Removing concrete
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09-21-13, 08:28 AM
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Removing concrete
I just called a guy to come give an estimate on removing about a 4 foot wide section of concrete in our patio, and another 2 food wide area on the other side of the patio. Not requiring him to cut straight, we just want a natural edge. The cement is about 5 inches thick. We just want to get to the dirt so we can have a little garden. He quoted us 500 for break down and removal of the concrete, do you guys think this is a fair price or should I look elsewhere? Also, how hard would it be to do this myself? He says there are metal bars holding the concrete in place which he has to cut... I didn't see any though, but will find out once/if he starts the job.
Attached picture so you get an idea of what the space is like. I'd be removing just up to the green plan on the left from the back.
Attached picture so you get an idea of what the space is like. I'd be removing just up to the green plan on the left from the back.
#2
09-21-13, 08:55 AM
That's a tight space. Is the fence on top of the concrete? I don't know if it's a good price or not but have you considered just building a planting bed on top of the flagstone?
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09-21-13, 09:40 AM
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Will there be enough sunlight available in that three sided area to even make a full size garden viable ?
If re-inforcement steel was used it would be down inside the cement. You couldn't see it from the surface.
If re-inforcement steel was used it would be down inside the cement. You couldn't see it from the surface.
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09-21-13, 10:28 AM
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Even after it is torn out, all that heavy bulky stuff will have the be disposed of somewhere and that can be a problem in many places.
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09-21-13, 03:49 PM
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So I called another crew, they quoted me 350 and said they could do it right away. Took them less than 2 hours and hauled out all the debris as well!
Now, any tips on the edging? We want to keep the natural line, but have a nice transition into the soil that will be just slightly lower than ground level.
Also, how do should I go about filling the area with clean healthy soil for gardening, do I just buy a bunch of potting soil bags or is there a better way? Maybe I should take this question to the gardening section.
Now, any tips on the edging? We want to keep the natural line, but have a nice transition into the soil that will be just slightly lower than ground level.
Also, how do should I go about filling the area with clean healthy soil for gardening, do I just buy a bunch of potting soil bags or is there a better way? Maybe I should take this question to the gardening section.
#6
09-22-13, 04:03 AM
You might need to dig out some of the dirt that's there or at least break it up good. 4" of top soil over compacted dirt doesn't make for a good garden although a lot depends on what you intend to grow.
#7
09-22-13, 12:47 PM
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I would use some type of paver to make the edging. Keep a masonry barrier between the new soil and the wooden fence.
I would not use pressure treated wood as edging there.
I would not use pressure treated wood as edging there.
