| 1. | Initial Service / Work Set Up / Travel ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | $ 65.00 |
| 2. | Concrete - Remove section of sidewalk and replace (average block 38" X 38") -------------------- ea. | $340.00 |
| 3. | Concrete - Form out and pour all new sidewalk -------------------------------------------------- per sq ft. | $ 60.00 |
| 4. | Concrete - Form out and pour new 4" thick concrete pad (patio or shed) --------------------- per sq ft. | $ 6.25 |
| 5. | Concrete - Form out and pour concrete steps ---------------------------------------------------- per sq ft. | $120.00 |
| 6. | Concrete - Hand-dig costs added to all concrete work if needed -------------------------------- per yard | $120.00 |
| 7. | Concrete - Construction Removal, load and haul away all debris ------------------------------- per yard | $ 60.00 |
| 8. | Concrete - Flat-Work, pour new basement or garage ------------------------------------------- per sq ft. | $ 60.00 |
| 9. | Concrete - Footings, pour foundation footing for new construction ----------------------------- per sq ft. | $ 50.00 |
| 10. | Concrete - Limited Access, concrete truck unable to deliver to construction area (assessment at site) | $ |
| 11. | Concrete - Stone. Fill stones for concrete base -------------------------------------------------- per yard | $ 60.00 |
| 12. | Concrete - Rebar, re-enforcing bars added for where needed ------------------------------------ per ft. | $ 8.00 |
| 13. | Concrete - Rebar, custom bends required for special concrete installations --------------------- per ft. | $ 20.00 |
| 14. | Concrete - Sono-Tube, special forms required for specific installations ------------------------ per yard | $400.00 |
| 15. | Concrete - Repairs, concrete steps, sidewalks -------------------------------------- (assessment at site) | $ |
| 16. | Concrete - Repairs, patch cracks and holes, foundation walls --------------------- (assessment at site) | $ |
| 17. | Insulation for concrete ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ per sq ft. | $ 25.00 |
| 18. | Acid Stained Concrete ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- per sq ft. | $ 75.00 |
| 19. | Concrete overlays ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- per sq ft. | $ 55.00 |
| 20. | Concrete Polishing (high gloss) -------------------------------------------------------------------- per sq ft. | $210.00 |
| 21. | Concrete Dyes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- additional per sq ft. | $ 15.00 |
| 22. | Concrete Engraving and Stenciling ----------------------------------------------------(assessment at site) | $ |
| 23. | Concrete Re-surfacing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ per sq ft. | $ 90.00 |
| 24. | Stamped Concrete ----------------------------------------------------------------------- additional per sq ft. | $ 30.00 |
| 25. | Concrete Driveway ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- per sq ft. | $ 60.00 |
| 26. | Concrete Countertops -------------------------------------------------------------------(assessment at site) | $ |
| 27. | Concrete Pool Decks -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- per sq ft. | $ 75.00 |
| 28. | Foundation Waterproofing --------------------------------------------------------------(assessment at site) | $ |
| 29. | Concrete for Radiant Floor Heating ---------------------------------------------------------------- per sq ft. | $ 75.00 |
| 30. | Concrete Fireplace Hearths ------------------------------------------------------------------------- per sq ft. | $180.00 |
| 31. | Concrete Retaining Walls --------------------------------------------------------------------------- per sq ft. | $100.00 |
| 32. | Concrete Handicap Ramps -------------------------------------------------------------------------- per sq ft. | $100.00 |
| 33. | Electric Snow-Melt for Concrete ------------------------------------------------------- (assessment at site) | $ |
| 34. | Concrete Pavers includes base and walk --------------------------------------------------------- per sq ft. | $150.00 |
Contractors Solutions Inc. - Concrete Industry Glossary of Terms
| Abrasion: The process of wearing down or rubbing away by means of friction. |
| Active Zone: The depth of seasonal soil moisture variation. Sometimes referred to as the zone of seasonal fluctuations. |
| Adhesion: A property of soil which causes the particles to stick together. |
