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Question:

I need to cement my backyard it has cracks and is falling apart - it measures 15 x 20 feet - what do you estimate it will cost me to hire someone?

Answer:

I don't know where you are located but by the look of it, you'll need to excavate to a depth of six inches and fill the first four of that with gravel. The next inch you'll compact sand into and then pour concrete on top of that. The cost will depend also on accessibility. This will best be estimated by someone on site.

Answered By: Ren Molnar

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