Concrete Contractors
Making concrete repairs or improvements
Concrete has gained visibility in the last few years as a "new" material and is showing up in a variety of applications including countertops and interior floors as well as foundations, driveways, and patios. In fact, in addition to being strong and extremely durable, concrete is a versatile, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective building material.
Hiring a concrete contractor is the same as hiring any other building contractor.
- Obtain competitive quotes.
- Ask for references; then check them.
- Confirm that the contractor you select is currently licensed and carries both liability and Workers´ Comp insurance.
Forms of Concrete
The table below provides a brief introduction to the various types of concrete, descriptions, and applications.
| Concrete Product |
Description |
Application |
| Ready mixed |
Most common form. Nearly three-fourths of all concrete used is batched at local plants and delivered in the familiar trucks with revolving drums. |
Driveways, patios, foundations |
| Precast |
Concrete products cast in a factory setting. A major benefit is the tight quality control at the factory. |
Includes:
- concrete bricks
- paving stones
- bridge girders
- structural components
- panels for cladding
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| Masonry |
Manufactured concrete. Best known for its conventional 8 x 8 x 16-inch block. |
Units are available in a wide variety of shapes, configurations, colors, and textures for an infinite range of building applications. |
| Cement-based materials |
Many concrete-like properties, but not actually concrete. This category includes mortar, grout, terrazzo, soil-cement, and roller-compacted concrete. Other products in this category include flowable fill and cement-treated bases. A new generation of advanced products incorporates fibers and special aggregate. |
Uses for materials in this category run the spectrum from interior flooring with terrazzo to soil-cement and roller-compacted concrete for pavements and dams. Newer products are used to make roofing tiles, shake shingles, lap siding, and countertops. |
How to get estimates for a Concrete Contractor.
- Submit our form. The short form on the service pages identifies your ZIP code location. When you enter your ZIP code and submit, it takes you to service type/task form.
- Once you've submitted your request, your project is matched against contractors qualified for your job.
- Up to four contractors contact you.
- You interview each contractor, take their bid, and make your choice.
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