You know what? After twenty years of pouring concrete in this city, we've pretty much seen it all. From emergency foundation repairs in Georgetown (during a snowstorm, no less) to installing decorative driveways in Spring Valley, BBCDC Construction & General Contractors has become part of DC's concrete landscape.

Here's the thing about concrete work in Washington - it's not like anywhere else. Trust me on this.

Comprehensive Concrete Solutions for DC Metro Properties

Let's be honest... if you're reading this, something's probably wrong with your concrete. Maybe you've noticed that suspicious crack in your basement wall getting bigger. Or perhaps you're tired of that embarrassing driveway that looks like it survived the War of 1812. Whatever brought you here, you're dealing with challenges unique to our area.

The Potomac River basin creates soil conditions that'll make your head spin. We learned this the hard way back in 2008, working on a row house near Dupont Circle. What looked like a simple foundation repair turned into... well, let's just say we know why your basement leaks every spring. And don't even get me started on dealing with DCRA permits - though honestly, once you know the inspectors, it gets easier.

Our Construction Company Washington DC team handles everything from basic repairs to complete commercial builds. We're talking foundation work, waterproofing, driveways, structural concrete - basically, if it involves concrete and it's legal, we do it. (And yes, we have all the certifications to prove it. More on that later.)

Our Specialized Concrete Services Across the Washington Metro Area

Foundation Installation and Repair

Foundations. They're literally what everything else sits on, yet most people ignore them until - BAM - suddenly your doors won't close properly.

In DC's older neighborhoods (we're looking at you, Capitol Hill), those century-old rubble foundations are basically held together by hope and hundred-year-old mortar. We've crawled under more row houses than we can count, and let me tell you - some of what we've seen would make a structural engineer cry. But here's the good news: we fix them. All of them. Even that one in Cleveland Park where the previous "repair" involved duct tape. (Yes, really.)

The newer areas aren't immune either. You'd think modern construction in Navy Yard would be problem-free, right? Wrong. Different issues, same headaches. Settling, water intrusion, code violations from corner-cutting contractors.

We handle:

• Complete foundation replacements (sometimes necessary, always expensive, but we'll be straight with you)

• Underpinning for those terrifying moments when your neighbor's renovation threatens your foundation

• Crack repairs that actually last

• Foundation raising for flood zones (FEMA requirements are no joke)

Every project starts with us actually looking at your specific problem. Because your Columbia Heights row house has different needs than a Bethesda rambler.

Basement Waterproofing Solutions

Water in your basement? Join the club. Seriously - if you live anywhere near Rock Creek, the Potomac, or really, anywhere in DC... you've probably dealt with water issues.

Here's what most contractors won't tell you: that "lifetime" waterproofing paint? It's basically expensive hope in a bucket. Real waterproofing means understanding water flow, soil pressure, and - this is crucial - where the water's actually coming from. We had one client in Foggy Bottom who'd spent thousands on interior solutions when the real problem was their neighbor's downspout. Took us five minutes to diagnose, one conversation to fix.

But usually? It's more complex. We're talking:

• Full exterior excavation and membrane installation (yes, we dig up your prized azaleas - but we replant them)

• Interior drainage systems that actually work

• Sump pumps that won't fail during the next "storm of the century" (which seems to happen every other year now)

• French drains that handle DC's clay soil

The Southwest Waterfront folks know what we're talking about. That whole area is basically built on fill. Different story in Palisades, where the issue is usually hillside water pressure. Point is - we know the neighborhoods, we know the problems.

Concrete Driveway and Patio Installation

Your driveway makes the first impression. Is yours making the RIGHT impression?

DC driveways are special. Half the city has those narrow little strips that require a three-point turn just to park. The other half has circular drives that haven't been touched since the Eisenhower administration. We work with both - and everything in between.

That new stormwater management requirement? Yeah, we're certified for permeable installations. (Though between you and me, they're not always necessary. We'll tell you when you actually need one versus when standard concrete will do fine.)

Our concrete driveway work includes:

• Complete tear-out and replacement

• Decorative finishes that actually complement your home (not those awful stamped patterns from the '90s)

• Proper drainage solutions - because puddles are for parks, not driveways

• ADA-compliant walkways when needed

Quick story: We did a driveway in Wesley Heights last year where the previous concrete was so bad, grass was growing through it. Not around it. Through it. The homeowner thought they needed landscaping help. Nope - they needed us.

