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How to Choose the Right Concrete Contractor in Columbus, Ohio

Jan 2, 2025  |  Legacy Concrete & Facilities

Picking a concrete contractor for a commercial property is different from hiring for a small job. Schedules are tighter, the work has to meet code and accessibility requirements, and downtime costs money. Here is a practical checklist.

1. Verify insurance and credentials

Ask for current certificates of insurance, including general liability and workers’ compensation, and confirm any license or registration the city or owner requires. A reputable contractor will send these without hesitation.

2. Look for commercial experience

Ask for references on similar projects, such as parking lots, ADA sidewalks, curbs, and equipment pads. Commercial work involves phasing, coordination with other trades, and working around active businesses.

3. Ask about safety

A serious contractor has a safety program, regular crew training, and someone responsible for it. Ask how they manage a live site, traffic, and pedestrian protection.

4. Get scope and schedule in writing

A good proposal spells out what is included, what is not, unit prices where they apply, how change orders are handled, and when the work will start and finish. Ask how weather and cold-weather pours are handled.

5. Confirm accessibility knowledge

Curb ramps, slopes, landings, and detectable warnings have specific requirements. Your contractor should be comfortable building to the plans and to current accessibility standards.

6. Ask about warranty and follow-up

Find out what is covered, for how long, and how to make a claim. Knowing how a contractor handles problems after the pour tells you a lot.

7. Judge communication early

Pay attention to how quickly and clearly a contractor responds during the bid. That is usually how the project will go.

Working with Legacy Concrete & Facilities

We run a dedicated safety program with ongoing crew training, use efficient project management to stay on schedule and within budget, and keep clients informed at every step. If you are comparing bids, contact us and we will walk your site.