From 750 residents in 1970 to nearly 28,000 today

Concrete Contractors in Tualatin, OR

Driveways, approaches, sidewalks, patios and slabs for Tualatin homes on both sides of I-5.

Free on-site measuring and a written, itemized quote
Drainage and slope planned before any forms go in
Repair or leveling quoted when it beats a tear-out

Tualatin Concrete, Poured for a City Built Mostly Since 1970

Tualatin is one of the fastest-built cities in the area, which is why so many owners there are now calling concrete contractors in Tualatin at about the same time. The city had just 750 residents in 1970. By 1980 it had 7,348, by 1990 it had 15,013, and the 2020 census counted 27,942 people and 11,171 housing units. Most of the concrete in town, from driveways to back patios, was poured within a few decades, and a lot of it is wearing out together.

What 30 to 50 years does to a slab

Concrete from the 1970s through the 1990s has had a long run of wet Oregon winters. On Tualatin driveways we see aprons cracked where the curb meets the slab, panels that have settled near the garage, and surface wear where water sat for years. Patios from the same era often have a low corner or a slope back toward the house. Walks along the street are often lifted by tree roots in the planter strip.

On each visit we check the base as well as the surface. If the panels are sound and only a few have failed, section replacement can work. If water has undermined the slab, a full replacement with a fresh compacted base lasts longer.

Owners are responsible for more than the sidewalk

The City of Tualatin says property owners are responsible for the sidewalks, street trees, driveway approaches and planter strips along their property. The city's Sidewalk Maintenance Program, set up by the City Council in 2001, focuses on repairing sidewalks damaged by tree roots. Because funding is limited, staff evaluate one zone of the city each year, usually from December through April, and notify residents in that zone with a green door hanger. Requests outside the schedule are not accepted.

If you want to remove a street tree that is lifting your walk, the city requires a Street Tree permit first, and removed trees are replaced one for one from the city's approved list. Most residential planter strips are 4 feet wide. We plan sidewalk and approach work with those rules in mind.

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Along the Tualatin River

The city takes its name from the Tualatin River, which flows along most of its northern boundary. Tualatin is mostly in Washington County, with a small part in Clackamas County. Its history runs deep: Samuel Galbreath built the first bridge over the river in 1853, and in 1962 a fossilized mastodon was dug up in what later became a Fred Meyer parking lot. For concrete, the river is a reminder that water drives most failures here. We grade every patio and walk to shed water, keep downspouts clear of slab edges, and use a broom finish so walks stay safe when wet.

Typical Tualatin projects

Driveway replacement: tearing out a worn 1980s or 1990s slab and pouring a new one on a proper base
Driveway approaches: rebuilt sections between the sidewalk and the street, which owners maintain
Sidewalk panels: replacing root-lifted or cracked panels along the planter strip
Patios: new and expanded backyard patios, including covered patio slabs
Decorative finishes: stamped and colored concrete for patios and walks
Slabs: pads for sheds, hot tubs and RV parking

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

Tualatin Facts That Shape a Concrete Job

Fast growth. Tualatin grew from 750 residents in 1970 to 15,013 in 1990 and 27,942 in 2020.
Owner duties. The city says owners are responsible for sidewalks, street trees, driveway approaches and planter strips along their property.
Root repair program. The city's Sidewalk Maintenance Program, set up in 2001, repairs root-damaged walks one zone per year.
Street tree permit. Removing a street tree requires a Street Tree permit, and removed trees are replaced one for one.
River town. The Tualatin River flows along most of the city's northern boundary.

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Tualatin Questions

Who is responsible for the driveway approach in Tualatin?

The City of Tualatin says owners are responsible for the sidewalks, street trees, driveway approaches and planter strips along their property. We can quote replacement of the approach together with the driveway.

Will Tualatin fix my root-lifted sidewalk?

The city's Sidewalk Maintenance Program repairs root-damaged walks in one zone a year, with limited funding, and does not take requests outside the schedule. If your zone is not up soon, you can hire the repair yourself.

Can I remove the street tree that broke my sidewalk?

Only with a Street Tree permit from the city, and the tree must be replaced one for one from the approved list. We can plan the new panels to give the replacement tree room.

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Tell us your Tualatin street and what the concrete is doing, and we will schedule a free estimate.

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