Concrete Contractors in Redlands, CO

The Redlands lie on the southwest side of the Colorado River, between Grand Junction to the east and Fruita to the northwest, and concrete contractors who work here spend a lot of time on patios and long drives. The census-designated place covers about 13.4 square miles but had just 9,061 residents in 2020. That works out to bigger lots than most of the valley, with room for RV parking, shops and large outdoor living areas facing the Colorado National Monument, which has overlooked the valley since it was established in 1911.

The patio is the point

A lot of Redlands homes are oriented toward the view. That puts the patio at the center of how people use their property. A few things we discuss on almost every patio estimate:

• Size and shape. A curved edge or stepped levels can follow the yard and frame the view.
• Finish. Stamped concrete in a sandstone or slate pattern pairs well with red rock surroundings, and integral color in warm earth tones hides dust better than gray.
• Heat. Lighter colors stay cooler in summer sun. Dark stamped concrete can get hot to bare feet.
• Drainage. Every patio needs fall away from the house, even in a dry climate, for summer storms and sprinkler water.

Long drives and heavy loads

Larger lots usually mean longer driveways, and many include a parking pad for a camper, boat or horse trailer. A loaded trailer puts far more weight on a small area than a car. For those zones we:

1. Excavate deeper and compact a thicker gravel base 2. Pour at least 5 to 6 inches thick rather than the standard 4 3. Add rebar on chairs so the steel sits in the middle of the slab 4. Thicken the slab edge where tires roll on and off

A long drive also needs more control joints. We lay them out on paper first so the pattern looks deliberate and cracks follow the cuts.

Soil and water on the west side

The Colorado Geological Survey describes collapsible soils in semi-arid western Colorado valleys, especially on alluvial fans and other loose, silty deposits. These soils can settle when irrigation or landscape water soaks into them. Many Redlands properties have lawns, gardens and pasture that get watered all summer. That is why we treat base preparation and drainage as part of the concrete job, not an extra. Keep irrigation spray off slab edges, carry downspouts away from patios, and slope soil away from new concrete.

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An older population, practical requests

The Redlands had a median age of 50.9 in 2020, and 28.9% of residents were 65 or older. Alongside patios and drives, we expect a steady share of practical work: wider walks from the driveway to the front door, a level path to the garden, a ramp in place of steps, or replacing a front stoop that has started to separate from the house. These jobs are small, but getting the slope and finish right makes a daily difference.

Repair before replace

Not every cracked slab needs to come out. If a Redlands patio has a single crack that is not widening and both sides are level, sealing the crack and the surface may be enough. If one side has dropped, the cause is usually water under the slab, and we look for it before suggesting anything. When a panel has to be replaced, we saw-cut cleanly at a joint so the new section blends in.

Living below the monument

Colorado National Monument's canyon walls rise directly above much of the Redlands, and plenty of homeowners want a patio or walk that suits that setting rather than bright gray concrete. Integral color in tan, buff or red-brown shades, an exposed aggregate finish, or a sandstone stamp pattern all tone down glare and blend with the rock. Whatever the finish, the slab underneath still needs the same compacted base and slope, and we put both on the quote so you can compare the decorative options on equal footing.