Concrete for every flat surface around your house
Walk around any Aurora house and count the concrete. Driveway, front walk, back patio, maybe a set of steps, a pad for the trash cans, a slab for the shed. Most of it was poured by whoever the builder hired, on whatever base the grading left behind. That's why you see the same problems up and down the block: panels that dropped an inch, edges that crumble, a patio that tilts toward the back door.
New concrete here has a harder job than it does in most of the country. The clay under Aurora swells when wet and shrinks when dry, so a thin base moves. Winters freeze and thaw the surface over and over. Deicing salt rides home on tires and drips onto the driveway. And summer afternoons are hot, dry, and windy enough to pull water out of a fresh pour before it's ready to lose it.
So every residential job we do starts underneath. We dig out the soft stuff, compact real road base, set rebar on chairs, and pour a 4,000 PSI air-entrained mix. The finish on top is your call. The work below it isn't optional. Pick your project below for prices and details, or read on for how the whole category fits together.
Our residential concrete services
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Concrete Driveways
New driveways poured thick, reinforced, and air-entrained for Colorado winters.
Starting at $8 per sq ft
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Driveway Replacement
Tear out the broken driveway, fix the base, and pour it right.
Starting at $11 per sq ft
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Concrete Patios
Backyard patios sloped to drain and sized for real furniture.
Starting at $8 per sq ft
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Stamped Concrete
Stone, slate, and brick patterns with color locked into the slab.
Starting at $14 per sq ft
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Decorative Concrete
Exposed aggregate, color, and saw-cut finishes with grip.
Starting at $12 per sq ft
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Sidewalks and Walkways
New walkways, sidewalk replacement, and trip hazard repair.
Starting at $9 per sq ft
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Concrete Steps and Stairs
Front stoops and stairs with even risers and solid footings.
Starting at $250 per step
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Concrete Slabs and Garage Floors
Shed, hot tub, and garage floor slabs on a compacted base.
Starting at $7 per sq ft
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RV and Parking Pads
Thick, reinforced pads for RVs, trailers, and extra cars.
Starting at $8 per sq ft
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Retaining Walls
Poured walls with real footings and drainage behind them.
Starting at $40 per sq ft of wall face
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Where to start: new pour, replacement, or repair?
A lot of homeowners call us thinking they need everything redone. Often they don't. Here's how we sort it.
Call soon if you see
- A walk, step, or driveway edge that sits high enough to catch a foot
- Slabs that tilt toward the house or let water pool against the foundation
- Cracks that keep widening or have started to spall at the edges
- Concrete so broken up that patches keep failing within a season or two
- A project you want done before the HOA deadline or before a home sale
Usually safe to watch
- Hairline cracks that have not changed in a year
- Light surface wear or faded color on a sound slab
- A single settled panel that could be raised later for less than a tear-out
- Cosmetic stains from oil, rust, or leaves
Residential concrete services we pour in Aurora
Each of these has its own page with prices, process, and local notes. Here's what each one is and when it's the right call.
Driveways
A new concrete driveway is the biggest single pour most homeowners do. If yours is cracked through and heaved, driveway replacement covers the tear-out, haul-off, and base rebuild. Add-ons like extra width or a parking pad usually need HOA approval first.
Patios and decorative finishes
A plain broom-finish concrete patio is the best value on the list. If you want pattern or color, stamped concrete imitates stone, brick, or wood, and decorative concrete covers exposed aggregate and saw-cut designs.
Walkways and steps
Front walks, side yard paths, and entry stairs get the most foot traffic and the most liability. Concrete sidewalks and concrete steps need correct slopes, rise, and run so they're safe in ice. Public sidewalk next to the street is a city matter, not a private one.
Slabs, RV pads, and walls
Sheds, hot tubs, generators, and garage extensions sit on concrete slabs. A heavier RV pad needs more thickness and steel. Retaining walls hold back slopes and are the one service here that often needs engineering and a permit.
Fixing what you already have
If your concrete is damaged but not ready for demo, our concrete repair hub covers crack repair, leveling, resurfacing, and sealing. We'll tell you straight when a repair makes sense and when it only delays a pour.
Picking a finish for each project
Finish changes the price more than most people expect. A broom finish is the standard and the cheapest. It gives grip on a wet driveway and hides small imperfections. Exposed aggregate and saw-cut patterns fall in the middle. Stamped and colored work costs the most because it's more labor and more material.
Our rule of thumb: keep driveways simple, spend on the surface people actually sit and look at. A stamped back patio gets used every weekend. A stamped driveway gets salted, scraped, and driven on daily. If you want color up front, we can talk about a border or a stamped apron instead of the whole drive.
