Every Pour. Every Finish.
Six core services. One crew. The same standard on every job whether it's a residential driveway in Langford or a commercial slab in Nanaimo.
The first thing
they notice.
Your driveway is permanent. Make it count.
Most driveways on the Island are overdue. Cracked, uneven, or just ugly the kind of thing you stop noticing because you've looked at it too long. A new concrete driveway changes the feel of the whole property, instantly.
We form, reinforce, and pour to suit your site conditions accounting for drainage, soil prep, and Island freeze-thaw cycles. The finish is your choice. The standard is ours.
- Site preparation, excavation & compaction
- Rebar or fibre reinforcement
- Broom, brushed, or smooth finish options
- Exposed aggregate upgrade available
- Expansion joints cut to spec
- Sealing on request
Most residential driveways take 1–2 days to pour. Concrete reaches full strength at 28 days we'll walk you through what to expect during the cure.
Texture that
turns heads.
Stone revealed through precision wash. No two pours look exactly alike.
Exposed aggregate is our most requested finish and the one we're known for. A thin top layer is carefully washed away before the concrete sets, revealing the natural stone aggregate beneath. The result is textured, slip-resistant, and unmistakably premium.
Choose your aggregate blend. Choose your colour. Every driveway, patio, or walkway comes out distinct a finish that holds up to Island weather and actually improves with age.
- Custom aggregate selection (stone size & colour)
- Exposed finish wash & reveal process
- Slip-resistant surface ideal for driveways & entries
- Sealer application for longevity & colour pop
- Border & inlay options available
- Works on driveways, patios, steps & pool surrounds
Exposed aggregate is the most popular decorative finish on the South Island for a reason it handles our wet winters, holds its look for decades, and significantly increases curb appeal.
The look of stone.
The strength
of concrete.
Pattern and colour integrated at the pour not painted on top.
Stamped concrete gives you the aesthetic of natural stone, slate, cobblestone, or wood plank without the maintenance, the movement, or the cost. The pattern is pressed into the concrete while it's still workable. The colour is integral, not a surface coating.
Popular for patios, pool decks, driveways, and front entries where appearance matters as much as performance.
- Slate, cobblestone, ashlar, wood grain & custom patterns
- Integral colour with antiquing release options
- Border & banding detail work
- Sealer finish for colour depth & protection
- Custom inlay combinations available
- Residential & light commercial applications
Bring a photo of the pattern or material you like the look of. We'll match it to the right stamp and colour combination and show you samples before anything gets poured.
Outdoor living,
built to last
decades.
Your backyard should earn the view from inside the house.
A concrete patio done right is a decade-long decision, not a seasonal one. We form for drainage, reinforce for load, and finish for your taste whether that's a clean broom pad or a feature patio with stamped borders and exposed aggregate panels.
Walkways, paths, steps, and garden pads all fall under this scope. We design to integrate with your existing property, not fight it.
- Patio slabs, entertainment areas & pool surrounds
- Front & side walkways, garden paths
- Concrete steps & landings
- Drainage & slope planning
- Decorative finish options (broom, aggregate, stamped)
- Flush transitions to existing structures
Patio replacements are where before-and-after photos do the most work. When your project is complete, we'll document it and it'll make the next homeowner call us without hesitation.
What holds
everything
else up.
The work nobody sees is the work that matters most.
Structural concrete doesn't get the same attention as a decorative driveway, but get it wrong and everything above it suffers. We pour residential foundations, slabs, footings, and grade beams to spec with reinforcement, drainage, and curing that lasts.
Builders and GCs use us because we understand the coordination required on an active site we show up on time, stay out of other trades' way, and deliver clean work that passes inspection.
- Residential foundation walls & footings
- Basement & garage slabs
- Grade beams & stem walls
- Shed pads, hot tub pads & accessory structure bases
- Rebar forming & placement
- ICF (insulated concrete form) pours on request
We work directly off permit drawings and coordinate with your other trades. Send us your scope and we'll turn a quote around fast no site visit required for standard residential work.
Your timeline.
Your spec.
Delivered.
Commercial work demands a different kind of contractor. We've done this before.
Commercial concrete is less about beauty and more about precision correct strength, correct slope, correct joint placement. Floors that don't crack under forklift load. Parking lots that drain properly. Slabs that pass engineering sign-off.
We work with developers, property managers, and GCs across Southern Vancouver Island. Send us your bid package we'll respond before your closing date.
- Commercial floor slabs & warehouse flatwork
- Parking lots, pads & loading areas
- Curbs, gutters & site concrete
- Tilt-up & precast support work
- Concrete sawcutting & joint sealing
- Bid packages welcome fast turnaround
Email your bid package to admin@cretekingz.ca with the project name in the subject line. We respond within one business day on active tenders.
Four steps.
No surprises.
You describe the job. We give you a clear, itemized quote scope, materials, timeline, and price. No vague lump sums. Turnaround within 48 hours.
Your start date is confirmed in writing before any deposit is taken. We book around your timeline, not ours. You'll know exactly when we're arriving.
We prep the site, form the work, and pour to spec. You'll get updates. The site gets left clean. The concrete gets the cure time it needs.
Final walkthrough. Any questions answered. Cure instructions left with you. And five days later, we'll follow up because we want to make sure you're proud of it.
Know
what you
need?
Pick the service. Describe the job. We'll quote it straight and get it on the calendar.