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What is Concrete Flatwork?

The world is filled with flat concrete surfaces.  Whether it's a driveway, patio, or parking lot. There are several types of paving and concrete finishes available for different concrete jobs and concrete installations. Concrete is the world’s favorite and usually most widely used option for residential concrete jobs as well as commercial jobs as well.

The process of laying concrete to a fixed area or a flat area is known as Concrete Flatwork. If a Concrete Flatwork job is done correctly it will probably appear or seem very simple to the naked eye on the surface. What you don't see is the meticulous work that went into the job that makes the finished concrete product look as seamless as it does when it's complete. There's a lot more to the process than just the pouring of the mud/concrete itself!

It helps tremendously for a homeowner or someone looking for a residential concrete contrtactor to know about concrete flatwork including what it encompasses, different concrete flatwork options, how to price your concrete job correctly and get multiple estimates, and how to find the best residential concrete contractor or concrete flatwork company in Richmond VA.

Factors To Consider For Concrete Flatwork

• Quality of the Materials and Concrete being used

Not all concrete or concrete materials are created equal. Like all other materials, concrete comes in different qualities types based on the need, type of job, and of course the budget of the job or customer.  The cheapest variety of concrete will of course be builder-grade concrete. This will always be less expensive than premium concrete, but it comes with its downfalls. The concrete isn't as high of quality to durability will be an issue and it won’t last as long. High-quality concrete will cure more swiftly so that the surface can accommodate weight-bearing loads, foot and vehicle traffic sooner than the recommended 5-7 days of curing time. This material has a higher price tag and costs more money than a standard concrete mix but may be the best option depending on what you are looking for.  

• Finishing Options For Concrete Flatwork 

There are several finishing options to consider for concrete flatwork including the color of the concrete, patterns you want to be used if you're doing stamped concrete, different types of sealants, and more. The more work your concrete job requires or the more work that’s done to it after it’s poured, the higher the price is going to be per square foot. Also, finishing concrete is very time-specific and requires the work to be finished within a certain amount of time from when the concrete has left the plant where it was originally mixed.  Good and professional concrete companies will take things like crew size into consideration when it comes to pouring and finishing the concrete job within that crucial time frame.  Cheap and unprofessional concrete contractors will more often than not, show up with a crew that is too small for the concrete job and will struggle to finish the concrete surface in time, which will more than likely cause issues both short and long-term when it comes to the quality of your concrete. 

• Size Of The Concrete Job

Obviously the larger the concrete job, the higher the cost is going to be, this isn't always priced per square foot, however... Like anything else, the bigger the job or concrete project is, the more likely you can negotiate a volume discount or not pay as much per square foot compared to if you were doing a much smaller job.  

Regardless of the size of the concrete job you're working with, Oros Concrete is your go-to local Richmond VA contractor! Call us today for a free estimate!