Concrete Contractors in Forest Grove, OR

Forest Grove is the farthest west of the towns we serve, and owners who look for concrete contractors in Forest Grove have some of the oldest houses in Washington County. The city was incorporated in 1872, and the Clark Historic District covers 18 blocks with homes dating as far back as 1854. The town has also grown steadily, from 8,275 residents in 1970 to 21,083 in 2010 and 26,225 in 2020, with 9,356 housing units counted that year.

Historic blocks need a lighter touch

On older streets, especially in and near the Clark Historic District and around Pacific University, the front walk and steps are part of what makes a house look right. Replacing them is not only about pouring new concrete. We look at the width and line of the old walk, the height of each step, the finish and the joint pattern, and how the new work meets old brick, stone or wood. Often the goal is concrete that looks like it belongs to the house rather than to the year it was poured.

Pacific University, a private university in the city, has historic buildings including Old College Hall and Marsh Hall, and many nearby homes date from the town's early decades.

Newer neighborhoods

Population growth since the 1970s, and especially since 2010, has added subdivisions on the edges of town. On those homes, the work is more often driveway replacement on 1970s through 1990s houses, patio extensions on newer ones, and pads for sheds and RVs. We design each slab for its use, with the right thickness and joint spacing.

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The wettest corner of our area

Forest Grove's climate data shows about 46.72 inches of precipitation a year, more than Tigard or Beaverton, and a record high of 113 degrees in June. More rain means drainage carries even more weight here. We pitch patios away from the house, send driveway runoff to the street, and make sure downspouts empty past slab edges. In summer, we pour early and cure carefully so fresh concrete does not dry too fast.

Permits

If your project reaches the curb, the approach or a public sidewalk, it can need a city permit, and work in a historic district can involve extra review. We check what applies to your address before we schedule.

Making old and new fit together

In older neighborhoods, it is common to replace only part of the concrete: a set of steps, a section of walk or one driveway panel. We saw-cut clean joints, match the thickness of the slab we are tying into, and match texture and joint spacing so the repair blends in. Where the whole walk or drive is failing, we tell you so and give you the option to replace it in one pour.

Rentals near the university

Homes near Pacific University include many rentals. We often replace cracked walks or failed steps at rentals to remove trip hazards, and we can schedule around tenants.

Forest Grove projects

• Front walks and steps on historic homes
• Driveway replacement and widening
• Back patios and covered patio slabs
• Stamped or colored concrete
• Shed, shop and RV pads
• Section repair for lifted or settled panels

Call (971) 370-7838 to book a visit.