Gold’s Concrete specializes in crawl space to basement conversions and other structural concrete applications. Here we document the processes and share field insight on excavation, structural work, costs, and contractor coordination, as well as the daily grit of construction life.
Always articulate and rich in visual imagery and detail, this blog discusses various aspects of the crawl space to basement conversion process — from excavation and underpinning to design choices and structural insights — all grounded in real-world projects and professional experience.
What costs go into a crawl space to basement conversion? Let’s take a closer look. This blog breaks down the investment — not just with numbers, but with context — so homeowners and contractors alike can make informed, confident decisions based on real variables.
Beyond the concrete, this blog reflects on the nature of the work itself — what it means to build, to improve, and to endure. With thoughtful introspection, it invites readers behind the scenes, offering not just information but perspective. The writing is as intentional as the work it describes: clear, grounded, and worth your time.
The amount of research and groundwork in a crawl space to basement conversion can be daunting. You will lose valuable time and money if the process is not executed correctly. As a leading authority in crawl space to basement conversions and structural concrete applications, Gold’s Concrete offers a small array of low-cost services that can…
Today we’re going to swing by the crawl space conversion job and see what new information we can glean about this process. In this vlog we’re going to discuss: What is Underpinning? We’ll answer these questions in real time as we go down into the basement. Please come along. We arrive as Tim and JC…
In this blog I’d like to address some questions about crawl space conversions. My name is Ricardo, and I work as the Sales Manager for Gold’s Concrete, a locally owned and operated concrete company from Denver, Colorado that has earned a reputation for reliability in executing crawl space conversions. The questions we’ll address in…
So you’re thinking about extending your driveway. You’ve never done this sort of thing before—or maybe it’s just been a while since you’ve dabbled in any kind of construction—and you run a quick Google search to find out what it’ll cost to pour some new concrete in the Salt Lake Valley. The results? Anywhere from…
A few questions we’ll present in this blog post are: Note: This blog post discusses ways of presenting your bid request in a way that will appear attractive to and inspire the best deal from the bidder. The post references only concrete construction, but the information here can be applied to the estimating phase of…
From Mud Huts to Modern Marvels Early humans built shelters with whatever was on hand—mostly mud, clay, and straw. These primitive materials offered protection, but little durability. Ancient Ingenuity By 6500 B.C., early builders in regions like Syria and Jordan were using lime and crushed stone for basic construction. The Egyptians soon followed, creating a…
Gold’s Concrete is a small, privately owned concrete construction company that has established a reputation in the Denver, Colorado area for hard work and reliability since 2010. Gold’s worked initially on landscaping and flatwork projects only, but demand called for partnerships with local builders and Gold’s expertise in structural concrete applications was soon put to…
Part 1: The Shovel — When the Day Starts With a Grudge I showed up on the jobsite for the umpteenth day in West Denver — same foundation we’ve been prepping for over a month. It’s hot. The work is back-breaking. The gravel is heavy, and my entire body is still sore from yesterday. I…
Nestled between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake, Salt Lake City isn’t just Utah’s capital — it’s a bold experiment that actually worked. Founded in 1847 by Brigham Young and a group of Mormon pioneers fleeing religious persecution, the city rose from what was then dry desert brush. Young reportedly declared, “This is…
