Concrete driveway building
When an old driveway has cracked through or sunk at the garage, we break it out, pack a new base and pour a slab that drains away from the house.
Concrete Contractor in Burien, WA - Slabs Poured on a Packed, Solid Base
D&R Auburn Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Auburn, WA. In Burien we build driveways, patios, walkways, steps, garage floors and foundations for homeowners, and we start each job with the ground underneath.
Most of what D&R Auburn Concrete pours in Burien is flatwork, our word for slabs that lie on the ground, like driveways, patios, sidewalks and garage floors. We also build steps, retaining walls, footings and foundations, and I come out myself to look at each job before I write the estimate.
Concrete work around Burien homes and yards
The calls we get from Burien sound a lot like the ones we get around Auburn. A driveway has cracked through or dropped at one corner, a patio has sunk toward the house, or a walkway has lifted enough to catch a toe. Usually the concrete itself isn't the real problem. The ground under it settled because the base was raked flat instead of dug out and packed.
Burien sits a little farther out than Kent or Renton, but we do the job here the same way we do it in Pacific, right next to home. We dig down to firm subgrade, the undisturbed soil the slab will rest on, then bring in gravel and pack it in layers. That hidden work decides whether a new driveway stays flat.
- Based in
- Auburn, WA 98001
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
Concrete services we offer Burien homeowners
Concrete patio construction
A patio that holds water by the back door or tips toward the foundation gets torn out and poured again, sloped so water runs off toward the yard.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped concrete presses a stone or brick pattern into the fresh pour, for a patio or front walk where you'd like the look of pavers without loose joints.
Concrete sidewalk building
A front walk that has heaved into a trip hazard gets torn out and repoured with a broom finish, a brushed texture that gives shoes some grip.
Garage floor concrete
A cracked, dusty or sloped garage floor can be replaced once the old slab is out, with a fresh base and a smooth troweled top that's easy to sweep.
Decorative concrete
Colored, stained or exposed-aggregate finishes suit an entry, a patio edge or a garden path where plain gray would look unfinished next to the house.
Concrete retaining walls
On a sloped yard, a poured retaining wall holds the soil back and gives you a level spot for a patio, a parking pad or a planting bed.
Concrete floor installation
Interior slabs for shops, basements and additions get a packed base, a vapor barrier under the pour and a smooth finish ready for flooring or equipment.
Concrete pool decks
Around a pool, we pour a deck with a textured surface for wet feet and slope it so splash water drains away from the pool and the house.
Concrete steps construction
Front or back steps that have pulled away from the house or crumbled at the edges get rebuilt with even risers, steel inside and a finish with grip.
Slab foundation building
For a garage, shop or addition built at ground level, we form and pour the slab foundation on a packed base, with steel set in place before the pour.
Foundation installation
New foundation walls for an addition or outbuilding start with footings dug to firm soil, then formed walls poured and left to cure before framing goes on.
Concrete parking lot building
For a business lot or a shared parking area, we plan the thickness, drainage and joints for car and delivery traffic, then pour it in sections.
Concrete footings
Footings are the wide concrete pads under posts, walls and decks, and we pour them on firm, undisturbed soil so whatever sits on top stays put.
Foundation raising
When part of a slab or foundation has dropped, we work out why it settled first, then lift and support it instead of patching the crack on top.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut concrete for new doorways, utility trenches or a clean edge where an old slab meets new work, so the break lands where you want it.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Burien project
We reply to calls and messages within one business day, and there's no obligation to book. Once you send the form, we'll set a time and I'll come out to your Burien property myself to look at the job. The written estimate lists what's included, such as taking out the old concrete and cleaning up afterward.
(253) 275-5460Working in Burien: permits, licenses and what moves the price
The City of Burien Permit Center issues building and construction permits, and the type of permit depends on the project. Building projects often need an application and plan review, so if a permit is needed, that review comes before our start date. Before we schedule, we confirm whether your address falls under the city or the county, and we handle the permit applications when your job needs one.
The city also wants proof of two things from any contractor before it issues a permit, a state license and a Burien endorsement through the Washington Department of Revenue. Those are worth asking about with anyone you hire, because the permit won't be issued without them. We're licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask me about any of it when I come out.