Whatever finish you choose, plan on sealing it. A good concrete sealer goes on after about 30 days and gets redone every 2 to 3 years.
How a residential concrete job goes
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Walk the site
We look at the soil, the slope, the drainage, and what's there now. You get a written price before anything is scheduled.
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Demo and excavation
Old concrete gets saw cut and hauled off. We dig out topsoil and soft fill and keep it away from your sprinkler lines and gas meters.
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Base, forms, and steel
Compacted road base goes down, forms set the shape and slope, and rebar goes in on chairs so it sits in the middle of the slab.
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Pour and finish
We place the mix, strike it off, float it, and apply your finish. Control joints go in right away so cracks follow straight lines.
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Cure and hand off
Walk on it the next day. Cars wait about 7 days. Heavy trucks wait closer to 28. We tell you when to seal and what to keep off it.
What residential concrete costs in Aurora
Typical ranges for the most common projects. Your final price depends on the site.
- Size and shape
New driveways run $8 to $12 per sq ft. Patios run $8 to $12 per sq ft. Walkways run $9 to $14 per sq ft. Big simple rectangles are cheaper per square foot than curves and small pours.
- Site prep
Flat lots with good soil are quick. Slopes, deep clay, and soft fill mean more digging and more base rock.
- Removal of old concrete
Tear-out and haul-off run about $3 to $7 per sq ft. If a project replaces existing work, that's added to the pour price.
- Finish type
Stamped concrete runs $14 to $22 per sq ft. Plain broom finish is the base price. Slab work runs $7 to $11 per sq ft.
- Access
If the truck can back to the forms, it goes fast. Tight side yards mean wheelbarrows or a pump, which adds time and cost.
- Thickness and steel
Four inches handles cars and foot traffic. RV pads, work trucks, and heavy equipment need more thickness and heavier rebar.
Residential concrete through Aurora’s seasons
Winter
We can pour on milder days with blankets and protection, but frozen ground and cold curing are risks. Most homeowners are better off booking for spring.
Spring
Spring is when the schedule fills up. Wet clay after a storm can delay digging, so we check the subgrade before we pour.
Summer
Hot, dry, windy afternoons pull water from fresh concrete too fast. We pour early, keep the mix cool, and get curing compound on quickly.
Fall
Fall is a good pour window and the best time to seal. Get new concrete sealed before the first snow and keep deicers off it that first winter.
Aurora soil, salt, HOAs, and permits
Expansive clay soil
Clay under much of Aurora swells and shrinks with moisture. That's the main reason slabs crack and settle. A deeper compacted base, rebar, and downspouts that drain away from the concrete all help.
Deicing salt
Salt and liquid deicers are hardest on concrete in its first year. Air-entrained mix helps, a penetrating sealer helps more, and shoveling beats salting.
HOA approval
Many Aurora neighborhoods have an HOA. Same-size gray replacements usually pass. Wider driveways, new patios, stamped color, and retaining walls often need architectural approval first. Get it in writing before your pour date.
City of Aurora permits
Work in the public right-of-way, like the driveway apron and sidewalk, follows the city's concrete repair policy and needs a city permit. Owners maintain driveways and aprons. The city maintains the public sidewalk, curb, and gutter. Confirm current rules with Aurora Public Works.
Residential Concrete FAQs
What residential concrete work do you do in Aurora?
We pour driveways, patios, walkways, steps, slabs, RV pads, and retaining walls, plus stamped and decorative finishes. We also handle concrete repair when a tear-out isn't needed.
How much does residential concrete cost?
It depends on the project. Driveways run $8 to $12 per sq ft, patios run $8 to $12 per sq ft, and walkways run $9 to $14 per sq ft. Stamped finishes run $14 to $22 per sq ft. Final price depends on size, site prep, and access.
Can you do more than one project in the same visit?
Yes, and it usually saves money. One crew, one truck day, and one set of forms handles a patio and walkway together far cheaper than two separate trips.
How long does new concrete take to cure?
Walk on it the next day, drive a car on it after about 7 days, and keep heavy trucks off for roughly 28 days. Seal it after about 30 days.
Do I need a permit for residential concrete?
It depends on where the work is. Concrete inside your property line usually doesn't. Work in the right-of-way does, and so do some retaining walls. Confirm with Aurora Public Works and the Building Division.
Does my HOA need to approve a new patio or driveway?
Often yes for anything that changes size, shape, color, or location. Replacing a gray slab with the same footprint usually passes. Check before you schedule and keep the approval in writing.