Tips to Find the Best Concrete Contractor

When you’re looking for a concrete contractor in the West Virginia area, the options seem overwhelming. How do you choose the best concrete contractor for your project? Who will give you the best prices, and also the best work? While not every contractor can get you everything that you want every time, there are some things that you should look out for when you are searching. Check out these tips to find the best concrete contractor for your job.

Years of Experience

One of the most important things to look out for with a concrete contractor is how long they’ve been in business and if they are certified and trained to do the work. Not only do years of experience show you that they have been able to stay in business for a long time, but they also show something else. When a contractor gets many years of experience under their belt, they are gaining a lot of knowledge that those who are just starting out just can’t have. Many things in the world are learned through experience that no training can show you. A skilled concrete contractor with several years of experience will be your best bet for a great outcome. However, there are a few other things that you should look out for.

Portfolio of Their Work

Always make sure to check out a portfolio of the work that the contractor has completed. They should have something prepared and be happy to show you. Whether you’re looking for beautiful decorative concrete, driveway leveling, or to pour a new patio, you need to see what you’ll be getting. When you look at these photos, make sure that you are taking note not only of the shocking before and afters, but the quality of the workmanship and how well the area was cleaned up after the job. This shows the care of the contractor with your property and the mastery of their field.

Pricing and Insurance Policies

Prices should never be the only determining factor of your decision, but they should be taken into consideration. If you see extremely low prices when all other competitors have similar prices, you may want to ask yourself why the prices are so low. Low prices do not mean good quality, long-lasting work. Always make sure to get any estimate in writing and never agree to anything just verbally. Additionally, ask about insurance policies that the contractor holds. Make sure that there are no risks of liability to you while they and their team are on your property.

Reviews

Lastly, always look at reviews from other customers. While you should take some reviews with a grain of salt, some reviews can be extremely helpful in your decision. If 75% of reviews talk about poor communication skills, there’s a good chance this contractor has poor communication skills. Take a close look at all reviews before making a decision based off of one poor review. Check on many different review and social networking sites for reviews. Don’t rely on the contractors website for reviews, as they will obviously want to highlight only positive reviews.

Basement Authority of West Virginia Performs Concrete Lifting

If you’re looking for a concrete contractor in West Virginia, check out Basement Authority of West Virginia. We perform concrete lifting using PolyRenewal. PolyRenewal uses a much smaller holes than mudjacking to inject foam, causing less damage to your slab. In addition to the smaller holes, fewer holes are needed entirely. The process is clean and allows your concrete to be used on the same day the concrete lifting procedure is performed. Plus, there’s no heavy equipment ruining your yard! The trailer is pulled up and a hose is used to direct the polyurethane foam. Contact Basement Authority of West Virginia for more information and a free estimate!

Disclaimer: By “concrete leveling,” we mean the process by which cracked, uneven concrete is stabilized, and in many cases lifted, by means of our PolyRenewal™ polyurethane foam. Basement Authority of West Virginia does not guarantee that PolyRenewal™ can make your concrete perfectly level.