Concrete Prices getting quotes

[Ajustable]

Hi guy's I'm about ready to pour a new floor in my shop, Its not huge but enough space for now. The space is 18'X37' I'm going to pour at 5 to 6" thick, with a power trowel finish, and cut lines. The standard 30mpa air entrained and fiber for bonding.
I have called a couple of concrete guy's, but so far no one has come to give me a quote, and I really have no idea of what to expect as to a dollar figure, to do the work.

I figure the concrete will be 9 to 10 meters, If I keep it under 10 meters it will be one truck load here in Niagara.

So I guess my question, how much should I expect to pay for this floor?

Thanks, Chris

 

[Mpower5266]

I cant really tell you what you can expect to pay but when I was adding on my driveway I had two people give me pretty decent quotes and never answer my calls when I tried to get them to pour it. I finally paid much more than I was expecting from a 3rd company but they showed right up and got the job done. This post was no help I know but 6 months later Im still kinda mad about it and I needed to vent.

 

[Ajustable]

I cant really tell you what you can expect to pay but when I was adding on my driveway I had two people give me pretty decent quotes and never answer my calls when I tried to get them to pour it. I finally paid much more than I was expecting from a 3rd company but they showed right up and got the job done. This post was no help I know but 6 months later Im still kinda mad about it and I needed to vent.

I understand your reply completely, Its really a pain when you call they say they will come out and then never call back.

I was always told get three quotes, I am having trouble getting one.

 

[finn]

Contractors rank right up there with lawyers, in my book.

 

[Chris705]

I have a recent quote for my 31 yards of concrete going in at 6" thick in my garage with inside dims of 39x43.....the quote is for $6500 by a local Mennonite mason. Your pour will be about 12 yards at 6".....I figure you're at $2500 or so......I also know our local concrete cost to be about $100/yd. I am between Rochester and Syracuse. I think your concrete cost may actually be cheaper.

 

[Ajustable]

Great Chris good information, I'm going to wait a couple more days, before I start calling other contractors.

 

[TAMPAGT07]

Hi guy's I'm about ready to pour a new floor in my shop, Its not huge but enough space for now. The space is 18'X37' I'm going to pour at 5 to 6" thick, with a power trowel finish, and cut lines. The standard 30mpa air entrained and fiber for bonding.
I have called a couple of concrete guy's, but so far no one has come to give me a quote, and I really have no idea of what to expect as to a dollar figure, to do the work.

I figure the concrete will be 9 to 10 meters, If I keep it under 10 meters it will be one truck load here in Niagara.

So I guess my question, how much should I expect to pay for this floor?

Thanks, Chris

I just paid $3000 for a 16x36 slab, 4 inches thick for my basketball court..

 

[ishiboo]

I cant really tell you what you can expect to pay but when I was adding on my driveway I had two people give me pretty decent quotes and never answer my calls when I tried to get them to pour it. I finally paid much more than I was expecting from a 3rd company but they showed right up and got the job done. This post was no help I know but 6 months later Im still kinda mad about it and I needed to vent.

Nice 2002... have a build thread?

I have the same experience with contractors. I finally got quotes back from a guy I've been bugging... he does great work and is very responsive when he's building, but it's been a process getting stuff.

 

[Mpower5266]

Nice 2002... have a build thread?

I have the same experience with contractors. I finally got quotes back from a guy I've been bugging... he does great work and is very responsive when he's building, but it's been a process getting stuff.

I have a build thread for my basement in my sig and there is a thread for the 02 on bimmerforums. Sadly the 02 thread has been pretty stagnant for the last few years since I bought and renovated my house. Its been a work in progress for years but I think over the winter I should be able to get some more done on it.

 

[southalabama]

I've got a buddy who is a contractor.

He started charging for quotes and estimates. He got tired of spending half his week preparing quotes for people who never hired him or just wanted it for insurance purposes. If he got the job he gave them credit for the amount spent on the estimate.

