Any reccomendations on patio contractors? [Details of the work required below]

I'm looking to have my existing concrete slab patio replaced with a larger patio comprised of pavers. The work will require breaking up and removing the existing concrete patio (covering 100 sq feet), escavating down 8 inches for the new patio, levelling and compacting the soil, laying and levelling a layer of sand (roughly 2 inches), installing edging with spikes, installing the pavers and overlaying with sand. In total the patio new will cover roughly 180 square feet.

Any thoughts on reasonable pricing?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Be careful, escavating is expensive!

Vairables will include...

Depth of existing concrete, as the disposal fee is based on weight.
Size, quality and origin of pavers. The rest is pretty straight forward. You need a crew with a dump bed truck, a bobcat with jackhammer attachment and a regular bucket with a cutting edge. The rest is done with relatively inexpensive supplies, labor and standard hand tools.

Plan on an experienced crew with 4 guys, a heafty dump bed and supplies.

Labor

Driver/Crew Chief $35/hr x6 = $210
manual laborers @ $20/hr x 6 = 120 x 3 men = $360
Truck suited for this job and not overkill $30/hr x 8 = 240
Bobcat $110/hr @ 5 hours = $550
misc fees to include dump etc. = $100

Set costs are $1460 by my math, count on $1800

Supplies are your variable, do research and know the fair market value. Ask for a itemized proposal.

180 sqft @ $7 per = $1260
180 suft @ $30 per = $5400

Just decide on the quality of paver you are willing to pay for; don't deviate.

Now, Factor in profit margin for the job. Figure 20 - 50%. In reality, add up the hard costs, factor in their margin, and decide if the surcharge is worth your time and investment.

They make profit on bobcat hours and markup on labor and supplies.

Ask for portfolio and references before signing or paying anything.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 04/26/2011 09:17PM by JBass.

496 Wrote:
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> Be careful, escavating is expensive!


OH, THIS is what you meant by "Know it all"

A well explained answer to a direct question. I guess Ill take the compliment. Thanks!

Make sure to get a patio/deck quote from Long Fence, (if you want a good laugh).

I'm currently debating using pavers or going with stamped concrete. My patio will be about 400 sq ft. I could do the pavers myself, but honestly - i don't want to do it. I could spend 4 or 5 weekends doing one project or get 10 other ones done in the same time.

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"The work will require breaking up and removing the existing concrete patio (covering 100 sq feet), escavating down 8 inches for the new patio, levelling and compacting the soil, laying and levelling a layer of sand (roughly 2 inches), installing edging with spikes, installing the pavers and overlaying with sand. In total the patio new will cover roughly 180 square feet."


I can think of better ways to do it without having to remove the old slab.

Since you're one of those guys who know how to do everything, why don't you do it your damn self?

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Obvious Wrote:
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> "The work will require breaking up and removing
> the existing concrete patio (covering 100 sq
> feet), escavating down 8 inches for the new patio,
> levelling and compacting the soil, laying and
> levelling a layer of sand (roughly 2 inches),
> installing edging with spikes, installing the
> pavers and overlaying with sand. In total the
> patio new will cover roughly 180 square feet."
>
>
> I can think of better ways to do it without having
> to remove the old slab.
>
> Since you're one of those guys who know how to do
> everything, why don't you do it your damn self?


Reading comprehension 101.

Jbass answered the question...........he didn't ask the question.

Questions?

I had a guy quote me $11K once for a paver patio starting with a flat grass yard. Fucking highway robbery (I didn't use him).

That said, I think with materials, etc, for the type of job you are looking at you are talking at least $10K.

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Warhawk Wrote:
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> I'm currently debating using pavers or going with
> stamped concrete. My patio will be about 400 sq
> ft. I could do the pavers myself, but honestly - i
> don't want to do it. I could spend 4 or 5 weekends
> doing one project or get 10 other ones done in the
> same time.


my front townhouse patio was relandscaped with drainage and pavers for around 3500 a few years ago. I would think slab concrete would breakup after a number of years. pavers look nicer for resale and can be replaced easier. also I feel like you could do sloping and drainage and pavers in a couple weekends. put some low voltage lighting in for added resale $$. admittedly, I would hire a landscaper or contractor for that bit.