Price comes down to the slab's size, whether old concrete comes out first, how much digging and gravel the ground needs, how close the truck can get, and your finish, since stamping and color take more labor than a plain broom finish. The schedule turns on any permit review and on curing, the time new concrete needs to gain strength before you use it. Your written estimate spells out what your job includes.
Careful prep and plain answers on every visit
I grew up on a farm where something broke every week and somebody had to fix it right, and I learned concrete on other people's crews before starting this business in Auburn in 2013. I come out myself to look at your job and write the estimate. Our crew lead runs the work on site, and I check in while it's underway.
When a budget gets tight, people usually want to cut the base and keep the fancy finish. I'd steer you the other way. Nobody sees the base once the slab is poured, but it's what keeps the concrete from sinking and cracking, so a plain broom finish on good ground will usually outlast a stamped pattern on loose fill.
I'd rather spend an extra half hour answering your questions at the estimate than have you wonder later what you paid for. Your satisfaction, guaranteed. If you'd like me to look at your driveway, patio or steps, call (253) 275-5460 or send us the form and tell me a little about what you're seeing.
Burien lot conditions that change a concrete job
A few things about Burien lots are worth knowing before we plan a pour. The city publishes maps that show whether some of them apply to your property.
Critical areas around the city
Burien regulates critical areas, and the city says they're found throughout Burien and may pose a threat to people or to public and private property. The city's Critical Areas Map shows whether your lot falls within one, and the city updated these rules in late 2025. If yours does, let me know at the estimate so we can plan around it when we look into the permit.
Shoreline lots and flood maps
Some Burien properties sit close to Puget Sound, and the city's Map Library includes FEMA shoreline flood zone maps along with the official zoning map. Burien code also has its own rules on flood damage prevention. On a lot near the water, it's worth pulling up those maps before a new slab, wall or footing goes in, and telling us what you find.
Water running toward the house
The first thing I check on any slab is which way the water runs. A driveway or patio that falls toward the house sends water at the foundation and under the garage door, and that's a common reason old slabs get replaced. We set the new grade so water heads out to the yard or the street instead.
Taking out the old concrete
Many jobs here start with something to remove, a cracked driveway, a sunken patio or broken steps. We saw-cut where the old slab meets anything that's staying, so the edge is clean, then break it out and haul it away. After that we look at what was underneath before deciding how deep to dig for the new base.
Questions Burien homeowners ask about concrete work
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Burien, WA?
There's no single figure that fits every Burien driveway, because the price follows the size, the tear-out, the base work and the finish covered above. I'd rather put your own number in writing after I've walked the site than guess over the phone, and the estimate shows what each part of the job includes.
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Burien?
Your project may well need one, since Burien says building projects often require an application and plan review, and the permit type depends on the project. A permit tech answers questions at permittech@burienwa.gov, and applications go in online through MyBuildingPermit. When your job needs a permit, we handle the application.
Does a concrete contractor in Washington have to be bonded and registered?
Yes, Washington requires every construction contractor to register with L&I and to be bonded and insured. The bond is $15,000 for a specialty contractor and $30,000 for a general contractor. Burien treats unlicensed contractor work as a misdemeanor, with a penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000.00 fine or both.
Which building codes apply to concrete work in Burien?
Burien reviews permit applications against the 2021 codes, including the 2021 International Residential Code that covers houses. The state's building code council says the 2024 codes take effect May 3, 2027. If your project might be applied for around then, it's worth asking the Permit Center which set your application falls under.
How long will I be off my driveway after a new concrete pour?
You'll be walking on a new slab well before you can drive on it, because a car needs the concrete further along in curing than your feet do. I'll tell you the wait for your slab at the estimate and again on pour day, and the tear-out and base work usually decide how long the driveway is torn up.
Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one did?
Concrete can still crack, but a slab on a packed base with control joints tends to crack where we choose, not across the middle. Control joints are grooves we cut so shrinkage cracks run straight down them and stay out of sight, and rebar, the steel set inside the slab, holds the pieces together if a crack opens.
What should I do to get ready for a concrete pour in Burien?
Move cars, planters and anything stored on or near the old slab, and tell us about sprinkler lines or anything else buried near the work. Leave a clear path for the truck to reach the pour, and keep kids and pets off the fresh concrete until we say it's ready.
Tell us about your Burien concrete project
Our phone hours run into the evening and through the weekend, so call (253) 275-5460 when it suits you or send the form with a few words about what's cracking or sinking, and I'll know what to look at before I come out.