| Aggregate: Stone or gravel that was crushed and screened to various sizes for use in concrete, asphalt or road surfaces. |
| Apron: A common name for the entrance of a driveway. |
| Backfill: Refilling an excavation. |
| Bands: Bands can be any type of decorative concrete: stamped, exposed aggregate, colored concrete, salt finish, etc. Bands look best when contrasted against a different "field" of decorative concrete. |
| Bank: A mass of soil rising above an average level. Generally, any soil which is to be dug from its natural position. |
| Bank Gravel: A natural mixture of cobbles, gravel, sand and fines. |
| Bank Yards: Soil or rock measured in its original position before digging. |
| Base: The course or layer of materials on which the actual pavement is placed. It may be of different types of materials ranging from selected soils to crushed stone or gravel. |
| Berm: An artificial ridge of earth, generally side-slopes of a roadbed. |
| Binder: Materials which fill voids or hold gravel together when dry. |
| Borrow Pit: An excavation from which fill material is taken. |
| Broom Finishes: Can be "light" or "coarse" depending on the bristles of the broom you choose. This is not a fancy finish but provides a non-slip surface. Choose brooms specifically made for this purpose. |
| Capillary: A phenomenon of soil which allows water to be absorbed either upward or laterally. |
| Clay: Material composed and derived from the decomposition of rock which consists of microscopic particles. |
| Clean Fill: Free of foreign material; in reference to sand or gravel, lack of a binder. |
| Colored Concrete: Various manufacturers make colors that can be placed "integral" to the mix or "dry shake" which is dusted on. |
| Compacted Yards: Measurement of soil or rock after it is placed and compacted in a fill. |
| Compressibility: A property of soil which permits deformation when subjected to a load. |
| Core Drill: A cylindrical cut and core removed by a rotary drill and bit. |
| Crown: The elevation of any surface at its edges, to encourage drainage. |
| Datum: Any level surface taken as a plane of reference from which to measure elevations. |
| Density: The ratio of weight of a substance to its volume. |
| Dewatering: The act of removing water. |
| Embankment: A fill with a top higher than the adjoining natural surface. |
| Elevations: Measurements taken by instruments (usually optical) to establish grades. |
| Exposed Aggregate: Colorful rocks are embedded in the concrete. When the top layer of cement paste is washed off either chemically, with water pressure, or sandblasted-the rocks show through. The rocks can be either "seeded" to the top of the concrete or in the entire mix. |
| Fields: Larger areas of flatwork that go inside the "bands". If there are no bands each section of the flatwork may be considered a field. The fields may all have the same decorative flatwork finish or be different in an alternating pattern. |
| Fines: Clay or silt particles in soil. |
| Finish Grade: The final grade required by specifications. |
| Floating: Floating removes humps (high spots) and fills in valleys (low spots). It also compacts the concrete by embedding large aggregate just beneath the surface and consolidating mortar at the surface in preparation for other finishing operations. |
| Float and Trowel Textures: Patterns can be made on the concrete, such as swirls, or different size arcs. The texture created can be coarse, medium, or smooth depending on the tool used to impart the pattern. Wood floats create coarser textures. Aluminum floats or steel trowels create medium or smooth finishes. |
| Footing: The first and deepest portion of any foundation. |
| Form: The custom built area made ready for a concrete pour. |
| French Drain: A perforated pipe installed in a cut to intercept and divert the underground water. The cut is below the level of the intruding water, and it is graded to drain the accumulated water away from the site. Sometimes a catch basin and discharge pump are required if a natural grade does not exist. |
| Grade: Usually the surface elevation of the ground at points where it meets a structure. Also, surface slope. |
| Granular Material: A sandy type of soil with particles that are coarser than cohesive material and do not stick to each other. |
| Gravel: A cohesion less aggregate of rock fragments with varying dimensions of 3.0 to .08 inches. |
