Coquitlam, BC
Concrete and carpentry in Coquitlam
Coquitlam is a short run from our Maple Ridge base, over the Pitt River Bridge. We pour footings, slabs, steps, walls and driveways here, and build decks and fences.
Finished wet patio slab along the back of the house with forms still on. Port Coquitlam.
Coquitlam's lines differ from Maple Ridge's, mostly on retaining walls, so here they are for your project.
Concrete & Forming in Coquitlam
- Concrete Footings & Piers →
Deck, shed, pergola, garage and fence footings, formed and set to pass inspection.
- Concrete Slabs & Pads →
Patio slabs, hot tub pads, garage floors, shed pads and equipment pads.
- Concrete Steps & Stairs →
New entry steps, replacements for crumbling steps, landings, rails and walkout stairs.
- Retaining Walls →
Poured concrete and Allan Block walls, window wells and planters, engineered where needed.
- Foundations →
House, addition, garden suite and detached garage foundations, formed to the approved plans.
- Concrete Driveways & Walkways →
New and replacement driveways, aprons, walkways and driveway curbs.
- Commercial Curbs, Ramps & Pads →
Parking curbs, dumpster and transformer pads, ramps, pole bases and sidewalk repairs.
- Forming for builders →
Footings, walls and slabs for Coquitlam builders and GCs.
Outdoor Carpentry & Yards in Coquitlam
- Decks & Pergolas →
Cedar and composite decks, multi-level layouts, pergolas and resurfacing.
- Fencing & Gates →
New fences and gates, repairs and restorations in cedar, metal and mixed materials.
- Outdoor Kitchens →
Built-in outdoor kitchens and BBQ islands on a solid concrete base.
- Artificial Turf →
Artificial grass with a proper base, drainage and edging.
Coquitlam permit lines
What the City of Coquitlam asks for, in plain words, with the City's own document linked. Rules change, so we confirm them for your job before giving you an estimate.
Decks
No permit for a deck less than 0.6 m (2 ft) above grade. Any new deck higher than that needs one.
Source: City of Coquitlam FAQ: decks and sheds
Concrete Footings & Piers →Retaining walls
A permit is needed over 1.2 m (4 ft), and a professional engineer must design the wall. No wall may be taller than 2.4 m (8 ft).
Source: City of Coquitlam FAQ: retaining walls
Retaining Walls →Sheds
No permit under 10 m² (about 108 sq ft). Zoning setbacks still apply.
Source: City of Coquitlam FAQ: decks and sheds
Concrete Footings & Piers →Driveways
A Driveway Access Application to Engineering and Public Works covers the crossing. Work on City land is done by the City or a City-approved contractor.
Source: City of Coquitlam Driveway Access Application
Concrete Driveways & Walkways →Foundations
Footing and foundation-wall forms are inspected before concrete, and the inspector may ask for a surveyor's certificate of the form location and elevations.
Source: City of Coquitlam inspections guide
Foundations →Recent work nearby
Real jobs, including the forms before the pour, which is the part you can't see once the concrete is in.
Other areas
How it works
Four steps, and nothing is ordered or dug until you sign off.
Call or book a site visit
Call John, or tap Book now and send a photo of the spot with rough measurements if you have them.
Site walk
John comes out, walks the site, checks access, slope and drainage, and tells you which permits and inspections the job needs.
Plan and design
You get a clear plan, the design and a written scope and estimate. Finishes are chosen and the build date is locked in before anything is ordered or any ground is broken.
Build
Forms are set, inspected and poured. You get updates as we go and a clean site at the end.
Rather talk it through? Call John at (778) 200-8030 · All services
Builder or GC? Call John to talk through the project, or email the details and drawings to john@bedrockandcedar.com. How it works for builders