Concrete Guides For Des Moines Homeowners
Straight answers to the questions we hear on every walk-through, from a family-owned Des Moines concrete crew with 15+ years in the trade.
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What Affects The Cost Of A Concrete Driveway?
The cost of a concrete driveway comes down to its size, thickness, whether an old slab has to be torn out, how much base prep the site needs, the reinforcement, the finish, and how easily a mixer truck can reach it. Because every site is different, an honest price needs an in-person look. Medina Concrete quotes Des Moines driveways for free.
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How Long Before You Can Drive On New Concrete?
As general guidance, you can walk on new concrete after about 24 hours, drive a car on it after about 7 days, and the concrete reaches its full strength after roughly 28 days. Cold weather slows curing, so a late-fall pour in Iowa may need longer. Your contractor should give you exact timing for your pour.
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Should You Repair Or Replace Cracked Concrete?
If a slab has lifted or sunk, has cracks that run all the way through and keep widening, or is flaking across a large area, it usually needs to be torn out and replaced, because the problem is the base underneath. Small, isolated cracks or a single damaged section can often be repaired or replaced on their own.
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