Thinking about getting a 4 inch thick concrete slab poured for my back patio. I was wondering if I dug everything out, made and set the forms, and laid the stone and rebar, would that be a significant savings on the total job cost? The concrete guys would just have to show up, pour the concrete, and finish it.
Concrete cost difference if forms done yourself
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Best Answer
Best way to find out is to ask a concrete contractor.
One potential problem with doing what you're suggesting is that there probably won't be a workmanship/cracking warranty, as the concrete guys may not "approve" of the stone & rebar work you would do.