Guys around my area are around 1.50$ a sq ft just for labor to pour and finish. One of the reasons we don't do flatwork anymore. Most people here don't care if its a quality job and contractors only care about the price. You guys do great work and nice to see people still do care.
@@MikeDayConcrete unfortunately we have seen the worst of the worst and no one even considers it being the wrong thing to do it. Then contractors want us to bid it at their dirt cheap price when we try to give them a good quality product. It doesn't work out. Have watched alot of your videos and you do things right. Its good to see someone teaching others the correct way. Stay safe and keep up the good work.
when contractors specify fiber in concrete they get microfiber additive, not macrofiber. Microfiber does not increase to strength of concrete it reduces shrinkage cracking. It is amazing how many concrete contractors are unaware of this.
It’s amazing how many people have to always let others know or think they know more than the person doing or filming what they are doing. It’s every video. I could film the sky and say wow it a beautiful blue sky today, but someone will say that’s actually not true it’s amazing that we people don’t know that today the sky is actually Azure Blue.
Hello Mike! I thoroughly enjoy your video’s and your explanation of everything. I started my work in concrete way back in the first phase of Disney World in Orlando. My son John David is a cop in Mason Ohio and is starting his concrete contracting business. I love the way your guys work together as well as your daughters. Great company and is ran very professional
I’m going to give my son (John David) your response and see if he will follow up on your contacts in Ohio. I just totally love the way you and your crew work. I’ve always believed that going on a job should be enjoyable and not be viewed as drudgery! Thanks Mike so much. You are one of the best!
Hi Mike. Great question. I own a small concrete business in central Ohio and my minimum charge is +500. My goal is to net $500 per day, or else it’s not worth it. Luckily business is still booming, but that could change quickly. In essence, I suppose my minimum charges are relative to the current economic factors. Let’s pray things don’t worsen. Best of luck to you and the crew. Fantastic work, Great tutorials, and only the best subscribe to your channel! 🤙🏻
I charged 500 min a long time ago also. You got to start somewhere. I would recommend raise it a little, you're worth it. Don't undercharge for your knowledge and you skill set. What you know and do is very valuable and you should get compensated for it.
Watching you guys work is so enjoyable, concrete laying and the finishing is a dying art just love the video. I like how you are encouraging other concrete layers to learn more and to keep this art going. Awesome video !! Stay safe and healthy thanks 😊
I Steel Trowel Everything in Buffalo/Niagara Falls NY! Makes a Pretty,Flat(obviously pitched) Beautiful Finish! Your Edger&Groover leave a Steel Finish! Mag is ok for Dumpster pads commercial stuff residential Steel Trowel! The broom will reopen the surface especially horse hair when concrete is “wet” lol 1st rank amateurs can’t finish smooth sweet concrete without Dunkin’ joints(grooves) or tilting edgers! Just saying part of our craft another application for finishing! But I totally Agree with everything you say! Awesome! Thanks for setting the standards for the next Generation Mike!
Yes sir I have a minimum price also. Based in Southern California and everything here is more expensive then many parts of the country. I agree that with the $1500. Anything smaller, even a slow day is hard to FO with overhead
There is two kinds of concrete, 1 Concrete that is cracked. 2 Concrete that is going to crack. All we can do is what you are doing, trying to control concrete to crack where we want it too.. Good looking pour right there. Keep up the good work. $8 bucks a sf is the average rate here for what you described.
It’s amazing how often I hear that. It’s also amazing to see so many 70 year old concrete floors not cracked yet so many newer floors and driveways cracking all over. Most cracking comes from laziness. Not doing the prep work. My driveway is undermined right now due to no base material which didn’t slow down erosion.
Hey bud I’m in Kentucky been doing concrete for going on 6 years now. It’s crazy how differently we do things but the result is the same! Good work! (Love the picture frame look still havnt had a customer request this yet)
I do $1,500 + material cost That’s minimum to cover my labor, after 5 yards It becomes more profitable by sq ft We charge around 4 dollars for broom finish Mississippi
Its great you guys specialize. In Pittsburgh most guys try to do everything. Our company is one of very few around here who specialize. We try to only do retaining walls and pavers. We are similar in price $1500-2000 for jobs one day or less.
