Services Offered by Concrete Companies
Concrete contractors can handle both simple repairs and major renovations. We'll outline different services they offer in the following sections.
Concrete Cleaning
Concrete cleaning tackles grime, contaminants, dirt, and stains. It also prevents deterioration from trapped pollutants, prolonging the life span of your sidewalks and driveway. Concrete cleaning done right takes the right equipment and skill to cleanly remove stains without compromising durability. Companies use a combination of chemical treatments, pressure washing, and scrubbing to renew the original sheen and color of the concrete.
Concrete Pouring
A meticulous pouring job is critical for your driveway or patio's health. Technicians on the job must confirm that the concrete reaches the desired strength, hardens evenly, and bonds correctly. Expert technicians carefully calculate the right concrete mix by considering the project’s spatial requirements and environmental conditions. They pour the concrete using techniques like shaking and leveling to get rid of trapped air and achieve a precise, even surface. Proficient concrete pouring for walkways, foundations, and driveways will protect your project for the long term.
Concrete Reinforcement
Sometimes, workers will add steel bars and meshes within the concrete to protect it from cracks, deforming, and structural failure. The steel reinforcement can also help the concrete withstand heavy loads and environmental stressors.
Concrete Sealing
Applying a protective sealant or coating to concrete adds protection against UV radiation, chemicals, abrasion, freeze-thaw cycles, and moisture. An even application will help the coating adhere properly and work to its full potential. Sealing will extend your investment's life, reducing maintenance time and expenses.
Concrete Repair
Concrete companies have the expertise to assess damaged or deteriorating paths, driveways, and patios. This includes problems with spalling, cracking, and eroding. In Tucson, some usual suspects for concrete problems are environmental factors, subpar initial construction, or ordinary wear and tear. Technicians can use resurfacing, epoxy injections, rebar replacement, or patching to return your concrete to its healthiest, safest state.
Choosing The Right Tucson, AZ Concrete Company
To select the right Tucson concrete contractor, weigh the key elements that lead to a successful project. These include:
- Cost: Even though it's crucial to consider pricing, you shouldn't rely on it alone. Instead, try to find a team that strikes the right balance between price and quality work. We recommend obtaining quotes from at least three contractors to compare.
- Licensing and insurance: To pour and repair concrete in Tucson, a company must hold a specialty residential (R-9) or dual (CR-9) license from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Applicants must have at least four years of work experience, pass legal and trade exams, and meet the appropriate surety bond requirements.
- Portfolio: Next, ask each company for a print or online portfolio. The more projects a contractor has completed, the more experienced they'll be working with concrete, solving issues, and getting jobs done in an efficient manner.
- Reviews: Research each company's online reputation. Reviews on Google Reviews and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) can tell you more about how each company corresponds with clients and reacts to complaints.
- Trade group membership: Trade groups offer certifications and accreditations showing that contractors follow professional standards and best practices. The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) and the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) are two of the most respected.
- Warranties: Ask each contractor about the warranties it offers for materials and labor. An extensive combined warranty can signal a company has high standards and confidence in its own workmanship.
Cost to Hire a Concrete Company
Hiring a residential concrete company costs varying amounts depending on the job's size and intricacy, location, and type of concrete used. Concrete averages around $125 per cubic yard nationwide. Most concrete contractors quote between $110 and $165 per cubic yard.*
A full truckload of concrete for major residential jobs, like driveway replacement, typically costs around $1,025–$1,395. Labor for new concrete installations is $8–$18 per square foot. These rates are for plain concrete only. Custom finishes will increase the cost.
*Cost figures sourced from 2022 reports from multiple sources, including Concrete Network and LawnStarter.