Is there any “hidden” costs to consider when installing an exterior hardscapes like a patio, entry or driveway?
*All estimates are extremely accurate in most instances. However, most hidden costs involve landscaping or drainage which we do not specialize in and would require another contractor. When you demolish an existing concrete hardscape it’s difficult for us to determine the actual thickness of the concrete. On some occasions, when we remove a driveway there can be surprises like a section which is well over 8″ thick an would require either additional fill material (recycled concrete or gravel) or you attempt to fill the holes with existing concrete from the demolition. Recycled concrete or gravel is fairly cheap to purchase and can be installed by ACDI. In some instances, we can purchase and install drains for patios, pool decks and driveways, however, its much cheaper to hire a contractor specializing in these fields than to contract us for drainage installation. As for landscaping, any plants or grass can be damaged during the installation because the finishers have to stand on the peri