 

[holdover]

I agree with about 12 yds, 10 will not do it for 5/6" thick. Call the concrete company and ask how much a yard for the type of concrete you want. Is it pour ready where all they have to do is pour and finish, if it is you'll know the labor for pour and finish, down here in VA about 1.00 a sq ft. if they have to dig out, prepare and form, that is another ball game..

 

[The Cobbler]

I'm planning a garage build, the concrete is around $200 per meter in Niagara .
the labour? well I was quoted over 10 grand for a 16x25 floating pad .that includes less than $1500 for excavation and dirt removal . I was shocked and looking at other prices. supposed to have one tomorrow.

 

[theoldwizard1]

My son had to wait an extra 8 weeks to get his "good deal" price. The contractor said there has been a shortage (?) of cement in the area.

 

[justin1795]

my whole project has been contractors not showing up or ansering the phone ect...
wick quoted me 5,080.00 for a 30x48 floor. I asked the guys putting it up if it was them and they said no they don't work that cheap. said that's 3.50 a sq ft and they work for 4.50 to 5.00

 

[Ajustable]

I called the local concrete ready mix plant, 10 meters, 30mpa the standard Garage strength, with air and fibre will be 2779.00.

Then my concrete quote guy called he said he could do the job for 3000.00 as long as I stay under the 10 meters. I have the site prepared, gravel tamped, forms up, and the rebar.

I have seen his work and he does nice work, Of course this time of year is busy for him, so he figures in two weeks, If he gets a rainy day, sooner.

 

[holdover]

"2779.00. " Wow, a meter is slightly more than a yard but... down here a yd is 110-120 and the finishers don't earn their retirement on one job! That said you might have to go to 4" which would be OK for a garage, I did not do the math to convert meters to yds... anyway good luck with your project...

 

[Diesel Dan]

Concrete is $100-110/yd in NE Ohio

I did one floor with fiber, never again.

 

[Ajustable]

Concrete is $100-110/yd in NE Ohio

I did one floor with fiber, never again.

Ya left me Hanging, Why, didn't you like the fibre?

I think base price is somewhere around $200.00 per meter, Then they add for strength, fibre, air, distance the truck has to travel, and I believe there is One price for the public and another for the trades.

 

[ddawg16]

One issue with fiber is you end up with a 'hairy' surface.

I've talked to several guys about it....not really worth it. Proper prep is more important.

Not hard to figure the cost. In my area...it's about $1000 for a 10yd truck

Excluding prep, figure 3 guys for a day. So, say $500 just for them.

Who ever is running them needs to make a profit...non of us work for free.

Just assume $20/hr for general labor...and estimate how long it takes to prep...then add 50% for a reasonable profit (negotiable depending on how hungry they are).....and you get into the ball park.

 

[Ajustable]

"2779.00. " Wow, a meter is slightly more than a yard but... down here a yd is 110-120 and the finishers don't earn their retirement on one job! That said you might have to go to 4" which would be OK for a garage, I did not do the math to convert meters to yds... anyway good luck with your project...

I hate the meter/ Yard thing, I should know the difference by now after using metric for so long. But I still work in inches and feet most of the time. Most trades up here seem to work in Inches and feet as well.

I thought I should go with 5", mostly because I might add a lift some time. Kind of over built, maybe. I just remember a 4" pour I did with my Dad, 30 years ago, The damn floor crack all over the place, Unheated garage, we probably didn't prepare the site well enough though. The garage had been dirt floor for years, tractors and cars In the shop all the time, figured every thing had settled, guess not. So I thought I would try and do better this time.

 

[Diesel Dan]

Ya left me Hanging, Why, didn't you like the fibre?

Didn't care for the finish.
My last two floors were either rebar or wire mesh. I try to get the floor as smooth as possible and then seal it. I want it to sweep easy, creepers and engine hoist to roll easy etc.

