Concrete contractor in Sequim, WA - driveways, patios and slabs built to stay flat
Groundbreak Port Angeles Concrete is a concrete contractor working in Sequim, WA. We pour driveways, patios, walkways, steps, garage floors and retaining walls, and we dig out and pack the base before any concrete goes down.
Sequim homes and the concrete around them
Sequim is a short drive east of us in Port Angeles, and a lot of the calls we get from out here are about concrete that's already in place. Some houses have a driveway that's been settling and cracking for years. Others have a small builder's slab out back that doesn't fit how the family uses the yard, and plenty need a walkway or steps the first owner never got around to. So much of the work is adding onto or replacing old concrete that the new slab has to meet the old one at the right height and send water the same way.
Before I say anything about concrete, I ask what the space is for, like a second car, a hot tub or a shop bench, because that decides how thick the slab is and what goes under it. On most lots here, what's under the slab and where the water runs off it decide the job more than the surface does.
Services in Sequim, WA
Concrete driveway building
Older driveways here often sink where the base was only raked level. We tear out, dig down, pack a new base and pour a slab sized for your vehicles.
Concrete patio construction
Plenty of Sequim backyards have a small builder's slab or bare ground off the back door. We plan a concrete patio so it falls away from your house.
Concrete sidewalk building
Walkways beside older houses often tip where runoff washed out the ground underneath. We regrade, pack the base and cut joints so cracks follow lines we chose.
Garage floor concrete
Older garage floors here are often chipped and dusty on top. We pour the new slab for what you'll actually do in there, from parking to a workbench.
Concrete retaining walls
Sloped yards often need a wall to make room for a flat patio or parking spot. We set it on a footing and give water a way out.
Concrete steps construction
Front steps on older homes often settle and pull away from the house. We form new steps with even rises and set them on a packed base.
What working in Sequim means for your job
Permits for work inside Sequim city limits come from the city's Building Division. Its quick over-the-counter permits cover smaller jobs like re-roofs and heat pumps, and concrete isn't on that list, so I plan for permit time before we book a pour. I look early at whether your work reaches city land, like a driveway apron, the part that meets the street, and when a permit's needed we handle the paperwork with the city or help you get your questions to its permit staff. We're licensed and insured.
The price here moves with how much old concrete comes out, how deep we dig to reach firm ground, how much base we bring in and pack, the size and thickness of the slab, and anything past a plain broom finish, the light brushed texture that keeps a slab from getting slick. The schedule turns on the permit, our crew's calendar and curing, the days fresh concrete needs to gain strength before you use it. It's the same work we do back in Port Angeles, and your own figure comes from the estimate I write up after seeing your site.
Why Sequim driveways and patios settle and crack
If your driveway or patio has sunk at one edge, cracked across the middle or holds a puddle after rain, the base is usually why, because a lot of older slabs were poured on ground that was raked level instead of dug out and packed. When a budget gets tight, the base is the first thing people want to trim, since nobody sees it after day one. I'll push back on that. I'd rather you pick a plainer finish and keep a packed base, because a fancy surface on soft ground settles and cracks just like the old one did.
Add-ons are the other big reason people call, like a patio off a slider or a wider drive. The trick is matching the old slab's height and slope so water runs away from your house, and I check that before we set any forms.
Get a free on-site concrete estimate in Sequim
Send a few lines about your Sequim project and we'll get back to you within one business day. I'll set a time to come out myself, look at the site and write up a free estimate, and there's no obligation and no pressure to book.
How a Sequim concrete job goes once you call
Call or send a note
Call (564) 203-7120 or use the form and tell us what you're planning. A couple of photos of the old slab or the spot help me come prepared.
I come out and look
I come out myself, look at the ground, the slope and where the water runs, and ask what you've got planned for the space. Then I write up an estimate that spells out what's in it and what isn't.
We sort out city permits
Once you're ready, we sort out anything the city needs before we dig. Sequim's building staff do site inspections Tuesday through Friday, not on Mondays or holidays, so we line up the work around those days.
We dig, pack and pour
Our crew digs out, packs the base and sets forms and rebar, the steel that holds the slab together, and I'm on site with them through the pour. We pour early enough to stay clear of the midday heat, which can leave a weak, dusty top.
We walk the finished job
When it's done, we walk the job with you and go over the joints and the drainage. I'll tell you how long to stay off it on foot and how long before you drive on it.
Sequim concrete questions we hear most
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Sequim, WA?
Most likely, yes. When homeowners ask Sequim's building staff whether a permit is needed, that's their answer, with a few exceptions. You can ask the city's permit staff about your project at 360-683-4908 or buildingdept@sequimwa.gov, and we go over it at the estimate too.
Does a concrete retaining wall need a permit in Sequim?
A retaining wall no taller than 4 feet, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, is on the city's permit exemption list, unless it supports a surcharge, which is extra load on the ground behind it. Measure from the footing, not the ground, because the buried part counts. An exemption doesn't let a wall skip the code, so we build it the same way either way.
How do I find my property lines before pouring a driveway in Sequim?
Start by checking your corners for survey markers, and if none turn up, the city advises hiring a licensed land surveyor. Clallam County keeps survey records, some of them on its website, while the city usually has none unless your property was part of a division of property. It's worth knowing before we pour near a lot line or a fence.
How much does it cost to replace a concrete driveway in Sequim, WA?
The cost comes from your site, so I give you a number after I've seen how much old concrete comes out and what the ground under it needs. You can bring it down with a plain broom finish instead of stamped or colored concrete, and with straight edges instead of curves. The base is the one place I won't cut, for the reasons above.
How long does it take before I can drive on a new concrete driveway in Sequim?
Driving waits longer than walking, and both waits are part of the curing time. I give you the numbers for your pour at the walkthrough, and until then it's worth parking on the street, because a heavy load on fresh concrete is how new slabs get marked or cracked.
What causes new concrete to crack, and will my Sequim slab crack like the old one?
Concrete shrinks as it hardens, so a slab can crack, and the real work is deciding where. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give a crack a straight line to follow, while the concrete is still fresh, because joints cut late or skipped leave cracks wherever the slab picks. A packed base and water running away from the slab are what keep it from settling the way the old one did.
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Tell us about your Sequim concrete project
Call (564) 203-7120 or send the form before you settle on a size or finish, because the ground and the drainage often change what makes sense.