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Hiring Concrete Layers

Hiring a Concrete Layer: Relevant Things to Keep in Mind

So you are having some issues with your concretes and need to hire a concrete layer. Whether you have cracks, crazing, discoloration, scaling, buckling or are just looking for someone to make sure your concrete is kept up-to-date, hiring a quality concrete company is critical to avoiding bigger issues in the future.

Hiring a Concrete Layer

When hiring concrete layers, it's important to note that not all concrete layers are the same. You'll find companies that are cheap, some that use the best concrete tools (and some that don't) and you'll find some that charge an arm and a leg. The key, is finding a quality concrete layer that you feel comfortable with and does a job that is up to or exceed your expectations. To do this, we've listed the top factors to keep in mind when looking to hire a concrete layer.

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Ask for Concrete Layer Referrals

One of the first few places to start when you're looking to hire concrete layers is your friends, neighbors and co-workers. You'll want to ask them if they know of a concrete company that they have hired before that they would recommend or refer.

If you have a specific issue with your concretes, like crazing, you can ask for referrals of concrete companies that they know of that have helped them with their crazing or whatever other issue you are having (ie. cracks, buckling, scaling, discoloration, etc.)

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Reviews of Concrete Layers

After checking out references that you received for concrete layers, you'll want to check online reviews. You should be able to find online reviews for just about any concrete layer in your local area. This can very helpful, but can also be overwhelming and misleading at times. Here are a few guidelines to help you as you sift through all of the reviews:

An overwhelmingly positive or negative review of a concrete layer could be a sign of a fake review- so take that into considerations.
Make a special note of concrete layers that have received a great deal of reviews. A lot of reviews combined with 4.5 to 5 stars is a big sign that the concrete company got those legitimately.
Keep an eye out for reviews that compare their experience with other concrete layers. Giving these details adds validity to the reviewer who has actually hired a local concrete layer.

Here are a few examples of valid reviews of concrete layers:

"They were very professional and prompt. I met with Michael on Friday and he stated that they would be at my residence on Monday morning at 8:AM and John and staff were there at 7:45 . I am very, very pleased with the job that they did. I highly recommend M&R concrete service. I would hire them again if I had any other jobs."

"The initial pour did not do well in places and left some voids/popouts in the driveway. I called Madewell and they busted out the bad grids and repoured to honor their guarantee which is rare these days. The crew that came out to resolve the issue was efficient, professional, and exceeded my expectations on how the property was left after the work was completed. They went above and beyond to leave it as close to the way they arrived. Much appreciated to all involved."

"The best compliment and recommendation for any contractor is when the client is so happy with the work, value, professionalism, and friendship that the client looks for another project for the contractor. Sunny Concrete (Kenny Spivey and Family) exceeded our expectations. We have already spread the word to neighbors and friends. Our neighbors were equally impressed and Sunny Concrete will be their only resource based upon the exceptional job done on our property. The owner, Kenny Spivey, is a true professional and warranties his work. In addition, the employees took the same pride in their work. The project was completed ahead of schedule. There is attention to detail and pride in a job well done. Almost forgot to mention â Sunny Concrete leaves no mess or need for cleanup. We highly recommend Sunny Concrete Services for your project. They are friendly, professional and value the customer. Thatâ s why they are the best in the business."

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Concrete Layer References

Once you have gathered referrals and checked online reviews of the concrete companies, you want to call the company directly and ask them for at least 2 recent references. These should be from customers they have completed work for within the past month. Also, you can ask for references for specific issues like cracks, crazing, buckling, discoloration, scaling or just general concrete issues. Here are some questions you could ask the concrete layers' references:

What work did the concrete layer do for you? A small concrete issue or big concrete issue will give you insight as to the scale of the project. Was it for buckling, scaling, cracks, discoloration, crazing or just general concrete issues?
Did the concrete layer provide a contract with details of the work? Did they provide what methods will be used, possible issues, etc.
How was the staff that completed the concrete work? Professional, clean, friendly? Ask about the things that you care about.
Was the concrete work completed per the agreed upon budget?
How were the concrete layers results? Did they meet or exceed your expectations?
Would you hire the concrete layer again?

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Always make sure the concrete company is using the proper tools and a specialized concrete software that is custom to the industry. Servgrow is a popular software among concrete companies.

Licensed and Insured Concrete Company

When hiring a concrete layer, that last think you want to do is hire one that is not a legitimate business and has no license and insurance. Just because you know that concrete companies should be licensed, bonded and insured, don't take this for granted.

Concrete Layers that do not have a license will most likely try to cut corners because they understand that they are not as accountable for their work. In fact, it's illegal for them to operate without a license.

Professional concrete companies will have no problem showing you all the necessary documents, licenses and insurance to operate their business.

Final Notes on Hiring a Concrete Layer

Hiring a concrete layer can be challenging at first, but using these tips above should get you started in the right direction. And keep in mind that it could take a couple different concrete layers that you hire before finding that perfect one- and when you find that perfect one, don't let them go!

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