Elizabeth Area Concrete Contractor

Name: HLE Landscaping & Concrete, Landscaping Services
Address: 6617 S Catawba Way, Aurora, CO, 80016, USA
Telephone: (720) 634-6540
Price range: $$$

What HLE Builds in Concrete Around Elizabeth

We build the concrete a property depends on every day as well as the decorative pieces that make time outdoors comfortable. On an Elizabeth-area property that might be a walk from the drive to the front door, a path out to the garden or outbuildings, a driveway, a stamped patio or a concrete fire pit.

Owner Brandon Gallegos and our crew give a plain broom-finished path the same groundwork as a decorative patio, because either one cracks when the base is rushed. On the list:

Walkways and paths, broom-finished or stamped
Concrete driveways and repairs, with more on our Elizabeth driveway page and in an article on summer driveway upgrades in concrete
Stamped concrete patios in custom colors
Concrete fire pits (see fire features in Elizabeth)
Concrete countertops for outdoor kitchens
Retaining walls that hold back soil and create usable yard space

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Long Walkways and Paths on Rural Lots

A long walkway on acreage works when it follows the routes people really take between the house, the driveway and the rest of the property, and when water crosses it without pooling. We walk the route with you first, then set the width, the curves and the grade so the path drains to one side.

Routes that match daily foot traffic instead of cutting across it
A slight cross-slope so snowmelt and rain run off the edge
Joints spaced to control where the concrete cracks
Clean transitions where a path meets a porch, patio or drive

Where a path or apron meets a Town street or crosses an easement, the Town’s right-of-way permit rules come into play, as explained below. Our post on proper drainage for concrete walkways shows why the grade matters as much as the concrete.

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Town of Elizabeth Rules Behind a Concrete Job

The rules below come from the Town of Elizabeth and apply only inside Town limits, an area of about 1.5 square miles. Plenty of properties with an Elizabeth mailing address get their permits from Elbert County instead, so it pays to confirm your lot’s jurisdiction first.

A permit for streets, alleys and easements
Municipal Code 11-1-10 requires a Right-of-Way Use/Construction permit before work in a Town roadway, alley or easement. The permit expires after 60 days, and excavating under it means contacting Colorado 811 first.
Source: Town of Elizabeth — Right-of-Way Use/Construction Permit Application
Roadway concrete is held to CDOT Class B
Concrete placed in a Town roadway must meet Class B under the Colorado Department of Transportation’s specifications, so the mix for that part of a job is ordered to that standard.
Source: Town of Elizabeth — Right-of-Way Use/Construction Permit Application
Starting early doubles the fee
The Town doubles building permit fees as a penalty when construction begins before a required permit is in hand. If any part of a project needs a permit, wait for it before the first form goes down.
Source: Town of Elizabeth — Building Code and Permit Information
Two use taxes on every permit
Town permits carry a 3% use tax for the Town of Elizabeth and a 1% use tax for Elbert County. Budget for both on any piece of a project that needs a permit.
Source: Town of Elizabeth — Building Code and Permit Information
Gas, wiring or plumbing needs a permit
Work involving electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems needs a building permit whatever its size, so a gas line to a fire feature needs one. An outdoor kitchen with a gas line or new outlets falls into that group, as does anything attached to the house or any structure over 200 square feet.
Source: Town of Elizabeth — Building Code and Permit Information

Finishes for Long Paths, Entries and Patios

On a bigger property the finish usually changes with the location: working paths get a simple texture that grips in snow, while the entry walk and the patio get the decorative treatment. Keeping stamps and color to the areas nearest the house is a practical way to spend where it shows.

Broom finish: brushed texture for traction on everyday paths
Stamped concrete: brick, slate, stone or wood patterns close to the house
Colored concrete: tones chosen to suit the house and the landscape around it
Exposed aggregate: stone left visible at the surface for texture

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Outdoor Kitchens and Fire Pits That Need Utilities

If an outdoor kitchen or fire feature will have a gas line, wiring or plumbing, plan on a building permit inside Town limits, since Town rules call for one on that kind of work at any size. The concrete around it, from a stamped patio under the deck to durable concrete countertops beside the grill, is designed at the same time so the utility runs and the slab layout agree.

For the patio itself, our Elizabeth patio services go into layouts and finishes. On a septic property, we keep trucks and fresh slabs away from the soil treatment area, because Elbert County Public Health links compacted ground there with early system failure.

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Repairing and Removing Concrete on Sandy Ground

Whether damaged concrete gets repaired or removed comes down to what’s under it. USDA soil data for the Town show mostly sandy loams, which shrink and swell far less than clay, so when a slab here has settled or cracked we look first at base compaction and at water running under its edges.

Sealing cracks in slabs that are still level
Cutting out and replacing sections that have settled or broken
Concrete removal and repair for walks and patios that have failed across the board, with the base rebuilt before new concrete goes in

If a patch won’t last, we’ll tell you before you spend money on one.

How an Elizabeth Concrete Project Moves From Visit to Cure

Property walk
We look at the route or slab area, the grade, where water goes, and access for a concrete truck.
Town or county
We check if the lot falls within Town limits or under Elbert County, and if any part of the work calls for a permit.
Marking what's buried
Colorado 811 marks utilities before digging, and on septic properties the system’s location is confirmed as well.
Base, forms and pour
Excavation, compaction, forms, and reinforcement lead the way; the pour and finishing follow.
Cure and review
The concrete cures before it’s used, and we go over the finished work and its care with you.

Careful Concrete Work on Every Size of Job

HLE Landscaping & Concrete brings quality materials, skilled concrete professionals and careful workmanship to a short path as much as a large patio, and we stand behind concrete that is structurally sound as well as good-looking. Consultations are free, and the process is simple: we talk through your ideas, design and plan the work, then install it.

To see what else we do in town, visit our Elizabeth landscaping and concrete services, or browse the wider range of concrete services HLE offers.

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Elizabeth Concrete and Permit Questions

How long is a Town of Elizabeth right-of-way permit valid?

Sixty days. A Right-of-Way Use/Construction permit is required for work in Town roadways, alleys or easements under Municipal Code 11-1-10; it expires after 60 days, and excavation under it requires contacting Colorado 811.

What happens if permitted work starts before an Elizabeth building permit is issued?

The Town doubles the building permit fee as a penalty. That applies to properties inside Town limits, where the Town issues permits; properties outside those limits get their permits from Elbert County.

Which taxes get added to a building permit in the Town of Elizabeth?

Two use taxes: 3% to the Town and 1% to Elbert County. Include both when budgeting any part of a concrete project that needs a permit, such as a gas line to a fire feature.

Is there a required concrete mix for work in an Elizabeth street?

Yes. Concrete placed in a Town roadway must meet CDOT Class B, one of the requirements that comes with the Town’s right-of-way permit, so that portion of a project is ordered to that specification.

Does an outdoor kitchen need a permit inside Elizabeth Town limits?

It does if it includes gas, electrical or plumbing work. The Town requires a building permit for work on those systems regardless of project size, and a gas line to a grill or fire feature counts; properties beyond Town limits get permits through Elbert County.

Have a walkway, driveway or slab on an Elizabeth-area property that needs attention? Tell us about the project and we’ll schedule a free consultation, or phone HLE at (720) 634-6540.