Now that the long hot days of summer are behind us and temperatures are starting to cool, you may be thinking about the outdoor projects you’re still hoping to get done around your house before old man winter shows his blustery face.  If concrete work is on your list of things to get done – you’re in luck!  Fall is a great time of year to take care of concrete installation and repairs around your property.

Whether you are looking to design and install a new patio or walkway or you need to make some repairs to a driveway, hiring a concrete contractor is the perfect solution.  This is one of those projects that’s better left to the professionals rather than trying to attempt to do it yourself.  That’s because not only does the material have to be mixed in just the right way, but it has to be laid, leveled and prepared so that it sets and cures properly.  If it’s not done right, you may be left with a finished surface that can buckle, crack or sag over time.

There are many projects that may require concrete work, not only on residential properties but especially on commercial properties.  Commercial properties often require extensive concrete work at some point or another, with features such as curbs, parking lots, steps, retaining walls and loading docks often created from concrete.  Although most of the installation for these types of properties occurs early on in a project, over time, additional features may need to be added or repairs may need to be made to existing amenities to maintain safety, security and aesthetics.

If you’re a homeowner, you may be thinking of a concrete slab patio or a series of steps that need to be built in and out of your home for ease of entry.  If your property is sloped or you have drainage issues, you may also benefit from having a retaining wall installed either out of poured concrete or concrete blocks.  Whatever you need, this time of year is not only a good time of the year as far as the weather and temperature goes in relation to installing the material and having it set and cure properly, but it is also more likely that you will find a contractor who is available to complete the work according to your schedule.

In contrast, if you wait until early spring to start tackling your outdoor to-do list, you may be waiting for a professional to come out and complete your job because many other people have the same ideas as you after the long cold winter and contractors tend to get booked up quickly.  But if you get a jump-start on your outdoor to-do list now, before the cold and frost sets in, you’ll have everything all done and ready to go when spring rolls around.

For more information about the concrete installation and repair services offered by Millenium Stoneworks in NJ and Staten Island, call 732-201-2485.