This is the first time I have heard someone besides my dad talk about not using a trowel on exterior concrete. I completely agree about not troweling exterior. I am in SD and I have very few issues with pealing and Popping of the top. There are many companies still troweling around here and they have lots of problems with pealing. A+++++. PEOPLE PROBABLY THINK YOU ARE CRAZY FOR NOT HAND TROWELING IT TO. KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDEOS
Would you say that steel trowel finish is better for warmer weather? The way I was taught was to bull float, Fresno (maybe once or twice) steel trowel and then broom. And We’ve never had an issue with peeling. Any tips though? I want to try finishing concrete in different ways. Also im in Idaho.
Always a minimum charge. You have to with a small business, we usually dont touch anything small unless we have 1500-2000 in labor covered. awesome work again mike!
See how the rod man strikes off the top of the wall line pad. That's correct. He ain't digging into it and he ain't riding a inch high. I've been watching yall for a minute
@@MikeDayConcrete hi mate just new to your Chanel your work is crisp, back in the UK I charge£ 75 SQM, in regards of washing release of would you recommend detergent or a mild acid wash just getting ideas as we been experiencing sealer problems, would appreciate feedback
Hi, the rates "me and two helpers" will be 7000 mur If we have a concret mixer , if not it will be a bit higher! The leveling of the ground, metal mesh fixing
Mike, I do finishing jobs, 95% broom finish, and under 1000sq ft. I bring my own hand tools, floats, and broom... I'm wondering what the best way to charge is?
I love when you make a video like this Mike. It's good for everyone to compare prices. We do all of our own demo, grading and prep work in the Pittsburgh PA suburbs. If their isn't any demo and the dirt work is straight forward, I'd have a minimum charge of between 4000 and 5000 for anything 4 yards or less with a broomed finish. Add on the cost of dumping and $3 per square foot or $500 (which ever is more) for basic demolition. The job in the video would be about 4500-6000 depending on those factors. I got a ton of calls for hot tub pads this year when everyone got those spring stimulus checks. People wanted 10x10 or 12x12 pads with no demo and I would tell them that I can do 10 x10 for $4000 or 15x20 (300 sqft) for $5000 because of order minimums and labor costs. Most people thought that was a fair approach and we did a bunch of them between March and May.
@@alphaomega3173 We're a decent sized reputable company and that's a job we wouldn't typically take. People who want to know what they're getting are willing to pay for piece of mind. They were all thrilled with the finished product.
Folks agreeing to those prices doesn’t testify to their appreciation for the quality of work, but illuminates the lack of quality work/workers in this country. Concrete work is one of the lowest skilled trades but is paying as if it’s an electrician or plumber due to that lack of decent tradesman. I appreciate a job well done and am not putting down the work as it’s important work just not agreeing with charge per skill level.
@@MyName-tj4zj Concrete work is hard. Really hard. It takes significantly more physical effort than many other trades. I agree that it takes longer to learn the information required to be a plumber or electrician, but it takes just as long or longer to master the techniques for concrete. When some one pays for a job they aren't just paying for skill. They're paying for effort, skill, and overhead.
I dont step foot on a job for less than $2100, if its stamped its $3200. You want a 10x10 pad, 30x3ft sidewalk? 2100/3200. I'll knock out easy stuff around 4-500 sq ft quickly for $10-12 a sq ft stamped 20-25. 8-10 on 2400sq ft or more, 15-20 stamped. For example I've got a tare out and repour this week. 12 3x4 steps, and 500sq ft all stamped. Bid it for $17500. $50 a sq ft for the steps, $20 a sq ft for the stamp.
Great diy concrete video and can't wait to see the next especially if cute miss Mia is in them, she seems to always work so hard got to get her commentary on these jobs😍
$1,500.00 but almost any small job is well above it. Last job that was the minimum was a 8" inch by 1' foot piece. Customer did not mind paying the minimum. Also we did a 4x4 stone out of a sidewalk and it was $2,300.00
Hello Mike, I love ur videos. I learn so much from u. what do u mean labor cost ? I don’t understand. Please break it down for me. Thank u 🙏🏼 😊 And what doe’s minimum charge mean too?
So 1500 is just to get you, your guys and gals payed? Basically a day rate for your crew, then you add materials and your profit margin to come up with what you charge the customer? Correct me if I’m wrong. I’m not in concrete but I’ve been in floor covering demo/installation for almost 12 years. Lately I’ve had to lower my minimum.. which is extremely frustrating. My minimum was literally my break even point too, so when I charged a minimum is was essentially working just to keep up with the bills and pay roll that day. It takes 560$/day for me to stay in business and I’m having to charge 400, sometimes 500 to secure the small jobs when I’m slow. Any tips for when customers want small jobs but squeak about the minimum?
