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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