FREQUENTLY ASKED
CONCRETE QUESTIONS
Have questions? We've got answers. Browse through our frequently asked questions to learn more about our services, process, and how we can help with your concrete project!
We usually charge by the project, providing a clear estimate upfront. This ensures transparency and that you only pay for the work completed.
In spring to early fall, you should wait 7 days after the concrete is poured. In late fall to late winter, it is recommended to wait 7 to 10 days before driving on your driveway.
Yes, we believe in transparent pricing and provide detailed, written estimates outlining the cost, scope of work, and materials needed for your project.
Several factors can influence the total cost of your project, including its size, material choices, design complexity, and any additional services you may need.
If your concrete has fiber-mesh or fiber-mix reinforcement, the top surface in some areas may have hair-like fibers showing. This is normal and will wear off over time.
Absolutely! We are fully licensed and insured, ensuring your project is managed with the highest standards of professionalism and safety.
The contractor must have a proper state license. Some projects require specialty licenses, while others will require a general contractor’s license. The contractor should be bonded in North Carolina if required. The contractor must have worker’s compensation and general liability insurance. The contractor must have legal employees.
Yes, we handle the removal of old concrete and debris as part of our comprehensive service.
It's best to avoid using salt on your driveway, especially during the first winter after installation. This is crucial if your driveway was built in the fall. Also, steer clear of de-icing products containing ammonium nitrates.
Begin by considering the cost of the driveway over its lifetime. A good quality concrete driveway will last more than 30 years with little or no maintenance. Asphalt driveways need periodic sealing coats to retard age-related cracking. Even properly constructed residential asphalt driveways will deteriorate more quickly due to environmental influences than due to vehicle traffic. If you consider the cost of surface and crack sealers and the shorter life span of the asphalt, concrete will cost much less.
Yes, control joints should be installed at a spacing of approximately 10'x10' to prevent random cracking. While such cracks are generally not a structural problem, they are unsightly. Avoid joint patterns that produce rectangular or triangular sections. Lay out your joints to form square sections. If in doubt, make the sections smaller, not larger. Ask your contractor to provide a jointing plan as part of their written proposal.
Yes, periodically sealing a concrete driveway will protect it from water or chemical absorption. This makes it easier to clean accidental spills and helps prevent surface defects.