Hey Mike, wondering if there’s a way to start a business doing small jobs like these all the time to start out if we don’t have the years of experience like yourself. I’m union but a little over a year in experience but would probably like to branch on my own, thanks.
For sure. I do water lines. I tell everyone my price is only $10 per foot. But the minimum is 100’. No one hears the “minimum” till the third time. You must keep saying you have a minimum. They will finally hear it but you have to still keep on saying it because they will not tell you “ I understand minimum “. You will get done with a 20’ line and they will be standing there with 2-$100 bills. Trust me. Keep repeating minimum. And if the measurement doesn’t reach your minimum. Don’t mention the measure. Just keep saying “I have a minimum “.
Worst part about using fibermesh is shaving all the little hairs off the pour the next day! People now days like their things smooth. Trendy I guess. I don't see a lot of fibermesh being used anymore in MN. In the early 90's it was all the rage. We too went with the float finish only on outside stuff. So far as in for 1 year used a wood bullfloat and wood hand floats! Interesting year.
Keep a bar with a hook on the end of it and pull it up as you’re pouring and screeding. By the time you get on it to finish it, the concrete is strong enough to hold it where it’s at.
Hey awesome videos, my good buddy had his own concrete business and I just to love watch it, definitely takes skill! I’m starting my own business which has nothing to do with concrete maybe you can help. I’m trying to setup my pricing so it can stay competitive. Do you have any advice on how to do that? I’ve called multiple companies to see what they charge just trying to see how to figure out mine. Thanks! Keep up the sweet videos.
I don’t do concrete either, I own a floor covering business. I just come here to watch this guy work, it’s fantastic. Man to be honest, knowing the “going rate” for your area is good but I would ignore it. Sit down and put some effort into figuring out what it will cost you to stay in business. Every business in the world has different expenses so it would be wise for you to make your own rate and ignore competition… within reason of course.
Just my labor to help a friend etc. Finish one of their pours is 300 (always cash on completion). If I do a tiny foundation patch job or something it's 200. If somebody wants me to organize a little pour for them it's 500 cash. At the company I work/sell work for our flatwork minimum can be as low as 2000 if we are doing other work there. A set of steps we like to get 4500 minimum if it's just the steps, on the side I like to get 2500 minimum for steps or 1k per riser.
Good job but I'm OCD about always moping the opposite way that we pull rod so its flat but I get sometimes it's hard to do that but I saw you mop the same direction they pulled rod. Not giving you shit mike because I know you do good work I've seen your videos but I'm just saying. By the way I just ordered a orange hoodie with your name on it so I'm repping you here in Omaha,ne
$1800 minimum! That’s my break even point. So anything less than 200 sq feet is $1800, but I do all the digging, hauling away, and compaction, forms, and entire pour.
Mst times on small work i pass material cost onto homeowner then 300 per man per day if i have to take check will add a little more to material cost but i will do all grading and forming at the 300 per day per man usually works out better for homeowner as we never know what im going to run into on prepping for concrete
Agreed. I started out as a auto tech for 20 years, then an electrician. Seeing the needs of my customers(elderly woman) I started helping with plumbing toilets and faucets, then doors and windows. I am now a handyman. I rarely run into previous work that is better then mine, sadly. Most windows have zero insulation, caulk or foam that I tear out. Plumbers work is just terrible. Electrical is back stabbed on every new build. Drywall is 10 screws or nails per sheet. I live in west Tennessee for perspective. The point is you can do a better job then most contractors if you study and go slow and care about the results. Many guys are in it for the paycheck these days.
Tried that, crunch the numbers after the jobs done and it would of been cheaper to slab Italian Marble and fly the professionals from Italy first class. At least end up with a level floor with no empty beer bottles sticking out of the concrete...
Yes I have a minimum of 1600$ for 1 yard jobs I’ve had customers pay me 1500$ for a patch job like a 4x4 I always tell them to get more because it’s more convenient but usually those customers have plenty of money and could care less about paying 1500$ for a 4x4
@@gpcm9226 5/8 rebar 5/8 bit but a felt strip is usually used when a slab touches a full basement or frost wall. The foundation goes below frost line the slab doesn't. It does help the slab to not settle I have done both ways pinning it didn't harm it. But some experts will say you should never. Not doing it sometimes the slab can settle and not line up good after first winter, usually because site prep. I like to sill seal around the beams on the outside in case of frost the sauna tubes are 4' down also for frost protection.
