Concrete Contractors in Rockvale, CO

Rockvale is a small town in southeastern Fremont County, and a driveway, garage slab and patio can all end up on one homeowner's list for concrete contractors here. The town was incorporated on September 30, 1886, sits at 5,463 feet, and had 511 residents in 2020, up from 487 in 2010. Williamsburg borders it to the north and Coal Creek lies to the east.

Higher and cooler than Pueblo

At 5,463 feet, Rockvale sits about 770 feet higher than Pueblo. A bit more elevation usually means colder nights. Concrete poured late in the season needs protection so it does not freeze before it gains strength. We plan Rockvale pours with the overnight forecast in mind and keep insulated blankets ready in spring and fall.

Step by step: how we build a slab here

1. Layout. We mark the slab, check grades and decide where water will go. 2. Excavation. Topsoil and soft material come out. 3. Base. Gravel goes in and is compacted in lifts. 4. Forms and reinforcement. Rebar or wire is placed on chairs so it ends up in the middle of the slab, not on the bottom. 5. Pour and finish. Air-entrained concrete, finished to suit the use: broom for drives, smooth for garages, stamped for patios. 6. Joints and curing. Control joints are cut the same day, then the slab is cured to keep moisture in.

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Ground that moves

The Colorado Geological Survey says expansive clay underlies many populated areas of Colorado and can swell up to 20 percent by volume when wet. Damage often shows up as cracked or heaved sidewalks, patios and driveways. We cannot change the soil, but we can control water: grading slabs to drain, keeping downspouts off the slab edge and avoiding irrigation against the concrete.

Garage slab details that matter

A garage floor is a slab you will look at every day, so details count. We set the floor slightly higher than the driveway with a small step or bevel at the door to keep water out. The floor slopes gently toward the door, about an eighth of an inch per foot, so melting snow runs out. A thickened edge supports the walls, and anchor bolts are set while the concrete is wet if the walls will sit on the slab.

Inside, a smooth troweled finish makes cleaning easy. If you plan to coat the floor with epoxy later, let us know, because the finish and curing method affect how well a coating bonds.

Planning a shop

For a workshop, think about where heavy tools will sit. A thicker area under a lift or a large machine can be added during the pour.

Matching new to existing

If you are adding to an existing slab, we drill and set dowels into the old concrete so the new section stays level with it. A smooth dowel lets the two pieces expand and contract without one lifting above the other, which prevents trip edges at the joint.

Staging a bigger project

We can stage a larger project over two pours, for example the garage floor first and the driveway later, with dowels set so the second slab ties in cleanly.

Town rules, not county rules

Rockvale is an incorporated town, so questions about permits for a garage slab, a shop floor or work near the street go to the Town of Rockvale. A shop or garage slab tied to a new building usually needs more review than a patio, so we ask early.

Our services in Rockvale

Concrete driveways for new homes or gravel upgrades. Concrete slabs for garages, shops and sheds. Patios and stamped concrete for outdoor living. Sidewalks and walkways around the home. Concrete repair for cracks and settled sections. We check with the Town of Rockvale on permit needs before starting work.