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Concrete, Masonry & Patios Resources

Straight-talking guides and checklists for concrete, masonry & patios, written to help you spend smart and hire well, not to sell you a lead.

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Is My Concrete Contractor Giving Me a Fair Price?

No official price for concrete exists. Here is what the market charges, what pushes a bid higher, and the four decisions made before the truck arrives.

A bearded concrete contractor in a navy cap rests his hand on a rebar mat held up off the ground by black plastic chairs, explaining the steel to a homeowner in a grey t-shirt who has crouched to the same height across the grid from him.

Questions to Ask a Concrete Contractor

The crack rulebook exists. It is just not binding until your contract adopts it. Ask a concrete contractor these 8 questions, and put the answers on paper.