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: How to dry concrete quickly?

• <div><p>Use a dehumidifier for indoor concrete and a wet vacuum for outdoor surfaces. Sprinkle absorbent materials like sawdust or cat litter to soak up the remaining moisture. If the concrete is outside, simply wait for a few hot, dry days. If the concrete is inside, make sure you have good ventilation for a few days so that any remaining moisture can completely dry out.</p></div>

Q: How does concrete not stick to formwork?

• <div><p>Most of the time, you or your contractor will spray the concrete form and framework with a release agent or oil to prevent sticking. This is common practice with wood and steel forms. For insulated concrete forms, the styrofoam formwork often remains in place after construction, so you don&rsquo;t need to treat it beforehand. Foam concrete forms made out of melamine also may not need treatment beforehand, as the material naturally won&rsquo;t stick to the concrete after it&rsquo;s cured.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you don't put gravel under concrete?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t put gravel under concrete, the concrete can crack, sink, bow, or crumble. Even the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/concrete-forming.htm">concrete forming</a> process will not go as smoothly if you are working directly on the soil or bare bedrock. The lack of a proper gravel layer can also lead to drainage issues below your slab, leading to water issues throughout your lawn and around your foundation.</p></div>

Q: Is asphalt better than concrete for driveways?

• <div><p>There are quite a few differences between concrete and asphalt. Concrete is more costly up front and more challenging to repair. Asphalt does better in cold climates and works well with radiant heat systems. Porous asphalt is also excellent for wet climates, as it allows the water to drain away. However, it does get unpleasantly hot in the summer and requires more maintenance than concrete. </p></div>

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Last update on November 16, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Did excellent job clearing trees and brush for shop and swimming pool project. Leveled inclined ground for pool installation. Built dirt shop pad on significantly inclined ground making it level and sturdy for concrete pad. Alex answered any questions I had, explained all work processes in...
Bailey Excavation LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
Cleared my lot of trees, brush, rocks and all. Brought in dirt and leveled everything off.
A-1 Excavation and Demolition
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Reviewed in April 2025
Contacted l&m concrete to pour my 31 x 31 foot slab for my new shop. Quoted me a good price. They were on the job the next day. They just completed the slab and it looks fantastic. Leo and his crew are very professional and easy to talk to. they answered all my questions. leo and his crew have...
L&M Concrete
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Reviewed in November 2024
They provided a thorough inspection, they clearly explained the repairs process and cost and deliver ed quality work while minimizing disruption to property. They raised my home to its proper level that was satisfactory. They were always on time, timely completion, clean work site, and ...
Jojoma's Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in July 2024
Wow! What an amazing experience from start to finish! Everyone from FSS showed up when they said they would, were very knowledgeable, and communicated everything very carefully and honestly. There was no discrepancy between what the estimator (Ryan) promised and what the leveling crew (David,...
Groundworks
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Reviewed in November 2022
Contreras Concrete team was professional,on time,hard workers and they asked for the correct price.We definitely reccommend them and for sure we will hire them again for future projects!
Contreras Concrete Construction
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Reviewed in August 2021
Our sewer kept backing up at our office- We contacted A-Solution Plumbing- Mike and his crew came out, ran the cable and found a few breaks in the sewer line. They had to jack hammer the concrete and repair the line. This was all done during business hours- The guys were very courteous,...
A-Solution Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2021
The concrete ramp to our garage was so steep that several of the cars we have had could not be parked in the garage. It needed to be replaced with an extended ramp. Foni and team were very knowledgeable and recommended a replacing the existing concrete with one that extended an additional 18...
VICANE CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Reviewed in November 2015
Howard and crew arrived on time for appointment, set up equipment, and began raising 16 feet of concrete that had fallen away from the house. Once holes were drilled into concrete, Howard pumped slurry mix under the concrete to raise it up to the original location. He then ensured that the...
AAA Concrete Raising Co
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Reviewed in April 2015
All of the work performed with the exception of the cabinet hardware they installed was a complete disaster. The granite on the bar area had to be removed and reinstalled because they did not cut it correctly at the angles, and it was not leveled. They fixed this but still is not leveled...
Shaw Company Painting & Remodeling
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