Here's who we are, how we work and what to expect when you call us about a driveway, patio or slab.
I grew up on a family farm, where something broke nearly every week and fixing it was simply part of the work. I learned concrete on other people's crews, pouring driveways, patios and foundations, and in 2013 I started this business in Auburn. Thirteen years on, I still like work you can stand on and know it was done right.
What I care about most is the part nobody sees once the job is done. That's the subgrade, the packed ground the slab sits on, along with the forms and the curing, the days of slow drying that let concrete reach its strength. A slab can look fine on the first day either way, but the groundwork decides whether it cracks or sinks later.
Most of our calls come from homeowners in Auburn and the cities around it, and some come from property owners planning a business lot. You'll find everything we build on our home page. Whatever the job, I'd like the chance to explain plainly what it really involves before you decide anything.
These are the habits I've built the business on. They come from wanting you to understand what you're paying for and to feel respected from the first call to the last.
I come out myself to look at your job and write the estimate, so the plan we settle on together is the plan our crew builds. Our crew lead runs the work on site, and I check in while it's underway, so the person who answers your questions knew your job from the first visit.
Our written estimate spells out what's included and what isn't, such as taking out the old concrete and cleaning up afterward. That lets you set it beside other bids fairly, and I'll tell you honestly when a different approach would suit your property better, even if it means a smaller job for us.
Some addresses that say Auburn actually fall under King County, Kent or Federal Way, and the City of Auburn's site has a map that shows which side of the line yours is on. We're licensed and insured, we confirm which office covers your property before we schedule, and we handle the application when your job needs a permit.
Here's how a job usually goes with us, from your first call to the day you can use your new concrete, so you know what's coming at each stage.
Call us at (253) 275-5460 or use our contact form, and tell us a little about the job. We reply to calls and messages within one business day to set a time for me to come out.
I look at the old slab, the ground and where the water runs, then write you a free estimate listing what's included. There's no obligation and no pressure to book.
Once any permit is settled, our crew digs out and packs the base, sets the forms and pours. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the concrete a planned place to crack instead of a random one.
New concrete needs time to cure before you walk or park on it, and we'll tell you when each is safe for your job. We clean up before we leave. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
D&R Auburn Concrete is based in Auburn, WA, and works in the cities around it, including Kent and Federal Way. Twelve cities have their own page on this site, but those aren't the only places we work, so if yours isn't listed, give us a call and ask.
Describe the driveway, patio or slab you have in mind by phone at (253) 275-5460 or through our contact form, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate.
