Business Details
49 Years
experience
Quality Construction Services in Lakewood, WA
Founded in 1977 by Gerald Gehring and Gwynn Dickson, Puget Paving has grown from a small driveway contractor into a family-owned business with over 45 years of experience delivering quality infrastructure. Our self-performing model allows us to maintain control over every project phase, from asphalt production to final paving. We prioritize personal humility, uncompromising standards, and tactful communication across our teams. With capabilities in asphalt paving, civil utilities, and general contracting, we serve municipalities, developers, and agencies across Washington State.Our investment in modern equipment and ongoing employee training ensures projects meet exacting specifications. We maintain a commitment to safe workplaces, community impact, and sustainable practices while self-performing critical tasks like milling, grading, and utility installation. Our values-driven approach has earned repeat partnerships with public and private clients seeking reliable execution on complex projects.
Services
Asphalt Paving
Civil Utilities
General Contracting
Site Preparation
Road Construction
Parking Lot Repaving
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We self-perform critical construction phases for greater quality control
- Our crews average 10+ years of paving and civil infrastructure experience
- We maintain modern asphalt production facilities meeting WSDOT specifications
- Our project managers emphasize value engineering to optimize client budgets
- We've completed complex projects for Tacoma, Pierce County, and state agencies
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Quality work
Timely completion
Professional crews
Positive community impact
Services
Asphalt Paving
Our asphalt paving service combines experienced crews with modern equipment to deliver durable roadways and parking surfaces. We produce custom asphalt mixes at our Canyon Road Plant meeting WSDOT specifications. With self-performing capabilities from milling to final paving, we handle projects of all sizes while maintaining strict quality control through our in-house lab.
Civil Utilities
We specialize in installing underground utilities including storm sewers, water mains, and communication conduits. Our civil crews handle excavation, grading, and compaction to prepare sites for surfacing. This foundational work follows strict quality standards to ensure long-term infrastructure performance for municipal and commercial clients.
General Contracting
As a full-service general contractor, we coordinate all aspects of site development and road construction. Our self-performing model allows direct control over critical path activities while maintaining budget efficiency. We provide experienced project managers who work closely with clients to deliver complex municipal and private projects on schedule.
People
Gunnar Gehring
Co-President
Co-President with decades of industry experience, focusing on strategic growth while maintaining family business values established since 1977.
Stefan Gehring
Co-President
Co-President overseeing daily operations, combining technical expertise with commitment to quality infrastructure development across Washington State.
Skyler Chaney
Estimator/Project Manager
Licensed professional engineer managing project estimates and execution, ensuring technical accuracy and client satisfaction on complex construction projects.
Questions
What construction services do you offer?
We provide asphalt paving, civil utility installation, general contracting, site preparation, and road construction services for public and private clients.
How long have you been in business?
We've served Washington State since 1977, with our family-owned business now in its second generation of leadership.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Pierce County and surrounding areas including Tacoma, Lakewood, and throughout Washington State.
Do you handle municipal projects?
Yes, we frequently work with cities and counties on infrastructure projects including road maintenance, park improvements, and utility installations.
Can you handle emergency repairs?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent requests and maintain equipment for rapid response to critical infrastructure needs.
How do you ensure project quality?
We self-perform key construction phases, maintain modern equipment, employ experienced crews, and operate an in-house quality control lab for materials testing.
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Reviews (5)
Bill S.
Dec 17, 2020
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They gave me 8 hours notice that they would come out the next morning, and it had been raining buckets that day. Oh they arrived on time the next morning, but see the attached screenshot of how our texts went. My staffer who was onsite said their men were laughing at us. I contacted the co-owner Stefan Gehring, and it turns out it was his decision to fire us as a customer!
Now; this site is a 9 house development and I am the developer. People like me do not soon forget subs like Puget Paving & Construction.
Now; this site is a 9 house development and I am the developer. People like me do not soon forget subs like Puget Paving & Construction.
Arnold Dizon
Sep 08, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Excellent customer service throughout the entire process. Stefan & his crew did a great job in replacing my business parking lot in less than a day. They are very prompt, honest, & professional. I highly recommend this company...
Services:Line striping & design,Asphalt paving & repair
Excellent customer service throughout the entire process. Stefan & his crew did a great job in replacing my business parking lot in less than a day. They are very prompt, honest, & professional. I highly recommend this company...
Services:Line striping & design,Asphalt paving & repair
Kevin D.
Jun 17, 2020
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Critical:Quality
These guys couldn't get a wet dream right. Large gaps between the fill and left a big mound along the side.
These guys couldn't get a wet dream right. Large gaps between the fill and left a big mound along the side.
T. Scott
Nov 08, 2019
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Positive:Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
The company was replacing a street in our neighborhood and we were impressed with their work and teamwork. We asked for a bid on our driveways and it was reasonable. The crew that came did a wonderful job and were considerate of our needs. The job exceeded our expectations.
The company was replacing a street in our neighborhood and we were impressed with their work and teamwork. We asked for a bid on our driveways and it was reasonable. The crew that came did a wonderful job and were considerate of our needs. The job exceeded our expectations.
Keith James
May 06, 2018
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Excellent company with great leadership. Starting from the top, Gunnar and Stefan run an honest and superbly operated company. These two have been in the business for decades and know the business better than anyone. What makes them exceptional is their character. They do the right thing for their customers and for their employees and it translates into well executed work. In a world where you never know what youre going to get, its refreshing to know that there are still stellar people running admirable companies and providing great product for their customers and great employment for their
