Concrete Contractors in Sheridan, CO

Sheridan is a small city on the southwest side of Denver, covering about 2.2 square miles of land. It incorporated in April 1890, and the 2020 census counted 6,105 residents in 2,635 housing units. As concrete contractors who also serve Lakewood and Englewood, we come through Sheridan often. The city's homes are a mix of older and newer, and the projects here are practical: replacing a cracked driveway, fixing a front walk, pouring a pad behind the house.

History on the border

Sheridan began with settlers in 1859. John McBroom built a cabin near Bear Creek, and the town was first laid out as Petersburg in 1865 by Peter Magnes, who encouraged Swedish families to settle there. The name later changed to Sheridan, after General Philip H. Sheridan, who established Fort Logan just south of Denver. The old fort site is now a mental health facility that borders the city. That long history means some lots have seen many owners and many rounds of patching.

Common requests here

• A driveway that has cracked into sections and needs full replacement
• A walk that has settled and now tips water toward the foundation
• A backyard patio for a home that never had one
• A slab for a shed, carport or detached garage
• Repairing a few damaged panels instead of redoing an entire drive

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Many renters, many landlords

The 2020 census shows a homeowner vacancy rate of 1.8 percent and a rental vacancy rate of 5.9 percent, and about 31 percent of households are one person living alone. Sheridan has a real mix of owners and renters, and rental owners have their own priorities: concrete that lasts, takes little upkeep and does not create trip hazards. For rentals we usually suggest a plain broom finish, well-placed control joints and a sealer to slow surface wear.

Near Bear Creek

Bear Creek runs near Sheridan's earliest settlement site on its way to the South Platte. On lower ground near the creek, soils can hold moisture, and the frost that forms in damp soil is what lifts slabs. We address that with a compacted gravel base that drains, so less water sits under the concrete in winter.

Doing it right the first time

A lot of concrete trouble comes from shortcuts. Thin slabs, skipped base work and joints cut too late all lead to early cracking. On every Sheridan job we: 1. Remove the old concrete and haul it away 2. Grade and compact the base 3. Set forms to the right thickness and slope 4. Add reinforcement where the slab needs it 5. Pour, finish and cut joints at the right time 6. Cure the slab and tell you when it is ready to use

Choosing a finish

A broom finish gives grip and hides small marks, which makes it the standard choice for driveways and walks in Sheridan. A smooth trowel finish is better inside a garage or under a shed, where you want a surface that sweeps clean. For a patio or front entry, a stamped or colored finish adds character. Each finish has its own care needs, and we explain those before you choose so you know what to expect in the years ahead.

Six services, one call

We pour driveways, patios and stamped concrete, build sidewalks and steps, set garage and shed slabs, and handle concrete repair and replacement. We check with the City of Sheridan about permits when the job reaches the public walk or curb.