Although concrete driveways and sidewalks can be expensive, they usually last longer than those made from asphalt and also require very little in the way of maintenance. A concrete surface can last as long as 30 years as long as it is properly cared for. This includes keeping the driveway clean, which is accomplished by taking steps such as pressure washing the driveway every two or three years. When installing concrete driveways, there are a number of reasons why hiring Concrete Contractors can be beneficial.
Special Tools Needed
A lot of tools are necessary for the proper installation of a concrete driveway. Power mixers, sledges, forms for molding concrete, tampers, and cement brooms are just some of the items most homeowners don’t typically have at home. They may have shovels, hoes, pry bars and portable saws, but this isn’t enough. Purchasing all of the necessary equipment can get expensive, and trying to install a driveway without it can lead to less than ideal results. Hiring Concrete Contractors to deal with the project makes sense, as they already have all of the necessary equipment as well as the experience to do the job correctly.
Mistakes Are Expensive
Concrete sidewalks and walkways are more expensive than those made from asphalt, so it can be quite costly to replace or repair a job that isn’t done properly. The cost typically runs between $3 and $10 per square foot. It’s better to have the job done right the first time, which takes some skill. Even better, hiring professionals will mean that you’ll have a warranty if something goes wrong. If the contractors mess up the job, they’ll need to fix it at their own expense instead of yours.
Hard Work
Concrete is extremely heavy, making it a difficult job to work with it. The process of mixing and pouring concrete isn’t a one person job, it takes at least two people to do it right. Otherwise, the concrete may start to set before it is in the right place, leaving you with a driveway that isn’t level or smooth. A messed up project will have to be redone at a considerable expense.
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