Concrete driveways that add curb appeal
Your driveway, like your landscaping, shutters, siding and porch, contributes to the curb appeal of your home. A driveway made mostly of dirt or gravel, or one that is cracked and worn, can be an eyesore on a property that is otherwise appealing. At Bothell Concrete Contractor we want your driveway to be useful as well as attractive, and that is where our driveway paving service comes in.
What goes into a driveway that lasts
A driveway carries your cars every day and sits in Western Washington rain for months at a time, so most of the work happens before the concrete arrives:
- Excavation and base. The old surface and soft soil come out, and a compacted gravel base goes in to give the slab firm, even support.
- Forms and slope. Forms set the shape and height of the driveway, with enough slope to carry rainwater away from your garage and house.
- Reinforcement. Steel reinforcement goes in where the design calls for it, to help hold the slab together.
- Pour and finish. The concrete is placed, leveled and finished, and control joints are cut so any cracking stays in straight lines.
- Curing. The new slab is kept off-limits to cars until it is strong enough to drive on.
Choose your driveway finish
A broom finish is the classic choice: fine ridges give tires and shoes good grip in the rain. Exposed aggregate shows off the natural stones in the mix and hides dirt well. Stamped and colored concrete gives a driveway the look of stone, slate or brick. See stamped and decorative concrete for more ideas.
Replacing a cracked driveway?
If your current concrete driveway is badly cracked or broken up, we can remove it and pour a new one. Read about driveway replacement, or call (425) 230-3189 to talk it through.
Driveways across Bothell and Mill Creek
We build driveways in Bothell’s 98011, 98012 and 98021 ZIP codes, on both the King County and Snohomish County sides of the city, and in Mill Creek. Every driveway starts with a free consultation.
From a customer
“Amazing and professional experience. They fixed my driveway in a timely manner and it was affordable. I would totally recommend.”