Concrete Contractor in Montrose, CO - Driveways and Slabs on a Solid Base
Montrose Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Montrose, CO. Our crew pours driveways, patios, steps and garage floors for homeowners, and footings, slabs and lots for builders and property owners across the city.
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Montrose homes and lots, as we see them
Our Montrose calls come from two kinds of places. Some are in-town neighborhoods, where houses sit close together on city streets, and some are homes past the city limits on larger county lots. In town it's mostly driveways, patios, walks and steps that have cracked or settled over the years, and out on the bigger parcels it's more often shop slabs, footings and long driveways. We do the same work in Delta and the cities around it.
That difference shapes the job before anyone digs. On a tight in-town lot we have to plan where the truck and the wheelbarrows can reach, and open ground usually means more base to bring in and pack.
Concrete work we do around Montrose
Concrete driveway building
When an older driveway has cracked, sunk at the garage or holds water, we tear it out and pour a new one on a dug-out, packed base.
Concrete patio construction
We slope a backyard patio away from the house so rain and hose water run off toward the yard instead of under your back door.
Stamped concrete services
For a front walk or patio that should look like stone or brick, we press a pattern and color into the fresh concrete, which costs more than a plain finish.
Concrete sidewalk building
Sidewalks along older Montrose streets often heave or crack. We replace the bad panels and set the new ones flush with the sections that stay.
Garage floor concrete
A garage floor takes car weight, dripped oil and dropped tools, so we pour it thick enough for how you use it and slope it toward the door.
Decorative concrete
Colored, exposed-aggregate or scored finishes dress up an entry, patio or walk when plain gray doesn't suit the house, and we show you samples before you choose.
Concrete retaining walls
On sloped yards and driveways cut into a hillside, a poured retaining wall holds the dirt back, and we build in drainage so water doesn't push it over.
Concrete floor installation
Shops, basements and outbuildings need an inside floor that's flat and smooth, so we finish it with a trowel instead of a broom texture.
Concrete pool decks
A pool deck needs a texture that grips wet feet and enough slope to carry splash water away from the pool edge and the house.
Concrete steps construction
We rebuild front and back steps that have pulled away from the house or worn uneven, with even risers, steel inside and a finish that grips.
Slab foundation building
For a new garage, shop or addition on a flat lot, we pour the slab foundation on a packed base so it's ready for the framing crew.
Foundation installation
Builders and owners putting up a house or an addition call us to form and pour the foundation walls, set to the plans and checked before the pour.
Concrete parking lot building
Businesses and rental properties around town call us for parking lots laid out so water drains off and heavier traffic doesn't break up the edges.
Concrete footings
Decks, garages and additions sit on footings, the wide concrete base under a wall or post, so we dig them to firm ground and pour them to plan.
Foundation raising
When a house or slab has settled and doors stick or cracks open, raising it back up can save a full tear-out, as long as the concrete is still sound.
Concrete cutting
We saw-cut door openings, trenches for new lines and clean edges where an old slab meets a new one, so the rest of the concrete stays whole.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Montrose concrete job
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out myself, look at the site and go over your free estimate line by line, and there's no pressure to book.
(970) 964-6176- hello@montroseconcrete.com
- Based in
- Montrose, CO 81401
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Working in Montrose, from permits to price
In Montrose, the city's Building Services office issues building permits and handles inspections, and structural work like footings and foundations is on its list. Before we put you on the schedule, I check with the office that covers your address and walk you through what it asks for, because the pour date can't come before a permit or inspection the job needs. Where a permit is needed, we help you sort out the paperwork. The city doesn't issue a general business license, so there's no city license to look up for a concrete crew. Ask any contractor whether they're licensed and insured. We're licensed and fully insured. The price moves with the size of the slab, how thick it needs to be, whether old concrete comes out first, how much base the ground needs and the finish you pick. The schedule mostly turns on permits and prep, and your estimate spells out each of those for your own job.
Most of what we pour in Montrose is residential flatwork, meaning the driveways, patios, sidewalks and steps around a house, along with footings and slabs for builders on new work. I come out to look at every job myself, and I'm on site with our crew when we pour, here and in Delta. We've worked that way since 2013.
Why slabs around Montrose crack, sink and hold water
When we tear out a cracked or sunken slab here, the failure is usually underneath. The subgrade, the dirt the slab sits on, was raked level instead of dug out and packed, so the concrete settled as the loose dirt did. You can't see a good base on day one, and it's the first thing people want to cut to save money. I'd still rather spend your budget there than on a fancier surface, because would you want a stamped pattern on a slab that sinks? We dig to firm ground and pack the base before any forms go up. Where the job calls for it, we add rebar, the steel inside the slab that holds cracked pieces together.
The other trouble we see is water, and cracks in the wrong places. A slab that slopes toward the house sends water at your foundation, so we check where the water runs before we set the grade. We also cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the concrete a planned place to crack, early enough that the cracks usually follow them.
How a concrete job runs when you call us in Montrose
Here's what happens from your first call to the day we walk you through care, so nothing about your job catches you off guard.
Call or send a message
You call (970) 964-6176 or use the form, and we get back to you to set up a visit. Tell us what you're seeing, like cracks, sinking or water pooling, so I know what to look at.
I walk the site with you
I come out myself, look at the ground and where the water goes, and ask how you'll use the concrete. Then I go over the estimate with you line by line, so you know what each part covers before you decide anything.
We check permits and prep
We check with the city or county office for your address and tell you what it asks for. After that, our crew digs out, packs the base and sets the forms.
We pour, finish and explain care
We pour, finish and cut the joints, with me on site the whole time. Before we leave, I explain curing, the wait while the concrete gains strength before you walk or drive on it, and how to look after the slab.
Questions about concrete work in Montrose
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Montrose, CO?
The cost comes down to the size of the driveway, how thick it needs to be, whether an old slab has to be torn out and hauled off, and how much base work the ground needs. A broom finish, a light texture that keeps tires and shoes from slipping, costs less than stamped or colored work. I price your driveway after I've seen it, and the estimate shows each of those parts.
Do I need a permit to pour a concrete driveway or patio in Montrose?
You'll need to confirm that for your address, because the city's permit list names structural work, plumbing and other trades but doesn't spell out driveways or patios. Footings and foundations count as structural work, so they fall under that list. We check with the office for your address before we schedule and tell you what it wants.
Who handles building permits for homes outside Montrose city limits?
For addresses under county jurisdiction, the Montrose County Building Department reviews plans, does inspections and enforces the county's codes. We find out which office covers you before we set a pour date.
How do I check whether my house is inside Montrose city limits?
The city's online GIS map shows the city limits, along with zoning, utilities and easements. It's also handy for seeing where easements and utility lines run before you plan a new slab.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Montrose?
Call the city at 970-240-1445 to schedule a building inspection. On jobs that need one, we tell you when the work is ready for it and keep you posted, so the pour date doesn't slip.
How long will I be without my driveway after a new pour in Montrose?
You're off it from the day we tear out the old slab until the new one has cured enough to drive on, and you can walk on it well before you can park on it. Driving on it too early can crack a slab that looks finished. Before we leave, I give you the walking and driving dates for your pour.
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