There are generally two types of contractors-cheap and good. It is very rare that you will find both. concrete driveways So you have to ask yourself if the best concrete contractor for you is a cheap one or one that will do the job right. Characteristics of a Cheap Concrete Contractor

A cheap concrete contractor will obviously give you the lower price. But you have to ask yourself why that contractor can give you such a low estimate for your project. There could be several reasons for this.

The most common reason that cheap concrete contractors give lower bids is that they do not offer the same quality that contractors with a higher estimate may provide.

They will use cheaper materials and they will probably use laborers that are not skilled in their trade, but allow them to pay a lower wage. They also may cut corners that can cause you to have more serious structural problems in the future.

Another reason that cheap concrete contractors can give a lower estimate is that they leave things out of their scope of work. They will give you a low estimate, but once the work starts they will start finding more and more things to add to the scope.

In the end you will likely wind up paying more than you would have if you went with a more experienced but more expensive bid in the first place. Characteristics of a Quality Concrete Contractor

A quality concrete contractor will probably not have the lowest bid or estimate. However, you will know that they are fully equipped with the knowledge, expertise, and experience to perform your project correctly the first time, no exceptions.

Rather than receiving an estimate with just a number, you will receive a detailed proposal, outlining the scope of work needed to complete the project accurately. This proposal will explain everything that needs to be done, and how much it will cost. It may also include the amount of time needed to complete the project.

When you receive the proposal, you will likely have questions about the methods outlined in the proposal. A quality concrete contractor will be able to answer all of your questions in stride, and explain any work that you may feel is unnecessary. While the company may be willing to take short cuts at your request, they will also ensure that you understand the risks involved in doing so.

Besides the difference in estimators, you will see a great difference in many other aspects of a quality concrete contractor. Smaller companies will have one person managing the business, estimating, running projects, and managing crews. A quality contractor has a well-run office with professional staff, estimators, and foremen.

The actual work of the project is completed by skilled craftsmen with years of experience and certifications in their trade. Although these craftsmen will cost you more money than the laborers hired off the street, they will provide a higher quality level of work that will guarantee your repairs last for years to come.

Nicole Peters is an accomplished writer and current employee of Concrete & Masonry Restoration, Inc. For quality concrete restoration, maintenance, and preservation in the Midwest, call Concrete & Masonry Restoration, Inc.

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