Find Local Concreters in Cairns City

Concreting costs can vary significantly depending on the type of project, its location, and specific requirements. To get a precise estimate for your project, it's generally best to request quotes from several concreting professionals.

A wide range of concreting services exists, including:

• Stamped concrete for decorative finishes
• Concrete slabs for foundations, driveways, and pathways
• Polished concrete for modern interior designs
  
  

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The completion time of a concreting project depends on its size and complexity. Small projects like patios may take a few days, while larger projects like driveways or commercial spaces can take several weeks. Your chosen concreting expert can provide a more accurate timeline during the consultation.

Pick the right concreter based on the work that they have done before, their licences, and their area of expertise. Check their insurance, portfolio, ratings and reviews. Analyse their communication and professionalism in estimates and contracts. With these checks, you can find the best concreter in your area. However, it may take time. The easiest way is to place your task on ServiceTasker and get free quotes from local concreters to compare and choose the one suitable for your job.

The thickness of a standard concrete floor slab for residential use should be 4 inches. If it is a possibility that the slab will be bearing heavy loads such as motorhomes or trucks, then 5 to 6 inches is advised. Make sure that the ground has been well prepared when forming the slab.

This is true. Thicker concrete slabs are less likely to crack than their thinner counterparts. For instance, they provide superior protection against changes in temperature, soil movement, and heavy loads. However, the quality of the concrete, the reinforcement used, the spacing of joints, and the nature of the soil also contribute to crack occurrence.

Yes, pouring concrete over existing concrete is possible. Ensure that the old surface is clean, and the texture should be rough to allow better adherence of the epoxy to the surface. Reinforce it if necessary, decide on the correct layer thickness and fix any problems with drains to avoid future problems.