We used a hammer drill with 3/8 concrete bit. Then pounded in 3/8 rebar about 2 to 3 inches into the existing slab. It's pretty easy and probably took about 5 minutes on this job.
@@MikeDayConcrete my friend, you just busted the shit out of my bubble. I thought the concrete gods were about to have mercy on all us finishers and grant us all 40° mornings and 70° days. 😉
Why do you think they overcharge for their work? Paying the women probably crap. This job they cant even redo the joints after brooming? How long would that take"? Maybe 10 minutes? Little shit like this makes a job look professional, not cheap and quick.
$2500 minimum. Not that I need it that high it’s I’m not putting my boots on for less and anyone that does is silly. And what concrete company only places and finishes? You don’t do any grade work? I’m not pouring on someone else’s grade work ever.
Guys around my area are around 1.50$ a sq ft just for labor to pour and finish. One of the reasons we don't do flatwork anymore. Most people here don't care if its a quality job and contractors only care about the price. You guys do great work and nice to see people still do care.
We care! Most the guys I know around here take pride and care about their work.
@@MikeDayConcrete unfortunately we have seen the worst of the worst and no one even considers it being the wrong thing to do it. Then contractors want us to bid it at their dirt cheap price when we try to give them a good quality product. It doesn't work out. Have watched alot of your videos and you do things right. Its good to see someone teaching others the correct way. Stay safe and keep up the good work.
when contractors specify fiber in concrete they get microfiber additive, not macrofiber. Microfiber does not increase to strength of concrete it reduces shrinkage cracking. It is amazing how many concrete contractors are unaware of this.
It’s amazing how many people have to always let others know or think they know more than the person doing or filming what they are doing. It’s every video. I could film the sky and say wow it a beautiful blue sky today, but someone will say that’s actually not true it’s amazing that we people don’t know that today the sky is actually Azure Blue.
If he is correct I appreciate the education.
Hello Mike! I thoroughly enjoy your video’s and your explanation of everything. I started my work in concrete way back in the first phase of Disney World in Orlando. My son John David is a cop in Mason Ohio and is starting his concrete contracting business. I love the way your guys work together as well as your daughters. Great company and is ran very professional
That's awesome John. I got some good contacts in Ohio, the guys at Deco-Crete Supply, if you son needs anything.
I’m going to give my son (John David) your response and see if he will follow up on your contacts in Ohio. I just totally love the way you and your crew work. I’ve always believed that going on a job should be enjoyable and not be viewed as drudgery! Thanks Mike so much. You are one of the best!
i am in concrete and this is art. respect what a great crew
Hi Mike. Great question. I own a small concrete business in central Ohio and my minimum charge is +500. My goal is to net $500 per day, or else it’s not worth it. Luckily business is still booming, but that could change quickly. In essence, I suppose my minimum charges are relative to the current economic factors. Let’s pray things don’t worsen. Best of luck to you and the crew. Fantastic work, Great tutorials, and only the best subscribe to your channel! 🤙🏻
I charged 500 min a long time ago also. You got to start somewhere. I would recommend raise it a little, you're worth it. Don't undercharge for your knowledge and you skill set. What you know and do is very valuable and you should get compensated for it.
In Denver I cant order mud for
We do a plastic plug into the foundation that the rebar fits into so when the slab moves separate from foundation it doesent pop the concrete out
Watching you guys work is so enjoyable, concrete laying and the finishing is a dying art just love the video. I like how you are encouraging other concrete layers to learn more and to keep this art going. Awesome video !! Stay safe and healthy thanks 😊
Appreciate that, thanks.
Definitely not a dying art. New people learning every day.
I Steel Trowel Everything in Buffalo/Niagara Falls NY! Makes a Pretty,Flat(obviously pitched) Beautiful Finish! Your Edger&Groover leave a Steel Finish! Mag is ok for Dumpster pads commercial stuff residential Steel Trowel! The broom will reopen the surface especially horse hair when concrete is “wet” lol 1st rank amateurs can’t finish smooth sweet concrete without Dunkin’ joints(grooves) or tilting edgers! Just saying part of our craft another application for finishing! But I totally Agree with everything you say! Awesome! Thanks for setting the standards for the next Generation Mike!
