Frequently asked questions

What are some of the associated costs that I may have to factor in?

Exterior Concrete:-

Every concrete project is different. Quite often there may be some excavation work involved. You may have some plumbing that needs to be installed for drainage etc. You may want to seal your project? Is there access to the work area to place the concrete? You may need a concrete pump to get the concrete in there. Do you have some existing concrete or a kerb that needs to be saw cut and removed first?

Interior Flooring:-

This can vary depending on whether you have existing floor coverings or on the degree of difficultly of the desired finish.  For example, if you want to have your concrete floor ground to reveal the aggregate and then sealed it will be cheaper than polishing to a super high gloss with intricate patterns in the floor.

Send us some images of your project and your plans and we can give you an accurate estimate.

How soon can my project be completed?

As we are so busy we usually have a 3-4 week lead time but we do have jobs being put back so this time can at times be reduced.  Once our quotation is accepted, we can book you in to make a start on your project. We pride ourselves on our ability to have jobs completed on time, every time.

What concrete finish is right for me?

There are a number of considerations to making the right decision. What colour is right for my project? What would look good with my home? What can I get that is within my budget? What are the latest trends in my area?

Why maintain concrete?

The common misconception is that concrete has no maintenance. There is no doubt that concrete is a very hard wearing, long lasting product with low maintenance. So when someone mentions maintenance it often surprises people when the subject is brought up. However, properly maintaining your concrete through regular sealing, can greatly extend the life and beauty of it. Plain, Coloured or Exposed Aggregate concrete can look clean and bright-instead of oil stained and grimy. Decorative Concrete can look as good as it did the day it was finished instead of dirty, faded and worn.

On commercial projects we can set up a regular maintenance program for you to take the fuss out of maintaining your floor so you can carry on with your business.

What is an acceptable concrete surface to be re-surfaced?

Small plastics shrinkage cracks or crazing cracks can be repaired and covered by one of our re-surfacing options. With larger cracks, they can be repaired but at a higher cost and the owner may have to seriously consider whether it is worth the cost.

In any case, the concrete to be resurfaced must be sound. The underlying soil could still move which could re-open cracks down the line.

We can usually make a judgement call on this from photos which you send us.

To seal or not to seal?

Concrete Sealers help improve resistance to weather, oil, petroleum, and abrasives. Concrete Sealers also enhance the colours of your concrete and help prevent fading. They area must when installing any Decorative Concrete surface.

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