Concrete contractor in Maltby, WA - driveways and slabs that drain and sit flat
Kirkland Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Kirkland that pours driveways, patios, slabs, garage floors and footings for homes in Maltby, with the base dug out and packed and the drainage worked out before the truck arrives.
Maltby as we see it from the job site
Maltby sits where State Route 522 meets State Route 524, north of Woodinville and south of Snohomish, and mail here goes to Snohomish or Woodinville addresses. Snohomish County sets land use and zoning for the Maltby urban growth area, the zone the county has marked out for growth, so on one drive we can pass houses on tighter lots near the center and roomier county lots a few minutes out.
That mix shapes the concrete work more than anything else. Some lots tie into sewer and others run on septic, and plenty of driveways are long runs from the road, so before we talk about a finish we look at where the water goes, where the tank sits and how a concrete truck gets in.
What we know about permits, licenses and pricing in Maltby
In unincorporated Snohomish County, building permits and clearing and grading permits come from Snohomish County Planning and Development Services, so that's the office to ask, not a city hall. The county's permit list talks about roofing, plumbing and remodels, not driveways or patios, so I don't guess on yours. When a job needs a permit I tell you at the estimate and either handle the application with the county or walk you through it, and the county's review then sets how soon we can start. The county asks for a business license only from a short list of regulated businesses, so most contractors working here don't need one, though a job inside Snohomish city limits takes a non-resident City of Snohomish license. The license every contractor needs is state registration, which the questions below cover. We're licensed and fully insured, and we stand behind the work with one promise, your satisfaction, guaranteed.
We do the same work in Kenmore and out around Cottage Lake, and price here turns on the same things it does there. That means the size and thickness of the slab, how much old concrete or soft ground has to come out, how much base the ground needs, any drainage work on a slope, how close a truck can get, and whether you want a broom finish, the brushed texture that gives shoes and tires grip, or decorative concrete. The schedule rides on the permit question, the weather on pour day and how much digging the site takes, and when I come out I walk you through the plan and the price for your job.
What Maltby lots ask of a new slab
A lot of the calls we get out here are for long driveways, often gravel that the owner is finally ready to turn into concrete. When that budget gets tight, the first thing people want to cut is the base, the packed gravel under the slab, because nobody sees it once the concrete is down. I'd rather you pick a plainer finish than skimp there, because a nice top on a soft, thin base settles with the dirt under it and cracks anyway.
Some Maltby lots aren't flat, and a slab on a slope has to be set so water runs away from the house and off the edge instead of under it. We check how the ground falls at the walk-through, and on a steep lot the county can want an engineer's look first, which we cover in the questions below.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Maltby concrete job
We reply to every Maltby call and request within one business day. I come out myself to walk your property, hear what you have in mind and go over the plan and a free estimate with you, and there's no pressure to book.
(425) 285-8643How a concrete job runs when you call us in Maltby
Call or send us a request
Call (425) 285-8643 or use the form to tell us about the driveway, patio or slab you have in mind. A few photos and your address help me come out prepared.
I walk your property myself
I check where the water runs, where your septic tank or sewer line is and how a truck gets in, and I hear what you want. Then I walk you through the plan and a free estimate.
We work out the permit
If the job needs a county permit, we handle the application or walk you through it so you know where it stands. The county's review decides when we can start, so the pour date waits on it.
We dig, pack and form
Our crew digs down to firm subgrade, the native ground the slab sits on, packs the base and sets the forms and rebar, the steel that keeps the slab tied together. I run the crew on site, and all of it is ready well ahead of the concrete truck.
We pour, finish and cure
We pour early in the day, finish the surface and cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack. Then the slab cures, the stretch where it keeps hardening and needs to be left alone, and I'll tell you when it's ready for feet and then for your car.
Driveways, patios and slabs
Questions about concrete work in Maltby
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Maltby?
The price of a Maltby driveway comes down to its length and thickness, how much digging and base work the ground needs, and the finish you pick. Tearing out an old slab, a long run from the road, drainage work on a slope or a tight spot for the truck all add to it, while a plain broom finish keeps it lower. I'll price yours after I've walked it.
How do I know if my Maltby property needs a geotechnical engineer before a concrete job?
Snohomish County requires a geotechnical engineer to evaluate any slope of 33% or steeper on your parcel or within 200 feet of the planned work. Building in a landslide hazard area is allowed only when there's no other spot and the code's conditions are met, and a covenant naming the hazard has to be recorded before any permits are issued. The county's landslide hazard rules lay this out, and state maps can miss a hazard, so if I see a steep bank near your slab I'll say so at the walk-through.
Does my concrete contractor need to register with the state in Washington?
Yes, Washington requires every construction contractor to register with the Department of Labor & Industries, and state law requires contractors to be bonded and insured to protect the public. On a residential job of $1,000 or more, a registered contractor also has to hand you a written disclosure notice, so ask for it if it doesn't show up.
What do I need to know about pouring concrete near a septic system in Maltby?
If your lot isn't on sewer, the Snohomish County Health Department at 425-339-5250 handles septic requirements, and it has to approve plans for new construction, additions and some remodels. Before we plan a driveway or slab, I want to know where your tank and drain field sit, so we keep the slab and the concrete truck off them.
How long will I be without my driveway after a new concrete pour?
You'll be off a new driveway longer than you'd stay off a patio, because a car puts far more weight on fresh concrete than feet do while it cures. The mix and the weather change the wait, so I give you the days for walking and driving on your slab when we plan the pour, and we can talk about parking on the gravel or the street until then.
What causes concrete driveways in Maltby to crack and sink?
Most cracking and sinking starts under the slab, with a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, or water running under the edge and softening the ground. Concrete also shrinks as it dries, so some cracking is normal, and the control joints we cut on pour day keep those cracks in lines we chose. I won't promise a slab that never cracks, but good base work and drainage keep it flat.
Call about your Maltby concrete project
Call (425) 285-8643 or send the form, because a walk around your lot before you settle on a finish shows where the money will do the most good.