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Your Driveway Built
to Drain Right.

Site visit is free. Detailed plans may include a small fee waived if you proceed with Pat’s.
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Site visit is free. Detailed plans may include a small fee waived if you proceed with Pat's.
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No puddles.
No surprises.

A driveway should feel like an upgrade, not a daily reminder of what went wrong.

When slope and prep are handled correctly, water moves where it should, winter is safer, and the surface stays clean and intentional for years.

What goes wrong
when it isn't planned.

Here’s what we’re called to fix (and what we design to prevent):
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Puddling

that never really dries
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Water running toward the garage

or pooling near the house
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Slick spots

that turn into winter hazards

Low spots

from settling or rushed base work

Cracks showing up early

and spreading in the wrong places
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Sloppy edges and transitions

that make the whole home feel less finished
In Portland, water will find every shortcut. We build so it doesn't.
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The work is decided before the Pour.

We don’t rush to numbers before we understand the site. We start by reading the ground, the elevations, and the water path, then we design the details that determine whether a driveway lasts.

01

Site Read

We walk the site and identify where water goes now and where it needs to go when the driveway is finished.
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02

Base & Prep

The base is what keeps your driveway from settling into low spots later. We build it to stay stable.
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03

Slope Design

“Slightly off” is still wrong. Slope is what decides whether water drains cleanly or collects.
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04

Joint Plan

Concrete can crack over time, joints decide where it cracks. We plan them to keep cracking predictable and less noticeable.
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05

Pour & Finish

We finish the surface for how you’ll use it, traction, clean lines, and a professional look that fits the home.
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06

Cure Guidance

Cure matters. We set expectations clearly so the driveway performs long-term.
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Options, Explained in
plain English.

Most people don’t need more options, they need clarity.
We’ll walk you through choices based on:
  • Traction & safety
    in wet season and winter
  • Maintenance
    (what stays cleaner, what shows wear)
  • Use case
    (parking, turning, foot traffic, guest flow)
  • Curb appeal
    (clean lines that feel premium without being flashy)
No pressure. Just straight answers.
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Clear scope. Clear timeline.

A driveway project goes smoothly when the work is defined before it starts.
We set expectations early, keep communication simple, and avoid the
“surprise add-on” games that make people regret hiring the wrong crew.
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Proof beats promises

What Clients Say About Pat’s

Clients served, review ratings, and first-pass outcomes posted here as we verify and publish.
As a home builder I have been working with Pats Pound & Pour for over 15 years. The service, attention to detail, and quality of work is unmatched. They make my job easier because I know when I hire them the job will be done right and on time. I would not hesitate to recommend Pats Pound & Pour to anyone!
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Eduard Shtogrin
I've hired Pat's Pound & Pour many times now for smaller and larger jobs, ranging from bulged sidewalk repair (required by the City of Portland...erg) to a slab for a detached studio, as well as stairs and retaining walls. They are awesome !
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Cassandra Price
We’ve been using Pat’s Pound and Pour over the past few years, and they have been a delight to work with. Their team is a wealth of knowledge and experience that add so much value to our homes. From start to finish working with them is easy every step of the way, and the end product always comes out fantastic. Can’t recommend them enough. Thanks, Pat and team!
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pATRICK JANZEN
I have lived in Spain and Japan and traveled to 25 other countries. I have been in jobs in the service industry my whole life. Expecting great service is not a character flaw.
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David Sideras
Outstanding service. I am new to the area so was at loss for who to call.  Professional level at all points of contact. Jarrod is the best. Great price. They showed up on time and leveled the yard and poured a new driveway in no time. I have had over a year's use so far and the job will clearly last a lifetime. Use this company first for concrete.
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See driveway projects.

Explore completed driveways built with water-first planning and clean finishes.
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Questions we hear before the Pour

Is the site visit free?
Do you charge for a detailed plan?
Will my driveway crack?
How do you prevent puddles?
How long does a driveway project take?

Start with a SITE VISIT.

Tell us what you’re building and what you want to avoid. We’ll walk the site, explain the options, and design a plan that fits how you’ll use the driveway so it drains right and lasts.
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Weather affects schedule. We communicate early so you’re never surprised.