Northern Concrete & Contracting, Inc.is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!
"Great to work with he does great work and easy to work with!"
Robert V on April 2021
Northern Concrete & Contracting, Inc.is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!
"Great to work with he does great work and easy to work with!"
Robert V on April 2021
Groundworks, formerly, Matvey Foundation Repair is the leading structural and concrete repair firm in Western Washington. We specialize in repairing residential and commercial foundations, concrete slabs, bowing/cracked basement walls, sinking floors, concrete porches, settling/cracked foundations, and other structural issues. We raise and level concrete pavements, driveways, and sidewalks. We also offer basement waterproofing. Our expert design technicians provide professional services for commercial, residential, industrial, government, and municipal applications with award-winning products and superior customer service. CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE!
"Groundworks were contracted to encapsulate the crawl space, with a dehumidifier, intellijacks & sump pump. The inspector showed us pictures & videos of what the work would look like on completion, & explained how each solution would be installed. They tried to charge me more for vent covers until I showed them the contract covering this part. The foreman told me there was a reset button for the sump pump to be installed on an exterior wall, but they did not install it, instead said they would put in a service order. I haven’t heard anything about this issue yet. When they installed the moister barrier, they excluded the cement pads I was told it cost extra to have them covered. When I signed the contract, I was never told there would be extra charges for vent covers or cement pads to be covered. The contract I signed covered a complete encapsulation, but this is not what I got. This is a bait & switch. I would not recommend Groundworks."
Fran F on March 2025
Groundworks, formerly, Matvey Foundation Repair is the leading structural and concrete repair firm in Western Washington. We specialize in repairing residential and commercial foundations, concrete slabs, bowing/cracked basement walls, sinking floors, concrete porches, settling/cracked foundations, and other structural issues. We raise and level concrete pavements, driveways, and sidewalks. We also offer basement waterproofing. Our expert design technicians provide professional services for commercial, residential, industrial, government, and municipal applications with award-winning products and superior customer service. CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE!
"Groundworks were contracted to encapsulate the crawl space, with a dehumidifier, intellijacks & sump pump. The inspector showed us pictures & videos of what the work would look like on completion, & explained how each solution would be installed. They tried to charge me more for vent covers until I showed them the contract covering this part. The foreman told me there was a reset button for the sump pump to be installed on an exterior wall, but they did not install it, instead said they would put in a service order. I haven’t heard anything about this issue yet. When they installed the moister barrier, they excluded the cement pads I was told it cost extra to have them covered. When I signed the contract, I was never told there would be extra charges for vent covers or cement pads to be covered. The contract I signed covered a complete encapsulation, but this is not what I got. This is a bait & switch. I would not recommend Groundworks."
Fran F on March 2025
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Rafael and his crew were amazing to work with. The initial visiting for a quote was free and very informative. He was quick to understand my sketches for a totally different deck design, asked really helpful questions, and gave clear recommendations. They were able to start promptly. All of the crew members were very professional in their communication and planning and updates. They were highly skilled and did excellent quality work. I am so happy with my new deck! When work was done, they honored their quoted price. For my project they did not ask for any payment upfront, just payment in full upon completion to my satisfaction. They do take other payment methods but prefer cash so I suggest you ask about your payment options upfront. For the whole process, this company was great to work with. The craftsman of the finished work was excellent quality. I recommend them to everyone."
Kerrie D on November 2024
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Rafael and his crew were amazing to work with. The initial visiting for a quote was free and very informative. He was quick to understand my sketches for a totally different deck design, asked really helpful questions, and gave clear recommendations. They were able to start promptly. All of the crew members were very professional in their communication and planning and updates. They were highly skilled and did excellent quality work. I am so happy with my new deck! When work was done, they honored their quoted price. For my project they did not ask for any payment upfront, just payment in full upon completion to my satisfaction. They do take other payment methods but prefer cash so I suggest you ask about your payment options upfront. For the whole process, this company was great to work with. The craftsman of the finished work was excellent quality. I recommend them to everyone."
Kerrie D on November 2024
Foundation excavation, driveway and patio preparation for concrete, site preparation for building, landscaping, structure demolition, land clearing, tree removal, tree falling, tree trimming, stump removal and grinding.
"Matt was very professional, efficient with his time, competitively priced, and amicable. He avoided many things that we discovered in the ground, even after private utility location. I would absolutely hire him again for future projects and would refer him to anyone needing an excavation operator with refined skills. Thanks, Matt! Five Stars!"
Orion E on July 2024
Foundation excavation, driveway and patio preparation for concrete, site preparation for building, landscaping, structure demolition, land clearing, tree removal, tree falling, tree trimming, stump removal and grinding.
"Matt was very professional, efficient with his time, competitively priced, and amicable. He avoided many things that we discovered in the ground, even after private utility location. I would absolutely hire him again for future projects and would refer him to anyone needing an excavation operator with refined skills. Thanks, Matt! Five Stars!"
Orion E on July 2024
Together, Evan & Ellie have over 20 years experience within the construction industry. We are recognized across Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom County & Eastern Washington as a General Contractor specializing in residential and commercial Excavation, concrete driveways, concrete foundations, Asphalt driveways & sealcoating, Land grading or clearing, hardscaping, retaining walls, drainage, and more!
"They were just wonderful to work with! We would highly recommond them they are honest, dependable hard working young people ,that have the greatest work ethics I have seen in years! Not to mention they do beautiful work!!!!!! We are so glad we found them!!! Thank You Evan & Ellie for a Fantastic Job!!!!!"