 

[dhubbard422]

It's so much "fun"... getting quotes and then getting the work done, especially, if you live in an area that is experiencing some economic recovery.

When talking on the phone, concrete contractors would generally reply that it was $5 - $6/sq ft for a 4" slab. However, those quotes all assumed different specifications... different psi's of the mix, slab construction of wildly different qualities, i.e. from simple wire mesh reinforcement with thickened edges, to rebar on 12" centers with rebar forms in both cross and perimeter beams. Some contractors were too busy (or lazy) to separate the site prep from the concrete work in their quotes which also made it hard to compare quotes. I learned to be specific and my builder eventually provided drawings, which helped.

So, I separated the site prep from the slab/concrete work, by having the site prep done and then getting concrete quotes. It made it much easier to compare concrete bids.

Anyway, the builder recommended concrete contractor that I went with quoted $5.25/sq ft (1,080 sq ft) for a 4", 4,000psi mix with a rebar reinforced perimeter beam and 3/8" rebar on 12" centers. I paid him an additional $1/sq ft for a 5,000psi mix, with rebar forms in cross beams (both length-wise and width-wise beams in addition to the perimeter beam) and two 3'x3' pads for a future 2-post lift. They did a quality, professional job and cleaned up after themselves. I fed them some BBQ at the end of a very long day pouring and finishing the slab in the Texas heat with little shade.

 

[The Cobbler]

I'm planning a garage build, the concrete is around $200 per meter in Niagara .
the labour? well I was quoted over 10 grand for a 16x25 floating pad .that includes less than $1500 for excavation and dirt removal . I was shocked and looking at other prices. supposed to have one tomorrow.

Well, tomorrow was a long time coming. They guy is a friend of my Uncles neighbor ( strike number 1)

He came and looked at what I was planning, his first words were, " You're not getting a permit for this I hope?" (strike number 2)
I tell him yes, that I am getting a permit.

He says, Oh, they're crazy about the amount of concrete they want, I will build dummy forms underneath , after you have the excavation inspection. I will save you at least 1 or 2 meters of concrete.( strike number 3 ) now, in the grand scheme of things , saving a few hundred dollars isin't high on my priority , especially with the pad.

I ask him if he uses re bar & wire mesh? .. " Oh, I can but it's not necessary. ( strike number 4)

He tells me he'll work out a good price, since I know his friend... Okay... is that a strike? LOL

Anyway, many phone calls later, and me telling him that I think I am leaving the build until spring, and him making appointments to come over with a price, and then cancelling on me, he shows up last week when the surveyors are here. He apologizes all over the place and says he's waiting to hear from the concrete company for a price on the concrete. He will have it in a few minutes. I tell him again that I'm probably deferring it to next spring. He says , OK, well I'll get you a price anyway. about 10 minutes later he tells me he has to get going because he has a large pour somewhere 30 miles from here. .. today, a week later he calls me at 7:30 am. Hi there, I have your price all worked out.. You need 10 meters of concrete, so if you want to buy the concrete, I'll form , and finish it for $2500. I thank him, and tell him again that I'll likely wait till next year. and then I say, actually I'm looking at a company that's going to do it all , from start to finish. ( not really ) he says, I can build the whole garage for you if you want! ...

 

[hoho98925]

You are about 12 yards, use $100.00 a yard as a starting point for concrete. Labor to place and finish concrete .60 to $1.00 a square ft. If they want more then that tell them to get screwed.

 

[Ajustable]

Well, tomorrow was a long time coming. They guy is a friend of my Uncles neighbor ( strike number 1)

He came and looked at what I was planning, his first words were, " You're not getting a permit for this I hope?" (strike number 2)
I tell him yes, that I am getting a permit.

He says, Oh, they're crazy about the amount of concrete they want, I will build dummy forms underneath , after you have the excavation inspection. I will save you at least 1 or 2 meters of concrete.( strike number 3 ) now, in the grand scheme of things , saving a few hundred dollars isin't high on my priority , especially with the pad.

