoma Concrete Contractor
From a cracked driveway in the North End to a new backyard patio, a shed pad, or a sinking sidewalk, we’re the local crew Tacoma homeowners and property managers call to get concrete done right. We handle the full range — new pours, tear-outs and replacements, repairs, resurfacing, and slab leveling — and we know how the Pacific Northwest’s wet winters and freeze-thaw cycles work on concrete here.
Every job starts with a free, no-pressure estimate. We walk your property, talk through your budget and your options, and give you a straight answer and a clear price. We’re licensed, insured, and local — serving Tacoma and the surrounding Pierce County area.
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Most of what we’re called for is the everyday, get-it-right work that keeps a Tacoma home or business looking sharp and safe: patios and driveways, walkways and steps, shed and hot-tub pads, and repairing or leveling concrete that’s cracked, spalled, or sunk. We’re just as comfortable with a small pour or a single trip-hazard repair as we are with a full driveway replacement — and we’ll tell you honestly when a repair will do and when a replacement is the smarter long-term call.
The difference is in the parts you don’t see: careful base prep and compaction, proper drainage and slope, the right slab thickness and reinforcement, and clean control joints. That’s what keeps concrete flat, solid, and crack-free through Tacoma winters — and it’s what we get right on every job, big or small.
Concrete That Holds Up to Tacoma Weather
Every project starts with a free estimate — in person, or a quick rough quote over the phone. We’ll listen to what you’re trying to do, work to your budget, and give you a clear, itemized price with no pressure and no surprises.
Tacoma Concrete Contractors is fully licensed and insured, and we build to state and local codes on every job — including City of Tacoma right-of-way requirements when your project touches a public sidewalk or approach. Call us today and let’s talk through your project.
Our Services
A concrete driveway is one of the most durable, low-maintenance ways to boost your Tacoma home’s curb appeal and handle daily traffic, RVs, and boats. We pour new driveways, tear out and replace ones that have cracked or heaved, widen and extend for extra parking, and resurface surfaces that are simply worn. Proper base prep, thickness, reinforcement, and drainage are what keep a driveway from cracking or settling down the road.
Want more than plain gray? We also pour stamped and decorative driveways that mimic stone, brick, or cobblestone at a fraction of the cost. See our concrete driveways, or call today for a free estimate.
A concrete patio is the most cost-effective way to add usable outdoor living space to your Tacoma home — and it’s our single most-requested project. We pour brand-new patios, tear out and replace cracked or settled slabs, and resurface tired ones, plus stamped and decorative finishes that turn plain concrete into a real backyard centerpiece. We also build and resurface concrete pool decks, with slip-resistant finishes that stay safe underfoot when they’re wet. Everything is built for the Pacific Northwest, with the drainage and freeze-thaw detailing that keeps a patio from cracking or pooling water.
Have a pool? We also build, resurface, and repair pool decks with slip-resistant finishes for safety around the water. Explore our concrete patios or pool decks, and call today for a free estimate.
When something is sinking, the fix depends on what’s moving. If it’s the house — cracks in the foundation wall, sloping floors, doors that start to stick — that’s foundation settling, and in Tacoma it usually starts with wet winters softening the soil underneath. We find the cause, then repair and stabilize the foundation. If it’s a slab — a sunken driveway panel, sidewalk, patio, or garage floor — slab lifting (also called slabjacking or mudjacking) raises it back to level for far less than tearing it out. See foundation repair or concrete leveling, or call for a free, no-pressure assessment.
A solid walkway does more than get you to the door — it prevents trips, adds curb appeal, and stands up to years of Tacoma weather. We pour new sidewalks and garden paths, replace cracked or spalled sections, and level walkways that have sunk or lifted (often from tree roots) into a trip hazard. On a rental or commercial property, an uneven sidewalk is a real liability — we’ll fix it right. See sidewalks & walkways, or call today for a free estimate.
Need a flat, solid slab? We pour concrete pads and slabs for shed and outbuilding floors, hot tubs, RVs, container and equipment pads, garage and shop floors, and sport courts for pickleball and basketball. Each one gets the thickness, reinforcement, and drainage its actual use calls for — a hot-tub pad and a shipping-container pad are not the same pour. See concrete pads & slabs, or call today for a free estimate.
