Recent content by wildman163

All, Just thought I would provide an update where I landed. I was able to find someone to perform all the work (including prep etc.) for $12500 (less than half my first quote). Same specs and everything. Pretty wild, but I would certainly suggest getting a few quotes if you get sticker shock...

Also, thanks for the info on doing the site prep myself. If I could get someone to do the finishing work (especially near the $1.50 sq/ft mark you said) that is what really scares me. I do have a sub-compact tractor with loader and backhoe. I may have to consider that. Is the /yrd price...

Thanks everybody for the information. Especially the comment about the mesh placement, that is something I would’ve never thought of - but now seems like it could easily be done wrong. I just got some basic information regarding pricing per sq/ft from the internet and some people I knew who...

Thanks for the info. That seems to be a little more in line with what I was “expecting” I guess. I should add that the prep work I expect to be fairly minimal. I could likely do it my self as the ground is flat (I’d guess within a few degrees) but I have just never done that type of work...

Hi everyone, I know there are a lot of variables involved etc. but I got a quote for a concrete foundation only which kinda took me aback. I thought it may help others to have a detailed quote to compare to theirs (as well as me obviously). Some relevant info: I’m located in central VA...