I ask him if he uses re bar & wire mesh? .. " Oh, I can but it's not necessary. ( strike number 4)

He tells me he'll work out a good price, since I know his friend... Okay... is that a strike? LOL

Anyway, many phone calls later, and me telling him that I think I am leaving the build until spring, and him making appointments to come over with a price, and then cancelling on me, he shows up last week when the surveyors are here. He apologizes all over the place and says he's waiting to hear from the concrete company for a price on the concrete. He will have it in a few minutes. I tell him again that I'm probably deferring it to next spring. He says , OK, well I'll get you a price anyway. about 10 minutes later he tells me he has to get going because he has a large pour somewhere 30 miles from here. .. today, a week later he calls me at 7:30 am. Hi there, I have your price all worked out.. You need 10 meters of concrete, so if you want to buy the concrete, I'll form , and finish it for $2500. I thank him, and tell him again that I'll likely wait till next year. and then I say, actually I'm looking at a company that's going to do it all , from start to finish. ( not really ) he says, I can build the whole garage for you if you want! ...

Wow,prices vary allot across the country. I have a few quotes now, $4.50 per square foot to $15.00 per square foot, quite range even here in Niagara.

I have a guy that will pour next Tuesday, I have seen his work, and he comes recommended. I'm still in sticker shock though, we have to pay $200 per meter for the concrete.

I'll let you know how it works out.

Cobbler, Did you get approval for your plans yet? The building code will dictate how the mono slab will be poured. Then when you do your quote comparisons at least you will be getting prices for the same work.

Your first guy sounds like he might be hungry, and he seems to be ahh maybe a little careless if that's the right word. After my pour is done and I see the quality of the work, I can send you my contractors contact number, if you like. Pm me if your interested.

Chris

 

[The Cobbler]

thanks ajustable. I have the info needed for pad size etc, I just haven't filed for permit yet, Both contractors were given copies of required dimensions for slab so they know what they're up against

 

[mrzoop]

Cobbler & Adjustable: How did you guys make out with pricing/purchase?

Our concrete prices in the Niagara area are out of control because of the Hydro Tunnel work and hotel construction. The concrete suppliers have jacked their prices to take advantage of our government dollars...

I would check prices out in Port Colborne/Dunnville. The price per meter might be cheaper even if the flat rate for transport is a little more.

 

[maynard9089]

I am right across the Niagara River from you guys are our concrete prices are nowheres near what you are paying. A 20'x24'x4" pad cost me $2300 last month. That was stone, concrete, prep, mesh, pour, finish and saw cut.

 

[The Cobbler]

I lost the opportunity to get poured this year. Buddy that's doing the drawings for me got swamped & had to put mine on the back burner. Another concrete co didnt get back to me with a quote, so it's next years project now.

 

[sierradmax]

I've been shopping around as well for a 30x30 w/ wire mesh, cuts & a 30x3 apron. Best price was $1,000 cash from an insured & registered contractor with references. I pay for concrete. Good luck!

 

[Notgrownup]

My 24x24 with 2 Two rows of block,,, 12" x12" footers and the floor at no less than4" was laid for $3200.00... Labor is a lot cheaper down here compared to where you are....I had a bid of $2600 but didn't trust him much....

 

[Ajustable]

My concrete guy managed to get the pour done about a month ago. I ended up using One truck load which amounted to 9 Meters, or 10 yards or so.

He figured we were 5" thick, with fibre, Came in with a laser to get it level, real cool tool to have. Price $3000, that was 18'X38', he came by the next day and did the sawcuts.

I am pleased with the job and the price, I did call the concrete ready mix company and they gave me a price that would have put the concrete price at over 2500. So 500 for the labor to do the job seems cheap enough. I do believe the guys that handle concrete every day get a better price than us, just my assumption though, and you know what they say about assuming.

Chris