Concrete Contractors in Morrison, CO

Morrison was platted in 1874 by George Morrison, a Canadian-born stonemason who ran the Morrison Stone, Lime, and Town Co. on Bear Creek. Red sandstone from his quarry at the end of the Dakota Hogback went into Denver landmarks like the Brown Palace Hotel and Union Station. As concrete contractors, we find it fitting to work in a town that started with masonry. Morrison is small, with 396 residents in 2020, and sits at 6,368 feet, well above the Lakewood neighborhoods on the plains below.

Working in a historic district

The Morrison Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, and two of the three stone buildings George Morrison built still stand. When we pour a walk, step set or patio near older buildings here, we think about how new concrete will look against old stone. Options include:

• Tinted concrete in warm tones that sit well next to red sandstone
• Stamped patterns that echo cut stone or flagstone
• Exposed aggregate, which shows the stone inside the mix and has a natural, textured look

We can also leave a plain broom finish where function matters more than appearance, such as a service walk or a shed pad.

Higher, colder, steeper

At about 700 feet above Lakewood, Morrison nights run colder, and many lots sit on slopes leading up from Bear Creek. Higher elevation means more freeze-thaw cycles and a shorter season for pouring. We use air-entrained concrete on every exterior job, watch overnight lows closely in spring and fall, and use insulated blankets if a cold snap arrives after a pour. On sloped lots we build steps on solid footings and use a deep broom finish so walks and drives have grip in snow.

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Geology you can see from the driveway

The Morrison Formation, a Late Jurassic rock layer, was named after the town in 1896, and some of the first Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus fossils were found nearby in 1877. Dinosaur tracks can be seen at Dinosaur Ridge, just east of town. For homeowners, the useful takeaway is that the ground here is a mix of tilted rock layers, clays and creek deposits. That varies from lot to lot, so we dig test holes when the base looks questionable and adjust the base depth to what we find.

Services in Morrison

On slopes like these, steps and walks often come first. We also pour driveways that climb from the road, patios leveled into hillside yards, stamped concrete that complements stone buildings, garage and shed slabs, and concrete repair and replacement for older flatwork that has cracked or settled.

Access and scheduling

In a small town with older, tighter streets, we plan delivery times so ready-mix trucks can get in and out without blocking the road, and we tell you ahead of time how much space the trucks and equipment will need.

Exposed aggregate as an option

Exposed aggregate is made by washing away the top layer of cement paste after placement, revealing the stones in the mix. The result is a rough, textured surface with natural color that suits a town built of stone. It also gives good traction on sloped walks and steps, which helps in winter. It costs more than a broom finish and takes more skill to place, so we talk about where it makes sense, such as a front walk or patio, and where a simpler finish will do.

Permits in a small town

The Town of Morrison is its own municipality. We check what the town requires for your project, including any review for work inside the historic district, before we commit to a pour date.