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The first step of the process is providing an estimate. During this time we will walk your property with you to get a feel for the design, curves and flow of the curbing you’d want. We will also get an idea of the parking situation for our equipment during the job.
Next, we will schedule an installation weekend with you. Weather is the biggest factor that can change your install date. If there is prolonged periods of inclement weather that keeps pushing jobs back, your installation will get moved to a later date. We base our install dates based on a first come first approved estimate basics. We will always stay in touch with you to keep you informed.
We will either come ahead of time to prep your yard, or do it the morning of your installation, depending on availability and size of project. Again, we will be in touch to let you know what works best.
When we arrive the morning of your project, we will let you know we are there and start setting up. We take necessary steps to keep things as clean as possible, but please keep in mind that there will be some mess while we are there and there will be some noise from the machines. It’s somewhat of a construction site. Things will be cleaned up when we are finished.
After we have finished, we will walk the property with you so you can see the finished product and sign off on the completed job. We will also collect final payment at this time.
If you have existing grass it will not be affected by our machines. The grass in the area the curb is laid is trenched to install your curbing. Out side that area the grass remains the same. We transfer the concrete using a Piledriver, which has large turf tires and don't tear up the grass. Your curb is extruded through a curb machine that we had custom made. The concrete is mixed onsite with a specialized trailer and mortar mixer. We are totally self contained and will need nothing from you like water or elec. Very minimal disturbance to your property while we are installing your curb.
Curbing is a concrete product and if a curbing company says their curbing never cracks they are simply not telling the truth. We have very minimal cracks as we use the correct ratios and techniques when it comes to mixing concrete and finishing. Spider cracks can occur in concrete and must not be mixed up with separation. You must remember that cracks can and will occur in concrete. Many factors contribute to this including materials, layouts, and temperatures. The main issues with landscape curbing are extreme angles, inclines, and declines. You must realize that a curbing machine weighs approx 210 lbs so getting enough compression is extremely difficult in these situations. Cracks are concrete issues, they can and will happen. Cracks that are over 1/4 wide on level ground are an issue with operator error or lack of compaction, these cracks will be covered under warranty. Cracks in all other situations are not. We put expansion joints approximately every 12-18 inches for the relief of stress in the concrete as it cures. These joints are no different than the cuts in sidewalks or driveways, we are essentially putting cracks in ahead of time so the curbing will expand there. If it does then there may be a small crack that runs down the back or the front close to the ground. This DOES NOT mean the curbing has cracked, it means the control joints are doing their job and relieving stress.
You have a number of options with curbing. There are many different sizes, styles, and shapes. Curb can be colored and or colored and stamped. Multi-colored with different antique releases. Curbing can also be made to look like stone with our new carving techniques.
If your yard has existing grass and sprinklers you can for sure have curb put in. There are a couple things to be aware of though. Existing yards are considered a retro-fit, done after the fact. Normally curb goes in before the sprinklers and rock or mulch so the curbers can create smooth flowing lines without obstruction like sprinkler heads ect. Since they are already in along with the plastic or brick edging, the curb must go outside those areas and create new lines. Curb can easily be placed outside the sprinkler heads and not obstruct spray that way we can create smooth, beautiful flowing lines. The space behind the curbing then can be filled with your material.
For sure! Smooth flowing lines and curves are the very best look you can get. Straight lines and corners first of all aren't aesthetically pleasing but are a pain to mow. You also can't get proper drainage with them. Realize that a 210 lb machine is laying your curb, it's constantly moving so straight lines will NEVER be straight, no matter what company does them. You want the curb around your house to flow so it's easy to mow and you don't have to stop. You want it to transition cleanly to the next. Look at yards that have curbing, do the lines flow or are they a jumbled, jagged mess? Tell Tale sign operator has no experience. Flow is extremely important and it's the first thing you see when someone drives by.
Our warranty on curbing is a 1 year workmanship warranty. Because this type of concrete cures so fast any issues you will have will commonly occur in the first 24 hours. Spider cracks are a concrete issue that can and may occur. Do we ever have issues with them? NO, but you need to be aware. If a crack forms and it's more than a 1/4 inch wide, it is operator error and will be fixed. Cracks that occur due to vehicles, heavy mowers, natural occurrences such as tree roots, ground heaving, ect will not. Common sense really comes into play, when a car drives on landscape curb it's probably not gonna hold up. Spider cracks are a fact of life in concrete and may occur in certain situations.
