Xfaxman
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If I were in the business I would be in a wheelchair from a broken back.
Retaining walls and patio
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EddieWalker
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What's the plan for landscaping? I might of forgotten, but did you install sprinklers before building the walls?
As a Contractor, I used to have signs on the doors of my truck to help attract business, but the only people that called from seeing my truck where guys looking for work. The neighbors who where interested would just come over and talk to me face to face. But every time I saw the City Inspector truck drive past the street, I expected him to stop and see what I was doing. It never happened, but it always made me nervous. Eventually I just took off the signs and threw them away.
As a Contractor, I used to have signs on the doors of my truck to help attract business, but the only people that called from seeing my truck where guys looking for work. The neighbors who where interested would just come over and talk to me face to face. But every time I saw the City Inspector truck drive past the street, I expected him to stop and see what I was doing. It never happened, but it always made me nervous. Eventually I just took off the signs and threw them away.
OP
The project that never ends. Now entering the concrete stage. Floating steps. Had to run some sprinkler lines before placing forms for concrete.
I haven't done much concrete work but this place is filled with "never done before" stuff.
After the concrete, a bunch of landscaping, and either a lawn or artificial turf. It really never ends.
I haven't done much concrete work but this place is filled with "never done before" stuff.
After the concrete, a bunch of landscaping, and either a lawn or artificial turf. It really never ends.
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deezler
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This is your brother's house, right? Hope he's paying you well! 
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I have a bathroom renovation coming up soon at my house.This is your brother's house, right? Hope he's paying you well!
goeduck
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Sprinkler lines not deep enough...... OH WAIT... California..... Good to go
pmsmechanic
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You make me laugh. Sprinkler lines around here are buried about 12" deep. I fall you just blow them all out with air.Sprinkler lines not deep enough...... OH WAIT... California..... Good to go
MossRoad
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Ours are self-draining. No fall issues.
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Yeah just lay them on the ground.Sprinkler lines not deep enough...... OH WAIT... California..... Good to go
OP
I have new respect for the amount of work that goes into concrete forms and getting everything level and straight.
The photos here show the walkway which is 28 separate rectangles with 6" gap between each. The forms for a regular walkway would be far, far easier.
Decided to hire a finishing crew for the concrete since this has now turned into a 6 yard pour, 480sq ft, 44 sections. The stairs aren't formed yet but should be early next week.
As is typical, I pulled the sprinkler lines because I didn't want to bury them under concrete without testing. I'll run them again in the gap between the sections later on.
For those curious this is the rough budget on this work, which consists of 300sq ft of walkway sections and 200 sq ft of stair sections with cantilever style floating forms.
Skid steer and plate compactor rental: $400
Lumber and screws: $250
Day labor: $450
7 yards of concrete, delivered: $1350
Pump truck: $350
Finishing crew: $800
Up to around $3600 for these parts that were quoted at $8,000-$11,800. Dollar saved is a dollar earned!
The photos here show the walkway which is 28 separate rectangles with 6" gap between each. The forms for a regular walkway would be far, far easier.
Decided to hire a finishing crew for the concrete since this has now turned into a 6 yard pour, 480sq ft, 44 sections. The stairs aren't formed yet but should be early next week.
As is typical, I pulled the sprinkler lines because I didn't want to bury them under concrete without testing. I'll run them again in the gap between the sections later on.
For those curious this is the rough budget on this work, which consists of 300sq ft of walkway sections and 200 sq ft of stair sections with cantilever style floating forms.
Skid steer and plate compactor rental: $400
Lumber and screws: $250
Day labor: $450
7 yards of concrete, delivered: $1350
Pump truck: $350
Finishing crew: $800
Up to around $3600 for these parts that were quoted at $8,000-$11,800. Dollar saved is a dollar earned!
