Local service guide
Concrete work in Aurora, CO: Hiring and Planning
Arrange Concrete work in Aurora by defining the repair or new slab you need, checking the contractor’s appropriate city license, and asking for a written scope before choosing an offer. For a new driveway curb cut, contact the city’s Engineer on Call before committing to a layout. If tree roots have lifted concrete, establish whether you need city sidewalk assistance or a private repair before authorizing demolition. [1] [2] [3]
Define the job before requesting quotes
Start with photos, approximate dimensions, and a description of what you want to change. Identify whether you need a patio, driveway, steps, walkway, or repair. For existing concrete, show cracks, uneven edges, broken surfaces, and places where water collects. Tell the contractor whether your priority is removing a trip hazard, changing drainage, adding usable space, or improving appearance.
Ask the contractor to inspect the site and explain the proposed remedy. Request separate options for repair and replacement when both merit consideration. Ask what each option addresses, what it leaves unresolved, and how the contractor will handle the cause of the damage. Avoid choosing a method from photographs alone when you have concerns about movement, roots, or adjoining structures.
Mark the boundary between your private project and any adjoining sidewalk, curb, or gutter. Aurora maintains a concrete repair program that includes citizen reports of damaged public concrete. Contact the Street Division about adjoining public work before asking a private contractor to include it in your project. [4]
Verify the contractor and city review
Aurora requires contractors to obtain the appropriate license for work that includes constructing, altering, repairing, or demolishing buildings or structures. Use the city’s contractor lookup to check the business you intend to hire. For licensing questions or uncertainty about the appropriate category, call 303.739.7420. [1]
Ask for the business name and license information that will appear on your agreement. Request proof of liability coverage and ask about coverage for workers on the site. Have the contractor identify any subcontractors and explain who will supervise the work, arrange required approvals, and respond if you find a problem after completion.
For a new driveway curb cut, Aurora directs owners to the Engineer on Call at 303.739.7575. The engineer reviews access and sight-distance considerations and refers requests to Traffic Engineering when further review is necessary. The city cautions that access from collector or arterial streets is unlikely to receive approval and that permits and other documents are likely to be necessary. [2]
Describe any planned occupation of a street, sidewalk, or alley when discussing the project. Aurora requires a traffic control plan as part of the permit application for traffic work zones affecting public right of way. Ask the contractor to identify whether the proposed work creates such a zone and include the required planning in the quote. [2]
Compare scope and total price
Request a written total for a defined scope. Ask each bidder to specify dimensions, slab thickness, excavation, base preparation, reinforcement, joints, finish, and the proposed drainage direction. Have the contractor identify demolition, disposal, delivery access, landscape restoration, and any permit or traffic-control responsibilities. Ask which items the contractor excludes and how you will approve changes.
Use the same project description for each quote. If contractors recommend different methods, ask them to explain their reasoning before comparing totals. For decorative work, request a finish sample or an example you can inspect. Agree on payment stages, written warranty terms, cleanup, and the process for reporting defects.
The cited city guidance does not establish prices for private concrete projects. Obtain site-specific quotes instead of treating an unrelated project total as your budget. Ask bidders to separate optional appearance upgrades from the work you need to address access, damage, or drainage. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Plan access, weather, and handover
Agree on where crews and delivery vehicles will enter, where you will park, and how household members will reach the home during the work. Tell the contractor about gates, irrigation, nearby trees, and access needs. Request separate instructions for walking on the surface, moving furniture onto it, and driving over it.
Nearby Denver snowfall records include autumn and spring snow as well as winter snow. Treat those observations as regional planning context rather than an Aurora property forecast. Ask your contractor how the forecast will affect the pour, what protection they propose, and who pays for a weather-related postponement. [5]
Before handover, walk the project with the contractor and compare it with the agreed scope. Record any unfinished restoration or cleanup. Obtain written care instructions, the approved return-to-use schedule, warranty details, and a contact for follow-up. Keep photographs and the final agreement with your project records.
Nearby station snowfall normals for seasonal planning
Local details that affect your job
New driveway access starts with engineering review
Call Aurora’s Engineer on Call at 303.739.7575 before settling on a new curb-cut location. The city reviews street type and sight distance, and Traffic Engineering handles requests needing further review. Ask your bidder to make the final layout contingent on the necessary city review rather than promising access before you have an answer. [2]
City-tree roots require a separate first step
If city-tree roots lift your private driveway or walkway, contact Forestry to determine whether root removal is possible. Aurora says it does not take responsibility for repairing or replacing private concrete. For a city sidewalk lifted by roots, the city directs residents to 303.326.8200 for repair. Establish which situation applies before authorizing root cutting. [3]
Check adjoining public concrete before bundling repairs
Aurora’s curb, gutter, and sidewalk program includes reported damage and coordinates replacement work with streets planned for a later overlay. Call the Street Division at 303.326.8200 to ask about specific neighborhood concrete work. Confirm the city’s intended scope before including adjoining public concrete in a private contract; a report does not establish a repair date. [4]
Choose your first step by project type
| Your situation | First step | Question for the contractor |
|---|---|---|
| Private patio or slab project | Define the scope and check the appropriate city contractor license. | What preparation, drainage, finish, and restoration does your quote include? |
| New driveway curb cut | Contact the Engineer on Call at 303.739.7575 for initial review. | How will you handle layout changes and required approvals? |
| City-tree roots lifting private concrete | Contact Forestry about whether root removal is possible. | How will your proposed work follow the city’s root guidance? |
| Roots lifting a city sidewalk | Call 303.326.8200 for repair assistance. | Which parts of my proposed project are private work? |
| Work zone affecting a public street, sidewalk, or alley | Confirm the required traffic control plan and permit arrangements. | Who prepares the plan, and does the quote include it? |
Your hiring checklist
- Photograph the site and describe the problem or intended use.
- Prepare approximate dimensions and identify private and adjoining public concrete.
- Check the contractor’s appropriate city license and request insurance documentation.
- Resolve new curb-cut review or city-tree questions before approving the layout.
- Compare written scopes, exclusions, totals, and change-approval terms.
- Agree on delivery access, household access, and weather postponements.
- Obtain care instructions, return-to-use guidance, and warranty terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check a concrete contractor’s local license?
Use Aurora’s contractor lookup and match the business to your proposed agreement. The city requires the appropriate contractor license for covered construction and repair work. Call 303.739.7420 if you need help confirming the category or credential. [1]
Can I add a new driveway entrance wherever I want?
Start with the Engineer on Call at 303.739.7575. Aurora reviews street access and sight distance and warns that collector or arterial access is unlikely to receive approval. Confirm the proposed entrance before committing to construction. [2]
Will the city replace my driveway if city-tree roots lift it?
Aurora says it does not repair or replace concrete on private property. Contact Forestry to determine whether root removal is possible before arranging your private concrete repair. [3]
How long should I keep vehicles off new concrete?
Ask your contractor for written instructions specific to the proposed concrete and site conditions. Agree on walking and vehicle access separately, and arrange parking before work starts. Do not substitute a generic curing estimate for the contractor’s handover instructions.
Sources and scope
This guide combines the sources below with practical planning guidance. Figures apply to the stated geography and period; request a written quote for your property.