concrete pour - how much in your area ?

[jcommin]

Originally Posted by Zeke

Does this concrete contractor have any special equipment like a mechanized screed? If so, 4-5 guys, insured, top quality finishers, I'd pay 2 grand all day long. But that's here and I might not be able to find that kind of deal. Cost of labor in GA should be less. I have to believe WC insurance is cheaper.

A thought: you sure the guy didn't misunderstand and he buys the mud? Last thought, if an owner told me that he was setting the forms, I would add in enough to sight level and throw in some more bracing, just because.

I with Zeke on this. Unless you have worked with the contractor in the past and you have a relationship, how does he trust your work?

The other item that was mentioned - I know several contractors who won't touch residential work because of the size of the job or the amount of low cost labor competition.

[rfuerst911sc]

The contractor that gave the quote of $2950.00 is the same guy that poured my 2 car man cave over a year ago . Same scenario I did the site prep/plastic/gravel/forms and he showed up and did the pour . He commented how straight/strong and well done my forms were he had zero issues . So he has a little history with me and my workmanship .

I am no different than anyone else I am trying to get the most bang for the buck and I'm doing my research to make an educated decision . If it turns out I can't get a concrete floor for the price I'm willing to pay then Plan B is to erect a pole barn type structure and just have a gravel floor . This gets a little trickier because I want to attach this structure to the house to make it look one piece .

I have to move an existing free standing car port to make this all work so today I start by clearing the area where the car port will be moved to . The car port will be raised up 3 ' on 6x6 posts to make it tall enough for my truck camper to be stored under . Once the car port is moved and reassembled then I can start site prep for the next garage . I'm hoping in aprox. 2 months or so . Time will tell .

[rattlsnak]

Send me his contact info. As I mentioned earlier, I got 4 quotes for a small 6x12 slab and all were over $5K!!

[javadog]

You could do a slab that small yourself for under $400. It’s not that hard. Anybody that gives you a bid of more than a grand for that is just trying to screw you. A two-man crew could knock that out before lunch.

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by rattlsnak

Send me his contact info. As I mentioned earlier, I got 4 quotes for a small 6x12 slab and all were over $5K!!

Rattle I sent you a PM with his contact info .

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by javadog

You could do a slab that small yourself for under $400. It’s not that hard. Anybody that gives you a bid of more than a grand for that is just trying to screw you. A two-man crew could knock that out before lunch.

I think between my buddy and I we can do it I just need to double check what the min size of concrete I can order as an individual vs. a contractor . Yeah we might kill ourselves for a few hours but then it would be done . Even if I hire one local laborer to lessen the load on my friend and I it would be worth it . Appreciate the feedback .

[javadog]

My reply was in response to the post by rattlesnak.... Your slab would obviously be more expensive.

I would suggest a minimum of three guys for a slab the size of yours. It shouldn’t matter that you’re not a contractor, as far as the price of the concrete is concerned. Yes, sometimes high-volume contractors do get a discount, but small contractors and individuals should pay the same price. An order of that size should not incur an additional fee for less than a full load, at least around here it wouldn’t.

[Kraftwerk]

Seven or eight ( 10?) years ago my buddy was paying $500 for each concrete truck to arrive with the concrete, this did not include the labor of dealing with it, just the delivery alone.
He built a classy garage in one of the most expensive New England town's: Newport RI.
I would live in that garage if I could.

[freeform911]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

I am looking at a concrete pour of 17 ' 7 " x 28 ' x 4 " thick . I do all the site prep , put down gravel and plastic and forms . Concrete contractor just needs to back up the truck , pour and distribute then finish . Standard 3000 PSI concrete with fiberglass additive . If I have done the math correctly a pinch over 6 yards . Concrete around here is 100.00 a yard so aprox. 600.00 - 650.00 for material . I received a quote from a concrete contractor that I previously used and it was $2990.00 which I think is too high . Assuming I did the math correctly is 2300.00 - 2400.00 the going price for the labor ?

So for comparison what would this cost where you live ? I'm going to get some more local quotes but am curious what others are paying .

6 yards is not alot to pour..at that point you've done the hard work with the site prep..
Biggest thing, make sure you have a good screed board and a few trowels..
Since it's coming straight out the truck the driver should beable to place the concrete where it needs to be to minimize screeding and the need to move the concrete from one place to another. And you can work at your pace, driver gets paid regardless..
A slab that size doesn't even need a float, a good trowel and a few knee boards is all thats needed before a little broom finish.

Be patient with the concrete after it's layed leave it alone for a bit. Don't work it to much or you keep bring the slur to the top n it'll stay wet longer..

Make sure to tap the forms as you go to reduce voids...

Seeing the work you've done with clearing for the car port, this is way less work.

Good luck..( don't forget the fiber in the mix&#128513