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stamped concrete contractor required

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 3:35 pm
by chatsworth
Good afternoon everyone,
I am the project coordinator for the Archangel Michael Hospice 'Garden of Memories' and for weeks now I have been trying to source a contractor to do the stamped concrete pathways in the garden. I have contacted several now who say they are keen to do the job but either do not turn up for site meetings, or if they do, do not submit a price or reply to phone calls etc. We have had one firm quote which I believe is too high.
I am looking for approx 80 square metres in phase one of the garden, which is the enclosed area and 60 square metres of phase two, which is the upper level leading to the underground car park.
I am looking towards a price of around 25 euro a square metre for good quality, well laid concrete. We are only doing this job once !
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Geoff Eccleston 97631734

Re: stamped concrete contractor required

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 5:50 pm
by Devil
I do not recommend stamped concrete and especially with traffic on it. Bricks are a better solution. If you want to know why, come here and see how it wears, We had two large areas done. One (garage drive), I had bulldozed up (35 cm reinforced concrete!) and replaced by bricks; 100% better looking, less maintenance and better wearing.

Re: stamped concrete contractor required

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 7:51 am
by chatsworth
Stamped concrete is the preferred option for both appearance and simplicity. The footfall will be light, therefore wear and tear would be at a minimum.
Thanks for the replies.
Geoff

Re: stamped concrete contractor required

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 3:15 pm
by Dominic

Re: stamped concrete contractor required

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 3:51 pm
by chatsworth
Yes , 2 nrtr and 1 voice mail , live in hope

Re: stamped concrete contractor required

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 10:06 pm
by Dominic
I have a similar experience with a lot of companies if I contact them trying to get more information for the directory.

Mind you, it was similar in the UK in some areas. I remember looking for a tennis club as our daughter was interested in lessons. Nobody answered. And none of the scout huts answered their email either. They would respond to facebook queries though, for some reason.