Finding and hiring the right contractor is a key part of a
successful concrete project. You want a professional who is dependable,
honest and, most of all, competent. Unfortunately, finding a contractor
who meets those qualifications is not as easy as opening the phone book
or performing a quick Internet search. It is easy for anyone to place an
ad and call himself a contractor. And even among licensed contractors,
con men and incompetents abound. By performing some legwork before you
start looking for a contractor, you greatly increase your chances of
success.
Calculate
the amount and type of concrete needed to complete the job by
contacting a concrete company and telling them the dimensions of the
site to be poured and the end use of the concrete. Different uses
require different concrete densities. For example, the concrete used in
the piers of a large building is denser than the concrete used to pour a
residential driveway.
Contact
your municipal building department and ask a construction inspector for
a list of concrete contractors. Construction inspectors inspect the
concrete forms and site before any concrete is poured. They know the
good and bad contractors and have no problem telling you who the goods
ones are and the ones to avoid.
Visit
construction sites in your area and ask other contractors for
referrals. Ask friends and family members who have recently had concrete
work done for referrals as well.
Call
contractors from your list and meet with them to discuss your job. Ask
for references and copies of licenses and insurance. Choose the
contractor with whom you are most comfortable.
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