Question 1

How do you schedule and estimate?

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We can be reached through email, phone call or text. We understand working hours and availability. We are willing to work around your schedule. As we may miss a call from time to time, please reach out via text or email and we will get back to you.

Question 2

Do we charge for an estimate or consultation?

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We do not charge to come take a look at your project. We set up a time, come out and discuss what it is that you are looking to do. Offer our recommendations. We gather information and email over an estimate.  Answering any questions with a thorough cost break down. When you are ready to move forward, we will email over a contract that will outline payment schedule, work schedule, start and estimated completion date and warranty. We will come out and sign. At that time you will be placed on our schedule.

Question 3

Will my concrete crack in the control joint?

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There are a number of preventive measures taken to get the concrete to crack in the control joint. One is we strike down or cut a depth of approximately 1/4 of the total depth of the slab. Two, we try to strike or cut joints off of areas that are prone to cracking. (corners, weighted areas like the bottom of steps, and where there is a transition in elevation) Three, we do not leave a section of concrete at 4in thick larger then 80sq' With all of these factors taken into account they are just preventive measures. Concrete will crack where it needs to in order to relieve stress.

Question 4

Does my concrete need to be sealed?

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Utah weather has some extremes to it. Dry and hot in the summer, ice and snow in the winter. There are alot of factors that play a roll in this question. How is the evaporation rate? How was the timing in finishing the concrete? How is the water to cement ratio in the concrete when being placed? And most importantly do you plan to salt your new driveway? Short answer, shovel your driveway before you drive on it. Do not use salt. Some people prefer to pay for a cure and seal. Which is applied after the pour. It will slow down your cure process as your concrete hardens, giving your concrete time to hydrate properly while offering a protective liquid membrane to the surface. In Utah it is a good idea to pay to have cure and seal applied during your hot summer months. It is a preventative measure.

Question 5

Why does my approach cost more than my flatwork?

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Your approach has to meet city spec. as well as your city sidewalk. Requiring a more expensive city mix concrete design. Usually a half bag more cement powder per yard. In the winter time a full bag more. Still a 4000psi mix. It is required to be thicker in concrete, as well as be on road base that has be compacted. Some older homes approaches were poured on dirt, in which case the dirt will need to be removed and road base will take its place. Expansion joint is required between your driveway and city sidewalk. Some city's will require that it is also between the approach and the curb and gutter. In order to perform this work, a permit is required. As different city's have different specs. The permit ensures that the concrete is formed and poured to that city's spec. Some city's also require more insurance while the company is building your approach.

Question 6

Do I need to have rebar?

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Rebar is deformed bar that keeps concrete from separation while allowing it to still move at the control joint. With Utah's weather having some significant temperature swings it is always a good idea to pay for rebar installation. Water gets down in your joints, freezes and moves the concrete. We have a brutal freeze thaw cycle during our winter months.

Question 7

Why is my concrete dropping at the joints?

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If your concrete is dropping, there could be a few different issues. The sub grade has settled. There could be water getting under your driveway causing settling. The weight of the concrete with the weight of vehicles will cause it to drop into those voids. If this happens it is best to remove the concrete that has dropped, add road base, compact, add rebar and repour.

Question 8

Can concrete be poured in the winter time?

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Yes. You have to control your environment. Concrete blankets allow us to protect the subgrade. There are chemicals we add to the concrete in order for it to generate enough heat to keep it from freezing. Along with the blankets to retain that heat. We pour a little later in the day as the temp begins to rise. We finish and cover the concrete before it gets below freezing. The blankets remain on the concrete until it has cured long enough for them to be removed. The time frame will be based on temperatures. The winter time is a great time to get your job done. Materials are available immediately with little to o wait.

Question 9

Does where you purchase your concrete matter?

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Yes, the type of concrete you purchase needs to meet specific specs for different projects. Mix design is very important with load value and weather conditions.

Question 10

Do we do more than Concrete?

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Yes, we are a Concrete General Contractor with a huge scope of experience and connections. Whatever the job might be, if we are unable to perform the task, we are happy to general the project for you and get you to your desired goal.

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