Concrete Contractors in Evergreen, CO

Evergreen sits in the Front Range foothills about 19 miles west of Denver, at an elevation of 7,162 feet. As concrete contractors coming up from Lakewood, we treat Evergreen as a different climate, because it is. The 1991 to 2020 normals list 80.8 inches of snow a year, with March the snowiest month at 17 inches, and a mean daily low of 29.1°F across the year. The 2020 census counted 9,307 residents in this unincorporated community, spread over more than 11 square miles.

What changes at 7,000 feet

Concrete chemistry does not change in the mountains, but conditions do:

• Shorter pour season. Snow can fall from fall well into spring, and June through September are the only months that average no snow. We plan most exterior work for late spring through early fall.
• More freeze-thaw. Lower average temperatures mean more nights below freezing. Air entrainment is not optional here.
• Cold nights after warm days. A slab poured on a mild afternoon can face a hard freeze that night. We use insulated blankets and watch forecasts closely.
• Snow equipment. Plows and snowblower blades are hard on edges and joints, so we tool edges cleanly and suggest a sealer.

Steep driveways

Many Evergreen homes sit above or below the road on sloped lots with long driveways. A steep concrete drive needs a well-drained base, rebar for strength, and a heavy broom or tined finish so tires grip in snow. We also look at where meltwater goes. A driveway that funnels runoff into the garage, or across a walk where it will freeze, is a problem we try to solve in the design.

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Wet all year

Evergreen's climate is classified as humid continental, with mild summers and precipitation spread through the year, averaging 18.62 inches across 91 days. Moisture plus cold means water in the base can freeze and lift slabs. We dig deeper, use more gravel and make sure the base drains, so less water stays under the concrete.

A town around a lake and a creek

Bear Creek was dammed in 1927 to form Evergreen Lake, which sits above downtown, and State Highway 74 follows Bear Creek Canyon east toward Red Rocks Park. Lots near the creek and lake can have damp soils and steep banks. We take extra care with base prep and erosion control during construction on those properties.

Getting materials up the hill

Ready-mix trucks are heavy and long. On narrow or steep mountain driveways, we check access during the estimate. Sometimes a pump truck is the right tool to move concrete from the road to the slab. We work that into the plan and the price from the start.

What we build in Evergreen

Driveways on slopes, with traction finishes and drainage. Patios that open onto forest views. Stamped concrete in stone patterns that suit a mountain home. Steps and walks from parking areas to front doors. Garage and shed slabs for vehicles, equipment and firewood storage. And concrete repair and replacement where frost and plows have taken a toll.

Garage slabs for mountain living

In the mountains, the garage often holds more than a car: snowblowers, firewood, bikes and tools. A garage slab here needs to handle snowmelt dripping off vehicles, which brings water and sometimes road salt inside. We pitch the floor toward the door or a drain, use a dense mix with a smooth, sealed finish, and add reinforcement for heavier vehicles. A detached shop or shed pad gets the same care.

County rules apply

Evergreen is unincorporated and governed by Jefferson County, so local permitting runs through the county. We check what applies to your property before we schedule the pour.