Damaged driveways can hurt your home’s curb appeal, while simultaneously presenting trip and fall hazards for your family and complicating snow removal during the winter months. However, before hiring a concrete contractor to replace it, you should ask them these three things. 

Questions to Ask Concrete Contractors

1. What’s Included in the Cost? 

Before concrete can be placed, contractors may need to level the ground, build a form, and place base materials to create a stable surface for the concrete. While most concrete contractors will include these tasks in their initial bid, it’s always a good idea to ask what the bid includes. Ask for an itemized estimate, so you know what to expect in terms of the final price. 

2. Will My Driveway Pose Any Challenges? 

Every home is a little different, and some lots are more challenging to work on than others. When you get a bid for your concrete project, talk with them about your lot and whether or not your land presents any challenges. Depending on how your property is set up, contractors may have to tackle drainage issues or land grading concerns before installing concrete. If your lot is small or steep, teams may also have to bring in special concrete pump trucks to place your new driveway. 

3. How Long Will the Project Take? 

After your driveway is installed, there will be a period when you will not be able to drive on it, so it’s a good idea to understand the installation timeline. Ask when your project is on their schedule, how other schedule changes could impact your project, and what to expect in terms of curing time.

 

When you are ready to transform your driveway, turn to A D&D Contracting in Columbia, MO, for help. Since their inception more than 50 years ago, this trusted team of concrete contractors and home remodeling professionals has been working with homeowners to provide custom solutions. From interior home remodeling to roofing repairs, these specialists can help you to transform your space completely. To learn more about how they can help, visit their website or give their office a call at (573) 696-3572.