Make sure you hire a concrete contractor who plans correctly.

January 26, 2010 by Aly
Filed under Little Things Make the Difference

Being a concrete contractor in Georgia I often see folks who decide to have a driveway replacement project done and they jump into the project without getting a qualified contractor to bid correctly on the job. There are several steps to getting a great job done without being knocked off your feet by surprises. The first step to having a professional project completed by a qualified concrete contractor is:

Planning

The quality of the completed concrete driveway always begins with good planning. Spending time at this stage is always a wise decision that can help to eliminate possible problems later on. One of the first things to consider is size.

The suggested width for a single-car driveway is 8 to 9 feet. For double width, plan to use 15 to 18 feet. If the distance from the street to a two or more car garage is long enough, the initial entry approach can be of single-car width and then widened near the garage to accommodate all car stalls. If space is available, extra parking or a turn-around area can be included. Also, the planning stage is the time to consider adding that concrete patio or porch addition.

As for thickness, non-reinforced pavement 4 inches thick is standard for passenger car driveways. For heavier vehicles, a thickness of 5 inches is recommended. To eliminate standing water, the driveway should be sloped towards the street a minimum of 1%, or 1/8 inch per foot for proper drainage.

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Driveways
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Basements
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If you or a friend is in need of a professional concrete contractor for driveway replacement services, look no further, simply give Professional Concrete of Georgia a call today at 770-475-7029.