River town concrete work in Gunlock
Gunlock is a line of homes and cottonwoods on the Santa Clara River, lower and warmer than the towns up Highway 18. We come out for the cracked walk and the sunken slab.
Gunlock
Gunlock is one of the smallest towns in Washington County, a line of homes, pastures and old cottonwoods along the river near Gunlock Reservoir. Older homes come with older concrete. People here ask about a cracked walk, a sunken slab by the back door, a patio that has seen better days, or a new pad for the boat or camper they take to the lake.
Size works against Gunlock. There are only so many houses, the road in is winding, and there is not a steady stream of work here. A single walk repair this far out is often a no from a large crew. We take it, then look for a second and third job in Gunlock or nearby Veyo to share the truck. That is how a one panel repair becomes worth pouring.
Pouring in Gunlock
- Warmer than the high towns
- Gunlock sits around 3,600 feet, far lower than Veyo or Central, so summers are hot. We pour at dawn in the warm months and keep the slab damp as it cures. Winter still brings frosty nights, and we cover new concrete when one is on the way.
- River bottom ground
- Lots near the river can have soft, silty soil and a yard that stays wet after storms. We check how the spot drains, dig out soft material and build up a compacted gravel base so the slab is not sitting on mud.
- A winding road in
- The road to Gunlock is narrow and curvy, and a concrete truck takes it slowly. We have the forms set and the base compacted before the truck leaves the plant, so no time is lost once it pulls up to your place.
Common jobs in Gunlock
- 1
Tear out and replace
When an old slab has sunk or broken into pieces, breaking it out and pouring new is the fix that lasts.
- 2
Repairs
Cracks and trip edges on an aging walk are quick to fix and get worse when they are ignored.
- 3
Patios
Shade from big cottonwoods makes a back patio usable even in the hot months.
- 4
RV and trailer pads
With the reservoir close by, boats and campers need a solid place to sit between trips.
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Gunlock: straight answers
Will you come to Gunlock for one sidewalk panel?
Yes, a single panel is normal work for us. One panel alone is hard to schedule, so we pair it with other small jobs in Gunlock or up the road. Text a photo to (435) 220-5536. A clear photo tells us whether we need to come look.
My slab sank on one side. Can it be fixed?
A sunken slab usually means the ground under it washed out or was never compacted. Patching the top does not address that. We typically break out the low section, rebuild the base with compacted gravel and pour it again at the right height and slope.
Is summer too hot to pour concrete in Gunlock?
No, but timing matters. In the hottest months we start at first light so the concrete is placed and finished before the heat builds. After that it needs to stay damp for the first days, and we will show you how to water it.