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BAY AREA CONCRETE CONTRACTORS REVIEW INFORMATION

Find out more about the landscape projects you are looking to complete.

How much should it cost?
What options do I have?
How long does it take?
Level of difficulty to attempt it yourself

Patios Walkways Sideyards and Small Pads

Sample bid specifics
Job Location -Residence back yard
Site Access- complete access thru side gate
Work area - dirt (no demolition or excavation needed)
Job type- Small back patio 10'x12' 120 sq ft, Standard concrete
No color or finish requirements
4" slab. Reinforcement using 16" rebar 3/8"-1/2"
Average contractor Price per square foot $18.55
Average Job duration 4-5 days

*Sample bid estimates are based on bids from California licensed contractors only. Contractors who were unable to start the job for 120 days, or did not provide complete estimates were not included. Click Here to view more sample bids

What options do I have?

Concrete options have really changed over the years and now concrete is used to produce many colorful and patterned designs that make the finished product so much more attractive. Of course the more you add to the job the higher the price and some concrete finishes are truly expensive, timely, and require the artistic skill of experienced professionals. We recommend looking into the different finishes available, You will probably be amazed by all the options for decorative concrete finishes.
Stamping
Exposed aggregate
Salted finish
Colored concrete
Acid Stained finishes
Water based Stained Finishes
Painted finishes
overlayed concrete

How long does a small concrete job take
Most contractors estimated the job to take 4-5 days to complete however some contractors said the job could be a done in a single day. Preparing the area and setting the form takes most of the time, because once the concrete is mixed and poured it is just a short time until the concrete is hard. Concrete is a heavy and quick drying material to work with so it is important to be prepared before mixing or pouring the concrete.

Level of difficulty to attempt it yourself

Small pads of less than 60 sq./ft may be attempted by some home owners, but having the right tools and a study of how to work with concrete is definetly recommended. Concrete is a very heavy and fast drying material so when you have alot of it on your hands it's best to know what your doing.
Leave larger concrete jobs to the pros and tackle easier jobs around the house and yard. Decorative and stamped concrete requires expensive tools and experience as well as artistic knowledge of the materials you are working with.

Bay Area Concrete Contractors

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Concrete Finishes

Stamped Concrete:
Also described as patterned or imprinted concrete involves a process called pattern-stamping. This is done by "stamping" patterns into colored concrete with special stamping tools. When the stamping is complete, the concrete appears as a surface such as brick, stone, tile and more. After it can be sealed, and varnished to enhance colors and providing greater stain and weather resistance. The final product is a concrete slab that shows the beauty of masonry with the durability of concrete. Many paterns are available such as tile, slate, brick, cobblestone, flagstone, randon stone, wood plank, and seamless textures.

Exposed agreggate
Pebbled or sanded finishes in which the rocks in the concrete or added small pebbles are exposed through a washing process. Rocks remain slightly above the above the surface to add color and dimension to the final finish.

Salted
Rock salt is used to create small craters and holes in the surface of the concrete giving a speckled more textured look when complete.

Colored
Color is added to concrete in both liguid and powder forms to create shades other than the natural grey color. Integral color is mixed in and goes through the entire concrete. Surface color is applied to the surface and

Stained
Acid Stain is a coloring process involving a chemical reaction on the concrete surface. The solution is made with water, acid and salts that react with minerals in the concrete. It can be applied both on new or old concrete. Acid Stains offer a beautiful finish commonly used in commercial interiors.

Painted
Simply painting the concrete with paints designed for concrete. Paints can last for years and are making a comeback from there popularity in the past. One color, multiple colors, or ground murals, if you plan on painting you may want to consider a smooth or brushed texture finish for the concrete.