concrete work !

[tr21]

MY GOD, just what do you have to do to get concrete poured these days? i've been trying for over 3 months to get 2 21x18 pads poured. called 4 different contractors 1 never called back after I left 4 messages, 1 said he'd be out Tuesday to look at it (still waiting after 8 weeks) I guess he didn't say what Tuesday ! 1 wanted 6200 and finally 1 said 5200 I said when can we get it done, was told mid OCT. told him get me on the list. I've got it leveled and it only needs to be framed up on 2 sides. less than 10yds of concrete (what $2000 in material) 3200 profit and I cant get my calls returned. I think I'm going to hire 6 illegals and go into the concrete pouring business. AND PEOPLE WONDER WHY I BUILT MY OWN HOUSE AND DIDN'T CONTRACT IT OUT......

 

[Pig Predator]

I know a guy that lives 3 miles from you that prefers flat local work. It would be side work for him but he's a younger veteran and a good ol boy. It is hunting season though....(mountain time and such)

 

[JustUs4All]

Moved to the Campfire where threads of this nature belong.

 

[tr21]

PM me his name and number if you don't mind

 

[mguthrie]

Only needs to be framed up on 2 sides? What does that even mean? A slab has to be formed on all sides. $3200 profit? You obviously don’t own your own business. I used to charge 30% more when I did jobs for homeowners. I’ve gotten to the point that it’s not worth the extra money anymore.

 

[basstrkr]

Our local cement plant has list of people that pour slabs. They normally charge so much a sqr. foot. Your local plant likely does the same.
If it was a house I wouldn't use them but for an out building or pole barn, I would.

 

[kmckinnie]

U using any reinforcement for the concrete? Just asking.
And we love pics.

 

[Batjack]

Only needs to be framed up on 2 sides? What does that even mean?

He's in hill country.. he dug out 1 side and 1 end low enough so all he has to do is form the other 2 and get the size slab he wants. Just pour to the dirt sides on the 1st 2.

 

[livinoutdoors]

Gravel son! Just pour n go!

 

[mguthrie]

He's in hill country.. he dug out 1 side and 1 end low enough so all he has to do is form the other 2 and get the size slab he wants. Just pour to the dirt sides on the 1st 2.

It still needs to be formed. And a footer dug if he’s going to build on it.

 

[tr21]

aint building on it just parking cars on it !

 

[tr21]

Gravel son! Just pour n go!

It had gravel and stays damp and has rusted everything . plus I would like to be able to work on my vehicles without rolling around on gravel and hunting for dropped nuts and bolts in the gravel!

 

[Core Lokt]

My 26x26 carport has reinforced footers and is 15” thick. Soil sample dictated that.

 

[tr21]

He's in hill country.. he dug out 1 side and 1 end low enough so all he has to do is form the other 2 and get the size slab he wants. Just pour to the dirt sides on the 1st 2.

your close it's going to get poured up to the concrete wall and block wall . so only the front and 1 side need to be framed

 

[Batjack]

your close it's going to get poured up to the concrete wall and block wall . so only the front and 1 side need to be framed

Been a couple years since I was there... wasn't sure where you was talk'n about.