What is the cheapest way to add 70 sq. ft. of cement at the end of my
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My cement driveway stops about 7 or 8 ft short of the road. There was gravel there, but most of it has washed away and weeds are growing up there. Someone suggested asking cement companies to drop off their excess for free. But, when I spoke to a handyman about it, he said I'd have to have area dug out and a frame built, and because it's on a sharp incline, someone would need to push the cement up the incline as it dries. And, since I wouldn't know when the cement company was going to show up ahead of time, I'd need a handyman who could drop everything and come right away. Yeah, that might happen. Ha. And buying bags, would cost $200 for the cement alone, not including all the work!
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Check with your local fire marshal, they have requirements for steep driveways to get their equipment up.
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If it's a public road, check with the Highway dept. or Public Works dept. and see if their right-of-way extends12 ft. from the road like most of them do. They may take care of it for you.
Maybey dig steps out of hill n use weed block n pavers n a cement/pea rock mix in between pavers!!??
talk to you local cement mixing companies. they have folks that buy in small lots of it and can offer names for you to look at. at least you can get some estimates for when you want to get it done. check out YOUTUBE too for hints.
The problem with the DIY idea is "I built up 6 thin layers and then topped it with a thicker layer. But the whole DIY concrete floor is quite thin — maybe 1/8″ thick max" that is not thick enough for a driveway.
You could some kind of pavers just make sure they are strong enough for a driveway good luck with your project
It's a driveway, so steps won't work.
Thanks