Concrete has become a trusted material for contractors and homeowners, mainly due to its versatility. Whether you’re installing a new floor, patio, or driveway, concrete flatwork is still the most popular installation request.
And concrete has never been more exciting, with a new opportunity to express your unique sense of style using staining, etching, and other exciting designs. In this blog, the concrete contractors at Trihill will tell you a little more about concrete forming and why it may be the right choice for you.
WHAT IS A CONCRETE FORMING CONTRACTOR?
Whether you’re pouring a new foundation or installing a new patio, if it’s made from concrete, you will need a concrete forming contractor to oversee the design, preparation, installation, and cleanup of your concrete project.
The tasks that concrete forming contractors take on include concrete pumpers, concrete cutters, concrete finishers, concrete pourers, and installers, as well as concrete flatwork contractors. Many professionals in the field have more than one specialty or claim to do it all — but asking for references and getting to know your concrete forming contractor can help you determine if they have the right experience for the job.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CONCRETE FORMING CONTRACTOR FOR YOUR NEEDS
It’s important to get multiple bids when you’re hiring a concrete forming contractor so you can get a fair price and have an accurate idea of the industry’s range on certain projects. We can’t stress enough the importance of checking references. If you ask the Trilhill team for a reference, we will send you several from our extensive list of satisfied clients.
Ensure you know everything about the fine print of a warranty or contract before you sign on the dotted line. Also, make sure the estimate and work line are very detailed and nothing’s left out. Finally, never pay the whole amount upfront. Use a credit card to give a deposit so the contractor can buy supplies, but never pay the balance until the job is done and you are completely satisfied with the resu
