Concrete Contractor in Pasco, WA - Driveways, Patios and Slabs Built on a Solid Base
R&S Richland Concrete Construction is a concrete contractor based in Richland that pours driveways, patios, steps, garage floors and foundations for homes in Pasco, and handles lots and cutting jobs for property owners there.
We're R&S Richland Concrete Construction, a concrete contractor based in Richland, and we do the same work in Pasco that we do at home. That means driveways, patios, steps and foundation work for homeowners, and lots and cutting jobs for property owners. I'll explain the reason behind each step, because a homeowner who understands the work can judge it for themselves.
- Owner at every estimate visit
- Base dug out and packed first
- Walk-through before we leave
Concrete work on Pasco homes
Most calls start with something you can see, like a driveway that's sunk at one corner, water pooling by the garage door or a patio cracked in a line nobody chose. When I look closer, it's usually the base. A lot of slabs sit on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so the concrete settled right along with it, and that's the first thing we fix.
If your house sits in the city's shoreline area, Pasco applies its own shoreline rules to the property. Tell us when you call, and we'll check what those rules mean for a new slab or wall before we plan anything.
Concrete work we do in Pasco
Pick the job you have in mind to see how we handle it, from a new driveway to a foundation, for your house in Pasco.
Concrete driveway building
A new driveway dug out, packed, sloped away from the garage and jointed so cracks land where we chose.
Concrete patio construction
Where water pools on an old patio, we tear it out and pour one that drains away from your house.
Stamped concrete services
Stamped patterns pressed into fresh concrete so a patio or walk looks like stone or brick without the loose joints.
Concrete sidewalk building
Walks to the front door or side yard with a broom finish, a light brushed texture that grips when it's wet.
Garage floor concrete
Replacing a cracked or sunken garage floor with a slab built for the weight of cars and tools.
Decorative concrete
Color, exposed stone and custom finishes on driveways, patios and walks, the flat pours we call flatwork.
Concrete retaining walls
Walls that hold back a slope in the yard, with drainage behind them so water doesn't push them over.
Concrete floor installation
Interior slabs for shops, basements and additions, poured level so flooring or equipment sits flat on top.
Concrete pool decks
A deck around the pool with a textured top that's easier on bare feet and less slick when splashed.
Concrete steps construction
Front and back steps rebuilt with even rises, so nobody catches a toe on one step that's taller.
Slab foundation building
A slab foundation for a garage, shop or addition, with rebar, steel bars that hold it together if it cracks.
Foundation installation
Footings and walls for new homes and additions, built to the plans and checked before any concrete goes in.
Concrete parking lot building
Parking areas for shops, churches and rentals, laid out so cars and rain both go where they should.
Concrete footings
The buried base under a post, wall or porch, sized for what it carries and poured on firm ground.
Foundation raising
When part of a foundation has settled, we look at why first, then lift and support it.
Concrete cutting
Clean saw cuts for new doorways, plumbing trenches or removing a damaged section without breaking up the rest.
Serving Pasco from our Richland base
We're based in Richland and bring the same crew and the same way of working to Pasco, whether it's one set of steps or a new foundation. We also work out in Finley and the other cities around us.
The easiest way to get on the schedule is a call or the form below, with your address and what you're seeing, like a sunken corner or water standing by the garage.
Before your Pasco concrete project starts
The city requires a permit for work in the public right-of-way, the strip of land held for public use, and for building within an easement or before a house is on the lot. A driveway that meets the street or a slab on an empty lot can land in those cases, so it helps to know where your lot lines and easements run before we set forms.
Price moves with the slab's size, how much old concrete comes out, how deep we dig to firm ground and the finish, and timing turns on any permit and cure time. Your written estimate spells out each line. If money's tight, cut the fancy finish before the base, because nobody sees the base until the slab sinks.
- Which way water runs across your lot and where the slab should drain.
- What will sit on the slab, so we know how thick to pour.
- Which finish you want, from a plain broom finish to stamped or colored.
How a Pasco job runs with us
I come out and look
You call, and I come out myself to look at the job, measure it and talk through your options right there in your yard.
Written estimate and plan
You get a written estimate listing what's included. When a permit's needed, the city puts residential review at 5 to 7 business days, and we plan the pour around it.
Pour, finish, walk-through
I'm on site with our crew from the dig-out to the last cut joint, and before we leave I walk you through caring for the new concrete.
Questions we hear in Pasco
Do I need a permit for a concrete driveway or patio in Pasco?
Most construction in Pasco needs a building permit from the city's Building Division, so plan on asking before any slab goes in. When a job needs one, we check with the office for your address, sort it out before work starts and tell you what to expect along the way.
Does a short retaining wall need a permit in Pasco?
Retaining walls under 4 feet tall are on the city's list of projects that can go without a permit, as long as they meet its size and location guidelines. They still have to stay off utility easements and keep clear of property lines, which we check before we stake anything out. When a wall needs an engineer's design, we bring one in.
How long is a building permit good for in Pasco?
A city FAQ says Pasco permits are good for 180 days, and projects that run longer have to apply for an extension. On a bigger job like a foundation, we plan the steps so the permit doesn't run out partway through.
How do I know a concrete contractor is registered in Washington?
Washington requires every construction contractor to register with the Department of Labor & Industries and be bonded and insured, with a $30,000 bond for general contractors and $15,000 for specialty ones. Their registration number has to show on ads and bids, and Pasco also requires a city business license for anyone working inside city limits.
Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one?
Concrete usually cracks somewhere, so the goal is to control where it cracks and keep the slab from sinking. We dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and cut control joints, shallow grooves that give a crack a straight line to follow instead of wandering across the middle.
How long before I can drive on new concrete?
You can usually walk on new concrete well before you can drive on it, because it keeps gaining strength for days while it cures. I'll give you both days for your slab at the walk-through, since the mix, the thickness and the weather that week all change them.
Tell us about your Pasco job
Send your address and what you're seeing, or call (509) 581-2407. We get back to you within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
Call (509) 581-2407