| Gumbo: Material in the plastic state identified by a soapy or waxy appearance. |
| Humus: Organic material formed by the decomposition of vegetation. |
| Impervious: Resistant to movement or seepage of water. |
| In Situ: Natural undisturbed soil in place. |
| Lift: A layer of fill as spread on compacted. |
| Optimum Moisture Content: That percent of moisture at which the greatest density of a soil can be obtained through compaction. |
| Pass: A working trip or passage of an excavating, grading or compaction machine from point A to point B. (One direction only.) |
| Painted Concrete : Concrete that is well cured can be painted for colorful effects. Painting concrete is almost always done to existing concrete, after a repair for example, whereas colored concrete is done with freshly placed concrete and specifically for decorative purposes. |
| Permeability: A characteristic of soil which allows water to flow through it because of gravity. |
| Proctor: A method developed by R.R. Proctor for determining the density/moisture relationship in soils. It is almost universally used to determine the maximum density of any soil so that specifications may be properly prepared for field construction requirements. |
| Proctor, Modified: A moisture density test of more rigid specifications than Proctor. The basic difference is the use of heavier weight dropped from a greater distance in laboratory tests. |
| Quicksand: Fine sand or silt that is prevented from settling firmly together by upward movement of underground water. |
| Re-Bar: steel rods used to strengthen concrete. |
| Rock Salt Finish: Water softener salt crystals 1/8" to 3/8" in size are broadcast onto the fresh concrete. A roller is then used to press the salt crystals into the concrete. The surface is later washed, dissolving the salt and leaving small holes. |
| Sand: A cohesiveness aggregate of round and angular fragments of rock with a particle size between 2.0 and .05 mm. |
| Saw-cutting Concrete: A power concrete saw can cut patterns into the concrete as soon as the concrete has hardened. |
| Scoring Concrete: Decorative lines can be placed in concrete with "groovers." Groovers come in various depths and widths.
For decorative work, the groover must penetrate the concrete at least 1/4". If the groove is also serving as a control joint, the groove must be 25% the depth of the slab. |
| Settlement: The drop of some portion of the foundation below the original as-built grade. |
| Shearing Resistance: A soil's ability to resist sliding against neighboring soil grains when force is applied. Internal friction and cohesion determine shear resistance. |
| Shrinkage: Soil volume which is reduced when subjected to moisture; usually occurs in fine grain soils. |
| Sono-Tube: A cylindrical concrete form with a removable wrapper. |
| Silt: Soil material composed of particles between .005 and .05 mm in diameter. |
| Stabilize: To make soil form and prevent it from moving. |
| Stained Concrete: Existing concrete can be dressed up by saw-cutting patterns into the concrete and then staining different sections with concrete stains. Artisans can create variegated looks by blending stain colors on top each other. |
| Stamped Concrete: Concrete can be stamped to look like brick, cobblestone, slate, and a wide variety of other patterns. When combined with colored concrete the results can be fabulous. |
| Sub-base: The layer of material placed to furnish strength to the base of a road. |
| Sub grade: The surface produced by grading native earth, or cheap imported materials which serve as a base for more expensive paving. |
| Toppings: Decorative flatwork can be produced with epoxy or another type of thin coating over existing concrete. Surface preparation and getting a good bond is critical in this procedure. |
| Travertine Finishes: Often called Keystone. The concrete has a knock down finish with a smooth surface at its highest points, but rough in the low area. This is often used in hotter climates on pool decks and other surfaces desired to be cooler to the feet. |
| Vibratory (Force): A mechanism, usually engine-driven, to create the vibration needed to fill voids after concrete has been poured. |
| Water Table: The upper surface of water saturation in permeable soil or rock. |
| Wire Mesh: Sheets of heavy gauge wire network used to strengthen concrete, usually attached to Re-Bars. |
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