Yes sir I have a minimum price also. Based in Southern California and everything here is more expensive then many parts of the country. I agree that with the $1500. Anything smaller, even a slow day is hard to FO with overhead
There is two kinds of concrete, 1 Concrete that is cracked. 2 Concrete that is going to crack. All we can do is what you are doing, trying to control concrete to crack where we want it too.. Good looking pour right there. Keep up the good work. $8 bucks a sf is the average rate here for what you described.
Sounds good Nate!
It’s amazing how often I hear that. It’s also amazing to see so many 70 year old concrete floors not cracked yet so many newer floors and driveways cracking all over. Most cracking comes from laziness. Not doing the prep work. My driveway is undermined right now due to no base material which didn’t slow down erosion.
Hey bud I’m in Kentucky been doing concrete for going on 6 years now. It’s crazy how differently we do things but the result is the same! Good work! (Love the picture frame look still havnt had a customer request this yet)
Thanks Hunter!
I do $1,500 + material cost
That’s minimum to cover my labor, after 5 yards It becomes more profitable by sq ft
We charge around 4 dollars for broom finish Mississippi
Nice, thanks for sharing!
Its a trip watching how the place and finish gets done on the East Coast. Same basic principles, just different details
Its great you guys specialize. In Pittsburgh most guys try to do everything. Our company is one of very few around here who specialize. We try to only do retaining walls and pavers. We are similar in price $1500-2000 for jobs one day or less.
Thanks for that!
This is the first time I have heard someone besides my dad talk about not using a trowel on exterior concrete. I completely agree about not troweling exterior. I am in SD and I have very few issues with pealing and Popping of the top. There are many companies still troweling around here and they have lots of problems with pealing. A+++++. PEOPLE PROBABLY THINK YOU ARE CRAZY FOR NOT HAND TROWELING IT TO. KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDEOS
Thanks Matt! Steel troweling and freeze/thawing don't go together here in Maine.
Would you say that steel trowel finish is better for warmer weather? The way I was taught was to bull float, Fresno (maybe once or twice) steel trowel and then broom. And We’ve never had an issue with peeling. Any tips though? I want to try finishing concrete in different ways. Also im in Idaho.
Enjoy watching your videos Mike. Good job from Ireland 🇮🇪
Always a minimum charge. You have to with a small business, we usually dont touch anything small unless we have 1500-2000 in labor covered. awesome work again mike!
Thanks for sharing
See how the rod man strikes off the top of the wall line pad. That's correct. He ain't digging into it and he ain't riding a inch high. I've been watching yall for a minute
Awesome, thanks Tommy!
@@MikeDayConcrete hi mate just new to your Chanel your work is crisp, back in the UK I charge£ 75 SQM, in regards of washing release of would you recommend detergent or a mild acid wash just getting ideas as we been experiencing sealer problems, would appreciate feedback
We use a similar sealer called siloxan it reacts with the silica to create a latex like barrier water just beads off like rainx on glass
Hi, the rates "me and two helpers" will be 7000 mur
If we have a concret mixer , if not it will be a bit higher!
The leveling of the ground, metal mesh fixing
Mike, I do finishing jobs, 95% broom finish, and under 1000sq ft. I bring my own hand tools, floats, and broom... I'm wondering what the best way to charge is?
1500 minimum per day labor for framing. Never less than that on any job. That covers me and my guys and keeps us in business
Yes, I agree. Thanks for commenting!
Agreed, and this separates the people that are serious about buying and the tire kickers
I love when you make a video like this Mike. It's good for everyone to compare prices.
We do all of our own demo, grading and prep work in the Pittsburgh PA suburbs. If their isn't any demo and the dirt work is straight forward, I'd have a minimum charge of between 4000 and 5000 for anything 4 yards or less with a broomed finish. Add on the cost of dumping and $3 per square foot or $500 (which ever is more) for basic demolition. The job in the video would be about 4500-6000 depending on those factors.
I got a ton of calls for hot tub pads this year when everyone got those spring stimulus checks. People wanted 10x10 or 12x12 pads with no demo and I would tell them that I can do 10 x10 for $4000 or 15x20 (300 sqft) for $5000 because of order minimums and labor costs. Most people thought that was a fair approach and we did a bunch of them between March and May.
Steve, great info. Thanks for sharing!
Hard to believe people paid 5000 for a 10x10 or 15×20. Must be alot of dummies where you live lol.
@@alphaomega3173 We're a decent sized reputable company and that's a job we wouldn't typically take. People who want to know what they're getting are willing to pay for piece of mind. They were all thrilled with the finished product.
