Cost of Cement Slabs
January 2013
Do you need to know the range of average installed costs for Cement Slabs in your zip code? Do you need an independent, 2013 cost breakdown of Cement Slab material and installation costs?
The Homewyse Cement Slab cost estimator provides up to date pricing information for your area. Enter your zip code, the size of your project below and click "Update". The table below summarizes the average 2013 cost to install Cement Slabs in your area for good, better and custom quality work.
- To avoid costly problems and get quality work at a fair price, have Cement Slab installation completed by a licensed and bonded Concrete Contractor. Use the free Homewyse checklist for proven advice in finding, hiring and managing a trustworthy Concrete Contractor.
- You may be able to save on Cement Slab installation costs by hiring a Landscaping Contractor. Make sure that any prospective Landscaping Contractor has relevant Cement Slab experience, that you verify past work, and that you follow the homewyse checklist.
- Avoid costly warranty and maintenance problems for your Cement Slab project. Use the homewyse Cement Slab Installation checklists to make sure your project is completed with proper installation techniques and materials.
Cement Slabs - Pricing and Installation Cost Notes
- Cement Slab installation costs are commonly quoted from a standard rate and can be estimated by the service professional with inspecting the job site.
- The homewyse cost estimates includes all typical costs for simple excavation and site preparation for uniform cement slab thickness, proper surface height and water shedding slope for finished surface; placement of perimeter forms and expansion joints at spacing not to exceed 8 feet; setting of wire mesh or rebar reinforcement; pouring, settling, leveling, trowel finishing of minimum 4 inch thick, 4000 psi concrete.
- Higher priced Cement Slabs may include features such as better crack resistance, higher quality surface finishing and better warranty.
- The homewyse installation cost estimate does not include costs for site regrading or excavation, or demolition and removal of existing hardscaping or structure(s).
- Expect to pay an additional 5% - 14% in material and installation costs for complex installation configurations and patterns.
- Cost ranges account for variations in contractor skill, job location and seasonal contractor wage rates.
- Cement Slab installation costs will approach the high end of the range in or near major metropolitan areas.
- Save money on the total project by having multiple vendors bid on the same, complete description of Cement Slab work for your project.
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