Is this a resonable price for a cement job?

[M&M's Mommy]

Does anyone know if $5000 is a reasonable price for the following cement job?

This price includes
labor
materials (cement + sand + gravel)
remove the old driveway that is all cracked and bumpy
remove a large patch of grasses & put cement on its place to extend the driveway
clean up all the debris.

This is for a long driveway (suitable for RV parking). After it's finished, we should be able to park 6 cars comfortably.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Cement is getting way more expensive I've noticed so given that you have materials and labor included I'd say you were getting a good deal. I wouldn't pay this much if the person whos doing the job isn't a licenced contractor though.

[Freckles]

What are the dimensions of the current driveway and the future driveway?
Suggest you get at least two or three bids.

[M&M's Mommy]

The driveway is 48' long x 25' wide, then there are another area (right in front of the front door) that is 20' x 20'. Total area would be 1600 sqft.

The guys told me they're just starting out, that's why their price is so cheap. They're still trying to get their names known & build up customers.. They promise to do a good job, so that we will refer them to our friends & families..

[Medusa]

Although you say they're just starting out, surely you're not their first customer. I'd ask for referrals and to see some of their work. I had estimates done for my driveway (sorry, I don't recall the dimensions) and they ranged from $3998 to $5000 to $7000. The man who estimated the job at $3998 was going to get the job because he gave me good references, I went to see some of his work and he eventually paved my neighbor's driveway and installed a patio and walkway for them, too. I was just about to sign on the dotted line when I needed surgery and my wonderful insurance co. wouldn't pay for it due to it being a preexisting condition. My point is that the least expensive one would've gotten the job due to his professionalism. The others quoted me a price and didn't even bother to talk to me. They came and did the estimate when I wasn't at home, even though I specifically told them I wanted to be there and to talk to them. So trust your instincts but also get references and look at some of their work, if possible.

[smokey the elder]

Based on the data you've provided, this seems like a good price. I had a 1000 square foot asphalt driveway done 3 years ago and it cost $2400.

[M&M's Mommy]

Although you say they're just starting out, surely you're not their first customer. I'd ask for referrals and to see some of their work. I had estimates done for my driveway (sorry, I don't recall the dimensions) and they ranged from $3998 to $5000 to $7000. The man who estimated the job at $3998 was going to get the job because he gave me good references, I went to see some of his work and he eventually paved my neighbor's driveway and installed a patio and walkway for them, too. I was just about to sign on the dotted line when I needed surgery and my wonderful insurance co. wouldn't pay for it due to it being a preexisting condition. My point is that the least expensive one would've gotten the job due to his professionalism. The others quoted me a price and didn't even bother to talk to me. They came and did the estimate when I wasn't at home, even though I specifically told them I wanted to be there and to talk to them. So trust your instincts but also get references and look at some of their work, if possible.

They just finished working on my neighbor's driveway. They saw my husband outside and came over to try to talk us into fixing our driveway, which happens to be the first item on our things-to-do-when-we-have-money list. We just didn't budget for it this year.. but since the offer is so good, we're seriously considering it. They told me if we dont' do it now (when they really need the work) and wait until next year, the price will be much higher!

I talked to my neighbor last night and he recommends them. He told me he was referred to them by his brother who was also happy with their work.

[Russian Blue]

Does anyone know if $5000 is a reasonable price for the following cement job?................
This is for a long driveway (suitable for RV parking). After it's finished, we should be able to park 6 cars comfortably.

The driveway is 48' long x 25' wide, then there are another area (right in front of the front door) that is 20' x 20'. Total area would be 1600 sqft.

The guys told me they're just starting out, that's why their price is so cheap. They're still trying to get their names known & build up customers.. They promise to do a good job, so that we will refer them to our friends & families..

Either that's a very cheap quote (as you said, they are just starting out), or you live in an area were contracting prices are much lower than where I live.

We just received quotes last month for laying a 12 x 16 concrete base for our workshop. Quotes ranged from $1500 - $2500! We ended up calling my step-father over and we did all the work for around $500. There is no way I'm going to spend up to $2500 for a workshop floor! Contractor prices here are crazy!

Get 3 or 4 quotes first. NEVER let a contractor pressure you into a deal, especially when you didn't ask them for a quote to begin with!