A concrete contractor doesn't just pour concrete level it and leave. A concrete contractor could be responsible for the proper grading, leveling , site prep, form work, ordering, placing, finishing, as well as perhaps decorating and sealing the concrete. A concrete contractor is a valuable asset to possess if you are using concrete for your building or structure. Their experience can help you save thousands from making a mistake by yourself. If you feel its easy work and you can do-it-yourself you have probably never poured, placed and finished concrete. Not only do you need the proper tools including, a wheelbarrow, bull float, extensions, mag trowel, steel trowel, power trowel, rubber boots, rebar ties, screeds, edger trowels, forming equipment, forms, and on and on. Also once the concrete arrives you have better secured your forms and become ready for quick placement and finishing if not you've got a big heavy, solid mistake thats not easy to fix. If you have ever had to push multiple wheelbarrows to the pour site you'll understand how backbreaking and how hard the task really is.
A concrete contractor understands mix design, how exactly to calculate the total amount needed, and how to place the proper finish on the concrete based on its ultimate use.
Alternatively a Decorative Concrete Contractor has a different but equal value when decorating your concrete. They understand cure times, surface finishes, colors, sealers, coatings, surface preparation, color application methods and techniques. They are expert problem solvers and great at troubleshooting because no concrete slab or environment is ever perfect.. They will have an arsenal of handy and required specialty tools including, stamp mats, tampers, diamond cutting and grinding wheels, trowels, screed rakes, smoothers, squeegees, rollers, sprayers and spray equipment, extension cods, safety gear, industrial vacuums, polishing tools, spiked rollers etc.
Although you may find many DIY sites who encourage you to do it yourself, it is important to really understand what you are getting into. We get many a call asking for help with a ruined project. People calculate the cost of the product or material but are extremely unprepared for all the little things that were conveniently not mentioned. Once you calculate the full total installed cost of the concrete you might realize that if you had to purchase all the right equipment, tools, and labor it is a great deal to have a professional concrete contractor take care of everything.
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