A common residential project for a contractor are cement driveways or walkways. Cement driveways and walkways are a key feature to curb appeal at any residence in Seattle. Concrete driveways and walkways can personalize a residence and are one of the most important features of any residence in Seattle. Driveways and walkways set the tone and theme for a residential property. We specialize in driveways or any cement contractor project in Seattle.
To ensure that your driveway will look good for many years to come, there are important steps a contractor should follow during installation of your driveway. How well your concrete driveway looks and performs long-term is largely related to the quality of workmanship and materials that go into it and are provided by the Seattle Concrete contractor. To help ensure a problem-free driveway, use the following link to the education section of this site for information on proper Seattle area cement placement.
Contractor who understands that driveways make a prominent statement in the front of your home. Often the first thing you see as you approach a house, the cement driveway makes a big first impression, good or bad.
Working as a Seattle Concrete Contractor for years, we understand that a new cement driveway will drive up the value of your home. Curb appeal is a major factor when it comes to real estate values. The right driveway design just might improve the overall value of your home. Upgrading an existing cement driveway can be as simple as saw cutting in a decorative pattern with a masonry skill saw blade, and applying decorative cement driveway stains. If you are still nursing a cracked and tired asphalt driveway, consider upgrading the look of your home with a new cement driveway. It is surprising how much nicer a home can look with a new concrete driveway in Seattle.
As a specialized Seattle Driveway Contractor, we understand that Thickness is the major factor (even more than the strength of the concrete) in determining a driveway's structural capacity. Place concrete at a minimum thickness of 4 inches. Increasing the thickness from 4 inches to 5 inches will add approximately 20% to your concrete cost, but will also boost your driveway's load-carrying capacity nearly 50%. As a Contractor, I recommend thickening the edges of the driveway by 1 or 2 inches to provide additional structural support in the area most likely to be subject to heavy loading, with the thickened section extending in from the slab edge 4 to 8 inches.