Structural Concrete and Commercial Services

Alright, let's talk big projects. Commercial work is a different animal entirely.

We're DBE and CBE certified (Certificate #LSD34313092025 if you need to check). Got our CAGE code (8MRD4) for federal work too. This isn't just alphabet soup - it means we can handle government contracts, embassy work, and any project requiring certified contractors. We've poured concrete for buildings you'd recognize, though NDAs prevent us from name-dropping. (That office building on K Street with the weird angular design? We know why it's weird. Can't say more.)

Commercial projects mean:

• Working nights and weekends to avoid disrupting business

• Coordinating with seventeen other contractors who all think they're the most important

• Meeting specs that would make residential work look like child's play

• Actually understanding federal contracting (harder than the concrete work, honestly)

Why Choose BBCDC as Your Washington DC Concrete Contractor

Look, any contractor can claim they're the best. We prefer to let our credentials speak.

EPA RRP certification? Got it (NAT-F254732-1). Because half of DC was built before anyone knew lead paint was bad, and we're not about to poison your family while fixing your foundation. DC license? Obviously (#410521000429). Maryland too (MHIC 6178021), because the metro area doesn't stop at Western Avenue.

But here's what really matters - we know this city. When you call us about water in your Takoma basement, we already know it's probably coming from that hill behind your house. When your Capitol Hill foundation is failing, we know to check if your neighbor recently underpinned theirs. (Foundation problems are contagious in row house neighborhoods. It's like dominoes, but expensive.)

We've been here long enough to see neighborhoods transform. Remember when NoMA was just empty lots? We poured some of those first foundations. H Street before it was cool? Fixed plenty of basements there. We're not just contractors - we're part of DC's construction history.

Our Proven Process for DC Metro Concrete Projects

Initial Consultation and Assessment

First things first - we actually show up. (You'd be surprised how many contractors can't manage this basic step.)

Free estimates, always. We'll crawl through your scary basement, examine that embarrassing driveway, or assess whatever concrete disaster you're dealing with. No judgment - we've seen worse. Trust us.

During our visit, we're checking:

• The obvious problem (what you called about)

• The not-so-obvious problems (what you didn't notice yet)

• Local requirements that might affect your project

• Whether your neighbor's construction is causing your issues (happens more than you'd think)

Planning and Design Phase

Once we know what we're dealing with, we put together a real plan. Not some vague "yeah, we can fix that" nonsense - an actual plan with numbers, timelines, and specifics.

Fair warning: we might tell you things you don't want to hear. Like that "small" crack actually requiring major foundation work. Or that yes, you really do need permits for this. (We handle the permits, but they're not optional. DCRA has eyes everywhere.)

Professional Execution

When we start work, your neighbors will notice. Not because we're disruptive - because we're oddly... organized?

Clean job sites. Crews that show up on time. Actual communication about what's happening. We know it sounds basic, but apparently it's revolutionary in the construction world.

Serving the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area

From our shop at 3418 13th St NW (right off the Columbia Heights Metro), we cover the entire DMV. And we mean the ENTIRE area:

DC Proper: Every quadrant, every neighborhood. From the mansions of Kalorama to the new developments in Southwest. We know which areas need special historic approvals (looking at you, Georgetown) and which neighborhoods have that awful clay soil that makes everything complicated.

Northern Virginia: Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church - we're there weekly. Different codes, same concrete needs.

Maryland Suburbs: Bethesda to Silver Spring, Chevy Chase to Takoma Park. Yes, we have that Maryland license. No, we won't pretend Maryland drivers aren't terrifying.

Distance isn't an issue. Concrete problems don't care about borders, and neither do we.

Schedule Your Concrete Consultation Today

Here's the bottom line - your concrete problems won't fix themselves. We've tried waiting. Doesn't work.

Call us at (202) 350-0344. Real people answer our phones. Tell us what's wrong, we'll schedule a visit, and we'll figure out how to fix it. It's literally that simple.

Emergency foundation repairs? We're on it. Planning a new patio for spring? Let's talk. Just tired of that ugly driveway? We hear you.

Check out what we do, or just call. Seriously. That concrete issue you're worried about? It's probably worse than you think. But here's the good news - we've fixed worse.

We're BBCBuildsDC. We pour concrete. We fix foundations. We stop leaks. And we've been doing it in DC long enough to know every inspector, every soil type, and every neighborhood quirk that makes this city so interesting.