Folks agreeing to those prices doesn’t testify to their appreciation for the quality of work, but illuminates the lack of quality work/workers in this country. Concrete work is one of the lowest skilled trades but is paying as if it’s an electrician or plumber due to that lack of decent tradesman. I appreciate a job well done and am not putting down the work as it’s important work just not agreeing with charge per skill level.
@@MyName-tj4zj Concrete work is hard. Really hard. It takes significantly more physical effort than many other trades. I agree that it takes longer to learn the information required to be a plumber or electrician, but it takes just as long or longer to master the techniques for concrete. When some one pays for a job they aren't just paying for skill. They're paying for effort, skill, and overhead.
I dont step foot on a job for less than $2100, if its stamped its $3200. You want a 10x10 pad, 30x3ft sidewalk? 2100/3200. I'll knock out easy stuff around 4-500 sq ft quickly for $10-12 a sq ft stamped 20-25. 8-10 on 2400sq ft or more, 15-20 stamped. For example I've got a tare out and repour this week. 12 3x4 steps, and 500sq ft all stamped. Bid it for $17500. $50 a sq ft for the steps, $20 a sq ft for the stamp.
Excellent point. We have about a 2% air entrainment in NC. What do ya'l usually use up north, 7%?
Great diy concrete video and can't wait to see the next especially if cute miss Mia is in them, she seems to always work so hard got to get her commentary on these jobs😍
Cadillac Concrete !!!!! Your videos are amazing mr mike day !!!!
Glad you like them!
What do you do for small jobs such as 1 cubic yard? Order ready mix truck and just pay the minimum? Trying to not waste money
always informative and inspiring Mike!!! cheers!
I appreciate that!
Nice job.very profecional and my respect for the young ladys.working hard...and ecxelent explication sr.thanks
I do concrete work in Massachusetts and it was hotttt lol you guys wearing hoodies already and Maine only like 2 hours away that’s crazy nice job 👍🏽
I really enjoyed hearing your comments and watching this video. Thank you.
$1,500.00 but almost any small job is well above it. Last job that was the minimum was a 8" inch by 1' foot piece. Customer did not mind paying the minimum. Also we did a 4x4 stone out of a sidewalk and it was $2,300.00
Hello Mike, yo6got me confused because on onother video you said you're price per sq ft is $5 but now you're saying is $9
Hello love your videos one question whats the extra cost for Adding fiber glass in the concrete? Thank you
Hello Mike, I love ur videos. I learn so much from u.
what do u mean labor cost ? I don’t understand. Please break it down for me. Thank u 🙏🏼 😊
And what doe’s minimum charge mean too?
So 1500 is just to get you, your guys and gals payed? Basically a day rate for your crew, then you add materials and your profit margin to come up with what you charge the customer? Correct me if I’m wrong. I’m not in concrete but I’ve been in floor covering demo/installation for almost 12 years. Lately I’ve had to lower my minimum.. which is extremely frustrating. My minimum was literally my break even point too, so when I charged a minimum is was essentially working just to keep up with the bills and pay roll that day. It takes 560$/day for me to stay in business and I’m having to charge 400, sometimes 500 to secure the small jobs when I’m slow. Any tips for when customers want small jobs but squeak about the minimum?
Do you tell people not to use de-icer in the first year?
Yes, always tell them that.
This is perfect timing. I wonder about it
Another great video and topic! Great info about air entrainment too👍
Hey Mike, wondering if there’s a way to start a business doing small jobs like these all the time to start out if we don’t have the years of experience like yourself. I’m union but a little over a year in experience but would probably like to branch on my own, thanks.
So a slad 15 foot by 35 foot 6 inch thick what would something like that cost in Florida
What is concrete going for where you are at ,,,per yard ???
120 to 140 3000 - 4000 psi
Mike, so that job there curious what the cost to do if I were the customer also what was the size ?
For sure. I do water lines. I tell everyone my price is only $10 per foot. But the minimum is 100’. No one hears the “minimum” till the third time. You must keep saying you have a minimum. They will finally hear it but you have to still keep on saying it because they will not tell you “ I understand minimum “. You will get done with a 20’ line and they will be standing there with 2-$100 bills. Trust me. Keep repeating minimum. And if the measurement doesn’t reach your minimum. Don’t mention the measure. Just keep saying “I have a minimum “.
How much mudd can you screed off by yourself on a good day w your vibrating screed.
good stuff! thanks again Mike!
