Concrete you can drive, walk and build on in Kent, WA
D&L Kent Concrete Construction does concrete work for homes and commercial properties, measuring the site and packing the ground underneath before any concrete arrives, because that's what decides how it holds up.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Replies within 1 business day.
A concrete contractor that starts with the ground
I started D&L Kent Concrete Construction in 2013, after years in an office job, because I wanted work I could stand back and look at. We're a concrete contractor based in Kent, WA, fully licensed and insured, with 16 services that run from new driveways to foundation raising. Most of our calls come from homeowners and property owners who care how a job is measured and built underneath, which is the part I care about most. You can read more about us and how we work.
Concrete services in Kent, WA
D&L Kent Concrete Construction handles 16 kinds of concrete work in Kent, WA, for homes and commercial properties. Price turns mostly on the size, the thickness, the finish you pick and how much digging and base work your ground needs, while the schedule turns on any permit, the prep and curing, the wait while new concrete hardens. Your written estimate lists each part of the job.
Concrete driveway building
We dig out the old driveway or bare ground, pack a firm base, set forms and pour a new concrete driveway sized for what you park on it.
Concrete patio construction
For homeowners who want a solid spot for a table and grill out back, we build concrete patios sloped gently away from the house so rain runs off.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete is pressed with patterned mats while it's still soft, so a patio, walkway or driveway takes on the look of stone, brick or slate.
Concrete sidewalk building
We build concrete sidewalks and walkways from the street to your door with a broom finish, a brushed texture that grips when it's wet.
Garage floor concrete
We pour garage floor slabs for cars, workbenches and storage, and cut control joints, shallow grooves that tell the slab where to crack as it shrinks.
Decorative concrete
Decorative concrete covers color, exposed stone and custom finishes for homeowners who want a patio, entry or walk with more character than plain gray.
Concrete retaining walls
We build concrete retaining walls that hold back soil on sloped yards, setting each one on a solid footing with drainage behind it so water doesn't pile up.
Concrete floor installation
We install concrete floors for basements, shops, warehouses and commercial spaces, setting the base and the finish to suit what the floor will carry each day.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck has to shed water and grip under wet bare feet, so we pour pool decks with a textured surface and a slope that carries water off.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps see daily foot traffic, and we form and pour concrete steps with matching heights and depths so each one feels the same underfoot.
Slab foundation building
We build slab foundations for homes, additions, garages and shops, with rebar, the steel bars inside the concrete, to hold the slab together as it carries the building.
Foundation installation
For new houses, additions and commercial buildings, we lay out, form and pour concrete foundations, checking measurements and corners before the truck shows up.
Concrete parking lot building
We build concrete parking lots for businesses and apartment properties, grading the base to carry daily traffic and sloping the surface so rain runs to the drains.
Concrete footings
Concrete footings are the wide base under walls, posts and decks, and we dig and pour them to the depth and size the structure above needs.
Foundation raising
If a slab or foundation has settled and left floors uneven or doors sticking, we raise it back toward level and deal with what let it sink.
Concrete cutting
When a slab or wall needs an opening for a door, a drain or new plumbing, we saw-cut the concrete cleanly so the rest isn't chipped or broken.
Why people hire us for concrete
Measured and prepped before the pour
We measure, dig out and pack the base before any concrete arrives, because what's under a slab decides how it holds up.
Drainage checked before forms go in
We look at where water runs across your yard before we set forms, so the new slab sheds rain away from your house.
Every part of the estimate written out
Your written estimate lists each part of the job, so you can see what's in the price and what isn't.
The person who measures runs the job
I come out for the estimate myself and run the job our crew does, so the plan we talked through on site is the one we follow.
Permits sorted for your address
We check which city or county office covers your address, take care of the permit when your job needs one and keep you posted.
Straight talk about cracks and care
I'll tell you plainly about normal hairline cracks and the upkeep your finish needs, rather than promise something concrete can't do.
If you'd like me to come measure, call (253) 398-9060 or send us a message on our contact page.
Tell us about the concrete job you have in mind
We reply within one business day to set up a visit, with no pressure and no obligation. I come out myself to measure and walk the site, then send you a written estimate that lists each part of the job.
Cities we work in around Kent
D&L Kent Concrete Construction is based in Kent, WA, and we work in Renton, Federal Way and many other cities nearby. The 12 cities below have their own page on this site, but they aren't the only places we go, so call if you're close by.
Your concrete questions answered
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Kent, WA?
It depends on your driveway's size, whether old concrete has to come out, how much base your ground needs and the finish you choose, so I give you a figure after measuring on site. Your written estimate breaks out tear-out, base, forms, concrete and finish, so you can see where the money goes.
Why do concrete quotes vary so much between contractors?
Quotes usually differ most in the base work, the part nobody sees once the slab is poured. When the budget is tight, I'd rather you pick a plainer finish than a thinner base, because a nice surface over loose dirt settles and cracks right along with it.
How long before I can drive on a new concrete driveway?
You'll stay off a new driveway for a while after the pour, because the concrete has to cure before it can take a car's weight. Foot traffic comes back sooner than cars do, and I'll give you the dates for your pour since the mix and conditions on pour day change them.
Is my concrete contractor licensed and insured in Washington?
We're fully licensed and insured. Washington requires every construction contractor to register with the state Department of Labor & Industries, and by law that registration number has to appear on a contractor's ads, bids and estimates, so look for it before you hire anyone.
How do you prepare the ground before pouring concrete?
We dig out soft soil, then pack a gravel base in layers so the slab sits on a firm subgrade, the ground a slab rests on. A slab poured over dirt that was only raked level tends to sink wherever that dirt settles.
Do you guarantee your concrete work?
Our promise is satisfaction guaranteed on every job. What I won't promise is a slab that never cracks, because concrete shrinks as it cures, so I'll tell you up front which hairline cracks are normal and which aren't.
Will my new concrete slab crack like the old one?
Most slabs get a few hairline cracks, but a packed base, rebar where the job calls for it and control joints cut on time keep them tight and in straight lines. Old slabs usually crack badly because the base was skipped or the joints were cut late or never cut.
Do I need a permit for concrete work in Kent, WA?
It depends on the job and your address, and inside Kent city limits the city's Permit Center is the office that issues building and residential permits. You can check whether your address is inside city limits on the city's site, and we sort out the permit side for you when a job needs one.
A look at concrete finishes
How a concrete job works with us
Call or send a message
Call (253) 398-9060 or fill out the form and tell us what you have in mind, whether that's a new driveway, a patio, a foundation or a slab that's sinking. We get back to you within one business day to set up a time for me to come out and see the site.
I measure and write it up
I come out myself to measure, walk the site and look at where water runs and what the ground is like. We talk through what you want, then I send a free written estimate that lists each part of the job, with no obligation, so you can compare it line by line.
We prep and pour
Once you say yes, we sort out the permit side with the office that covers your address. Our crew digs out, packs the base, sets the forms and checks every measurement, and we pour when the site is ready, not before, because a rushed base is where most slabs go wrong.
Finish, clean up and walk through
After the pour, we finish the surface, cut the joints and clean up the site. Then I walk you through how long to stay off the new concrete while it cures, which hairline cracks are normal and what care your finish needs over the years ahead.