All sprinklers need to be marked either with a flag or paint. When we cut the sod we use a bed edger with a rotating blade which will chop your sprinkler in half. We aren't responsible for sprinklers ruined if they aren't marked. Make sure your driveway or area on street is clear of vehicles so we have room to park.
If you have a new construction and are looking to have curbing put in, the sprinklers go in after the curb. Most sprinkler companies want it this way and It's easier for both of us. If you have the sprinklers in first then they dictate where the curb goes, this can cause not so smooth flowing lines because we must adjust to them. In the opposite sense, the sprinkler guys can put their heads next to the curb when it's in first. On existing lawns, 90% of the time we will go outside your heads to create nice lines. No worries, your heads will shoot over the curb and spray normally.
A high gloss acrylic sealer is sprayed on all curb that has color. Stamped or not. This is the only thing that brings the color out and makes it pop. Water based sealers DO NOT work as well, make sure it is not used on your curb. All sealers regardless of what they are will need to be reapplied. Sealer that is exposed to sunlight and UV rays will break down over time, this doesn't mean they will peel off or disappear. They will lose their luster and need to be emulsified. Another coat will darken all your colors like the first time and make it look nice again.
This is a huge issue that MUST be addressed. Every area that may hold water gets a small "v" cut in the concrete to let water out. The drains that are put in around your house are put in the areas where gravity will take water, it must have a place to exit. The cuts we put in are only designed to handle the water from direct rain, your downspouts must be extended over the top of the curb so the massive amounts of water from the roof will be outside the curb to begin with. Water may not exit these drains before it pools against the house and starts to erode the area, it is imperative that the spouts are extended. We are not responsible for any damage that may occur due to homeowner or landscaper negligence. It is a 4 inch concrete dam and it will hold water. This is why when you do long waves and curves you can manipulate drainage. Water will settle at the bottom of a curve, it's an easy place to place a drain.
Yes we have a minimum footage. You must realize that a normal curbing crew is 3-4 men, with a truck and a trailer with all the necessary equipment. We cannot travel across town and do 20 feet, a company would lose money on that. We currently have a $600 minimum, some other companies are lower but may have a smaller crew. Tree rings need to be large enough to handle growth years down the road and they are difficult and time consuming. We have a 25 foot minimum on tree rings which will give you at least a 6 foot diameter.
As stated in the previous question we have a $600 minimum for a property. If you run over your curb with a skid steer, or someone stepped on it after install it's the same. We have to bring the same equipment and same crew to do 10 feet as we would for 500 feet.
Quotes excludes moving sprinkler heads unless otherwise noted. Sprinkler heads can be moved for $25 each. Marking sprinkler heads, lines, and other utilities to be completed by the customer. The quote excludes disposal of black plastic edging, bed edger mulch, and backfilling in front of the curb trench after pouring. Work will require wheelbarrows and equipment on the property, D&D Custom Curbing is not responsible for yard repairs. In most cases, your downspouts will have to be extended over the top of the curb unless you elect to have a splash pad installed. We will cut drains in the curb, to take care of drainage however, the downspouts are the responsibility of the owner. Additionally, it is important to understand that when the curb is installed it creates a barrier. D&D Custom Curbing is not responsible for any damage caused by water pooling. In many cases the drainage cuts are more than adequate to handle the water drainage. Colors may vary slightly upon curing. We use Sika colors and apply the color per the manufacturer's instructions. There are many factors that can affect the color, but we will do our best to get it as close as possible. Approved estimates require a 50% down payment and color selection to secure your scheduled spot. Balance is due at the completion of the job. If you fail to pay the remaining balance at the completion of the job, we will remove the curb and you will forfeit your down payment.
Past due invoices are subject to a 1.5% service fee, or five dollars, whichever is greater. If you pay by check, and it bounces, you will be responsible to pay all fees and the remaining balance in cash or by credit card.
On the day of install, please have kids and pets away from the installed curb. There will be a minimum up charge of $50 if we have to go back and repair what we have already completed.
Please understand that we are installing concrete. Concrete will crack. We do our best to place the control joints 18-24” apart so that if the curb does crack it will crack in the control joint.
D & D Custom Curbing recommends sealing your colored curbing yearly to keep it looking nice. This is a service we can provide with a phone call. If you would like to seal it yourself, spray on a solvent based sealer.
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