Am watching from Nigeria
1000 naira, per square foot that's about 5000 dollars waoh I wish I can join you out there 😊😊
The grading costs more than the concrete people cant comprehend it. Im at 3k mininum charge. Cant get a mixer truck under $1200.
i want to start doing my own jobs.where is the best place for me to get work?
Cadillac Concrete tools!
Worst part about using fibermesh is shaving all the little hairs off the pour the next day! People now days like their things smooth. Trendy I guess.
I don't see a lot of fibermesh being used anymore in MN. In the early 90's it was all the rage. We too went with the float finish only on outside stuff. So far as in for 1 year used a wood bullfloat and wood hand floats! Interesting year.
Our fiber is micro-fibers. You can't even see it. Finishes like basic concrete.
I always tell them in a couple months you won't even see the fiber. Because of foot traffic and whatnot.
I’m at 2200 for anything less than 300sqf here in north Texas
Hello sr I appreciate all you videos !! How much to charge for cutting concrete and clean up
Have a great day!!
You'd have to ask a demo guy, I don't price demo that much.
How do you keep the mesh or rebar up when you’re walking in the pour while screening?
The rocks in the concrete do that. Once you lift it, you're not getting the mesh down to the bottom without meaning to.
@@rivahkillah maybe. I’ve read that’s one of the leading causes of reinforced concrete failure is reinforcement too close to the edge
Keep a bar with a hook on the end of it and pull it up as you’re pouring and screeding. By the time you get on it to finish it, the concrete is strong enough to hold it where it’s at.
Once you get aggregate under the wire it stays in the bottom 1/3rd of the slab.
Hi Mike, you said $9 a square foot for regular jobs, does that "INCLUDE" the concrete, rebar, wire mesh??
Yes
Yes.
I have a side business excavating, my machine doesn't even climb on the trailer for less than the minimum.
And how can I get tool from you
how come no expansion around the 6x6 post
In my experience expansion is never used around wood. Wood will expand and retract inherently
Hey awesome videos, my good buddy had his own concrete business and I just to love watch it, definitely takes skill! I’m starting my own business which has nothing to do with concrete maybe you can help. I’m trying to setup my pricing so it can stay competitive. Do you have any advice on how to do that? I’ve called multiple companies to see what they charge just trying to see how to figure out mine. Thanks! Keep up the sweet videos.
I don’t do concrete either, I own a floor covering business. I just come here to watch this guy work, it’s fantastic. Man to be honest, knowing the “going rate” for your area is good but I would ignore it. Sit down and put some effort into figuring out what it will cost you to stay in business. Every business in the world has different expenses so it would be wise for you to make your own rate and ignore competition… within reason of course.
Nice I subscribed
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How much for a 60x14
awesome topic Noone talks about
Thanks
Mike, do you get 50% gross profit?
Soooo, what sealer do you use????
Don't need one
All those people for that lil job wow
Another great video! I miss working with concrete and the forming 😔
Just my labor to help a friend etc. Finish one of their pours is 300 (always cash on completion). If I do a tiny foundation patch job or something it's 200. If somebody wants me to organize a little pour for them it's 500 cash.
At the company I work/sell work for our flatwork minimum can be as low as 2000 if we are doing other work there.
A set of steps we like to get 4500 minimum if it's just the steps, on the side I like to get 2500 minimum for steps or 1k per riser.
Good job but I'm OCD about always moping the opposite way that we pull rod so its flat but I get sometimes it's hard to do that but I saw you mop the same direction they pulled rod. Not giving you shit mike because I know you do good work I've seen your videos but I'm just saying. By the way I just ordered a orange hoodie with your name on it so I'm repping you here in Omaha,ne
I agree but with a rod man that good it doesn't matter.
Thank you, send me a pic with the hoodie on!
$1800 minimum! That’s my break even point. So anything less than 200 sq feet is $1800, but I do all the digging, hauling away, and compaction, forms, and entire pour.
Me to im doing a little sidewalk tearout and pour w wire for 1500 todaybut I usual charge 2500 min
You include all subgrade for new pours or demo in that price?
3000$ minimum in Ft Collins Colorado
as far as I know Colorado is the promised land for builders
@@delfynus yessir we have been blessed
Even if it's like a 10×10 slab?
Yessir
Thanks Felis!
