Concrete Contractors in Monument, CO

Monument gets far more snow than Colorado Springs, and concrete contractors who work here have to build for it. Wikipedia says the town averages about 111 inches of snow a year, compared with 33 inches in Colorado Springs and 56 in Castle Rock. Monument sits at about 6,982 feet on the southern slope of the Palmer Divide, the ridge between the Arkansas and South Platte river basins. It is a home rule town in El Paso County, and its population went from 1,971 in 2000 to 5,530 in 2010 and 10,399 in 2020. We pour driveways, patios, stamped concrete, walks and steps, garage floors and RV pads here, and we repair damaged slabs.

What 111 inches of snow does to concrete

Snow by itself is not the problem. The problem is snow that melts in the afternoon, runs onto a slab or into a crack, and freezes again overnight. Every cycle pushes the surface a little, and over years that leads to flaking, popped aggregate and widening cracks. Plows and shovels add wear, and de-icing salts speed the damage.

For Monument jobs, we focus on keeping water moving and keeping the surface strong. That means air-entrained concrete on all exterior work, a slope on every slab that sheds melt instead of trapping it, joints laid out so cracks form where we want them, and a broom finish with enough texture for traction. We also advise owners to skip salt the first winter and use sand for grip instead.

A town that grew fast

Monument was incorporated on June 2, 1879, as Henry's Station and took its present name a few years later, after Monument Creek and Monument Rock. Settlement grew once it became a stop on the Rio Grande railroad in 1872. Today most homes are much newer: the population roughly quintupled between 2000 and 2020. Newer subdivisions mean many projects are additions, such as a bigger patio, a wider driveway or an RV pad, while homes in the older parts of town need replacements.

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Shade and north-facing drives

On a snowy ridge, which way your driveway faces matters. A north-facing driveway or one shaded by the house can hold ice for days after a storm, while a south-facing one dries quickly. On shaded slabs we pay extra attention to slope so meltwater does not sit, and we talk with owners about where snow gets piled, because a snow pile that melts across the driveway every afternoon feeds the freeze-thaw cycle.

Permits in Monument

Building permits in the Town of Monument run through the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, which serves the town along with El Paso County and several other cities. For anything that touches the street, such as a curb cut or the public sidewalk, we confirm with the town, and with your HOA, what is required for your address before scheduling.

Our Monument services

• Concrete driveways: replacements, widening and aprons built to shed snowmelt
• Concrete patios: new backyard patios and extensions
• Stamped concrete: patterned patios, sealed for snow and sun
• Sidewalks and steps: entry walks and steps with traction finishes
• Garage floors and RV pads: garage slabs, RV pads and shed bases
• Concrete repair and leveling: surface repair, crack sealing, lifting and section replacement

Call (719) 748-6441 to set up a visit.