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Old 08-07-2010, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Gerald View Post
That is the cost of concrete.....$ 100 per cu. yard. So if you need ~ 8 yards it will cost you ~ $ 800.

In Lake Charles it think it is a little cheeper....maybe ~ $ 90 per yard.

If you are digging up the driveway out to the street.....make sure ALL the driveway is dug out to 3.5". I have seen many driveways "skimp" on the thickness next to the road and where a drainage pipe crosses under the driveway.

IMO.....the driveway should be "flaired" where it connects to the road. This makes it easier when turning into the driveway.

...plus tax plus deliverey............ the only way you are gettin it cheaper is if you got a finisher that pours industrial or other huge jobs where he gets better deals because of the volume he does , then still he probally wont pass the savings on to you that goes in his pocket!
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