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like many other homeowners worry about who to call when I have a repair or remodeling project around my home. Most people just use the phone book or internet to find a contractor, but, that's like flipping a coin. You're not going to get the best result from doing that. I have an older home, built in the 70's, which until now didn't need a lot of repair. Now I find that, all at once, my home is in need of many repairs. From plumbing, electrical and now concrete.

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My driveway has developed some very large cracks that I can no longer ignore. It is true that the cracks were noticeable a few years back. However, they seem to have grown larger within the past year or so. It appears that my yard and flower bed does not drain water very well. Each time the sprinklers go off, I notice a large water puddle next to my driveway. The water is under mining the soil under the driveway, creating a soft foundation under the concrete which is causing it to crack. Needless to say, I need a concrete contractor to break out the old driveway, install a drain to eliminate the water puddle and pour a new driveway.

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The question is, how do I find a contractor that is reliable and has reasonable pricing? How much should a concrete driveway cost?


The one tied and true method to answer these questions is to ask someone you know that has, within the past year or so, had a positive experience with a contractor. Even if their contractor does not specialize in concrete, they might and probable do


My driveway has developed some very large cracks that I can no longer ignore. It is true that the cracks were noticeable a few years back. However, they seem to have grown larger within the past year or so. It appears that my yard and flower bed does not drain water very well. Each time the sprinklers go off, I notice a large water puddle next to my driveway. The water is under mining the soil under the driveway, creating a soft foundation under the concrete which is causing it to crack. Needless to say, I need a concrete contractor to break out the old driveway, install a drain to eliminate the water puddle and pour a new driveway.

The question is, how do I find a contractor that is reliable and has reasonable pricing? How much should a concrete driveway cost?

The one tied and true method to answer these questions is to ask someone you know that has, within the past year or so, had a positive experience with a contractor. Even if their contractor does not specialize in concrete, they might and probable do know a good and fair concrete guy. This, as most people know, is one of the best ways. But, what if you don't know anyone who can recommend a contractor to you?

Well here is how I went about it.

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Instead of finding a concrete contractor in the phone book or the internet, I looked, instead, at the concrete suppliers. These are the companies that sell materials and supplies to the contractors. Many of these supply companies sell to the public. They also have employees that have worked in concrete or other parts of the construction industry or just by selling the concrete products and talking to concrete contractors, have a great deal of knowledge about the concrete.

Many people find a contractor, then ask the contractor to tell them what they need to fix the problem and or help with design options. The sales people at the supplies companies will be happy to talk to you in hopes that you will buy the materials from them. They also know, and have built many relationships with contractors that have accounts with them. Ask them for options for a new driveway, such as, stamp designs and color options. What's the best color agents to use and which one should you stay away from? Ask them these types of questions even if you don't want stamps or color. Tell them that you are educating yourself so it will be easier once you find a good contractor.

At that point you can ask if they know some good dependable contractors that have accounts with their company. If you choose a contractor that is recommended by the sale staff, it's important that you choose a contractor that has an account with the supplier. That way you know that the supplier has already checked their credit and has been out. The guys who pay cash or with credit cards are more likely to be a fly by night contractors.



 What is the workability of concrete?
In M20 concrete  what is the meaning of M?
What is concrete?
What is the difference between reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete?
What does the 20 of the M20 concrete stands for?
What is green concrete & where it is used?
What is the creep of concrete?
What is the difference between plain concrete and reinforced concrete?
What is prestressed concrete?
What is the meaning of M in M15  M20 etc  grade of concrete?
What is curing of concrete?
Why are houses in the USA made from wood and brick  whereas houses in other developed countries are made from concrete or tin? Which is more durable and less costly? Can plumbing be hidden inside the walls in a concrete house  as in a wood house?
What is lean concrete?
What is the density of concrete?
What is the difference between plum concrete and plain concrete?
What is an M20 concrete?
What is lightweight concrete?
What is the meaning of M15 M20 M10 concrete?
Why do we put steel in concrete for construction?
What is the grading of concrete?
Why is steel used as reinforcement in concrete?
What is reinforced concrete?
What is the reason behind the curing of concrete?
Why can't you leave your car battery on concrete?
What is the difference between mass concrete and reinforced concrete?
What is the difference between cement and concrete?
How can we repair cracks in concrete roofs?
What is the diference between ready mix concrete and normal concrete?
What is the difference between normal concrete and green concrete?
How do I avoid cracks on concrete?
What is the grade of 1:1:2 concrete?
What are the admixtures used in concrete?
What is soundness of concrete?
What is the ratio of concrete in M30 grade?
What is the Concrete mixing ratios?
What is meant by durability of concrete?
What are some ways to increase the strength of a concrete?
Why do civil engineers use steel in construction? Why don’t they use other types?
What is the difference between precast concrete and prestressed concrete?
What is segregation of concrete?
How much quantity of steel required for 1m3 concrete?
What is self-compacting concrete?
What are the methods of concrete curing?
What is plum concrete?
What happens if it rains after you pour concrete? Can concrete be poured while it is raining?

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