Your home is your castle, and as such,
you want it to look the best it possibly can. Distracting features
like peeling paint, worn out windows, and a crumbling driveway can
make homeowners and prospective buyers alike uncomfortable.
If your driveway is old and worn out,
having a new one poured will make a huge difference for you and your
family. Concrete that is crumbling is not only ugly but also is
harder to use - especially if your driveway is exceedingly old and
has patches of dirt that show through.
Instead of patching your driveway's
concrete, you may need a fresh start. First, you must remove your old
concrete driveway. Make sure to hire professionals with lots of
experience in this area, as you do not want a novice to work on your
driveway. Read on to see what the concrete removal process will
entail.
Prepare the Area
If concrete removal specialists will
visit your home to take out your driveway, you'll need to prepare the
area for them. Be sure to move any vehicles parked on the driveway.
Then you can move anything else that could get in the way, such as
garden hoses, yard tools, and children's toys.
The concrete cutting company can give
you specific pointers on what else you might need to do to prepare
for the job. Make sure to also ask about the timeframe for the
project. This can vary depending on the length of your driveway, the
company's workload, and their schedule.
Hire Professionals With Essential
Equipment for the Job
Most companies use a basic tool kit for
a concrete cutting and removal project. It will include the following
tools:
- Electric circular saw with diamond
or abrasive blade
- Bolt cutters for wire mesh
For the curious homeowner,
professionals will also use the following pieces of safety equipment
in the process of concrete cutting and removal:
These make it easier for the concrete
professionals who service your home to be safe and sound while they
remove your old driveway. This sort of project is definitely not
without its hazards.
Let the Professionals Remove the Old
Material
You should allow a professional
concrete cutting and removal company to do the entire concrete
removal job. They have the experience and resources necessary to do
the job safely and quickly.
For example, if you have more than four
inches of concrete that need to be removed, you'll need professional
power tools and foreknowledge. Additionally, if the concrete you plan
to remove is reinforced, you'll need an electric saw.
While you might save some money when
you break up the concrete yourself, you'll most likely have to rent
or borrow equipment to be able to complete the job, which means that
you might not save as much money as you think - especially when you
consider the time you will spend.
On the other hand, when you hire a
contractor to demolish and remove your old driveway, the fees for
removal are already accounted for. Unless you have a lot of
experience with this sort of thing and are prepared to deal with all
the details that go into it, hiring a professional is your best bet
for success.
When you have your old driveway
removed, you can pour another one to enhance your home's curb appeal
and increase the aesthetics of your home. Not only does this make
your home more enjoyable and functional for you, but also this is a
great way to prepare for the future. If you decide to sell your home,
a dilapidated driveway could turn off potential buyers.
For more information about concrete
removal, turn to Capitol
City Concrete Cutters. We're equipped to do the job safely and
quickly.