Randy m on March 2025
Together, Evan & Ellie have over 20 years experience within the construction industry. We are recognized across Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom County & Eastern Washington as a General Contractor specializing in residential and commercial Excavation, concrete driveways, concrete foundations, Asphalt driveways & sealcoating, Land grading or clearing, hardscaping, retaining walls, drainage, and more!
"They were just wonderful to work with! We would highly recommond them they are honest, dependable hard working young people ,that have the greatest work ethics I have seen in years! Not to mention they do beautiful work!!!!!! We are so glad we found them!!! Thank You Evan & Ellie for a Fantastic Job!!!!!"
Randy m on March 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work.As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Amazing. Lightning fast and high quality."
mat c on October 2023
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work.As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Amazing. Lightning fast and high quality."
mat c on October 2023
we are a family owned license and bonded General Contracting company that takes pride in making our clients building experience as professional and positive as humanly possible. Our clients satisfaction is our number one priority. We have a team of professional craftsman at our disposal to make sure that each project is done in a timely manner never jeopardizing quality. We are able to complete projects from start to completion with our team and partners. as CEO my company can self perform every building aspect of the job from the plans and design phase down to completion. thank you for considering our company. here is a list of what our company provides design builds custom builds Excavation All forms of concrete framing professional installation of all siding from Cedar LP, Hardy plank etc. Drywall , hanging , mud , texture specialize in top quality interior finish’s custom cabinet builds
"Michael’s work is excellent quality. High attention to detail."
sarah f on December 2024
we are a family owned license and bonded General Contracting company that takes pride in making our clients building experience as professional and positive as humanly possible. Our clients satisfaction is our number one priority. We have a team of professional craftsman at our disposal to make sure that each project is done in a timely manner never jeopardizing quality. We are able to complete projects from start to completion with our team and partners. as CEO my company can self perform every building aspect of the job from the plans and design phase down to completion. thank you for considering our company. here is a list of what our company provides design builds custom builds Excavation All forms of concrete framing professional installation of all siding from Cedar LP, Hardy plank etc. Drywall , hanging , mud , texture specialize in top quality interior finish’s custom cabinet builds
"Michael’s work is excellent quality. High attention to detail."
sarah f on December 2024
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Highly responsive, and quality work. Did a fantastic job cleaning up my yard. They were able to clean out over 2 years worth of leaves and weed build up from my gravel yard and flower beds over 2 days of work (even in the snow!!)"
Grant T on February 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Highly responsive, and quality work. Did a fantastic job cleaning up my yard. They were able to clean out over 2 years worth of leaves and weed build up from my gravel yard and flower beds over 2 days of work (even in the snow!!)"
Grant T on February 2025
Residential and commercial landscape company with 5 employee's.
Residential and commercial landscape company with 5 employee's.
Whatcom counties premier Custom Hardscape installation Co. West Coast Landscape & Hardscape. Specializing in water features, waterfalls, paver driveways patios, natural stone walls and patios, cut-in flagstoneas well as theme landscape and full outdoor living spaces. 15 years in business and ready to serve. Please call or email for appointment.
"We are on the lake and have a hard time when the city raises the lake and there is weather. We decided to build a stone wall to contain our garden area from being eroded every year. Jessie met me at the Stone quarry, where I picked the stone and he promptly came with his crew and constructed it by hand. They also set a metal gate I had picked out and back filled additional soil. The overall finished product was very effective and he even returned the following year to shore up one part of the dirt by back filling with gravel to help the weather erosion for no extra cost. They went above and beyond in my opinion."
Karen E on April 2018
Whatcom counties premier Custom Hardscape installation Co. West Coast Landscape & Hardscape. Specializing in water features, waterfalls, paver driveways patios, natural stone walls and patios, cut-in flagstoneas well as theme landscape and full outdoor living spaces. 15 years in business and ready to serve. Please call or email for appointment.
"We are on the lake and have a hard time when the city raises the lake and there is weather. We decided to build a stone wall to contain our garden area from being eroded every year. Jessie met me at the Stone quarry, where I picked the stone and he promptly came with his crew and constructed it by hand. They also set a metal gate I had picked out and back filled additional soil. The overall finished product was very effective and he even returned the following year to shore up one part of the dirt by back filling with gravel to help the weather erosion for no extra cost. They went above and beyond in my opinion."
Karen E on April 2018
Think of cement as the glue and concrete as the finished product. Cement is a powdered mix of heated limestone and clay. When you blend that powder with water, sand, and gravel, it hardens into concrete—the strong, durable material used for driveways, patios, and foundations. In other words, every concrete slab contains cement, but cement on its own isn’t strong enough for a driveway.
The price to install an asphalt driveway is $7 to $13 per square foot, slightly less than concrete. However, asphalt requires more maintenance than concrete and does not last as long. This shortened lifespan and increased need for maintenance make concrete a more economical choice in the long term, but ultimately, the choice is up to each consumer.
Most residential driveways do fine with a four‑inch slab. If you’ll park heavy trucks or RVs, bumping up to six or even eight inches adds strength and wards off cracks. Thicker concrete costs more up front, but it can save you repair bills later by standing up to bigger loads and freeze‑thaw stress.
Concrete driveways and asphalt driveways differ in material composition and performance. A concrete driveway is engineered for lasting durability and versatile design options, while an asphalt driveway is more economical initially, yet demands increased maintenance over time. Concrete surfaces provide extensive aesthetic choices and an extended lifespan, making them a strong investment for high-traffic areas.
A concrete driveway endures for 25 to 30 years with proper maintenance and installation. A concrete driveway lasts long because its durable composition and robust construction provide excellent resistance to wear and weather. High-quality installation, regular cleaning, and timely sealing all contribute to extending its lifespan and maintaining performance over decades.