Concrete Flashcards
You can get concrete in what ways
either premixed and delivered in a truck or unmixed in bags from the store
For large jobs like driveways you probably get concrete from a
truck supplier
For medium size jobs you can possibly get concrete from
concrete contractors with portable mixers
For small jobs you’ll likely use
bags from the store
What are the two types of repairs for concrete
Structural/functional
Cosmetic
What are some examples of structural repairs
major driveway issues
deteriotated con steps
What are some examples of cosmetic repairs
cracks
discoloration
Whats the life expectancy of a bag of concrete
1-2 months
Whats the life expectancy of driveways of poured concrete
30-50 years
what is the typical depth of concrete for a porch or driveway
4-6”
A yard of concrete will cover btween
50-80 SF
What does a large job cost
5-10 per SF
What is the cost of concrete for a large job
1.5-2.5 per SF
Per cubic yard, how much does concrete usually cost
100-120
What are some factors that can effect the cost of labor for large projects
the complexity of the mold
if it needs grading or excavation
Small jobs cost
5-10 per SF
One bag of concrete covers approx.
1-2 SF
What effect llabor costs for small jobs
time
Who can lay concrete
concrete layers
carpenters
How do you determine local prices
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
How do you pay for it
it depends on the company/job
