Concrete Driveways
A driveway takes more abuse than any other slab on your property: heavy vehicles, winter de-icers and big swings between freezing nights and sunny afternoons. We build driveways on a properly compacted base with the right thickness, reinforcement and joints so they stay flat and crack-controlled for the long haul.
- ThicknessMatched to the vehicles you drive
- BaseCompacted gravel over prepared soil
- FinishBroom, salt, stamped or exposed aggregate
- JointsPlanned and cut to control cracking
What is included
- 1Built on a real baseSoft soil and thin gravel are the top causes of early cracking, so the base gets the time it needs.
- 2Joints in the right placesControl joints are laid out and cut so cracks follow the lines instead of the middle of the panel.
- 3Finish that gripsA broom or textured finish gives traction on frosty mornings.
- 4Clean edges and drainageSlopes are set to move water away from the garage and the foundation.
From the first call to the last cure
We pour for homes, farms and businesses from Firestone to Denver, Boulder and Longmont. Find your city below and ask for a free estimate.
- 1Walk the siteWe look at the area, the slope, the soil and how you use the space, then measure it.
- 2Prep the groundWe excavate, build a compacted gravel base, set the forms and lay the reinforcement.
- 3Pour and finishThe concrete is placed, screeded, floated, finished and jointed while it is workable.
- 4Cure and protectWe cut or tool the joints, apply cure and seal where it fits, and tell you when you can use it.
Is this the right service for you?
- Homes replacing a cracked or settled driveway
- New construction that needs a finished drive
- Owners adding a parking pad or widening a driveway
- Properties where de-icers and snow loads are hard on the surface
Common questions
How long before I can drive on a new driveway?
Foot traffic is often fine after a day or two. Cars are commonly kept off for about a week and heavy trucks longer, and cold weather stretches those times. We give you dates for your pour.
Why do driveways crack even when they are new?
Concrete shrinks as it cures, so a few cracks are normal. Joints in the right places and a solid base keep them tight and in the lines.
Services that pair with this one
Concrete RemovalSafe, tidy removal and haul-off of old driveways, patios and slabs.See the service MIX 138Repair
Concrete ReplacementTear out and replace failed concrete with a stronger new slab.See the service MIX 142Prep and Planning
Gravel Base PrepA compacted gravel base that keeps slabs flat and cracks controlled.See the service Find your city
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