re: Is this a solid quote for concrete?

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Where does this Hector work? I need some concrete poured in the Hammond area.

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I know they do jobs in Hammond. His # is 225-960-8504. He and his partner will do you right. Show up when he says and gets the job done. Not to mention, far undercut all the other quotes I got. Their crew are legit good dudes. No worries with shadiness.

On FB, search for "Hector Concrete" and "Supreme Concrete". 2 different guys but they are partners on all jobs.

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I looked at the FB and some of the slabs they poured didn’t have control joints.

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For mine, they used metal keyways every 10ft. It took several weeks for the control joint cracks to reveal. Im sure they will cut the control joint if you'd rather, but I preferred the metal keyways.

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Why is do you prefer that?

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Keyways not only allow for controlled joints, but the shape of the keyway has a "c channel" built in which helps prevent either side of the control joint from sinking or rising independently. Both sides of the joint "lock in" to the keyway similar to dowelling.

A regular saw cut joint is completely at the mercy of the substrate. This is actually the cheaper way to do it. Metal keyway costs around $10 per stick (10ft) plus cost of stakes.

Let them know if you'd rather cut joints and it should save you money. If thats your preference.

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I see. Originally I thought control joints in addition to keyways. But you’re saying it’s either one or the other.

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Yep.

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Thanks for the Hector recommendation. I needed some concrete work done in my courtyard and he is half what I was quoted by two different companies.

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No problem. That's why he has been my Go-To for the last few years. I've referred several of my friends as well.

What’s his rate~ $/sqft?

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fiber or wire mesh

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Mesh is a bit more expensive but from what I’ve read, fiber might be the better option for strength and crack prevention.

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Mesh is a bit more expensive but from what I’ve read, fiber might be the better option for strength and crack prevention.

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Yep, just need to make sure there is the appropriate level of fiber in the mix and that its mixed in well. A competent concrete tradesman will know this, but I'd be sure.

Assuming it’s standard thickness that isn’t bad. Don’t pour it in the heat of summer as many many will add too much water to be thinner so they don’t sweat as much spreading it and then it will be weaker. And make sure they suspend the mesh.

Don’t let this Hector guy see this thread, lol. He’ll realize he’s too cheap and could be making more money.