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Old 11-18-2008, 08:13 AM
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As you'll see earlier in this thread, we were planning to do a birdcage extension earlier this summer. Well, after getting several bids we did go ahead with the project and used T&D Concrete. Their cost was in line with others and their reputation unmatched. They did a great job.

The one hint I would offer....when getting prices, ask them to price out the paint finish separately. T&D uses the heavy acrylic paint with knockdown finish (like you see around pool decks). This was going to be about $3/sq ft for our project. Instead, we went with Amy Newsom, who does the driveway/lanai/garage concrete staining (with designs and borders) for a cost of $1.55/sq ft. So, it was considerably less expensive and has a much more custom look.
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