Cracked, sunken driveways often lead homeowners to consider a fresh slab of Concrete. Pouring new Concrete is a great way to upgrade your property in Joliet, IL, but it takes more than just calling a truck. Aim High Concrete tells people around the Cathedral Area and out toward Inwood to map out their Flatwork projects carefully so the work goes properly from start to finish.
What the Timeline Looks Like
Most standard residential projects like a Driveway or Patio do not take months, but they will not happen in a single afternoon either. When Aim High Concrete handles a job, the physical pouring usually takes just one day. However, the whole process spans a bit longer.
- First, you have scheduling and getting utility lines marked, which takes about a week.
- Next comes demolition and site preparation, taking one to two days depending on how stubborn your old Concrete is.
- Pouring and finishing happen on day three.
- Finally, curing takes a solid week of keeping the surface damp before you can walk on it, and up to a month before parking a heavy vehicle on it.
Getting Your Property Ready
You do not need to do all the heavy lifting, but clearing the work zone helps a lot. Move your vehicles out of the garage and street if equipment needs access. If you have underground sprinkler heads near the work zone, flag them so our crew does not clip them with a skid steer. Also, keep in mind that our local clay soil in Will County can hold moisture, so Aim High Concrete often spends extra time compacting the sub-base to make sure your new Concrete doesn't shift or crack when the freeze-thaw cycles hit hard next winter.
Questions to Ask Before You Sign
Never sign a contract without getting the details straight. Ask these questions first:
- Are you licensed and fully insured for residential Flatwork in Illinois?
- How thick will the slab be, and are you using wire mesh or rebar for reinforcement?
- Who handles local permit requirements with the city?
- What specific warranty do you offer on the workmanship and materials?
Taking a little extra time upfront saves you from major issues down the road. For homes and businesses in Joliet, Aim High Concrete provides Concrete Contractor services.