Business Details
49 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Contractors in Lakewood, WA
Founded in 1977 by Gerald Gehring and Gwynn Dickson, Puget Paving has built a reputation for quality construction and client-focused service over four decades. As a family-owned business, we prioritize personal humility, uncompromising standards, and collaborative problem-solving. Our self-performing crews deliver asphalt paving, civil utilities, and general contracting services with in-house expertise spanning material production to project management.With modern equipment and a commitment to continuous improvement, we serve municipalities, developers, and agencies across the Pacific Northwest. Our core valuesemphasizing safety, transparency, and community impactguide every project, ensuring durable infrastructure and lasting client relationships. We invest in employee growth, maintaining a culture where experience and innovation converge to meet evolving industry demands.
Services
Asphalt Paving
Civil Utilities
General Contracting
Storm Sewer Installation
Road Reconstruction
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 construction experience
- In-house asphalt production ensures material quality and availability
- Proven track record with municipal projects and tight deadlines
- Family-owned with 40+ years of Pacific Northwest infrastructure expertise
What people say
Quality work
Exceeded expectations
Positive comments
Completed on time
Professional crews
Services
Asphalt Paving
Our asphalt paving service delivers durable roadways and parking surfaces using modern equipment and in-house produced materials. With experienced crews averaging 10+ years in the field, we handle projects from small lot resurfacing to major highway work. Quality control processes ensure long-lasting results that meet WSDOT specifications.
Civil Utilities
We install storm and sanitary sewer systems, water mains, and underground utility infrastructure with precision grading and compaction. Our self-performing crews handle excavation, pipe laying, and site preparation to create stable foundations for surface improvements while maintaining compliance with municipal codes.
General Contracting
As a full-service contractor, we manage site preparation and infrastructure projects from concept to completion. Our team provides cost-effective solutions through value engineering and coordinated execution of paving, utilities, and grading work for public agencies and private developers.
People
Gunnar Gehring
Co-President
Co-President overseeing operations with deep industry knowledge gained through decades of hands-on construction experience and leadership development.
Stefan Gehring
Co-President
Co-President managing business growth while maintaining family commitment to quality workmanship and client relationships since joining the company.
Skyler Chaney
Project Manager
Licensed professional engineer coordinating complex municipal projects with emphasis on schedule adherence and technical excellence in infrastructure delivery.
Josh Nobles
Equipment Manager
Equipment and facilities manager ensuring optimal machinery performance through preventive maintenance programs and strategic equipment investments.
Jake Gehring
Estimator
Project estimator combining technical analysis with field experience to develop accurate cost projections while maintaining company profitability standards.
Questions
What construction services do you specialize in?
We specialize in asphalt paving, civil utilities installation, and general contracting for municipal and commercial projects.
Do you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, we manage complex projects including road reconstruction, storm sewer systems, and public facility site work.
Are your crews certified for specialized work?
Our teams receive ongoing training in safety protocols and specialized paving/utilities installation techniques.
How do you ensure project timelines are met?
Self-performing key work phases and maintaining modern equipment allows us to control schedules effectively.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Pierce County and surrounding Washington State regions.
Can you handle emergency repair work?
While we focus on scheduled projects, we maintain capacity for urgent infrastructure repair needs.
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