Concrete Patios
Concrete patios, walkways and driveways on Whidbey Island, including stamped and colored concrete. We handle the base and the drainage under the slab with our own equipment.
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Hardscaping is the built part of a yard. We install paver patios, walkways, steps and the outdoor living areas around them. Under the topsoil, much of Whidbey Island is dense glacial till. Water sits on that hardpan and runs sideways. So the base and the drainage under the pavers decide how a patio holds up.
Culver Built is a design-build contractor based in Langley on South Whidbey Island. A paver patio can be its own project. It can also be one piece of a bigger plan with a new deck or an addition. We do the excavation and grading with our own equipment, the same as on a custom home build. Call or text (360) 544-9027 for a free estimate.
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A paver patio starts with the layout. We look at the door you come out of and where the ground falls away. Then we mark the shape on the ground, so you can see the size before we dig.
Pavers come in different sizes, colors and shapes. A border in a second color frames the field and holds a clean edge. Cuts get made with a saw, so the joints stay tight.
Walkways get the same base and the same pitch as a patio, so water runs off instead of sitting. Steps handle the grade change between the patio and the door. Island County lists a frost line depth of 12 inches. That is the minimum footing depth below finish grade. Footings for steps and garden walls go in at that depth or deeper.
Most patio problems start below the pavers. We strip the sod and topsoil, then dig down to firm ground. The crushed rock base goes in as layers, and each layer gets compacted before the next one. Plate compactors do the tight work, and a skid steer with a roller packs open areas.
Island ground changes lot to lot. One hole hits clean sand and the next hits till, cobble or standing water. The base depth depends on what the hole shows and on how much the surface has to carry. We also call for the free utility locate that Washington law requires before digging.
We pitch the finished surface away from the house. Where water needs help, a drain line and a catch basin move it off the patio. On bluff lots we keep surface water off the face of the slope. A garden wall can hold a patio edge. Taller retaining walls come with the site work phase of a build.
An outdoor living area is a patio that connects to the rest of the house. The patio meets the deck stairs at the right height. The walkway lands at the door you actually use. On a view lot, the patio goes where the water view is.
We build the deck and the patio, so one contractor sets both grades. Plenty of these projects come out of a remodel of the house behind them, and the grades get planned once.
One customer came to us with only a vague idea of the outdoor space she wanted. We worked out the layout together and built something better than she had pictured. That review sits on our Google page with six others, all 5 stars.
Free, no-obligation estimates across Whidbey Island and the Skagit Valley.
(360) 544-9027From the first call or text to the finished home, here is how it goes.
Reach us at (360) 544-9027 or fill out the form. Tell us about the lot or the house and what you want to build.
We meet you at the property, look at the site or the home, and talk through what is possible. The estimate is free.
We design in house or build from your architect's plans. Then we price a full materials list with local vendors and add labor, so you see the bottom line.
We prepare the permit set with the energy code package and submit it for county review. Once it is approved, clearing, grading, drainage and the driveway go in.
Framing, roofing, siding, the licensed trades and finish carpentry run in order under one contractor. You have one point of contact from the first day to the final inspection.
Common questions about hardscaping across Whidbey Island and the Skagit Valley. If yours is not here, call or text and ask.
Concrete patios, walkways and driveways on Whidbey Island, including stamped and colored concrete. We handle the base and the drainage under the slab with our own equipment.
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We design and build custom wood and composite decks across Whidbey Island. Ironwood decking and cable railing on view decks, built for a wet marine climate.
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We clear, excavate, grade and drain the building site before the foundation goes in. Driveways, building pads, utility trenching and demolition are part of the same phase.
Learn MoreYou work with one team from the first sketch to the last piece of trim. Design, site planning, estimating and construction all run through us.
Three decades of custom home building on Whidbey Island stands behind the work. The company holds a 5.0 rating on Google from seven reviews.
We run our own excavators, a mini excavator, dump trucks and a skid steer. Clearing, grading, drainage and the driveway are handled in house.
Culver Built is a registered Washington general contractor, licensed, bonded and insured. Estimates are free, so call or text (360) 544-9027 to set one up.
Real reviews from real island projects on Google.
Jeff and his team were incredible to work with, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! I approached Jeff with only a vague idea of what I wanted, and together we worked to create an outdoor space that was a thousand times better than anything I could have imagined on my own. He’s got a great eye and sense for space, and I really appreciated his passion for, and collaborative approach to our project. The guys he employs are kind, respectful and talented. I’ve done a number of projects with crews before, and I was so impressed with both the quality of work and professionalism across the entire team. We’re already freaking up future projects, and I genuinely am looking forward to working with Culver Builds again and again!
I highly recommend Jeff Culver and his team. They replaced my roof, demolished an outbuilding, and helped me with a foundation and siding project. Jeff was up-front about cost and communicative as the project went on. I will use Culver again for future projects.
We purchased our dream home on the west side of Whidbey Island above the Puget Sound with 180-degree views of the water and the Olympic Mtns. While we knew the driveway would need to be redone eventually, we soon learned that proper drainage to protect the house and garage had never been installed when the house was originally built. Jeff and his team resolved all of our issues. In front of our garages, Jeff installed proper French drains, a catch basin, and sump pump that pumps the water away. At the same time, Jeff installed proper drainage around the house. Our driveway was a packed dirt path with virtually no stone base. Jeff initially properly graded the driveway before first add a stone base, then a finishing base. After compacting the stone material, our driveway is almost as hard as concrete or asphalt and is 2-3 feet wider and more accessible. While Jeff was working near the garage with his excavator, he accidentally hit the gutter. Jeff immediately told me what happened and within 48 hours, Jeff had an outside gutter company come in and replaced the entire gutter. I appreciated his upfront honesty. As to communication, Jeff could not have been better. I found him through a Google search. He returned my original call within 2 hours. On Whidbey Island you are lucky to even have a contractor return any call. Jeff came out the same day to scope out the work and started the job within 10 days in my case. He and has team where there each day continuing to make progress. Needless to say, I give Jeff a 5-star review and when the next project comes up, I will certainly be reaching out to Culver Construction. Think this review isn’t legit, think again. I’m a small business owner with 50 employees, worked with countless vendors and customers. I know what good service looks like and when it isn’t.
Tell us about the lot or the house and what you want to build. You can also call or text (360) 544-9027 to set up a free estimate.
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