Any Congrete peeps? I need a back porch slab

[captexas]

Oh, did you try Pete? He was working as a general contractor for awhile building homes so maybe he would know someone who could do it. And don't you work for KB? You could probably stop in at one of the neighborhoods under construction and find a couple guys to come do it as a side job. Maybe have them form it out one weekend and then come pour it the next?

[Joshua]

No I don't have Pete's contact info anymore. All our concrete guys are contractors and they do so much volume for all the builders they don't like to mess with stuff like that. I've asked a couple and will continue to do so though.

[captexas]

You can try to email him through the sponsor website www.sawoodworks.com or

SAWoodWorks
5403 Jackwood Dr, Suite C
San Antonio, TX 78238
ph: 210 825 9853
fax: 210 767 0987

[Joshua]

Oh yeah, I sent him an email the other day when I saw his ad on the top of the forum about a stand and canopy. Thx for the info.

[Henry]

Hey Joshua, I don't do concrete work any more, but I just had a slab poured for a patio at our business. It was 23x18. Total cost out the door was 2600. That included labor, material, haul off of material. He used a bobcat to regrade the back yard and remove material. He also used the bobcat to haul the cement from the alley to the patio. The cement was delivered and the driver sat there for about 1hr while he unloaded. You could also try texstar, they mix the cement on site and are sometimes cheaper. 4" is more than enough for a patio, anything more and your wasting money. Make sure that they also but atleast 3" of good base material and pack it. Also #10 or #8 WWF (welded wire mesh) should be fine. Make sure that they dowel into your foundation to prevent separation from your house. As for the slope, a slope of 1/4 inch per foot is what is recommended. On my 18' run, I did 1.5" and haven't had a problem with water. When the contractor sets the forms he takes this into account. Good luck, let me know if you need any more help.

[Joshua]

Thanks for the help everyone, I found someone to do it cheeeeep! He's a pro, just works for a company doing driveways and sidewalks and stuff every day, but will be doing this as a side job on his own time. I'm a happy camper!