Hiring a Concrete Contractor in Northern Colorado

Most concrete problems you'll ever have start with who you hired. Before anyone gets a deposit, it pays to check a few things, and here's the list we'd give a neighbor.

Experience and reputation

Look at how long the contractor has been doing the kind of work you need, whether that's a driveway, a patio or concrete coatings for a shop floor. A crew with a long track record of similar jobs has already run into most of the problems your project might throw at them.

Read their online reviews, ask for references, and if you can, talk to a customer or two about how the job went.

Licensing and insurance

Check that the contractor holds whatever license your city or county requires and that it's current. Requirements vary by location, so ask what applies at your address.

Make sure they carry general liability and workers' compensation insurance. If something goes wrong on your property, that coverage is what protects you.

A portfolio of past work

Ask to see finished projects. Photos help, and driving by a job they finished a few years ago helps more, because it shows you how their work holds up through a few winters.

Project specifics

Be clear about what you want: the size, the design and anything unusual about your site. Talk through the type of concrete, the finish and any extras before the bid is written, so every contractor is pricing the same job.

Cost estimate and payment terms

Get detailed estimates from more than one contractor. Be careful with a bid that's far lower than the others, since that usually means a step or a material got cut.

Ask how payments are scheduled and which payment methods they take.

Timeline and schedule

Ask for a start date and a finish date. A reliable contractor gives you a realistic schedule for the size of the job and tells you up front how weather delays will be handled.

Communication

Notice how quickly they get back to you while you're still shopping, because that's usually as good as it gets. Ask how they'll keep you updated during the job and how changes will be handled.

Contract and warranty

Get a written contract that covers everything from the scope of work to the payment schedule. Ask what warranty they give on materials and workmanship, and get it in writing.

Permits and regulations

Check that the contractor knows which permits your project needs and will pull them. They should also know the local codes that apply to your job.

Cleanup and disposal

Ask how they handle cleanup and hauling away old concrete and leftover material. A professional crew leaves your property clean and safe when they're done.

If you'd like to run us through this list, get in touch and we'll answer every question before you decide.