Concrete Western Suburbs Melbourne look easy enough when you see it done. How hard can it be to mix water, sand, and cement together and slap it down where you want it? Experts always make things seem easier than they are, and their ease and confidence don’t show you the years and years of practice and experience that go into making it look so simple.
Mixing and laying concrete can look simple to the inexperienced eye, but there’s a fair bit that goes into it so that it turns out perfect every time. And, of course, you’ll save a bit of money if you DIY your driveway or shed slab, but will it last?
Getting the job done by professionals in the first place will save you all the issues and repairs that the cheaper DIY job is bound to have, and it will look professional from the moment it’s laid as well.
Let’s look at the main reasons you should hire a professional to pour concrete Western Suburbs Melbourne rather than DIY it!
Tools and equipment
Professionals will have the right tools and equipment for the job when they arrive. The DIYer often find they have to spend money on trowels, floats, and other unfamiliar equipment after they start the job, which is not the best time to find out!
The professionals have all these things and more in their trucks when they arrive and are ready for every eventuality, even unexpected surprises – and they have all the tools of the trade with them when they need them.
There are always hidden costs, and having to spend even more cash on a trowel, float, or more concrete than you anticipated is going to feel bad when it happens to you.
The DIYer also has to read the manual or check out an online video to figure out how to achieve a trendy look or get the form depth right, and the concrete Western Suburbs Melbourne professionals already know how to use it. They won’t spend hours reading up on how to use it or arguing with the spouse who has!
Quality, Standards, and Legislation
The main advantage of a professional is they already know the ins and outs of the laws and will put in a concrete driveway, pad or footing safely and legally. There’s lots you don’t know that you don’t know about the building industry, but professional concreters do!
It makes sense to get them in to look and see what they recommend and ensure that you get a quality job, especially if you’ve got a tricky job ahead!
Your concrete Western Suburbs Melbourne professional should be a registered Building Practitioner as well as a member of the Master Builders Association of Australia. This guarantees the quality of the workmanship and gives you a place to take your complaint to in the unlikely event of there being a problem.
Art V Science
Believe it or not, there’s a streak of the artistic in all good concreters. There’s a real art to laying good-looking concrete, and quality professionals have it. You can tell by the way they enjoy what they do and get a bit pedantic about the finish.
Our concreters have an in-depth knowledge of concrete, Melbourne’s weather and geography. They know what works and what doesn’t and can even tell you why, just because it’s what they do all day, every day. You can’t beat decades of experience.
There is a science to mixing concrete in the correct proportions but finishing it off requires a good eye and a steady hand as well. That where experience and talent comes in!
Cost
Professional Concreters have contacts in the industry. They have the ability to buy in bulk, and as you will find out, buying individual bags from the local hardware shop will be way more costly.
Your labour might be a lot cheaper by the hour, but how many hours are you prepared to put into this project? The professionals hook in and get it done in the most efficient way possible. They know what preparation is needed, how to put in reinforcing and form work, the right order to do things, and can do it all a lot quicker than you can!
Professional may look expensive, but once you factor in the hours of your time over the weekend or in your holidays, you’ll soon feel that they are worth every penny. You’ll get your weekend back, and the neighbours will be impressed with the quality job that gets done too!
Value to your home
Getting in the professionals makes your home look better in the long run. Whether you plan to sell or want to use the equity at a later date, having a professional-looking driveway or a shed slab that lasts are bonuses that come with using concreters that know what they are doing.
Professional concreters will make sure your job is done to a high standard so people don’t get hurt, and your concrete Western Suburbs Melbourne stands the test of time.
Contact us today!
Getting in a professional concrete company has more advantages than doing it yourself in terms of cost, time, quality and legalities. If you are needing to improve the look, functionality or longevity of the concrete around your home, call in the professionals—we can do all that and more!
We have years of experience in the concrete industry, as well as a reliable, motivated team of professionals ready and able to do any job that you might have, no matter how big or small.
Give us a call today, and let’s discuss your next project and what you need it to do for your home and lifestyle. We specialise in Melbourne homes and the types of concrete that work best in our climate and for our geography.
Professionals are the best solution for most concreting projects, and we are right here in Melbourne, ready to advise and help you with creating the perfect concrete solution to your concreting needs!
Call us today, and let’s see how we can help!