Concrete

Question 1

You can get concrete in what ways

Answer 1

either premixed and delivered in a truck or unmixed in bags from the store

Question 2

For large jobs like driveways you probably get concrete from a

Answer 2

truck supplier

Question 3

For medium size jobs you can possibly get concrete from

Answer 3

concrete contractors with portable mixers

Question 4

For small jobs you’ll likely use

Answer 4

bags from the store

Question 5

What are the two types of repairs for concrete

Answer 5

Structural/functional

Cosmetic

Question 6

What are some examples of structural repairs

Answer 6

major driveway issues

deteriotated con steps

Question 7

What are some examples of cosmetic repairs

Answer 7

cracks

discoloration

Question 8

Whats the life expectancy of a bag of concrete

Answer 8

1-2 months

Question 9

Whats the life expectancy of driveways of poured concrete

Answer 9

30-50 years

Question 10

what is the typical depth of concrete for a porch or driveway

Answer 10

4-6”

Question 11

A yard of concrete will cover btween

Answer 11

50-80 SF

Question 12

What does a large job cost

Answer 12

5-10 per SF

Question 13

What is the cost of concrete for a large job

Answer 13

1.5-2.5 per SF

Question 14

Per cubic yard, how much does concrete usually cost

Answer 14

100-120

Question 15

What are some factors that can effect the cost of labor for large projects

Answer 15

the complexity of the mold

if it needs grading or excavation

Question 16

Small jobs cost

Answer 16

5-10 per SF

Question 17

One bag of concrete covers approx.

Answer 17

1-2 SF

Question 18

What effect llabor costs for small jobs

Answer 18

time

Question 19

Who can lay concrete

Answer 19

concrete layers

carpenters

Question 20

How do you determine local prices

Answer 20

For large jobs: estimate on SF then verify with bids from companies other investors have recommended
For small jobs: either you’ll purchase the material and pay the labor per hour or the cost will be included in a bigger project like building a deck

Question 21

How do you pay for it

Answer 21

it depends on the company/job