Concrete Barrie

Well, it’s no surprise here - concrete contractors are contractors who help to build structures using, yep - concrete! Concrete is a major material used in modern day construction, so concrete workers are in high demand. In fact, when it comes to construction, concrete is the number one most commonly used material. You can use it to build so many things - walls, floors, roads, and so much more! Whether you’re doing a quality home renovation, a demolition, installing commercial roofing, or are involved in flooring and full construction, there’s a good chance that a concrete contractor will be involved! 

Here at Contractors in Barrie, our concrete contractors are specially trained and experienced to handle all of your concrete construction needs. From the beginning stages of mixing to the end stages of a final foundation, our contractors are with you every step of the way through your renovation projects. 

Concrete is used in lots of quality home renovation projects - many of which you probably didn’t even realise involve concrete. From residential to commercial roofing, to flooring, to driveways, backyard patios, and even the foundation of a home - concrete is used in many everyday projects. 

A concrete contractor can help with any number of these jobs. Of course, working as a contractor involves so much more than just “pouring” concrete. Concrete workers also:

• Help to plan your project

Whether it be roofing, flooring and full construction, or some other type of concrete project, our contractors in Barrie can help to plan it out from the very beginning. From the selection of the proper concrete to the project specifications - our concrete contractors make sure the job gets planned properly.

• Prepare the site

○ You can’t just start pouring concrete as soon as you have a plan. In order to pull off your project successfully, you need to prepare the site. Whether your site needs demolition, excavation, or some other type of preparation, our team is here to ensure that your concrete job runs smoothly - and that means proper preparation.

• Forming, pouring, and finishing

○ Once the job is planned out and the site is prepared, now your contractors can start building the framework for your concrete, pouring your concrete, and installing your concrete for a finished project you will love!

As Contractors in Barrie, this is a question we get all the time - and people often get cement and concrete confused. Most often, we hear the terms used interchangeably. But in reality, they aren’t two of the same. 

Cement is actually an ingredient that is used in concrete. To be more specific, concrete consists of cement, aggregate (Gravel, stone, and sand), and water. 

Cement can be used on its own, but this isn’t usually the case. Why, you ask? Because concrete is much stronger and more durable than cement alone. In fact, concrete is one of the strongest and most durable materials there are. This is why it’s often found used in major projects like building bridges, schools, sidewalks, and quality home renovation and/or commercial roofing projects.  

When you do see cement used on its own, it’s generally for smaller projects. One might, for example, use cement to fill cracked concrete or in specialised masonry. But for the most part, if you’re building anything of substance, concrete will be the material of choice. 

Concrete finishing is a process that helps to make your concrete smooth and durable. The goal is to create concrete that is strong, durable, and attractive. But the process of finishing concrete isn’t as simple as it sounds. Aside from any demolition and excavation that is needed to put the project in place, finishing involves a series of steps that must be completed with precision. When doing flooring and full construction, contractors have to spread the concrete, but they also need to screed it, float the surface, edge the slabs, groove the joints, and trowel the surface. 

We know, we know - you probably didn’t understand a word of that. So let’s put it in laymans’ terms. In order to finish concrete you must spread the concrete, remove excess concrete, level ridges, fill voids, create neat edges, prevent cracks, and smooth the surface. In doing all of this, our contractors in Barrie must be meticulous in their timing and must pay close attention to detail to ensure that your concrete does not crack or take on a rough appearance. 

Of course, the exact cost to finish your concrete will depend on several factors including the thickness of the pad, the thickness of the edges, and the edge finishing. Local material costs and prep work can also affect your end cost. For example, if you’re doing a quality home renovation that requires demolition and excavation before concrete can be poured and finished, it will cost significantly more than without the added services. 

Generally speaking, concrete finishing can cost anywhere between $4 and $18 per square foot.