Concrete driveway building in Rock Springs WY - a slab built on solid, even ground
Cracked, sinking or puddling driveway? We dig out, pack the ground evenly and pour a new slab mixed to handle freezing and salt.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Should you fix the old driveway or pour new?
The ground under the slab usually decides it. If the base is still holding and the damage is on top, a fix can work, but a slab that has moved needs new ground work.
A fix may be enough when:
- Cracks are thin and few
- The slab is still level
- Water drains away from the house
- The surface is sound underneath
- The damage stays in one spot
A new driveway makes sense when:
- Sections have sunk or tipped
- Cracks keep widening each year
- Water runs toward the garage
- The top is flaking all over
- You want it wider or reshaped
How your driveway gets built
Call or send the form
Call (307) 209-5832 or send the form with a few words about your driveway, and we'll set a time for me to come out and look.
A visit on the calendar
I walk the ground with you
I come out myself, look at the ground, where the water runs and how you park, and we talk through what you want the driveway to do.
A plan we agree on
You get it in writing
The estimate comes in writing, with the tear-out, the ground work, the mix and the finish spelled out, so you can hold it up against other bids.
A written estimate
Ground work and forms
Our crew digs out, packs the ground evenly and sets the forms. Everything gets set up and checked before the concrete truck is ever called.
Forms set and checked
Pour, finish and protect
From pour day on, the concrete sets the schedule, so we finish it when it's ready, cover it if cold is coming and clean up before we leave.
A finished driveway
What our concrete driveway building includes
Tear-out and haul-off
We break up the old driveway and haul it away, so the new slab starts on clean ground.
Digging out and packing the base
We dig out loose dirt instead of raking it level, then pack it evenly, because raked dirt settles and takes the slab with it.
Forms set for drainage
We set the forms so water runs off away from your house and garage, not back toward them.
A mix that fits your winters
I ask how much salt you put down each winter and order the mix to match it.
Pour and broom finish
We place and finish the concrete when it's ready, with a broom texture that gives tires and boots grip.
Curing and cold protection
If a cold snap is coming, we plan how the new slab gets covered and kept warm while it cures.
What drives the cost of a new concrete driveway?
Size sets the starting point, because a bigger driveway takes more concrete, more forming and more finishing time. Then it's what has to come out first. Breaking up the old slab, hauling it off, digging out soft dirt and packing the ground evenly all take crew time, and so does a tight spot the truck can't back up to. Rebar, the steel inside that helps hold the slab together, adds to it as well.
The finish is the part you'll see. A plain broom finish costs less than stamped concrete with a pattern and color. If something has to give, I'd cut the finish before the base, because the base is hidden on day one and it's what keeps the slab flat. Weather and cure time set the schedule, and your written estimate gives the figure for your driveway.
Why Rock Springs homeowners call us for driveways
I spent my twenties on restaurant kitchen lines before a friend put a finishing trowel in my hand here in Rock Springs, and I started this business in 2017. A kitchen teaches you that the cook who's ready before service has a calm night. Concrete works the same way, so your driveway is planned all the way through before the truck shows up.
I come out to every job and stay on site with our crew for the pour. We do a lot of flatwork, the slabs you walk and drive on, so a concrete patio can be planned alongside your driveway. We're licensed and fully insured, and the city has its own contractor licensing rules, so ask any contractor you're weighing whether they hold a city license. When you're ready, call (307) 209-5832.
- The owner walks every job with you
- A written estimate before we start
- Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
Get a written estimate for your new driveway
Tell us your driveway size, how often you salt and when you'd like it poured. We reply within one business day, and I'll come out for a free, no-obligation written estimate.
(307) 209-5832Driveway questions we hear most
Is a concrete driveway worth paying more than asphalt in Rock Springs?
For most homeowners planning to stay a while, I think it is. Concrete has usually cost more up front than asphalt, though that gap has narrowed lately, and a concrete paving guide credits it with a longer life and lower upkeep. So you're weighing the first price against less work over the years.
How much does a concrete driveway cost in Wyoming?
Building a concrete driveway in Wyoming usually runs about $3,000 to $14,000 per job. That's the statewide going rate, not our price, and where yours lands depends on the size, the tear-out, the ground work and the finish. I'll walk your driveway with you and put your figure in writing.
What helps a concrete driveway stand up to freezing and road salt?
The right mix does most of the work. Concrete for freezing weather uses entrained air, a network of tiny, evenly spread bubbles that relieve the pressure when it freezes, and driveways that get salted a lot may need more of it. Flaking of the top layer is the most common freeze damage and goes hand in hand with de-icer use, which is why I ask how much you salt before we order.
Can you pour a concrete driveway in cold weather?
Yes, as long as the concrete is made, placed and protected properly. It counts as cold-weather work when the air drops, or is expected to drop, below 40°F while the slab needs protecting, and one freeze can hurt fresh concrete before it gains early strength, which most good mixes reach within 48 hours at 50°F. When a cold snap is coming we plan how the slab gets covered and kept warm, and I'd rather move a pour date than rush one.
How long does a new concrete driveway need to cure before I can drive on it?
Your mix sets the cure time, so I'll tell you what yours needs before pour day. Curing is the wait while the concrete keeps its moisture and gains strength, and the old seven-day rule fits all-cement mixes but isn't enough for mixes where a lot of the cement is replaced with other materials.
What causes a new concrete driveway to sink or crack?
Uneven ground underneath is usually the cause. A slab needs firm support that's the same all the way across, and even matters more than strong, because even support keeps the slab from bending as much under your car. Compacting the soil cuts down on settling and on frost heave, the ground pushing up as it freezes, so ask each crew you're comparing how they compact.
Where we pour around Rock Springs
We're based in Rock Springs and also pour in Green River and the cities around both. Pick your city below, or call (307) 209-5832 if yours isn't listed.
Get a driveway quote from Rock Springs Concrete
Calling before the weather turns gives us room to plan your pour, so call (307) 209-5832 or send the form.