What are the disadvantages of a concrete house?

• <div><p>Concrete houses cost 10% to 20% more to build than stick-built homes, and maintenance on home systems is more invasive and expensive due to pipes and wires being buried in concrete. Concrete homes can also look more industrial and less comfortable if you don’t cover the concrete with finishing materials. It’s also more challenging to make changes to concrete, so reframing doors and windows or building home additions will cost more. Concrete needs time to cure, too, so the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-it-take-build-house.htm">timeline to build a house</a> out of concrete is a bit longer.</p></div>

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Q: Can you pour concrete when it freezes at night?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to pour concrete if the temperatures are expected to dip below freezing at night, but you need to take some special precautions before you do. Most importantly, you need to make sure your concrete won&rsquo;t freeze, so the best thing to do is enclose the area and heat it. You should also make sure you&rsquo;re using cold-weather concrete that&rsquo;s designed for pouring in cold weather. Use accelerants to help speed up the curing process and avoid cold temperatures from resulting in weak concrete. </p></div>

Q: What to look for in a concrete contractor?

• <div><p>When hiring a concrete contractor, you should seek someone with proven experience, proper licensing, and insurance. You should also check reviews online, talk to references, and view past project photos. Remember that reliable contractors communicate openly and have an expert understanding of local building codes. You&rsquo;ll also want to ensure that the contractor specializes in the specific type of concrete work you want, whether a driveway or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-stained-concrete-floors-cost.htm">tinted concrete flooring</a>.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to seal concrete before tiling?

• <div><p>Sealing the concrete before tiling is recommended to help it stand up against any water that may seep through the tiles or grout. After thoroughly cleaning the concrete with TSP, priming with a concrete primer will seal the concrete. Check the label on the primer to make sure it is also a sealant and follow the manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions for application.</p></div>

Q: How do you prevent concrete cracks from forming?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-prevent-concrete-cracks.htm">concrete cracks happen</a>, so there&rsquo;s no surefire way to avoid them long-term. To slow down the cracking, apply a sealant every two to three years and use sand rather than salt to melt snow or ice. Using salt speeds up the freeze-thaw cycle, which may increase the likelihood of cracking. Additionally, keep vehicles and heavy machinery off of your concrete, as the weight can lead to more cracking.</p></div>

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After a strong recommendation from a friend, I hired Pastor and his crew in June 2025 to work on my backyard. The job included leveling, building retaining walls, and adding concrete accents around a planter box and steps. It was a challenging project because no equipment could access the back...
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I just have to give a shout out to Adam Rust and his team at Town and Country Fencing in San Luis Obispo County for providing the 4-foot-tall vinyl picket fence as the perfect solution to a raised concrete porch.
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Reviewed in August 2024
Arrived on time, explained care of artificial turf, grade and leveled side yard Nice job completed in a timely manner
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Reviewed in July 2023
Clay’s offered me great maintenance service. James and Daniel pumped our 1500 gallon concrete tank, evaluated the tank condition, performed in-tank maintenance, and added a needed filter to the system. The work was expertly performed with attention to detail. They also answered all my questions...
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Reviewed in September 2020
Did everything I asked at a good value. The supervisor was on site a number of times overseeing the project. The men who did the job were experienced and professional. They sprayed thoroughly between the joists great coverage only issue was with the leveling. WE are installing ship lap and...
805 Contracting, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2017
Installed post onto concrete sidewalk and set up two mailboxes. Finished to whole job in about an hour. Even offered to haul away old, broken mailboxes and packing materials.
Village Handyman
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Reviewed in February 2017
I contracted San Luisito Inc. DBA Sage Ecological Landscaping located in Los Osos, California (License #87817) for the recent contract work completed on my home in the summer of 2016. My personal experience with the company, and owner Todd Davidson was terrible. I paid over $42,000 for our...
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Reviewed in October 2013
The professional installers for the laminate flooring were indeed professionals paying close attention to details, such as random placement of materials, measurements and cleanliness. There was no and quot;hurry up and get it doneand quot; attitude. They spent one session just leveling the floor...
HANSON DISCOUNT FLOOR COVERING
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Reviewed in August 2013
Wonderfully. We had discovered that the concrete outer wall had cracked and recent severe storms had pushed water into our front wall, causing mold growth and drywall damage inside. Naturally, mold remediation was a priority. We got a quick estimate, straight talk about the uncertainties...
Berry Construction & Restoration, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2012
Little did I know that when the tree was being cut down that many of the large branches were hollow and filled with water. I was told that this tree never should have been planted at a home and that the tree would have eventually fallen into my home due to all the chopping of its roots in the...
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