Stamped Concrete Driveways in Westminster, CO
We pour and stamp new concrete driveways for homes across Westminster, Colorado.
- Quotes in writing
- 17 areas covered
Westminster Stamped Concrete builds stamped concrete driveways for homes across Westminster. We measure the driveway, check where the rain and melting snow will run, and write you a quote before any digging starts.
How we build a stamped driveway
On the driveways we build, we break out the old slab, dig out the soil, lay a stone base and pack it down hard. Then we set the forms and pour. Because your cars sit on it every day, we pour a driveway thicker than a patio and take extra care packing the base.
While the concrete is still wet, we press rubber mats with the pattern on them into the surface. Then we cut the control joints. These are straight lines we cut into the slab, so that if it cracks, it cracks along them and not across the pattern. When the slab has hardened, we clean it and roll on the sealer.
Patterns that suit a driveway
The driveways we stamp can look like cobblestone, brick, slate or flagstone (flat, uneven pieces of stone fitted together). We steer you toward a shallow pattern, so it's easier to shovel.
If you'd rather not stamp the whole driveway, we can stamp a border along the edges and leave the middle as smooth broom-finished concrete, or add decorative concrete borders in a second color. We add color in two ways. We mix a base color into the concrete before the pour, and we dust a release color on top before stamping, which leaves a darker shade in the low spots of the pattern. We bring color samples to your house, so you can see them in daylight next to your garage door and siding.
Where the melting snow goes
The driveways we pour don't let water soak through, so we slope each one away from your garage and house. The EPA says stormwater runoff comes from rain and melting snow that flow over land or hard surfaces, such as paved streets, parking lots and roofs, and do not soak into the ground. It says that runoff can pick up trash, chemicals and dirt and carry them into streams and lakes. We plan the slope so water leaves the driveway at the street or a lawn edge, and doesn't pool by the garage door.
The curb, the sidewalk and city permits
Where we pour a driveway down to the street, we check the curb cut first, the spot where we'll dip the curb down so cars can drive over it. We also check whether the curb and sidewalk sit on public land, which the city calls the right-of-way.
The City of Westminster says all work on public right-of-way needs a permit, and that this covers curb and gutters, sidewalks and streets. It says only licensed, bonded and insured public way contractors can apply for those permits. The city lists driveway cuts as work a Class E public way contractor can do.
The city also says every right-of-way permit application needs a Colorado 811 locate number, and that all utilities must be marked before anyone digs. We tell you before we start whether your driveway touches the curb or sidewalk, and who will get that permit.
Dust on cutting day
We saw the control joints into every new slab. If an old driveway is coming out, we break it up and haul it away too. OSHA says cutting, sawing, grinding and crushing concrete makes very fine silica dust. On cutting days, we ask you to keep kids and pets inside and close the windows on the driveway side of the house.
What to get in writing
Ask for these in writing, whoever you hire:
- The size of the driveway, and a sketch that shows where the control joints go.
- The pattern name, the base color and the release color, and which parts get stamped.
- How thick the concrete will be and what goes under it.
- Which way the driveway will slope, and where the water will go.
- Whether the old driveway is torn out and hauled away in the price.
- Who will get any right-of-way permit for the curb cut or sidewalk.
Questions about stamped concrete driveways in Westminster
Is stamped concrete slippery on a driveway?
We can mix a grit into the sealer we roll on, so tires and shoes get more grip when the driveway is wet.
Can you match the driveway to my walkway?
Yes, we can use the same pattern and color on stamped concrete walkways and stamped concrete steps, so the front of the house looks like one job.
How much does a stamped concrete driveway cost?
We price each driveway once we've measured, and you get that quote in writing. Our price moves with the size, the pattern, how much of it gets stamped, the colors you pick and whether an old slab has to come out first.
When can I park on the new driveway?
We'll tell you on the day how long to keep cars off, because the weather changes how fast the concrete hardens.
Do I need a permit for a roof over the driveway?
The City of Westminster calls that a carport and lists it as its own permit type: a structure attached to the home and open on at least two sides. For questions about it, the city points you to the Building Division at 303-658-2075.
Will snow shovels and salt hurt the stamped finish?
We seal every driveway we stamp, and we can come back for concrete sealing when the color starts to look dull. Ask us which ice-melting salt to use before the first winter.
My driveway is cracked. Can you stamp over it?
We look at it first. If the slab is solid, we can put a stamped concrete overlay on top. If it has sunk or broken up, we suggest tearing it out and pouring a new driveway.
Do you build driveways outside Westminster?
Yes, we do. We also build driveways in Arvada, Broomfield, Thornton and Northglenn.
Get a quote for a stamped concrete driveway
Call us, or send the quote form with your ZIP code and the rough size of the driveway. We'll measure, bring pattern and color samples, and give you a written quote. To see the other work we do, go to the Westminster Stamped Concrete home page.
Ready to talk about your stamped concrete job?
Send the quote form with your ZIP code and what you need. We will get back to you with a written quote.