Earlier in the summer, I was overly ambitious and thought I could do a simple 17.5' x 8' rectangular front patio myself to save some money. Although I was able to slowly excavate the area needed for this DIY project, I quickly realised I had bitten a bit more off than I could handle (that, and my wife disliked seeing an open pit in our front yard!). I ended up calling up and getting four separate concrete quotes, and Concrete Innovations (and Mario) ended up being the most affordable and most knowledgable. Mario was able to help us make informed decision on what type of finish (colour, and exposed vs stamped) and was able to squeeze in our project fairly quickly. His crew that worked on our patio were equally professional and knowledgeable. They came one afternoon and set up all the forms and rebar, and were back early the next day to pour and trowel for a good 12 hours. And then they returned the day after to strip the forms, expose the aggregate, and apply the sealer. And it turned out beautifully! And the fact that we were able to utilize and enjoy this space for the last bit of summer was awesome! It likely would still be a dirt pit if I didn't throw in the towel. I will definitely be using Mario/Concrete Innovations for any future projects!
- Approximate cost of services:
- $2,700.00
- Company Response
Thanks for sharing your experience Kyle! Concrete work is definitely one of those things that is harder than it looks. It is very labor intensive but beyond that, has a very limited timeline to work within before a disaster can happen. To add to that, you have to deal with what mother nature is throwing at you. It can be challenging to say the least some days. Even the projects that seem so simple. Having experienced staff that care about what they are doing and the right tools/equipment to do it, makes all the difference. You did a great job on the excavation portion of the project and thus I was able to offer you a very competitive price on your project. It made the process fast and easy for us. Thanks again!