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Old 09-29-2014, 07:48 AM   #1
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Just curious if anyone on this forum has had a driveway replaced? If so, what was the approximate cost? More out of curiousity as our driveway has been spalling and we may replace one day. Phoned a couple of contractors and they want to send someone out, but we are not at that point. Typical suburban two car garage driveway. Maybe 20 feet x 25 feet for 500 ft2

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Old 09-29-2014, 09:13 AM   #2
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you're not at the point to have a professional come out and give you a quote, but you came to CP to get an inaccurate quote?

get the companies out, get their quotes, then poof, you have your real estimated costs.
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around $5000-$6000.
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you're not at the point to have a professional come out and give you a quote, but you came to CP to get an inaccurate quote?

get the companies out, get their quotes, then poof, you have your real estimated costs.
I asked on this forum 'cause most (and I mean most ) people are pretty helpful. An inaccurate qoute is fine as I am more like "is this going to cost 10K or less than 10K" at this point. Also, it's a fraction of the time to type out a question rather than to sit at home and see if the estimator shows up on time. If you didn't like my question, please don't answer.
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Hash driveway!
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you're not at the point to have a professional come out and give you a quote, but you came to CP to get an inaccurate quote?

get the companies out, get their quotes, then poof, you have your real estimated costs.
Wait, weren't you asking members of CP about their thoughts and experience some kind of flooring product a while back?
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Wait, weren't you asking members of CP about their thoughts and experience some kind of flooring product a while back?
yes i was. i was asking for any first hand experience from CP'ers, to go along with the market research I had already done. To have a salesperson or product website say one thing, is much different that a non-biased user of a product.
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I mean, I know hes a bit of a jerk but I dont know if we have to replace him...
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feels like something that could creep up to $9,000ish or so, depending on the size of your driveway and the finish of the concrete or hashish - if you will.

Many CP'rs have long winding driveways on thier large palatial estates so for them the price will be much much more
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feels like something that could creep up to $9,000ish or so, depending on the size of your driveway and the finish of the concrete or hashish - if you will.

Many CP'rs have long winding driveways on thier large palatial estates so for them the price will be much much more
I think my helipad was about $45k if I recall, the hard part was getting all that concrete onto the yacht however.
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^ this is not surprising to hear.......you will be in my prayers tonight
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Old 04-30-2015, 02:27 PM   #14
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I am also looking to have my driveway replaced. Any recommendations on a good driveway/concrete contractor?
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my buddy works at a paving company, and he recently directed me to have some work done by Calgary Custom Concrete
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foothills concrete construction ltd
http://www.foothillsconcrete.com/about.htm
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Do you mind sharing how much that cost?
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kudos to those workers for having properly fitting pants
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My brother in law works for these guys

http://www.alsaroad.com/
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