Frequently Asked Questions

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As a general rule, go for contractors with at least 5 years of experience. A contractor with more experience will also be conscious of their reputation. This will encourage them to provide you with better services. Customer Service; this is something that most construction companies overlook.

8 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Concrete Contractor

Are You Licensed, Insured, and Bonded?

How Long Will the Project Take?

How Much Experience Do You Have?

Will You Be Managing the Project Directly?

What Guarantees and Warranties Come With Your Work?

Do You Offer Style Options?

Will a Permit Be Required?

Gravel is the least costly material for a driveway, another option is asphalt millings if you are ok with the material being black.

The minimum thickness for a residential concrete driveway is 4 inches. However, 5 or 6 inches is recommended if you live in an area with heavy traffic or large vehicles. For extra strength and durability, you can go up to 8 inches.

The average life of your concrete driveway will depend on installation methods, environmental conditions and temperatures. However, you can expect your surface to last anywhere from 25 to 30 years with proper care. The key to prolonging the life of your investment is to pay attention to wear and tear each season.

Even though concrete driveways cost a little more upfront, the longevity and low maintenance of concrete are well worth the extra cost. If properly maintained it should hold up and not have to be replaced until at least 25 years, some holding steady until 50 years.

Concrete Driveways. Concrete is the most popular driveway material, and for good reason. Durable and low-maintenance, you won't have to give much thought to a concrete driveway.

Concrete driveways are a common part of the exterior of a home. They provide an even surface for vehicles and can be an integral part of providing access to a home. However, concrete will almost always crack and this is often times just part of the curing process.

Some say that a concrete patio may last as long as 30 -50 years. However,  in the Northern Hemisphere such as here in Michigan, the climate's yearly freeze/thaw cycles shorten concrete's life expectancy. Still, the average 25 years lifespan is a long time. As wtih anything factors such as care/maintinance play a factor.

By sealing your concrete every 2-5 years, as recommended by experts, you should keep your concrete patio in good shape, preventing cracks, pitting, and additional damage.

When you see a crack in your concrete slab or wall, your first assumption is typically that something has been done wrong–but that's not always the case. Actually, concrete cracks are very common, some are even inevitable.

Outdoor concrete sealers are not only worthwhile but necessary. Experts who recommend having a concrete surface sealed are doing their customers a big favor. Without this extra layer of protection, concrete will absorb moisture and may begin to crack, spall, flake, and discolor, among other things.

Stamped concrete is an excellent choice for homeowners who want a high-end design without spending a small fortune. Stamped concrete offers multiple colors and stamp patterns that mimic the appearance of many luxury paving materials, including natural stone, wood, and brick.

There are three main foundation types: full basement, crawl space and concrete slab.

Concrete flatwork is any piece of concrete laid on a horizontal plane. Though, it can better be defined as driveways, sidewalks, curbs, parking lots, and many other concrete functions that surround us almost everywhere.