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It is very important that you measure the water and add it to the dry concrete. Some who are doing it themselves just pour water into a container and add some concrete, stirring until it “looks about right.” The concrete contractor knows that it is important to measure everything correctly to prevent it from cracking as it dries. Yes, if it is a small project some of the cracks can be filled and repaired without too much of an added expense. If it is a large project, this can be a major expense to repair the cracked foundation or have it redone. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Looking for professional concrete contractor


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Concrete Foundations
  • Most foundations are made of concrete because the
    foundation needs to be durable. A concrete
    foundation also adds strength to the entire
    structure. This includes porches, patios, home
    foundations, building foundations, and driveways.
    When contacting a concrete contractor they can
    give you an estimate on what it will cost to pour
    your foundation but they will need to know what
    type of foundation you are having poured so have
    this information ready.
  • Some of the different foundations can include
  • Frost protected
  • T-shaped
  • Slab grade

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Cost for Concrete Foundations
When figuring what it is going to cost to pour
your concrete foundation there are other costs
that need to be figured in addition to the price
of concrete. One of the other costs to consider
is the having the area where the foundation goes
graded. This needs to be done so the area is
smooth and ready to have the concrete poured. If
you need to have the area leveled it can cost as
much as fifty dollars an hour. The next cost
would be to have a base on which to pour the
concrete. This is normally a gravel base, which
can cost approximately twelve dollars or more a
cubic yard.
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Professional Concrete Contractor
Many people love do-it-yourself projects but
there are some projects that you should leave to
a professional and one of those projects is
pouring concrete. Concrete construction requires
not only time but also patience and careful
measurements and calculations. If you make an
error and it has to be redone it can be
expensive. You would also have to pay to have it
removed and hauled away. Hiring a professional
concrete contractor would be more cost effective
over time.   If your project is pouring
concrete for a small patio or other small areas
then it is possible that you can do it yourself.
If you want to add a concrete driveway, stairs,
sidewalks, or foundation for a room you should
contact a concrete pouring company. These
professionals know how to properly mix the
concrete. They can also build the necessary
forms of the right size into which the concrete
is poured, and know how long it will take to dry
and set up. They also know if your concrete
projects will requirement any extra
reinforcements like rebar.
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Pressure Cleaning your roof
It is very important that you measure the water
and add it to the dry concrete. Some who are
doing it themselves just pour water into a
container and add some concrete, stirring until
it looks about right. The concrete contractor
knows that it is important to measure everything
correctly to prevent it from cracking as it
dries. Yes, if it is a small project some of the
cracks can be filled and repaired without too
much of an added expense. If it is a large
project, this can be a major expense to repair
the cracked foundation or have it redone.  
Professional concrete contractors has all the
tools, experience, and knowledge to complete your
concrete project quickly and correctly.
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Contact Us
  • Address
  •   (256) 622-4466
  • Huntsville Gadsden
  • (205) 901-4112
  • Birmingham

Website www.bamaconcretefinishing.com
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