Cracked, spalling, or sinking concrete usually doesn’t need a full tear-out. We seal and fill cracks, patch spalled surfaces, resurface worn concrete, rebuild steps and retaining walls, and lift and level slabs that have settled into a trip hazard — fixing the cause (drainage, base, or roots) so it doesn’t come right back. We’ll always tell you honestly when a repair will do and when replacement is the smarter call. See our concrete repair and slab leveling services, or call today for a free estimate.
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Straight Answers About Concrete in Tacoma
The questions Tacoma homeowners and property managers actually ask us — answered straight, with no runaround.
How much do concrete contractors charge to pour concrete in Tacoma?
Most standard poured concrete in Tacoma runs about $6–$13 per square foot installed. The final number depends on slab thickness, reinforcement, how easy the site is to reach, the finish, and whether old concrete has to be torn out first — and decorative or stamped work costs more. Because every lot is different, the only accurate figure comes from a free on-site estimate, where we measure, check access and drainage, and hand you a clear, itemized price.
What's the average cost of a 20×20 concrete slab?
A 20×20 slab is 400 square feet, so at typical Tacoma rates you're usually looking at roughly $2,400–$5,200 for a standard poured-and-finished slab. Expect more if it needs extra thickness and rebar for heavy loads — a shop, RV, or shipping container — or thickened edges, a decorative finish, or removal of an old slab. We spec every pad to how you'll actually use it and give you an exact quote.
How do I find a reliable, reputable concrete contractor in Tacoma?
Look for a contractor who is licensed, bonded, and insured in Washington, has real local reviews (check their Google Business Profile), and will put an itemized estimate in writing before any work starts. Ask whether they've done your type of project nearby, how they handle base prep and drainage, and who pulls any permits. A good local crew answers all of that plainly — and so do we: local, licensed and insured, honest estimates, and real Tacoma references.
Do I need a permit for concrete work in Tacoma?
For most private-property flatwork — a backyard patio, a driveway on your own lot, a shed pad — you generally won't need a building permit. But work in the public right-of-way, including sidewalks, curbs, and the driveway approach where it meets the street, does require a City of Tacoma right-of-way permit, and the contractor should be licensed, insured, and carry the required right-of-way bond. We handle that paperwork as part of the job.
Who's responsible for the sidewalk in front of my house in Tacoma?
In Tacoma, the adjacent property owner is generally responsible for maintaining and repairing the sidewalk fronting their property — a cracked, lifted, or sunken panel is the owner's to fix, and it's a genuine trip-and-fall liability. Because that work sits in the public right-of-way, it needs a City permit and a properly bonded contractor. We pull the permit, do the work to City standards, and close it out.
Can you pour concrete in the rain or during a Tacoma winter?
Yes — with the right precautions. Light rain during prep is fine, but we won't finish a slab in a downpour, and we watch overnight temperatures. Through the cool, damp months we adjust the mix, protect fresh pours, and use blankets to hold temperature so the concrete cures properly. Sometimes the smart move is to wait a day or two for a weather window — and we'll tell you honestly rather than pour in the wrong conditions.
How long before I can use my new concrete?
A good rule of thumb: walk on it after about 24–48 hours, park a vehicle on it after roughly 7 days, and know it reaches full strength at about 28 days. Tacoma's cool, damp climate can slow the early cure slightly — but that slower cure actually helps long-term durability. We'll give you exact timing for your specific pour.
My concrete is cracked or sinking — can it be repaired instead of replaced?
Often, yes. A lot of Tacoma concrete cracks or settles because of our wet soils, tree roots, or a base that wasn't prepped right — and where the slab itself is still sound, we can seal cracks, resurface, or lift and level a sunken section for far less than a full replacement. When a slab is truly too far gone, we'll say so. Either way you get an honest recommendation, not an automatic tear-out.
Satisfied Clients
“Tacoma Concrete Contracting took the time to make sure that our deck was exactly the way we wanted it! We couldn't be happier with the pergola system and the trex decking, I recommend them to anyone”
-William Blake
“We lived in the perfect school district and had the best neighbors, we never wanted to live through a home addition but it was exactly what we needed. So happy with our choice in general contractor and how it came out!”
-Sydney Cross
“Wow, custom homes are way more work than we ever imagined, happy Joe and his team were there to help us along the entire time. This is something we never thought we could do, but some guidance from Tacoma Concrete Contractor we were able to!”
-Jessica Mahoney