Mst times on small work i pass material cost onto homeowner then 300 per man per day if i have to take check will add a little more to material cost but i will do all grading and forming at the 300 per day per man usually works out better for homeowner as we never know what im going to run into on prepping for concrete
I feel pretty good now knowing how much I saved myself by using a 60 year old cement mixer and a 2x4 for a screed...
Yeah I’m sure it looks as good as this too.
Agreed. I started out as a auto tech for 20 years, then an electrician. Seeing the needs of my customers(elderly woman) I started helping with plumbing toilets and faucets, then doors and windows. I am now a handyman. I rarely run into previous work that is better then mine, sadly. Most windows have zero insulation, caulk or foam that I tear out. Plumbers work is just terrible. Electrical is back stabbed on every new build. Drywall is 10 screws or nails per sheet. I live in west Tennessee for perspective. The point is you can do a better job then most contractors if you study and go slow and care about the results. Many guys are in it for the paycheck these days.
Min. Charge 165 hr. Or a bid
Afternoon all
I charge a minimum of $750 a day in north Louisiana just labor
Sounds good Chris!
I am in the website building business and have a $10,000 minimum charge. Launching around 5-10 sites a month now.
Friends and family you got to help out as long as there's plenty of beer booze and food on the job
Tried that, crunch the numbers after the jobs done and it would of been cheaper to slab Italian Marble and fly the professionals from Italy first class. At least end up with a level floor with no empty beer bottles sticking out of the concrete...
Friends and family to help out yeah cuz they should only work for food and beer idiot
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My dad co. Had a 2000-3000 minimum charge
Nice!
Yes I have a minimum of 1600$ for 1 yard jobs I’ve had customers pay me 1500$ for a patch job like a 4x4 I always tell them to get more because it’s more convenient but usually those customers have plenty of money and could care less about paying 1500$ for a 4x4
We don't have a minimum charge, but we definitely won't do a small job without having another small job that we can do on the same day.
Makes sense. thanks
$9 a sqft, is that including all materials and concrete?
Yes, no gravel work though. That's extra.
@@MikeDayConcrete that makes sense, thanks for the reply Mike you've been a big help to my own concrete business!
Would have been nice to see the drill and pin process with rebar
hammer-drill with slightly larger diameter bit, then hammer the rebar in until it's tight.
@@hudi42 I have tried this and failed months ago. What drill bit size did you use and what rebar size?
@@gpcm9226 5/8 rebar 5/8 bit but a felt strip is usually used when a slab touches a full basement or frost wall. The foundation goes below frost line the slab doesn't. It does help the slab to not settle I have done both ways pinning it didn't harm it. But some experts will say you should never. Not doing it sometimes the slab can settle and not line up good after first winter, usually because site prep. I like to sill seal around the beams on the outside in case of frost the sauna tubes are 4' down also for frost protection.
We used a hammer drill with 3/8 concrete bit. Then pounded in 3/8 rebar about 2 to 3 inches into the existing slab. It's pretty easy and probably took about 5 minutes on this job.
@@gpcm9226 what failed? did the slab separate from the foundation or just the rebar didn't stick? sorry to hear that
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Sweaters on already?
I was thinking the same thing. That must be awesome in August. But I'm sure Maine is a bear in winter.
This was from a little earlier in the year!
@@MikeDayConcrete my friend, you just busted the shit out of my bubble. I thought the concrete gods were about to have mercy on all us finishers and grant us all 40° mornings and 70° days. 😉
Why would you have 5 people on the day of the pour, for such a small job?
Because maybe he has one crew and all of them work on one job. And everybody has to work everyday.
We do more than 1 job a day. You're just seeing a small part of our day in the video.
JD how about dude it's not any of your business mind your own dude
Why do you think they overcharge for their work? Paying the women probably crap. This job they cant even redo the joints after brooming? How long would that take"? Maybe 10 minutes? Little shit like this makes a job look professional, not cheap and quick.
2700
For that pour would be 10-12 bucks a sq ft.
Thanks Chris! Sounds like a fair price to me.
$2500
Nice. thanks
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I charge about 7k for that in ma w peeping sub grade as well
as well
i pour at least 3 of those a day with only 2 people
Awesome!
$2500 minimum
U should charge more
$2500 minimum. Not that I need it that high it’s I’m not putting my boots on for less and anyone that does is silly. And what concrete company only places and finishes? You don’t do any grade work? I’m not pouring on someone else’s grade work ever.
We've got some guys here that do excellent grade work. No worries if I know they're doing it.
$2500 but that includes concrete
Waste of money using rebar mesh.